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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.
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Electric Vehicle Discussion Thread - Ford Related
passis replied to rperez817's topic in E.V. Central
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 -
Maverick Tremor Embargo Lifted Today
passis replied to jcartwright99's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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. -
Electric Vehicle Discussion Thread - Ford Related
passis replied to rperez817's topic in E.V. Central
https://fordauthority.com/2022/12/ford-exec-says-european-plant-may-get-american-platform/ -
Perpetual Future Ford Products thread
passis replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
https://fordauthority.com/2022/12/upcoming-european-ford-ev-design-previewed-in-new-images/ -
Ford of Europe to become more American
passis replied to jasonj80's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I wouldn't mind Argentina building them too. Would be a good replacement for the Troller down here. -
Perpetual Future Ford Products thread
passis replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I think that's an Europe-only MEB-based model. -
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.
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Perpetual Future Ford Products thread
passis replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
New Ford Edge for China https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/autos-del-mundo/ford-edge-nueva-generacion-primeras-imagenes/ -
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).
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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.
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Maverick Sold out for 2022
passis replied to jasonj80's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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. -
Maverick Sold out for 2022
passis replied to jasonj80's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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. -
Perpetual Future Ford Products thread
passis replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
https://fordauthority.com/2021/12/ford-files-to-trademark-capri-cortina-escort-granada-orion/ Just keeping the names or MEB EVs bringing back some iconic nameplates? -
2023 Ranger Grill shown after camo slips off
passis replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I wouldn't count on an imported Amarok here, at least not in Brazil, due to tariffs. Also, VW is preparing production of the Tarok (a Maverick competitor) for around the same time the Amarok leaves the market, in 2024 or so. I guess VW will settle with only one (MQB) trucklet. -
2023 Ranger Grill shown after camo slips off
passis replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
In an effort to be optimistic (...), I think this might have to do with the fact that production in Argentina is not expected until 2023, probably as 24MY. Before launching the Ranger they tend to publicize other new products here, such as the Mach E - possibly the F150 (for Brazil) and the big Bronco (very few of them) too. -
Ford Brazil introduced today an advertisement campaign alongside a new slogan. Being in English, I wonder if this will be picked up elsewhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuxqmvpFE0E
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Perpetual Future Ford Products thread
passis replied to silvrsvt's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
FORD MAVERICK: ‘NOT REPLACING’ FUSION SEDAN, ‘MAYBE’ ROOM FOR SMALLER TRUCK https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/ford-maverick-not-replacing-fusion-sedan-maybe-room-for-smaller-truck/ Maybe room for a smaller-than-Maverick truck? I don't think so, considering Ford's very US-centric upcoming portfolio. But a newer version of the Courier/Bantam could make sense in many places where Ford is turning off the lights. -
Ford/Mahindra partnership ends
passis replied to atomcat68's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Exactly. Ford is not developing B cars, so those plants become useless and need shutting down... unless Ford had interest in converting them to something else: Maverick, CX758/Escape and Bronco Sport are not so low-margin in underdeveloped markets, au contraire... And they could live on for many years after EVs kill ICEs in developed countries. -
Ford/Mahindra partnership ends
passis replied to atomcat68's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I think Thailand fits into the Ranger scheme, alongside South Africa and Argentina. Now - with Russia, Brazil and India gone, as we had predicted - the Ecosport is officially dead (it has been a dead horse since it didn't get a new generation around 2018) so the Ranger should be Ford's global vehicle - God knows for how long... -
Ford/Mahindra partnership ends
passis replied to atomcat68's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
https://fordauthority.com/2021/09/ford-to-cease-manufacturing-in-india-import-iconic-vehicles/