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  1. The rainforest is indeed being destroyed. But not for sugar cane plantations.
  2. So plain and simple Explorer is how they are calling it. I would have spared such a strong name for a GE2 model and was expecting this to be called Explorer Sport, starting another family as happened to Bronco and Mustag. I enjoyed its design a lot. Looking forward for more technical details and pricing.
  3. Ford, SK said to cancel Turkey battery joint venture plan The plant would be one of the largest EV battery facilities in Europe and Turkey. https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/ford-sk-said-cancel-turkey-battery-joint-venture-plan
  4. A suspension lift is very welcome in Brazil, where the Maverick is considered too low. Ground clearance and payload are the focus of most criticism here - alongside local pricing.
  5. https://fordauthority.com/2022/12/ford-exec-says-european-plant-may-get-american-platform/
  6. https://fordauthority.com/2022/12/upcoming-european-ford-ev-design-previewed-in-new-images/
  7. I wouldn't mind Argentina building them too. Would be a good replacement for the Troller down here.
  8. Our colleagues will correct me if I am wrong but it seems that South America is not doing so bad any longer - despite terrible volumes.
  9. New Ford Edge for China https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/autos-del-mundo/ford-edge-nueva-generacion-primeras-imagenes/
  10. Could Otosan be involved in saving India's operations with EVs? I wish they had interest to do the same in Camaçari and adapt B2 towards cheaper BEVs. It was an interesting announcement, the European puzzle is much clearer now. The plan seems good, but not very cohesive, involving their very own products (Mach E), and two partnerships (VW with ID.4 + ID.5 cousins and now Otosan with vans + Puma).
  11. Would the North America MEB be a "Chattanooga choo-choo" (built by VW)? If so, I could see a sort-of-entry level car (Escape?) with the VW platform, coupled to a European version (Kuga?); but not a Lincoln or a Mustang (as a sub-brand), as ventilated in another occasion.
  12. It would. FCA's counterpart has been a big success for the last five years. A shame that corporate did not allow Brazilian engineers to develop an Ecosport-based trucklet a decade ago. This could have saved their local operations just like the Ecosport did around the year 2000. PS: Also, Aegentina could be buidling Mavericks and Bronco Sports in the former Focus line.
  13. Would it be too costly to increase production in Hermosillo (considering they secure supply of components)? They are not bringing a lot of Bronco Sports and Mavericks down here - only in expensive higher trim levels. If they had more output in Mexico, entry versions could increase their volumes here.
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