Farley already did this in spades when he praised the Tesla products and stated that Tesla had shown the way.
Farley’s comments may be uncomfortable to hear but he is being honest/open about the reality of the situation. I respect that. Sounding the alarm in this forthright manner is needed to get things moving in the right direction.
I wonder what it looks like when we tear it down? The Chinese market treats cars like call phones. There's not a large secondary market, and no one cares about a car after three years or warranty expiration.
Ford really needs to consider bringing back a sedan/hatchback form factor, at least one. Farley and others within Ford are clearly fond of that body style, they've openly stated how it's the perfect shape for areo, which is what these affordable evs need.
I understand how something like say the c2 fusion isn't a particularly aspirational product and doesn't align with Ford's future product strategy, but things like hot hatches are part of Ford's enthusiasts car DNA. They have a track record of success, and command a premium.
Akirby and others are right, there's no point in doing boring hatchbacks and sedans, they don't sell super well, the profit margins are razor thin, and there's a ton of competition. But using CE1 to develop a badass looking car that looks like something Ken Block would be sliding around in, I see that appealing to car enthusiasts, and I see that appealing to broader car buyers just because it looks a lot cooler than all the other boring blobs.
There's just so much you can do with CE1 that would be iconic, but I get the impression Ford's gonna launch a blob of a crossover, a blob of a truck, and then be done with it.
I'm strongly considering investing in Rivian. There are those companies where you look at them, and you think "Man I wished I had invested in that brand back when their stock was so and so". At around $10 a share, Rivian is a risk, but I view them as less risky than basically any other automotive startup.
Agreed. Musk used to be an asset to Tesla, as time has gone on, he's becoming more and more of a liability. There are two things you never, ever discuss in a professional setting, especially if you're the face of a brand, your political, and religious beliefs. Musk has done both, very foolish decision imo because no matter what your beliefs are, they're gonna piss off a massive portion of potential consumers.
Thank you for your response, unfortunately I don’t have a way to test the vehicle so that is why I am looking for someone that knows the answer or can point me in the direction of the correct answer. Is there anything published somewhere that will explain this or give the “factory specifications” that I can refer to?