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Appreciate the renderings and ideas. Thank You. I've begun studying the differences between the S550 and the CD6 platforms. I can understand why Ford would want to move to the CD6 and am starting to read up on this physical aspects of this platform. How, if at all, do you think the CD6 will...

MY24 reservations, order bank opening and production dates are unknown; they could be announced during the September reveal of the S650, just a few weeks away.

I'd say "no", there will not be a GT350/500 in the first year of the S650, for the following reasons: - The GT350/500 and now the Mach 1, have already been done - Inflation. Consumers are only willing to pay so much - Recession. We'll most likely be in a recession by the end of the year, or...

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/26/ford-mustang-mach-e-price-hiked-by-as-much-as-8475-due-to-battery-costs.html Not incredibly surprised. Ford previously increased pricing on the Lightning by about the same. As a consumer, at what point will demand begin leveling off? As a business, how will any...

Mark Wilson and other designers/engineers probably have one of the funnest jobs I can think of. Getting paid to do what you love, building kick-ass things, testing/operating them and revealing them to the public.

Yes, it was my understanding many countries required sounds as a safety measure. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/13/2022-14733/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-minimum-sound-requirements-for-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles...

It can be, if the math works, yes. The tax credit (currently limited to 200,000 units per manufacturer) is one variable. And I'm sure on some models it can be worthwhile, but others, maybe not. Ford recently increased pricing by thousands of dollars for the Lightning, so much so the $7500 is...

They are estimates/agreements, yes. When they actually attempt to mine, produce and ship so many numbers of batteries, things could change dramatically. I'm genuinely interested to see what challenges they face and solutions. I'm aware of recent price increases for MY23 impacting Ford EVs...

Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge parent Stellantis each have their own EV initiatives. I did a quick scan of secured battery supply chains this morning. Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge battery supply chains have been secured with materials for North American EV sales. Articles referenced are one of many...

Visually, I find several aspects of the car quite attractive. IMO, Dodge designers did very well with this concept. But there's just something about the idea of playing "performance" sounds for any vehicle; it doesn't appeal to me. I do support making of sounds for the visually-impaired, so...

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/16/2023-hornet-this-is-dodges-first-electrified-vehicle.html One to two tells highlighting Dodge's overall EV strategy. "Dodge says the Hornet will have the top performance in the segment and offer unique aspects, including a “Power Shot” mode for the plug-in...

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/15/dodge-challenger-charger-to-be-discontinued-in-2023.html No surprises on 2024 and EVs in the above article. I was however taken aback to read the following: "Dodge is launching a litany of special vehicles and products to “celebrate” the end of the cars as they...

For those with more experience...I've not witnessed a release/reveal before. Will Ford or the Detroit Auto Show Live Stream the unveiling? I'd like to see it as it happens. I'd like to listen in on what's said after the veil is lifted.

Thanks for the additional reference. My first thought is, "Er, why not just go through the Firewall." But then I realized, well, under hood is already dense as it is. It's probably simpler, being a mule, to do just what they did, to make things as realistic as possible with respect to...

I can see Ford using a GT500 as a test mule, but using it towards developing a S650, GT500? IDK. Seems too soon or even not right, based on past. I welcome anything performance-oriented. I see mule/test bed rather than a new GT500. Boss anyone? Regarding software updates and all that, enclosed...

I agree. I'd like to think auto makers are jumping all over it. I've been wanting to study this problem further. Some articles follow. With respect to retooling (new fabs, making chips, testing, certification), this process can take several months to a year, all of which someone has to pay for...

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chip-makers-have-message-car-makers-your-turn-pay-2022-08-03/ An article from Reuters, highlighting the strategic partnerships being formed to secure chips for automotive manufacturers. “You can't have one element of the industry carry the...

Thanks again for the renderings.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/31/ford-ceo-farley-outlined-plans-for-automakers-electric-vehicle-shift.html A write-up on Ford's current way ahead. Includes topics of EVs and dealers.

From my perspective, Porsche went through some turmoil, but ultimately came back stronger than ever. One thing I think they did right and IMO, Ford did wrong, is Porsche developed clearly-defined product lines. Most in the US say, "911", "Macan", "Cayenne", etc. We know what those names...