Here comes Maverick competition:
https://news.yahoo.com/vw-aims-launch-scout-ev-220038673.html
VW Group is on the precipice of launching a new dedicated EV company in the United States called Scout that will produce an all-electric pickup and a rugged off-roading SUV geared toward the American...
Original source (F150gen14.com):
Ford Warns Dealers Against Additional Deposit / Payment Requirements For Lightning Orders. Supports No-Resale Provisions in Purchase Contracts
Ford encourages no re-sale provision in the contract. Asks dealers not to up-charge customers...
https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/16/22784017/lucid-motors-valuation-ford-spac-air-sedan-deliveries
"Four years after Ford was reportedly considering buying Lucid Motors, the EV startup is now worth more than the Detroit automaker. Lucid Motors’ market capitalization passed Ford’s on Tuesday...
Ford CEO speaks about Tesla:
"If Ford was a trillion-dollar company, our stock would be worth about $250 a share. Think about the value creation of Tesla right now. And they have resources, smart people, the Model 3 is now the best-selling vehicle in Europe. Not electric. Flat out. It was the...
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/ford-unveils-f-100-eluminator-concept-w-e-crate-motor-from-mach-e-now-available-for-custom-builds.6735/
Ford has shown off a one-off electric reworking of its venerable 1978 Ford F100 pick-up truck at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Why would Ford invest in Rivian when it hurts it's core business?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rivians-60-billion-ev-challenge-to-detroit-11635860079
"Ford’s potential $6 billion windfall as a result of its early investment in Rivian is little compared with what it stands to lose if the startup...
Who knew you can make political predictions by vehicles but Ford dominance is amazing:
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-best-selling-vehicles-in-america-by-state/
Here are some of the points for leasing:
New model.
Less monthly payment.
We are in the middle of transition to EVs (5 years+/-), therefore the resale value is uncertain. Plugin Maverick likely even next year.
Your thoughts, especially about the 3rd point?
EV Truck market is blowing up in US, here down the road:
https://www.lordstownmotors.com/
Fisker don't have a car yet but have a water bottle (almost like Maverick)
https://store.fiskerinc.com/
https://rivian.com/
https://www.canoo.com/
https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck...
Ford has lowest valuation of major automakers. Rivian backed by Amazon and Ford has not sold on truck yet but planing IPO valuation above Ford, Honda, BMW, GM, etc. Pretty crazy!
Market Chatter: Ford Reportedly Shifting to Build-to-Order Model to Cut Inventory Costs
02:39 PM EDT, 08/17/2021 (MT Newswires) -- US carmaker Ford (F) is asking more buyers to custom-order online and wait, rather than choose from the lot available at the dealership, The Wall Street Journal...