Veda- The problem with buying products from the Chinese is that they do not have what we call “Quality Control”, and Karlboylove’s plastic utensils probably contain lead.

I say this the proof will be in the product. Ford Next generation of vehicles looks to be pretty solid, But where you want to look is the next generation of Ford Products in 2012 aka 2014 to 2015 to see if Ford is forgetting the principles of safey or are they sacrificing it in the name of fuel economy.

I think Johnny was probably referring to what’s under the cosmetics . . . all that safety tech that had Ford at the top of the safety pile a few months ago. Now, we can fully expect Ford’s safety to plummet and Geely’s safety to meet/exceed U.S. requirements before (maybe 10-15 years from now) we start seeing Geely brand signs going up next to Volvo’s. The Chinese are looking at the long term and making a brilliant decision. None of us can fault them for doing what is good for their company, but dangit if I don’t wish Ford would realize the value of what they have in hand. You can’t buy the good press of safety. Years ago, Fords were known for fires and extremely dangerous rollover failures. We all know it’s Volvo’s tech-transfer that changed those realities (in the cases of things like rollovers) and is helping to change perceptions (in the cases of things like fires). Dumb move Ford. Brilliant move Geely.

p.s. You know Geely is going to pick Volvo up for a bargain-basement price to boot!

p.p.s. God I hope this sale is just an internet rumor.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/china-bans-renault-imports-due-to-quality-and-safety-concerns.html

Well that’s bad news…very bad news (if it’s true). Volvo’s well known safety record and recent good looking cars/SUV’s (at least IMO) would fly out the window.