Comments on: Ford may build Kuga in US – potentially export to Europe http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494850 beatusmongous Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:54:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494850 I do hope they do bring the Kuga here for assembly, and I also hope they sell it here, too. But Ford, you need to change the name. Every time I read it or hear it, I can't help but think Elmer Fudd told someone to revive the Cougar as a Ford CUV. I do hope they do bring the Kuga here for assembly, and I also hope they sell it here, too. But Ford, you need to change the name. Every time I read it or hear it, I can’t help but think Elmer Fudd told someone to revive the Cougar as a Ford CUV.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494840 johnnycanuck Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:35:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494840 Pat... I'd like to buy a vowel. An 'a' please. Pat… I’d like to buy a vowel. An ‘a’ please.

]]> By: Mark Kleis http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494838 Mark Kleis Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:46:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494838 We ran the same story Bloomberg and at least ten other media outlets. I don't think changing it from "confirmed" to "likely" warrants a "pwning." We ran the same story Bloomberg and at least ten other media outlets. I don’t think changing it from “confirmed” to “likely” warrants a “pwning.”

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494835 JakeK66 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:44:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494835 Nice job in changing story LLN......... I guess the Ford guy pwned you! (as a 14 year old dweeb would say) Nice job in changing story LLN……… I guess the Ford guy pwned you! (as a 14 year old dweeb would say)

]]> By: lemonade http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494776 lemonade Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:53:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494776 On that note, we'll bring this thread to a close. On that note, we’ll bring this thread to a close.

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494694 Bankruptcy2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:55:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494694 Now all I'll need is a couple of Turmanski Ion Rocket-Romulan Fuel Injected Warp Drives to power my spacecraft to Jupiter to get away for the weekend from all you crazies. Hmmm and for those of you that think Ion Rocket Engines are still stuff from Star Trek read the News. or go to http://www.adastrarocket.com/ Now all I’ll need is a couple of Turmanski Ion Rocket-Romulan Fuel Injected Warp Drives to power my spacecraft to Jupiter to get away for the weekend from all you crazies. Hmmm and for those of you that think Ion Rocket Engines are still stuff from Star Trek read the News. or go to http://www.adastrarocket.com/

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494689 Bankruptcy2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:47:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494689 Listen guys I know what I am speaking about with some Unions ok, but I am definitely Pro-Union. A4 I am probably old enough to be your father. :) Thanks Mr canuck but I have to speak the truth don't I. kingston I am referring to those that get into the Union that could'nt find a job anywhere else except maybe McDonald's and even that is questionable!? 85ZingoGTR I think your right and I believe Ford is going to make a Kuga Hybrid or who knows with improved Lithium Ion Batteries and a 400 mile range batteries 85 maybe the way to go. The Further we can get off the need for Oil the better. We just have to figure out how we will process these batteries safely after their life is over so we don't create more cancers with more Poison dump in land fill that eventually leak into the water table and then get into the drinking supply you and I depend on for good health. CAPECE~ ! DenverGuy217 lol Szabla Yes thanks for telling me that, but your telling me something I already know. Me and Regular Caffinated Coffee do NOT GET ALONG aT all. Carstuff I can talk about Union because I am Union, but just so you know. I respect those UAW that do a First rate Quality job. The ones that don't get rid of them. ! Leftwing I know you hate my guts enough said. Mark Schirmer thanks for the Info. But I thought that is what Ford said was the Kuga was to be built at the Louisville, KY FOMOCO Plant. ;) Listen guys I know what I am speaking about with some Unions ok, but I am definitely Pro-Union. A4 I am probably old enough to be your father. :)
Thanks Mr canuck but I have to speak the truth don’t I.
kingston I am referring to those that get into the Union that could’nt find a job anywhere else except maybe McDonald’s and even that is questionable!?
85ZingoGTR I think your right and I believe Ford is going to make a Kuga Hybrid or who knows with improved Lithium Ion Batteries and a 400 mile range batteries 85 maybe the way to go. The Further we can get off the need for Oil the better. We just have to figure out how we will process these batteries safely after their life is over so we don’t create more cancers with more Poison dump in land fill that eventually leak into the water table and then get into the drinking supply you and I depend on for good health. CAPECE~ !
DenverGuy217 lol
Szabla Yes thanks for telling me that, but your telling me something I already know. Me and Regular Caffinated Coffee do NOT GET ALONG aT all. Carstuff I can talk about Union because I am Union, but just so you know. I respect those UAW that do a First rate Quality job. The ones that don’t get rid of them. !
Leftwing I know you hate my guts enough said.
Mark Schirmer thanks for the Info. But I thought that is what Ford said was the Kuga was to be built at the Louisville, KY FOMOCO Plant. ;)

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494678 JakeK66 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:12:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494678 Funny, JohnnyC - that's what the NFL offered Rush to take his bid out for the Rams... Funny, JohnnyC – that’s what the NFL offered Rush to take his bid out for the Rams…

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494673 johnnycanuck Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:56:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494673 leftwing... what if we throw in a second round draft pick and a gross of horse tranquilizers? leftwing… what if we throw in a second round draft pick and a gross of horse tranquilizers?

