Is Ford Motor Company Falling a Step Behind Rival General Motors?

[Drew Dowdell]

Sounds like the engines aren't global.. not the platform. 

[Guest Wings4Life(BANNED)]

Honestly, who puts forth so much effort hating a brand.

 

I don't like Hyundai or Nissan, yet I don't feel compelled in the slightest, to fill multiple forums with vitriolic jive.

[El Kabong]

13 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Sounds like the engines aren't global.. not the platform. 

It's always something with Dearborn. $h!e just gets old, and eventually you see the results. 

[A Horse With No Name]

15 hours ago, Wings4Life said:

Honestly, who puts forth so much effort hating a brand.

 

I don't like Hyundai or Nissan, yet I don't feel compelled in the slightest, to fill multiple forums with vitriolic jive.

We can agree there, neither company builds anything I really wish to drive.

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[G. David Felt]

Be interesting to see with GM having a Global EV auto, Bolt. Who is next to actually deliver a global EV auto. Yes we have lots of options that are announced but actually delivering is another thing.

I am actually surprised to not see Ford here with a diverse Global Hybrid lineup.

[A Horse With No Name]

15 minutes ago, dfelt said:

Be interesting to see with GM having a Global EV auto, Bolt. Who is next to actually deliver a global EV auto. Yes we have lots of options that are announced but actually delivering is another thing.

I am actually surprised to not see Ford here with a diverse Global Hybrid lineup.

They understand the technology and incorporate it in a rational way into their vehicles. Taking a rabbit trail to Lincoln, the MKZ would be a reasonable and affordable way to get into a luxury hybrid.

Just now, A Horse With No Name said:

 

 

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[ccap41]

1 hour ago, dfelt said:

Be interesting to see with GM having a Global EV auto, Bolt. Who is next to actually deliver a global EV auto. Yes we have lots of options that are announced but actually delivering is another thing.

I am actually surprised to not see Ford here with a diverse Global Hybrid lineup.

Isn't the Model S sold globally?

[A Horse With No Name]

1 minute ago, ccap41 said:

Isn't the Model S sold globally?

Yes, but Tesla bleeds cash on a daily basis. GM is in a much better shape, as is Ford, to take advantage of the market for Hybrids and electrics.

VW/Audi technology si weak here, the E- Golf is not a terribly good product, nor is the Leaf.