VIDEO: Ford press conference yields surprise $650 car announcement
Ford makes surprise $650 car announcement - click above image to watch the video
Between the hysteria of this week's SEMA Show and Chrysler's never-ending (and partially baffling) revelations yesterday, a shocking announcement by Ford Motor Company has been nearly drowned out. But rest assured, your Autoblog team never rests (even after huffing down 9,000 calories apiece at Vegas' Wynn Buffet!) and have tracked down this astounding piece of news. Ford has taken a long, hard look at the state of the American automotive scene and has decided to do the (almost) unthinkable – sell us a car for $650.
Now, there are no doubt naysayers amongst you that will point to a $650 Ford and cry, "Malarkey!" And with good reason. After all, under cutting the Tata Nano by a full $1,350 is no easy feat. However, times are tough. And with a nearly 10% national unemployment rate, a $650 car makes sound, economic sense. But don't take our word for it. Make the jump to watch Ford VP Daniel Grossman introduce Ford's new entry level car.
[Source: O-SPAN6]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
neoscape 12:24PM (11/06/2009)
Seeing as a set of 4 tires will run you easily half that... color me skeptical.
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robss2005 12:32PM (11/06/2009)
This is a joke. The fine folks at the Onion News Network are in the entertainment business, and they are quite entertaining.
neoscape 12:33PM (11/06/2009)
Shows what I get for not following the link.
It would have been fun to watch them fail though.
Patrick 12:41PM (11/06/2009)
First post WIN, not reading the post FAIL
fixitfixitstop 5:33PM (11/08/2009)
First post is never win.
HotRodzNKustoms 12:27PM (11/06/2009)
HAHAHAHAHA
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HotRodzNKustoms 12:36PM (11/06/2009)
I hate the Onion but that was thoroughly entertaining
Nightcrawler 2:44PM (11/06/2009)
I love the Onion but I didn't find that bit all that entertaining.
Chris 5:18PM (11/10/2009)
Who would hate the Onion? And why?!
Sofa King Fast! 12:27PM (11/06/2009)
(groan)....
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SWITAWI 12:27PM (11/06/2009)
I love The Onion.
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jonnybimmer 12:30PM (11/06/2009)
Given that scooters cost twice this, I'm a doubter as well. IF they do produce and sell a vehicle (I doubt it'll be a car in the way we think of cars) that truly costs $650, I'll buy one. Doesn't really matter what it's like, $650 is less than the motor-toys at Pep Boys except this is street legal. Imagine the motorsports that could come out of this!
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gefinley 12:42PM (11/06/2009)
Did you even watch the link?
LloydChiro 12:47PM (11/06/2009)
Get your checkbook out Jonnybimmer! I'm sure there are a few available still, but you might have to pay extra for the SHO version. Rumor has it that one of the Autoblog staffers have been buying all of the SHOs for himself.
jonnybimmer 2:16PM (11/06/2009)
Aw, I've been duped. I didn't know it was an Onion video, I can't even see the screen thanks to work blockage. Should have looked at the source though; O-SPAN6.
groovy guy 2:05PM (11/08/2009)
So, Ford decides to destroy all the good press they have gained by acting like rich assholes and laughing in the face of the poverty that exists right outside their window?
I won't be buying a Ford now, thanks.
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rob 4:04PM (11/08/2009)
Relax it's a joke, you weren't buying a new Ford anyway.
g00fba11 2:53PM (11/09/2009)
@groovy
with your demonstrated level of intelligence and hair trigger sensitivities, you probably won't qualify for a $650 loan anyway...so I doubt much was lost from your staying away from Ford.
epwolfram 3:34PM (11/10/2009)
oops, now everyone knows your game... time to get a new screen-name!
Brian 12:35PM (11/06/2009)
Just buy a motorcycle already.
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