Favourite car company

Actually, Ford is probably one of the more reliable cars manufacturers out there. They have once again begun stepping up to the plate and improving the quality of their vehicles, specifically with their Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models, whereas Toyota's reliability has been slipping a little as of late.

Really? Maybe they've gotten their act together, last I heard they were in some financial trouble.

Originally Posted by The Hero

If they discover how to store Hydrogen inside cars (or something like that), then it would be possible to make cars which emit nothing but water!

Actually, they've been able to get cars to run off hydrogen for quite some time now, the big problem was making it financially feasible enough for a car company to produce, and cheap enough for a typical middle-class American family to afford.

Just recenlty, however, Honda decided to slate their hydro-powered FCX concept for sale both in American and Japan. The details regarding the price of the vehicle still elude me, but apparently there will be a natural-gas powered pump of some kind used to produce the fuel. This is great news, especially seeing how asking gas stations to carry hydrogen fuel, at least for the time being, is basically asking them to commit fiscal suicide.

Very exciting stuff. You can read about it here.

Originally Posted by Mike87

Really? Maybe they've gotten their act together, last I heard they were in some financial trouble.

They are still in very big financial troube, but a very significant part of their fiscal woes can be tied to worker's benefits. Though it's more of an economic discussion, basically, both Ford and GM are hemorrhaging huge sums of money to pay retirement and healthcare benefits to both long-retired and current employees. Add this to tremendously increased competition from foreign auto makers over the past few decades, along with cheap foreign labor, and it's a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately for the Big Three, now it's a matter of cutting back production, reducing benefits, and laying off workers in an attempt to reach financial gains before the money runs out.

At least, that's the way I understand it.

To me, it looks as if Ford might finally be gaining a little ground. They're still losing money like crazy, but they're finding renewed interest with more interesting, distinctive, and reliable models. Because of the unexpected success of the Fusion and Milan, Ford is beginning to shrink the difference a little bit, as is Dodge with the new Charger. However, they've still got a lot of work to do, and admittedly, just a few good models isn't going to cut it.

Basically, they're going to have to produce world class vehichle on a shoe-string budget, all while being pummeled to death by foreign auto makers.

Originally Posted by The Unsung Hero

Actually, they've been able to get cars to run off hydrogen for quite some time now, the big problem was making it financially feasible enough for a car company to produce, and cheap enough for a typical middle-class American family to afford.

Just recenlty, however, Honda decided to slate their hydro-powered FCX concept for sale both in American and Japan. The details regarding the price of the vehicle still elude me, but apparently there will be a natural-gas powered pump of some kind used to produce the fuel. This is great news, especially seeing how asking gas stations to carry hydrogen fuel, at least for the time being, is basically asking them to commit fiscal suicide.

Very exciting stuff. You can read about it here.

They are still in very big financial troube, but a very significant part of their fiscal woes can be tied to worker's benefits. Though it's more of an economic discussion, basically, both Ford and GM are hemorrhaging huge sums of money to pay retirement and healthcare benefits to both long-retired and current employees. Add this to tremendously increased competition from foreign auto makers over the past few decades, along with cheap foreign labor, and it's a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately for the Big Three, now it's a matter of cutting back production, reducing benefits, and laying off workers in an attempt to reach financial gains before the money runs out.

At least, that's the way I understand it.

To me, it looks as if Ford might finally be gaining a little ground. They're still losing money like crazy, but they're finding renewed interest with more interesting, distinctive, and reliable models. Because of the unexpected success of the Fusion and Milan, Ford is beginning to shrink the difference a little bit, as is Dodge with the new Charger. However, they've still got a lot of work to do, and admittedly, just a few good models isn't going to cut it.

Basically, they're going to have to produce world class vehichle on a shoe-string budget, all while being pummeled to death by foreign auto makers.

I will be very pleased when all cars are converted to Hydrogen rather than Petrol. It will make the world a much better place. The world will be quieter, the air will be cleaner, global warming will be reduced and the people will not be breathing in harmful emmisions. It will be great.

Actually, they've been able to get cars to run off hydrogen for quite some time now, the big problem was making it financially feasible enough for a car company to produce, and cheap enough for a typical middle-class American family to afford.

It will take many yars before they can make Hydrogen powered cars affordable.
Its still a very good alternative option though.

What do you people think of the Aston Martin DBS? It was used in Casino Royale. It is beautiful and replaces the Vanquish S as Aston Martin's flagship vehicle.