Trump Exposes New Ford Bronco

[Rochard]

Trump continues to mention that Ford is sending jobs to Mexico, which turns out to be wrong. Two production lines are being moved to Mexico because they are unprofitable, but no jobs are being lost - instead, those two production lines are being retooled to make the Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger.

I think the new Ford Bronco looks great...

[Evil Chris]

Looks cool, but kinda small.

That one looks like a "special edition" of some kind. (winch, mags, headlights, grill, hinges)

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

Looks cool, but kinda small.

That one looks like a "special edition" of some kind. (winch, mags, headlights, grill, hinges)

Obviously much smaller than the original, and yeah this is some kind of a special edition thing.... Just the fact Ford is bringing it back is kind of neat.

The cars they are making today are just great. I drive a Jeep Grand Cherkokee myself, but I saw a Ford Explorer now and it just looked great. It's like they have finally let the designers start designing the cars to make them look good. I love the new Dodge Challenger. Audi and Mercedes are making beautiful cars too.

[AllAboutCams]

I like the look but hate 2 doors really impractical

[JFK]

Originally Posted by AllAboutCams

I like the look but hate 2 doors really impractical

Meant to be sporty ?

[Barry-xlovecam]

GM was exporting old assembly lines 10+ years ago -- looks like the cars are being outsourced?



https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...eres-no-doubt/

This summer, Buick will become the first major U.S. automaker to sell a Chinese-made vehicle, the Envision crossover, in the United States. The model performed well in China after its debut there in late 2014. The United Auto Workers union criticized Buick’s decision when it was revealed last December. But reaction has been muted.

“At one point, there would’ve been a larger uproar over this,” IHS Automotive analyst Stephanie Brinley said. But today cars are built all over the world, and most buyers might think about a brand’s nationality but not about where each model is manufactured.

Full Answer

The Cadillac Escalade EXT and SRX, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Silverado and Silverado Hybrid, Dodge Journey, Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500, Dodge Ram 4500, Dodge Ram 5500, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, GMC Sierra and Sierra Hybrid, GMC Sierra Crew Cab, Honda CR-V, Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, Volkswagen Jetta and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen are all assembled in Mexico. Toyota Tacomas are assembled in both Mexico and the United States.

Engines made in Mexico include those used in the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid, GM Buick Lucerne and Cadillac CTS line, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Chevrolet Cruze and Malibu, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid and Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Transmissions made in Mexico include those used in the Dodge Calibur, Chrysler Jeep Compass and Patriot, Ford Shelby GT500, Nissan Altima and Maxima, and a wide range of GM vehicles.

Mexico is currently the second largest exporter of vehicles to the United States and is projected to eventually overtake Japan.

https://www.reference.com/business-f...9840a65c7dc803

Globalization has not led to lower new car and truck prices however this may have controlled net price increases ...

Give the "Devil" his due ...

The newer auto assembly lines are highly robotized where possible. You have to look at the actual job losses -- the skills retained and the marginally skilled worker negatively affected.

The Bronco looks like a retro downsized and modernized -- should sell well.
The Ford Bronco was always a 2 door .

[2MuchMark]

Originally Posted by Rochard

I think the new Ford Bronco looks great...

I don't know... the wheels are nice, but I'm not sold on the rest. It kind of reminds me of an old jeep.

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by **********

I don't know... the wheels are nice, but I'm not sold on the rest. It kind of reminds me of an old jeep.

I think that is the point - to make it look like a Jeep. At the same time, Jeep is going to be making a pick up truck shortly.

[crockett]

That actually does look pretty sweet, kinda a throw back to the old 60's Broncos. No removable top though that's pretty lame..

[SBJ]

Originally Posted by crockett

That actually does look pretty sweet, kinda a throw back to the old 60's Broncos. No removable top though that's pretty lame..

yup that was my thought too.. Totally saw a old bronco when I looked at it

For a Ford it doesn't look bad

[kane]

It reminds me of the old International Scouts. My neighbor had one when I was a kid and I always thought it was cool.

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by kane

It reminds me of the old International Scouts. My neighbor had one when I was a kid and I always thought it was cool.

Very similar looking....

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

GM was exporting old assembly lines 10+ years ago -- looks like the cars are being outsourced?



Globalization has not led to lower new car and truck prices however this may have controlled net price increases ...

Give the "Devil" his due ...

The newer auto assembly lines are highly robotized where possible. You have to look at the actual job losses -- the skills retained and the marginally skilled worker negatively affected.

We need Governments that tell China to buy more or sell less. Look at how they've destroyed US decent jobs over the last 30 years. What happens when China decides to build more cars?



Too late, they're already on course.

[nico-t]

i like it. Looks pretty bad ass , this is retro styling done right.