]]> By: leftwingagenda http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494665 leftwingagenda Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:32:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494665 don't forget, bk2009 clearly identified himself as a true conservative...and no, you can't trade him to my side...he's alllll your's... glad to see an official ford posting here, at least it looks legitimate ;) this must be seen as enemy territory for you guys, because while there is a lot of positive ford sentiment around here, the financial backing of LLN clearly comes from gm to a large extent... don’t forget, bk2009 clearly identified himself as a true conservative…and no, you can’t trade him to my side…he’s alllll your’s…

glad to see an official ford posting here, at least it looks legitimate ;) this must be seen as enemy territory for you guys, because while there is a lot of positive ford sentiment around here, the financial backing of LLN clearly comes from gm to a large extent…

]]> By: teddyc73 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494661 teddyc73 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:51:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494661 What is with Barkruptcy2009's obsession with capital letters!? Oh, and what has Obama told like it is? Nothing that I have seen yet. What is with Barkruptcy2009′s obsession with capital letters!? Oh, and what has Obama told like it is? Nothing that I have seen yet.

]]> By: armstealer http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494655 armstealer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:21:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494655 http://twitter.com/mschirmerFord http://twitter.com/mschirmerFord

]]> By: volo http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494651 volo Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:13:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494651 Wow, I hope Ford will be careful with closing down factories in Western Europe. That's tough to stand reputation wise. It can alway go out of hand and can bring down a brand sales. Especially in Germany which is the biggest market in Europe... Wow, I hope Ford will be careful with closing down factories in Western Europe. That’s tough to stand reputation wise. It can alway go out of hand and can bring down a brand sales. Especially in Germany which is the biggest market in Europe…

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494639 johnnycanuck Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:19:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494639 Jake, what do you do when a pussy catches fire? You tampon it. Jake, what do you do when a pussy catches fire? You tampon it.

]]> By: carstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494627 carstuff Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:53:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494627 Bank rupt, I knew you were a bit off but to think that the UAW workers are like you said shows you have some real misperceptions about life. Most UAW workers have one wife and a couple kids and live a pretty normal, moral lifestyle. Some even go to church. They are people like you and me and...oh, now I get it, you were thinking what you wrote was normal and you were just telling what you are like. No really, sure they are overpaid and some try and work as little as possible but most all of that has changed in the last few years. Since GM got rid of most of its component manufacturing the UAW guys are on the line and really do not get a chance to goof off. And with the quality control today if someone did not do their job it would show up pretty quickly. Hence part of the reason the domestics quality is as good as theh competition. What I really do not get is how the union gets their workers to quit their jobs and start their own business's. Lost your there on that one. Of course they could, as anyone could, start their own careers but has little to do with the union. Bank rupt, I knew you were a bit off but to think that the UAW workers are like you said shows you have some real misperceptions about life. Most UAW workers have one wife and a couple kids and live a pretty normal, moral lifestyle. Some even go to church. They are people like you and me and…oh, now I get it, you were thinking what you wrote was normal and you were just telling what you are like.

No really, sure they are overpaid and some try and work as little as possible but most all of that has changed in the last few years. Since GM got rid of most of its component manufacturing the UAW guys are on the line and really do not get a chance to goof off. And with the quality control today if someone did not do their job it would show up pretty quickly. Hence part of the reason the domestics quality is as good as theh competition.

What I really do not get is how the union gets their workers to quit their jobs and start their own business’s. Lost your there on that one. Of course they could, as anyone could, start their own careers but has little to do with the union.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494625 JakeK66 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:51:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494625 Just to clarify - tampons are to be used for female genitalia ONLY JohnnyCanuck! Jake Da Snake Media Relaitions Tampax Corp. Just to clarify – tampons are to be used for female genitalia ONLY JohnnyCanuck!

Jake Da Snake
Media Relaitions Tampax Corp.

]]> By: shaver http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494617 shaver Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:29:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494617 ^^^You cant fool us. TJ hooker Head of spin control, Toyota Motor America ^^^You cant fool us.

