Call it the comeback kid or call the past 12 months "the year of Ford" because it is one firm that is doing something right.
In a recent survey pointed out by UAW_LAX, 77 percent of Americans said they viewed Ford "favorably." On the other hand, we see that the survey turned out results that should have Toyota concerned. According to Bloomberg, more than four out of 10 Americans said they "would definitely not buy a Toyota."
The crazy thing about these surveys is that statistics have proven that if carried out correctly, they are pretty damn accurate.
What is blatantly obvious is that Toyota will not be able to flee from its recent escapades free of harm, there will be some lasting effect. The question remains, however, how long until it returns to normalcy?
Also, what has Ford done so remarkably well?
Was it the fact it did not accept bailout funding? Is the higher focus on quality control finally being noticed by buyers? I highly doubt it is the Detroit firm's exciting pipeline, namely the Fiesta and Focus, which are not due out until the summer and next year, respectively.
Why is General Motors just doing oh-kay and why is Chrysler floundering?
Alan, you have some explaining to do.
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