![]() ![]() “Given the low volumes and the tariffs, it doesn’t make sense at the higher tariff rate. This was the only vehicle that Ford planned to import from China to the U.S., Galhotra said. We’ve just launched the Ecosport it’s doing quite well in that small SUV space.” "The Fusion will continue even beyond that for some time. "The Fiesta will continue into 2019," Galhotra said. This new variant of the Focus would have competed in the ever-growing compact SUV market and helped retain consumers already accustomed to the Focus nameplate."įord made a point of noting products that will be available to U.S. "Having announced major changes to their lineup with a heavy reliance on SUV and truck sales, the removal of what could have been a pivotal model within Ford's lineup is sure to hinder sales. Ivan Drury, senior manager of industry analysis for Edmunds, said the decision was "a real blow for Ford and a sign of a new, harsh reality that the entire industry is facing." "This really presents an issue with trying to assemble vehicles in North America with a cap in Mexican automotive exports to the U.S.” under a new, preliminary U.S.-Mexico agreement announced earlier this week. market,” said Sullivan, the AutoPacific analyst. “This is just the first of many vehicles that come from China today or will be coming from China that will be eliminated from the U.S. will see prices rise due to imported content subject to tariff."Īnalysts agreed that this action by Ford is a preview of a changing landscape. All of that imported content could be subject to tariffs as well even a U.S. "Potentially a large proportion of those vehicles could be subject to Trump’s tariffs. More: Don't tell anyone I like the Ford EcoSportįorty-eight percent of the vehicles sold in the U.S. More: Ford investment rating cut to one notch above junk More: Ford overhauls China operations: 'Bear with us' “The threat or the imposition of a 20 to 25 percent tariff - a high tariff - will limit consumer choices and rise prices in the U.S.,” she said. “This is the first of potentially many vehicles that will disappear from the U.S. Meanwhile, automakers will continue pulling vehicles planned for America as a result of the tariff fight, predicted Kristin Dziczek, vice president of industry, labor and economics at the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor. sales were expected to be “marginal,” fewer than 50,000 a year.įord will continue make the product in China for China and in Europe for Europe. The significant thing that moved was the tariffs going up … "įord had to make a call on profitability of each product, Galhotra said, explaining that the Focus Active's U.S. Galhotra said: “We monitor these products continuously, monitor for all external forces that might change the business case. ![]() “The president's war on the automotive industry is causing a knee-jerk reaction that will only bring higher costs and less choice for consumers," said Dave Sullivan, manager of product analysis at AutoPacific Inc. The United States already has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum from China and, as of July, put a 25 percent tax on autos imported from China. I was very reluctant to switch to Ford but now I am glad I gave it a chance.Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Chinese products and the threat of more had a direct impact on this week's decision, according to Ford officials. I have been a toyota driver for 30 years and really wanted a Lexus Hybrid, but could not justify the cost to mileage ratio. I just tell my car to call home and talk like my family is in the car with me. I love the Sync - it makes so much sense and is easy to set up & use. Very quiet when in electric mode, a bit noisy when using gas but not as noisey as a typical truck. It has plenty of power for my needs - typical mom stuff. But, after 7,000 miles I don't notice it any more. ![]() I don't know if it molded to my body or if I just got used to it. My first impression is that is was made for a man - everything is flat and hard, not curvey or soft. I tend to get about 27 - 28 mpg with my driving habits. Unfortuantely, I am a freeway driver and always in a hurry. The gas mileage really can be 34 mph and even higher, depending on how you drive: slow city driving, bumper to bumper jams and rolling through foothills you can easily get 40 mpg. It drives very comfortably and has plenty of space. I purchased this vehicle based on economic logic. Stability control with anti-roll control.Speed-proportional electric power steering.Remote, digital keypad power door locks.Power remote passenger mirror adjustment.Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.7 s.Independent front suspension classification.Flip forward cushion/seatback rear seats. ![]()
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