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Last comment I promise it haha I agree that the point should be to come up this “next big thing” and the importance of R&D to achieve it but, I am going to use your example: the current 360-degree camera is getting old while other brands already offer a 3d view that seems to be more useful, why don't use the resources to improve the current software? Take into account that this feature is actually pretty used I mean, each time you drive you use at least one of the cameras

yeah you would lose it but then again, I think it is better to focus on reasonable or desirables features. Also as I've said, It isn't going to pay for big features, but those software engineers can be doing something else. But anyway, we shall see in the future how this ends. Well, I do, But as I've said we shall see

something that actually creates value and make their cars more appealing? Who on earth likes ads? do you think I am a fool? Of course I don't think that this is going to pay something like that, I am just saying that they should focus and pay attention to their business cases. What's is with you guys always trying to defend everything Ford does?

yeah I am sure it isn't that difficult or expensive, but then again what I am referring to is that Ford doesn't want to expend money on actual 2025 products but they can redirect the investment in something like this. Do you really think that if this was a good business idea, other brands like Tesla would have already done it. Agree with your statement, maybe I don't express myself correctly, but most of the software that you mention is related to driving the vehicle or the experience within it like Blue Cruise, but of course there are some others that are complementary but IMO they are focus on the branding of each brand like the Lincoln Rejuvenate: it is not driving experience but relates to the mantra of the brand. I am trying to imagine the customer journey to this new feature and I don't really see it, in which scenarios?

We don’t have any information about the cost of this so we cannot talk about it, maybe you are right, maybe not. I was just saying that considering the limited resources, it is better to focus on what you really sell (vehicles) instead of this that seems to pursue a scheme like Youtube, Spotify and that really doesn’t seem to be a good idea, I mean it only could make sense if you are parked waiting for someone/something but in any other case I just don’t see it viable

Totally agree. Also, it is a total waste of money to invest in this considering you don't invest so much in your ICE vehicles redesign, I mean, for this kind of stuff Ford seems to have money but for others, they don't.

It has air suspension. I still find a bit weird some decisions made at Ford. how can Nissan have more money to spend in development of their full-size suvs? (I do know the Patrol is a global product but nevertheless)

Well he said that the only info he has is a new Aviator. The Corsair replacement could be coming from China.

Very vague report but I do wonder what are those the new models. I just hope that this is not just a Corsair replacement and new Aviator. would like to see new models maybe a coupe version of the Nautilus

Lincoln Confirms Plans For Two New Models The two new models were confirmed at a Lincoln dealer conference earlier this year. The carmaker hasn’t said if the models will be all-new or updated versions of existing vehicles. Updates have recently been launched for the Navigator and Aviator. Lincoln is developing two new models for the U.S. market as it continues to build momentum and boost its sales across the country. This comes despite the brand not yet having an EV in its range. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/09/lincoln-plans-two-new-models-as-u-s-sales-rebound/

here in Madrid I see a lot of Kugas, Pumas but not so much Focus and Fiestas. A lot of Transits too.

also, the 360 camera seems to be the same one as the Nautilus: it is time to change it to something more modern/luxurious like this:

check min 5:36......a mistake with the Aviator? he says air ride adaptive suspension

Ford just can’t handle it, a lot of safety recalls and the trend doesn't seem to stop.

Cadillac Escalade IQL caught in spy photos looking long https://www.autoblog.com/2024/08/28/cadillac-escalade-iql-spy-photos/