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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:54 pm
Post subject: Ford will pursue new rwd cars
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Ford will pursue new rwd cars
Amy Wilson
Automotive News
January 9, 2008 - 12:01 am ET
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is developing new rear-wheel-drive cars for its
Ford and Lincoln brands, company leaders confirmed Tuesday.
"It's important going forward," CEO Alan Mulally said at a dinner with
journalists in suburban Detroit.
Ford global product chief Derrick Kuzak said the automaker can't yet share
specific details of its plans for new rwd cars. But Tuesday's comments were
the first confirmation that Ford intends to go ahead with modern rwd cars.
"Yes, we're working on a rear-wheel-drive plan for the enterprise," Kuzak
said. "It's in the plan."
Ford executives have long said they were exploring the possibilities. The
company showed two key rwd concepts at the 2007 Detroit auto show: the
Lincoln MKR and the Ford Interceptor.
But until now, company leaders stopped short of saying vehicles are in the
product plans. Executives acknowledge they can build the vehicles using a
new global rwd platform being developed in Ford's Australian operations.
But that doesn't mean production of rwd vehicles for global markets would be
consolidated in Australia. "There are good reasons not to: currency,
freight," said Joe Hinrichs, Ford group vice president of global
manufacturing, on Tuesday. |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:50 pm
Post subject: Re: Ford will pursue new rwd cars [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ed White" <cewhite3.TakeThisOut@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:13ob264ouk3h69a@corp.supernews.com...
> Ford will pursue new rwd cars
>
> Amy Wilson
> Automotive News
> January 9, 2008 - 12:01 am ET
>
> DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is developing new rear-wheel-drive cars for its Ford and Lincoln brands, company leaders confirmed
> Tuesday.
>
> "It's important going forward," CEO Alan Mulally said at a dinner with journalists in suburban Detroit.
>
> Ford global product chief Derrick Kuzak said the automaker can't yet share specific details of its plans for new rwd cars. But
> Tuesday's comments were the first confirmation that Ford intends to go ahead with modern rwd cars.
>
> "Yes, we're working on a rear-wheel-drive plan for the enterprise," Kuzak said. "It's in the plan."
>
> Ford executives have long said they were exploring the possibilities. The company showed two key rwd concepts at the 2007 Detroit
> auto show: the Lincoln MKR and the Ford Interceptor.
>
> But until now, company leaders stopped short of saying vehicles are in the product plans. Executives acknowledge they can build
> the vehicles using a new global rwd platform being developed in Ford's Australian operations.
> But that doesn't mean production of rwd vehicles for global markets would be consolidated in Australia. "There are good reasons
> not to: currency, freight," said Joe Hinrichs, Ford group vice president of global manufacturing, on Tuesday.
Is that a possible end of the front wheel drive fad ? |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:41 am
Post subject: Re: Ford will pursue new rwd cars [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Shawn wrote:
> "Ed White" <cewhite3.RemoveThis@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:13ob264ouk3h69a@corp.supernews.com...
>> Ford will pursue new rwd cars
>>
>> Amy Wilson
>> Automotive News
>> January 9, 2008 - 12:01 am ET
>>
>> DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is developing new rear-wheel-drive cars for its Ford and Lincoln brands, company leaders confirmed
>> Tuesday.
>>
>> "It's important going forward," CEO Alan Mulally said at a dinner with journalists in suburban Detroit.
>>
>> Ford global product chief Derrick Kuzak said the automaker can't yet share specific details of its plans for new rwd cars. But
>> Tuesday's comments were the first confirmation that Ford intends to go ahead with modern rwd cars.
>>
>> "Yes, we're working on a rear-wheel-drive plan for the enterprise," Kuzak said. "It's in the plan."
>>
>> Ford executives have long said they were exploring the possibilities. The company showed two key rwd concepts at the 2007 Detroit
>> auto show: the Lincoln MKR and the Ford Interceptor.
>>
>> But until now, company leaders stopped short of saying vehicles are in the product plans. Executives acknowledge they can build
>> the vehicles using a new global rwd platform being developed in Ford's Australian operations.
>> But that doesn't mean production of rwd vehicles for global markets would be consolidated in Australia. "There are good reasons
>> not to: currency, freight," said Joe Hinrichs, Ford group vice president of global manufacturing, on Tuesday.
>
> Is that a possible end of the front wheel drive fad ?
>
>
I much prefer RWD. I can barely drive my wifes FWD in the snow now,
after being used to my pickup and crown vic >> Stay informed about: Ford will pursue new rwd cars |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:33 pm
Post subject: Re: Ford will pursue new rwd cars [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Manufactures are alway looking for ways to reduce build costs, using RWD
chassis rather than FWD, for other than midget and small cars, is a good
starting point
"Shawn" <diskette.DeleteThis@floppy.drv> wrote in message
news:47880ec1$0$31806$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
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> "Ed White" <cewhite3.DeleteThis@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:13ob264ouk3h69a@corp.supernews.com...
>> Ford will pursue new rwd cars
>>
>> Amy Wilson
>> Automotive News
>> January 9, 2008 - 12:01 am ET
>>
>> DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is developing new rear-wheel-drive cars for its
>> Ford and Lincoln brands, company leaders confirmed Tuesday.
>>
>> "It's important going forward," CEO Alan Mulally said at a dinner with
>> journalists in suburban Detroit.
>>
>> Ford global product chief Derrick Kuzak said the automaker can't yet
>> share specific details of its plans for new rwd cars. But Tuesday's
>> comments were the first confirmation that Ford intends to go ahead with
>> modern rwd cars.
>>
>> "Yes, we're working on a rear-wheel-drive plan for the enterprise," Kuzak
>> said. "It's in the plan."
>>
>> Ford executives have long said they were exploring the possibilities. The
>> company showed two key rwd concepts at the 2007 Detroit auto show: the
>> Lincoln MKR and the Ford Interceptor.
>>
>> But until now, company leaders stopped short of saying vehicles are in
>> the product plans. Executives acknowledge they can build the vehicles
>> using a new global rwd platform being developed in Ford's Australian
>> operations.
>> But that doesn't mean production of rwd vehicles for global markets would
>> be consolidated in Australia. "There are good reasons not to: currency,
>> freight," said Joe Hinrichs, Ford group vice president of global
>> manufacturing, on Tuesday.
>
> Is that a possible end of the front wheel drive fad ?
>
> >> Stay informed about: Ford will pursue new rwd cars |
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