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Why are GM and Ford going retro? Chinese buyers want grandpa’s car.
This week, General Motors and Ford will introduce new versions of luxury sedans that are designed with China’s luxury consumers in mind. From tricked-out back seats to super high-end amenities like champagne holders, the American companies are betting big-time on Chinese future.
In Praise of The Edsel
In the annals of disappointments, Ford’s Edsel holds a special place. The Edsel, once the name of the heir to the Ford Empire, eventually became the word for dud. The man who designed the Edsel, Roy Brown Jr., died last week at 96. Robert Meyer is the proprietor of Edsel World in Fort Myers, Florida. […]