So 34% of teamsters are sharp as a marble,
Harris / Biden have made nothing better , past , present or future.
Fein is backing what might be the most stupid VP in history , the potato is not any better.
Watch the fear when her teleprompter stops , comedy gold.
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I’m having a heck of a time locating the “silverish” trim piece around my center console cup holder area. 2021 250 Platinum. It’s a brushed silver/chrome type piece.
Searched web and eBay. Some dealer websites look like they have it and then call and say they don’t. Requires me to buy the whole $900 console just for the trim…
Is there any better option than calling pick a parts all over the country? Thanks.
It would never work. They would spend a fortune just to buy the brands and then they'd have to develop product, and the product would have to be great in order to gain market share. Stellantis would probably keep Jeep and Ram, so the family would have to use Dodge, Chrysler and possibly a revival of Plymouth to work with. Until then, they would only have a minivan and the Durango to make money, because the Hornet isn't going to cut it. Would Stellantis even allow them to use their platforms?
Look how long it took Tesla to make five model lines and then realize that Chrysler would have to be able to handle at least 4-5 models in multiple divisions while Stellantis can't even do that with huge resources and overseas car brands to donate platforms.
Indeed, Ford seeking out buyers that who are interested in both lifestyle vehicles but equally blessed with more than adequate performance.
Ford’s own research on Bronco owners showed that a lot of Mustang owners were also interested in owning a Bronco. Time has shown that interest in the Bronco was much wider than that initial data set. The use of I-4 and V6 Ecoboost engines adds distinctiveness without direct competition with Mustang brand. I do wonder though if a RWD “Mustang based” sedan would do better with F150’s 2.7 EB and 3.5 EB hybrid for something completely different… I guess time will tell
Compacts
The delivery of Maverick and Bronco Sport also offers an opportunity to explore more than just providing the Escape’s 2.0 EB and 2.5 Hybrid, the 2.0 EB hybrid set up from the Lincoln Nautilus is intriguing, especially if it can be through developed as a PHEV with AWD with rear motors.
Ford has plenty of potential choices to mix and match, finding the right mix to make desirable vehicles, that’s the key and that’s before considering styling changes.
So much potential there.
I think what's important to keep in mind is passion, and exciting products, they're relative to the segments they compete in. The maverick hybrid is arguably the perfect example of this. Prior to owning it, we'd never owned a truck, only hatchbacks, and sedans for our smaller car.
Along comes the maverick, and it's perfect. It's small, it's affordable, it uses a hybrid system that's been around for decades and is proven to be super reliable, it has a good warranty. Is it exciting relative to a mustang gt or a GT supercar? No. Is it more exciting and passionate than the blob shaped hatchbacks driving around? Hell yes.
That's the sort of thing we're talking about here. I think people need to understand Ford is still gonna be competing in most of the segments and price points they're known for. They're just gonna turn those vehicles into things you actually want to own. The escape gets replaced with an electric crossover of similar size and price, it's just something more attractive and appealing. That sort of thing.
This morning's updated gas prices in Hamden, CT (New Haven)
$3.09 Regular (Cash) @ Gulf
$3.19 Regular (Cash) @ Citgo
Citgo prices down one day, then up, then down!