TJ hooker
Head of spin control, Toyota Motor America

]]> By: Dingleberry Divas of Dallas http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494616 Dingleberry Divas of Dallas Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:27:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494616 ^^^ Wow! Left Lane News got told! Hey Mark? Can you confirm what engines and HP ratings are going to be in the new Mustang? Also, in my and probably others opinion - as a proud owner and I mean proud owner of a 2005 Legend Lime GT Premium Mustang I think production should cease right now and start with the new engines to get people back in my dealership to look at the Mustang again! I hope all has a great day today! ^^^ Wow! Left Lane News got told!

Hey Mark?

Can you confirm what engines and HP ratings are going to be in the new Mustang?

Also, in my and probably others opinion – as a proud owner and I mean proud owner of a 2005 Legend Lime GT Premium Mustang I think production should cease right now and start with the new engines to get people back in my dealership to look at the Mustang again!

I hope all has a great day today!

]]> By: MSCHIRME@FORD http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494612 MSCHIRME@FORD Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:13:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494612 Just to clarify the facts -- Ford has NOT confirmed the Kuga for Louisville. There is plenty of speculation out there, and it is understandable. Ford is retooling the plant to handle our new global C-Car (compact) platform, a platform that will eventually underpin a number of unique models, many of which will be nearly identical in all regions. We have confirmed that the new Ford Focus -- built on this new platform, and launching late in CY2010 -- will be assembled in Michigan, at a plant near Dearborn that is also being overhauled to support our commitment to C-Cars in America. And we've confirmed that the new Grand C-MAX (three-rows of seats, shown at Frankfurt last month) will also be in our market by late 2011. And in Europe, yes, the Kuga is built on a C-car platform. But as you can see, there are many pieces to the puzzle, and we -- FORD -- will confirm what we can, when we can. At this point, we haven't confirmed exactly which C-Car will be in Louisville, because we can't, nor have we confirmed anything about exports to Europe. Good stuff, though, and I appreciate the interest in Ford. Next time, however, give us a call. We are always happy to help you get it right before you get it written! Mark Schirmer Media Communications, Ford Just to clarify the facts — Ford has NOT confirmed the Kuga for Louisville.

There is plenty of speculation out there, and it is understandable. Ford is retooling the plant to handle our new global C-Car (compact) platform, a platform that will eventually underpin a number of unique models, many of which will be nearly identical in all regions.

We have confirmed that the new Ford Focus — built on this new platform, and launching late in CY2010 — will be assembled in Michigan, at a plant near Dearborn that is also being overhauled to support our commitment to C-Cars in America. And we’ve confirmed that the new Grand C-MAX (three-rows of seats, shown at Frankfurt last month) will also be in our market by late 2011. And in Europe, yes, the Kuga is built on a C-car platform.

But as you can see, there are many pieces to the puzzle, and we — FORD — will confirm what we can, when we can. At this point, we haven’t confirmed exactly which C-Car will be in Louisville, because we can’t, nor have we confirmed anything about exports to Europe.

Good stuff, though, and I appreciate the interest in Ford. Next time, however, give us a call. We are always happy to help you get it right before you get it written!

Mark Schirmer
Media Communications, Ford

]]> By: Szabla http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494611 Szabla Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:11:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494611 BR2009, Lay off the coffee. This rig would be a very nice replacement for the Escape. BR2009,

Lay off the coffee.

This rig would be a very nice replacement for the Escape.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494608 johnnycanuck Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:01:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494608 ... no one has ever questioned your talent DenverGuy. … no one has ever questioned your talent DenverGuy.

]]> By: DenverGuy217 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494603 DenverGuy217 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:57:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494603 Are we still talking about the Kuga here or have we switched over to Rappers with volumes of children. I can comment on either one Are we still talking about the Kuga here or have we switched over to Rappers with volumes of children. I can comment on either one

]]> By: 85ZingoGTR http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494601 85ZingoGTR Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:50:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494601 Bankruptcy2009 I like the idea. But if Ford is smart about it they will make a hybrid version of it as well. The hybrid is very popular here in my home in NYC. All the Crown Vic taxis are being replaced with Escape hybrids. I think Ford will though. I'm impressed with how much they improved and stayed on their game to keep up with the competition. Bankruptcy2009 I like the idea. But if Ford is smart about it they will make a hybrid version of it as well. The hybrid is very popular here in my home in NYC. All the Crown Vic taxis are being replaced with Escape hybrids. I think Ford will though. I’m impressed with how much they improved and stayed on their game to keep up with the competition.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494600 johnnycanuck Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:49:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494600 ... or even a different planet. … or even a different planet.

