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Yea-convince the Koreans, VW and Toyota this the NEW WAY. File that under it's not going to happen. Even right GM is offering incentives on their trucks currently. Granted not big ones but they are there.

When the market gets back to normal and vehicle availability is widespread-those trading in an EcoSport are really going to see low resale values.

The EcoSport is going to be the "Dodge Dart" of Ford. They will be available-on dealer lots for years....

I would think it would be safe to say Ford is/was the least generous with incentives-so yea. Right now -it seems that GM is offering incentives with the Silverado-even if they are small ones currently. In 2018 when I saw the look of the redesigned 2019 Silverado I went down and bought a 2018. It was $12,00.00 off sticker and a good $5,000.00 less than Ford-which swayed my purchase decision.

I fully expect ICE vehicles to be taxed off the road in the coming years. At this point the government is behind it and wants to see "electric transportation" viable. Interesting reading abounds how Germany committed to it. Google is your friend if you want to read about it.

Yea-but with the times we live in a division making EVs will at some point be viable.

GM full size is up-as per my post above. If you can afford the price of admission for theses vehicles-I believe fuel costs are a non issue.

Both of the GM Full size SUV offerings were up. Again-I'm not putting much in to numbers under the current "chip" thing. However-I will say the GM's full size SUVs are now priced where if you can afford one I don't think fuel costs are a consideration.

I just cruised past "auto dealer row" today near my home town. No new models of Toyota, Hyundai, or Chevrolet. As a matter of fact-it seems to be worst than several months ago. Can't speak to Ford as a dealership wasn't located on this particular street.

I may have missed your point. But mine is to share anything a struggling model is not good. The Hybrid version is going to save the Escape-especially with the current prices on fuel being what it is.

Yes-if it has anything in common with the Escape that's not a good thing!

While numbers these days are murky for obvious reasons, the Edge is as popular as the Telluride and Palisades. Both of the later could probably sell in much greater numbers under normal conditions but there are production capacity issues-especially with the Telluride.

If they can hold that price point they will sell. Looks good!

It would seem if you bought a house on a very step hill that during the winter you would know it would be a challenge. Where did you relocate to?

Could be it's cheap enough to begin with and can tolerate additional markup.

If you live West of the Mississippi there isn't a Real Estate bubble that's exist to be "popped". Since 2010 Utah's population has grown 18%. That's not a bubble-that's supply and demand. An unintended consequence of COVID is people getting out of where they really didn't really want to live...but stayed because of their employment. Now-in many cases that same employer lets you work remotely and doesn't care where that is. I have seen this first hand. As far as vehicles-I'm not paying MSRP (or more) for a pickup that during "truck month" was $10,000.00 less than that. I was in the market-now I'm not. My Silverado only has 44,000 miles on it. I wanted to replace it with either a F-150 or Tundra. Was leaning towards the Tundra until I saw the redesign. If it wears out before we start seeing "significant discounts", then I will sell my travel trailer which is the main reason I have a truck.

Here is the speculation on other auto forums- 1) Chips are in limited supply. Are you going to build $60,000.00 pickups or $20,000.00 pickups with a limited supply. Mavericks alone probably won't keep the lights on at Ford. 2) Ford has yet botched another launch (i.e. Explorer) and can't build them right or fast enough. Not saying any of the above is accurate-but that's the speculation. At any rate-if you have to shut down orders-some of those customers will end up elsewhere for product.

These will sell in their targeted demographics. This hits the mark with a sport look. Many drivers of pickups are looking for exactly that-with capability and utility coming in second. Just witness all the big tires-lifted trucks-that never see (or hardly ever) see the mud.

They need to have regulations (could be coming) that bar the registration of ICE vehicles to make the ban successful. If not-those in California (for example) will just buy their cars in Nevada. The Internet makes it so easy....

Underestimating Toyota is very foolish. They are hedging their bets not doing away with ICE vehicles. There is nothing wrong with that. There are many who will never buy a BEV-unless their costs go through the roof-or the fuel that powers them does. And $5.00/gallon isn't the ceiling either on the later.

It seems that there are mark ups on the Mustangs upon delivery-Tesla you order and that's the price you pay.

Due to a lot of static from everybody-GM has now backed off and will have dealers install the chips to operate the heated seats . The heated steering wheels are still not available except on the highest trim levels.

It;s a comical experience over on the 2022 Tundra Facebook Page. For some unknown reason the guys though these things would be "way cheaper" than the competition. However-there are a few who are contacting dealers all over the country to buy one at MSRP. Gas mileage is a bit disappointing-since the 5.3 in the Silverado will do 25mpg all day long on the highway if you don't exceed 70mph. The AFM will shut down the motor to 4 cylinders.

I'm guessing you probably like jelly beans then. The new front end is a VAST IMPROVMENT.

For every manufacturer I may add........