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Ford And Chrysler Killing Sedans Is Great News For Their Japanese Competitors
Topic Started: Apr 26 2018, 07:28 PM (169 Views)
George Aligator
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Who can blame Ford for getting out of the car game in the United States, though? The automaker was just looking at the numbers and, let's face it, they're bleak. Why invest in a market that's shrinking? Instead, the automaker can focus on what the people want. And dammit we want to an SUV that has the capabilities drive over the scattered ruins of a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Or at least be high enough so we don't have to reach up to get our lattes at the Starbuck drive-thru.
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Apr 27 2018, 04:36 PM
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Apr 27 2018, 04:32 PM
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George Aligator
Apr 27 2018, 03:47 PM
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Apr 27 2018, 01:26 PM

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When the OP says "so it can double down on trucks and sport utilities" it means that the market is more profitable for those models, doesn't it? Please explain.
The market is there for sedans. Ford is not able to turn a profit with their line-up. Ford truck, SUV, and Mustang are keeping the company afloat.
The Focus and Fusion sold very well in the segment when their models were first introduced. They failed to invest in a new model and so sales have suffered.
I don't get that either. Both were reliable and fuel economy cars. Had Ford keep up with the Civic or Camry, the company may own a sizeable market share.
Ford moved production of most Focus and all Fusions to Mexico...With that came poor assembly and reliability...Ford knows how to destroy production to save a buck........... :mad:
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