Small sport utilities aren't cute to consumers

Article Abstract:

Smaller sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) such as Ford's introductory model U204 for 1999 are not expected to do better than sales for past SUVs since they would not be offering price advantages that small cars do. Sales for sport-utility vehicles in May 1998 led by bigger models rose by 20.5% compared to the same period in 1997 partly as a result of rebates and other incentives. Among the models which posted gains were Wrangler which rose by 12.9%, RAV4 up by 4.3%, and CR-V up by 6.3%. General Motor's full-size Suburban and the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon also posted huge gains ranging from 36% to 64% better than the previous year.

Comment:

Smaller sport-utility vehicles are not expected to sell better in 1998 due to the lack of price advantages

Sales & consumption, Article

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Confused drivers may have trouble trusting either firm

Article Abstract:

The dispute between Ford Motor Co and Bridgestone/Firestone Inc intensifies as the two companies defend the safety of their respective products. On May 22, 2001, Ford announced that it will replace all 13 million Firestone Wilderness AT tires on its Explorers and other trucks because the tires are not safe. On the other hand, Bridgestone/Firestone claims that its tires are safe, and the problem is that Ford has defective vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not yet decided on the issue.

Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading), Light Truck Radial Tires, OE, Original equipment tires, Light truck tires

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New Explorer passes magazine's test

Article Abstract:

The redesigned 2002 Ford Explorer gets the approval of the influential Consumer Reports magazine.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, New Products/Services, F, Ford Explorer (Sport-utility vehicle)

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