]]> By: ricky_b http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494599 ricky_b Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:48:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494599 If Ford dumps their "truck" looking crossovers for this little beast, I'll head to their showroom. Yes, this was designed with Europe in mind but that's what some people (like me) like. Kudos to them for FINALLY sharing some of the Euro designs with US customers. If Ford dumps their “truck” looking crossovers for this little beast, I’ll head to their showroom. Yes, this was designed with Europe in mind but that’s what some people (like me) like. Kudos to them for FINALLY sharing some of the Euro designs with US customers.

]]> By: kingston http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494597 kingston Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494597 Bankruptcy2009, your comment started with the UAW and then all of a sudden changed to kids being fatherless. I think you should be posting on a different blog. Bankruptcy2009, your comment started with the UAW and then all of a sudden changed to kids being fatherless. I think you should be posting on a different blog.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494596 johnnycanuck Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:37:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494596 Bk09... really, take a deep breath. What the f*ck was that all about? Bk09… really, take a deep breath. What the f*ck was that all about?

]]> By: kingston http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494595 kingston Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:34:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494595 What an awesome vehicle. Can't wait for it to get here. What an awesome vehicle. Can’t wait for it to get here.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494593 A4 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:29:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494593 Bankruptcy how old are you dude? Bankruptcy how old are you dude?

]]> By: SloW8 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494588 SloW8 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:08:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494588 I drove a Kuga for a week in Europe this summer. It was a well built and good looking little run about. It would cruise at 100 mph all day long. I hope they sell it with the diesel over here. We liked that car enough to buy one. I drove a Kuga for a week in Europe this summer. It was a well built and good looking little run about. It would cruise at 100 mph all day long. I hope they sell it with the diesel over here. We liked that car enough to buy one.

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494584 idrinorbarsaku Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:54:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494584 Cool FORD, bring more jobs to the US!!! Cool FORD, bring more jobs to the US!!!

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494578 Bankruptcy2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:39:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494578 carstuff I agree once the UAW gets their concession in order and get better workers. Doubtful. But GET RID OF THE OLD OVER PAID AND UNDERWORKED UAW Worker then Ford Motor should definitely be a more competitive car maker . Still if this vehicle were built in China it would definitely be alot cheaper and you know I bet if anything the Quality would be the same or even Better. I hate to say this since I am Union but I see plenty of folks who abuse being a Union Worker -employee. I support the UNIONS whole heartedly but Its about getting ahead in life with a better education and training so you can start your own Business! ....And NOT I repeat NOT about going out and buying a Lincoln or a Cadillac(When you don't even own a Home) and then Wasting more Union Wages on putting 25 In Chrome Rims on a Luxury Car- You don't belong Driving and then waxing and washing that car 7 days a week and having no other life other than Whoring around (sleeping around) with 10 different women creating 100 fatherless kids to show how much of a man you ARE'NT. Kudos to Obama for telling it the way it is. carstuff I agree once the UAW gets their concession in order and get better workers. Doubtful. But GET RID OF THE OLD OVER PAID AND UNDERWORKED UAW Worker then Ford Motor should definitely be a more competitive car maker . Still if this vehicle were built in China it would definitely be alot cheaper and you know I bet if anything the Quality would be the same or even Better. I hate to say this since I am Union but I see plenty of folks who abuse being a Union Worker -employee. I support the UNIONS whole heartedly but Its about getting ahead in life with a better education and training so you can start your own Business! ….And NOT I repeat NOT about going out and buying a Lincoln or a Cadillac(When you don’t even own a Home) and then Wasting more Union Wages on putting 25 In Chrome Rims on a Luxury Car- You don’t belong Driving and then waxing and washing that car 7 days a week and having no other life other than Whoring around (sleeping around) with 10 different women creating 100 fatherless kids to show how much of a man you ARE’NT. Kudos to Obama for telling it the way it is.

]]> By: 2WheeledSpeed http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494574 2WheeledSpeed Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:30:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494574 Don't like the name, but it's a cool SUV. I'm pretty happy that they're building more cars in the US, rather than Mexico... Don’t like the name, but it’s a cool SUV. I’m pretty happy that they’re building more cars in the US, rather than Mexico…

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494573 Bankruptcy2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:27:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494573 86Zing yes it will replace the Escape. 86Zing yes it will replace the Escape.

