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His statement eludes to that GMC buyers and Ford buyers are similar. This reminds to 15 years ago when a lot of people said GM should have killed GMC when they restructured and Chevy could carry on. However, GM research said that GMC buyers would go to Ford at too high of a percentage. It appears that is still true.

1. As always, Ford stock will be lower than it should as the voting rights for the stock are controlled by the family, and not by Wall Street investors as they would like it. 2. Wall Street does not like uncertainty. If there is a chance the tariffs are implemented, then they will treat it as bad. 3. They see Ford's lack of profit in EVs will lead to a lack of future investment. Lack of future investment will mean they are behind Chinese competition. A reminder that the Chinese brands are not just in China anymore, but have swarmed emerging markets and are establishing plants in Mexico and Europe too. Anyone else find it crazy how close Ford is to GM in revenue?!?!

I think the Mustang will need to reinvent itself too not be just a niche player in the future. Of course the coupe and convertible should always be retained, but other variants are needed. 1. Hatch or shooting break 2. Off-road version like the Huracan Sterrato or 911 Dakar 3. Bring back a Shelby above the Dark Horse 4. The "Mustang sedan" should be its own model. Call it Falcon, Fairlane, whatever. However, it would likely need a wagon model to increase global sales for the model.

Glad to have 1 unit of the F-Series total for 2024.

Yup, it was suppose to be more aggressive looking.

Focus groups also neutered the last Thunderbird design...

I thought it looked familiar. I think it is a mock up of the otherwise digital Mad Max concepts from 2011, particular the one on the right. The headlight is spot on the same design. https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/australias-best-concepts-2011-ford-australia-mad-max-interceptors

3 years from an all-new Maverick. I wonder if the timing of the reopening of the India plant would allow for production there for export to Australia/NZ and other markets.

Can you name me an Acura vehicle not platform shared with Honda or a Volvo vehicle not platform shared with one of Geely's other brands? An Audi vehicle not shared with VW Group?

Buick Enclave is a three-row crossover and is more in line in size to the Aviator. Enclave's starting price is $45,000. The starting price for the Aviator is $53,340.

The cheapest Buick starts at $23,700 (Envista). That is a lower price than the cheapest Ford badged product at $23,920 (Maverick). How does Buick compete with Lincoln? Heavy Trucks, though not in great volume, allow Ford to monetize F-Series, Transit, and E-Series as buyers of the Heavy Trucks will also stay in the Ford globe.

Does this make the F-600 a Super Duper Duty?

I don't think the Capri is on sale yet...

Ahem... https://www.carscoops.com/2024/10/rs2-00-concept-is-an-after-hours-ford-project-celebrating-the-iconic-group-b-rs200/

PS: We have reached peak Badging where the entire Grill is now the Badge.