All Ford vehicles manufactured in Mexico after 5/02/2025
seems to imply price rises from $600 to $2,000 depending on equipment levels.
Ford also saying that this doesn’t completely cover price impact from tariffs, interesting.
It will be interesting to see the sales figures on these vehicles after that $2k price bump goes into effect. Mach E was pretty dependent on incentives, and maverick is starting to lose its value proposition. Maverick is 30k and Bronco Sport is 33k after destination on ford’s website now. If the price bump isn’t reflected in those prices yet, then add another 2k. That’s getting expensive for the lowest trims.
Most likely. Winds were in the 35 mph range with higher gusts. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is adamant that winds did not cause the accident, but an eye-witness said the wind blew her Yugo off the bridge like it was a piece of paper. This accident was a real big deal in Michigan for several years. The topic still comes up on occasion.
Did wind cause the accident? Wasn’t aware Yugo were especially vulnerable, at least more so than most light cars.
For what it’s worth, I’m not following why they are using Yugo as a brand, other than immediate name recognition; even though it largely carries negative connotation. Since prototype is still 2 years out, not sure this project should be taken seriously yet.
I’m not affected by heights much at all, but there is something about being able to see straight down below one’s feet that gets my attention. Walking across the Royal Gorge Bridge which has wooden plank deck and seeing 1,000 feet down through the cracks is something else. Also walking onto a glass floor over 500 feet in the air. It’s just so unnatural even if the analytical rational mind says it’s plenty strong.