Ford Might Bring The Ranger Back To America And Build It Here Too - Jalopnik
For Ford, the pickup would mark the return to a small — but growing — midsize truck segment that would help it meet stricter fleet-wide fuel economy standards demanded by the federal government. “There’s a real hunger for midsize trucks right now,” said Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “Once upon a time, there were a lot of midsize trucks in this market. In a statement Jaguar was keen to emphasize that the crossover’s performance will be in keeping with the brand’s sports car heritage. “We haven’t made any compromises or exceptions: the new F-Pace had to be a true Jaguar and had to deliver the [brand’s] dynamics DNA,” Mike Cross, Jaguar’s chief engineer of vehicle integrity, said in the statement. Hyundai said its Frankfurt exhibit will center on its high performance N subbrand. The move underscores the manufacturer’s “dedication and investment to create striking and pioneering high performance cars,” Hyundai said in an Aug. The N line “signifies the pace of change within the brand, matching the company’s ambition to challenge perceptions by making real and emotional connections with customers,” it said. Source: jalopnik.com
