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Ford: Positioned to Lead Growth Segments of Auto Industry

Interesting glimpse into the near future of automotive travel in the U.S. There are a lot of ifs in the scenario, e.g. will there be a sufficient electric grid to service all these new vehicles, can hybrid/electric vehicles be sold at a price point that consumers will buy AND that will allow Ford to make a reasonable profit, etc etc. At least Mr Addison has something to offer besides the usual doom and gloom articles on the imminent demise of the American auto industry. Let's hope there are American manufacturers around to see it happen.

Time for GM to Declare Bankruptcy?

It's interesting that the author didn't provide validity to his SPS theory by showing what happened to UAL after 2003 when they declared bankruptcy. Could it be that nothing much changed?

Auto Manufacturers Should Take Cue from Computer Industry

Mike, what planet are you living on? I think you've been watching too many Star Wars movies.

Automotive Depression: Government Needs to Let the Weak Fail

Hard to take an author seriously when he gets it wrong in the second sentence of his article. "The bail out 3's sales were down"... If he's so out of touch with the fact that only two US manufacturers have asked for government assistance, then I for one will give little credence to the rest of his article. Not to mention that the author declines to identify himself. I can see why.

Ford's the Strongest of the U.S. Automakers: So What?

Another author with a wonderful grasp of the obvious. Glad to see he reads the NY Times. I'd hate to think he came up with this info all by himself.

Toyota, GM, Ford: Showing Off Green Cars Amid Economic Gloom

The title of the article mentions Toyota, GM and Ford and also in the body of the article it says, " all three major American car makers will display models at the show". But then after GM's Volt, no mention of a Ford model nor one from Chrysler. Even companies such as Fisker, Tesla, and BYD (who?) get some print but nary a mention of Ford or Chrysler. Guess the author thought that Toyota and Honda are the other two "American" car makers. Go figure.

The Big Three Crisis: Stocks Plunge as Politicians Moralize

Another example of your "experts" knowledge based on maybe a couple of hours watching CNN. Since you obviously haven't done your homework, let me enlighten you. Ford's Mulally has the company going full speed converting several successful smaller European cars so that they meet all the different governmental regulations here vs abroad. And it's not just the vehicles either. He also has to convert the assembly plants that will put them together. Did Ford drag their feet in the past? Absolutely. But not since Mr Mulally took over. He for one, is not the problem, but the solution.