]]> By: Bankruptcy2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494572 Bankruptcy2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:26:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494572 Well the Kuga is an Excellent Looking Vehicle and definitely World Class but was'nt it designed cheifly in Europe to begin with? Ford's US Designers better get off their Duff and Start designing things right not Fugly! lol . Its not Funny I'm serious. I think its in part due to Upper Managements Lack of of Indecision in Dearborn. Lucky Ford has an independent European Ford Operations that operations that operates open and freely lucky for Ford. But Dearborn or the Company HQ better hire the right Designers Domestically to take Vehicle Design and Technology to the limit. Well the Kuga is an Excellent Looking Vehicle and definitely World Class but was’nt it designed cheifly in Europe to begin with? Ford’s US Designers better get off their Duff and Start designing things right not Fugly! lol . Its not Funny I’m serious. I think its in part due to Upper Managements Lack of of Indecision in Dearborn. Lucky Ford has an independent European Ford Operations that operations that operates open and freely lucky for Ford. But Dearborn or the Company HQ better hire the right Designers Domestically to take Vehicle Design and Technology to the limit.

]]> By: 85ZingoGTR http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494569 85ZingoGTR Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:19:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494569 Now what? Is this gonna replace the Escape? I like the way it looks. Now what? Is this gonna replace the Escape? I like the way it looks.

]]> By: 03T4R http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494565 03T4R Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:08:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494565 mitzo- I believe it has to do with the exchange rate. The Euro and Pound are currently worth about 1.3 times more than our dollar, so workers getting paid the equivalent of those here could cost Ford around 30% more. mitzo- I believe it has to do with the exchange rate. The Euro and Pound are currently worth about 1.3 times more than our dollar, so workers getting paid the equivalent of those here could cost Ford around 30% more.

]]> By: JakeK66 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494564 JakeK66 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:57:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494564 YES!!!! I'm a fan of the weak dollar - it's needed to get our manufacturing industry going. This country needs a strong manufacturing core to survive as the service industry is less needed in the scheme of things - manufacturing is necessary - alaways. Now if they build the Kuga here and don't sell it here - that would suck - but I highly doubty that would be the case. If it is built like the Euro version - I hope they can keep the prices down and not become like the Tiguan - $6000 over priced. YES!!!!

I’m a fan of the weak dollar – it’s needed to get our manufacturing industry going. This country needs a strong manufacturing core to survive as the service industry is less needed in the scheme of things – manufacturing is necessary – alaways.

Now if they build the Kuga here and don’t sell it here – that would suck – but I highly doubty that would be the case. If it is built like the Euro version – I hope they can keep the prices down and not become like the Tiguan – $6000 over priced.

]]> By: SomeGreek http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494563 SomeGreek Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:38:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494563 Are there other cars built in Us that are sold here? Are there other cars built in Us that are sold here?

]]> By: carstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494558 carstuff Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:56:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494558 By the time this vehicle is built here the $ ratio could be the other way. I doubt that it will but this is still a gamble, as is with GM building their subcompact here. BUT, if the UAW plays ball it could work. Honda is making the same gamble with the Fit. Of course by the time the domestic sub compact plants are open (2 -3 years) many of the old, old liner UAW guys will be retired and they will hire new workers at $15. Now that would be competitive. By the time this vehicle is built here the $ ratio could be the other way. I doubt that it will but this is still a gamble, as is with GM building their subcompact here. BUT, if the UAW plays ball it could work. Honda is making the same gamble with the Fit.

Of course by the time the domestic sub compact plants are open (2 -3 years) many of the old, old liner UAW guys will be retired and they will hire new workers at $15. Now that would be competitive.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494551 jayjc08 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:29:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494551 This is good news, I'm really pleased about Ford's decision. Lower costs for the car, and built right here in the U.S.. Mitzo- Some places are much more expensive than America, but I don't know the discrepancy between them aside from most Eastern Euro countries are cheaper than the rest of Europe. This is good news, I’m really pleased about Ford’s decision. Lower costs for the car, and built right here in the U.S..
Mitzo- Some places are much more expensive than America, but I don’t know the discrepancy between them aside from most Eastern Euro countries are cheaper than the rest of Europe.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494550 A4 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:21:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494550 Let's hope the rock solid European build quality transfers over. The Kuga is an awesome soft-roader, wouldn't want to ruin this Ford. I have faith in you. Let’s hope the rock solid European build quality transfers over. The Kuga is an awesome soft-roader, wouldn’t want to ruin this Ford. I have faith in you.

]]> By: mitzo http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-confirms-kuga-to-be-built-in-us-exported-to-europe.html#comment-494547 mitzo Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:04:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21998#comment-494547 Europe is an expensive place to build cars? I thought a lot of the factories were in the east, in Hungary and Poland and so on, where labour rates are so much lower. Europe is an expensive place to build cars? I thought a lot of the factories were in the east, in Hungary and Poland and so on, where labour rates are so much lower.

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