When evaluating Ford as a company, two areas in particular jump out as big opportunities for the automaker in the future. One continues to be North America, where Ford is currently performing well and will continue to do so in the future. There are several tailwinds in North America, including pent-up demand and higher fuel prices that lead consumers to trade in less fuel-efficient vehicles. Another opportunity for Ford is Asia, where the company is investing more than $5 billion in pursuit of growth. Check out the following video for more on these two big areas that should help drive growth for Ford in the future.
2 Big Opportunities for Ford
Areas that should drive future growth.
By Brendan Byrnes – Dec 2, 2012 at 9:00AM EST
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Brendan Byrnes is the Managing Director of Motley Fool Money, where he oversees business strategy and editorial operations. Since joining The Motley Fool in 2011, he has written hundreds of articles, provided market and investing analysis, and appeared on CNBC and FOX. Earlier in his career at The Motley Fool, Brendan interviewed leading executives and thought leaders across the investing and business landscape. He holds a degree in Finance from Virginia Tech.
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