HappySqurriel on 15 May 2009
I do wonder what this will mean for Ford ...
The bailout and bankrupcy of GM and Dodge will translate into some dilike of their brands from their current consumer base, will dramatically weaken the Union with its membership (you wouldn't feel happy if you paid expensive union dues for years, a large portion of your co-workers were laid off, and you had to take a 25% or more reduction in wages and benefits) and there are several areas of the car market where Ford is competitive and most European and Asian car makers are not (for example inexpensive trucks).
5 years from now Ford could be selling far more cars, at a higher margin with more reasonable costs.
