While sales figures for 2008 were dismal and the outlook has been bleak, Ford has emerged as the strongest of the Detroit Three in the past few months. With all the talk of Federal bail outs, Ford was on Capitol Hill as the smart kid in the class with his pencil sharpened. They said, we would like to have a line of credit if we need it, but we are on track to be solvent in 2009.
Ford has rolled out an impressive array of new products this year and has shown us more of what is on the way next year. Their turnaround plan has solid underpinnings and as was revealed this summer includes bringing a lot of real-deal European cars over here finally. These cars are world class in appeal, dynamics, and quality in Europe and will be here in America too. These include the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, and Transit Connect vans to mention a few. More are on the way too.
While there are still many struggles ahead, the outlook for Ford looks brighter than it does for GM or Chrysler. They have said they have the cash to make it through next year and more good product is on the cusp. We will be in Detroit in January to tell you all about the next few bright lights on the way too.
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