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Mrsddunerider · 07-22-2011, 01:24 PM

Ford Exec Drops F-Bomb on General Motors in Upcoming Book
Published July 22, 2011
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Reuters

Group Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales and Service
As the U.S. auto industry pulls itself up by its bootstraps, the gloves are starting to come off.
Automotive News reports that Ford's top marketing executive, Jim Farley, is quoted using the "f" word in a preview copy of Once Upon a Car, an upcoming book covering the recent fall and rise of the Big Three, as he describes his feelings for his company’s cross town rival.
“F---- GM,” Farley tells the books’ author, Bill Vlasic. “I hate them and their company and what they stand for. And I hate the way they're succeeding. Ford is back because people trust us. And that is a powerful message. I'm a car guy. I wake up each morning thinking about cars. Watch out. We're only going to get better."
Farley is also quoted saying “I'm going to beat Chevrolet on the head with a bat. And I'm going to enjoy it."
Over the years, executives from Detroit’s automakers have rarely made such sentiments public, and the outburst paints a very different picture from the camaraderie shown at the auto industry bailout hearings in late 2008, where Ford's Alan Mulally sat next to his fellow CEOs from GM and Chrysler to support their requests for government assistance.
After the quotes surfaced, Ford issued a statement saying: "We have not yet seen the book and are unable to comment on the specific quotes. This is a passionate, competitive industry, and we respect all of our competitors."
Jay Coone, General Motors Director for Communications, Strategy and News Operations, responded to the report by saying “we would not have expected such crass words coming from Ford.”
Recently, in an interview with The Detroit News, General Motors' current CEO, Dan Akerson, told the paper that, regarding Ford’s efforts to revive its stagnant Lincoln brand, it “might as well sprinkle holy water. It’s over.”
Once Upon a Car is expected to hit stores on October 4th. A representative from the book’s publisher, Harper Collins, could not confirm to FoxNews.com that the quotes in question will appear in the final copy of the book.

WOW such nice words from Ford!

Inferno LSX · 07-22-2011, 01:43 PM

Another reason for me to hate Fords! First it's a blue mustang now this! Lol

MARINE1991 · 07-22-2011, 01:48 PM

thats a lot of hate from Ford...

Mrsddunerider · 07-22-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

Another reason for me to hate Fords! First it's a blue mustang now this! Lol

LMAO

comm17 · 07-22-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

Another reason for me to hate Fords! First it's a blue mustang now this! Lol

LMAO!!!

TSSUNAMI · 07-22-2011, 01:57 PM

If they hate, then let em hate, and watch the money pile up.

Passion like that breeds great competition and great cars. Let them fight. In the end, the car enthusiasts win!

So happy to be living in this modern age with a second coming of car wars between these two automotive giants.

IOM LS/ Phoenix · 07-22-2011, 02:07 PM

he wakes up thinking about cars, yea the camaro and how ****ing awesome it is and how he wishes ford could have even half of the exotic beauty and power that chevy put into the camaro!!

Sketti · 07-22-2011, 02:20 PM

Well at least Ford isn't owned by the Governement and costed taxpayers billions of dollars! I agree, F--GM!

Signed,
An American taxpayer

UT-Engineer · 07-22-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOM LS/ Phoenix

he wakes up thinking about cars, yea the camaro and how ****ing awesome it is and how he wishes ford could have even half of the exotic beauty and power that chevy put into the camaro!!

Inferno LSX · 07-22-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sketti

Well at least Ford isn't owned by the Governement and costed taxpayers billions of dollars! I agree, F--GM!

Signed,
An American taxpayer

those billions would have been wasted somewhere else if not to GM or Chrysler. Glad for once it was spent on our soil

Sketti · 07-22-2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

those billions would have been wasted somewhere else if not to GM or Chrysler. Glad for once it was spent on our soil

Guess you didn't know your Camaro was made in Canada.

BoomBoomKid · 07-22-2011, 05:47 PM

That's typical ford mentality. All one has to do is look at any motorsports record books, if it wasn't for the name Carrol Shelby, ford wouldn't be on the map. Even though ford never took a govt bailout they just about mortgaged every asset they owned and borrowed to the hilt. I continue to own fords yet ford will always play 2nd fiddle to the General.

BTW I can't think of any current racing series where ford has the most wins...

Inferno LSX · 07-22-2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sketti

Guess you didn't know your Camaro was made in Canada.

There is no mention of all that money going to the Camaro, my HD is built in Flint Michigan! Guess your stuck on one thing!

*mlee* · 07-22-2011, 06:28 PM

Good one... I hope the GM execs have that posted on their walls... but then they don't really need to... LMAO

07-22-2011, 01:24 PM	#1
Mrsddunerider Drives: 2007 LTZ Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phillips Ranch, CA Posts: 311	Ford Exec Drops F-Bomb on GM Ford Exec Drops F-Bomb on General Motors in Upcoming Book Published July 22, 2011 \| FoxNews.com ·Text Size Reuters Group Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales and Service As the U.S. auto industry pulls itself up by its bootstraps, the gloves are starting to come off. Automotive News reports that Ford's top marketing executive, Jim Farley, is quoted using the "f" word in a preview copy of Once Upon a Car, an upcoming book covering the recent fall and rise of the Big Three, as he describes his feelings for his company’s cross town rival. “F---- GM,” Farley tells the books’ author, Bill Vlasic. “I hate them and their company and what they stand for. And I hate the way they're succeeding. Ford is back because people trust us. And that is a powerful message. I'm a car guy. I wake up each morning thinking about cars. Watch out. We're only going to get better." Farley is also quoted saying “I'm going to beat Chevrolet on the head with a bat. And I'm going to enjoy it." Over the years, executives from Detroit’s automakers have rarely made such sentiments public, and the outburst paints a very different picture from the camaraderie shown at the auto industry bailout hearings in late 2008, where Ford's Alan Mulally sat next to his fellow CEOs from GM and Chrysler to support their requests for government assistance. After the quotes surfaced, Ford issued a statement saying: "We have not yet seen the book and are unable to comment on the specific quotes. This is a passionate, competitive industry, and we respect all of our competitors." Jay Coone, General Motors Director for Communications, Strategy and News Operations, responded to the report by saying “we would not have expected such crass words coming from Ford.” Recently, in an interview with The Detroit News, General Motors' current CEO, Dan Akerson, told the paper that, regarding Ford’s efforts to revive its stagnant Lincoln brand, it “might as well sprinkle holy water. It’s over.” Once Upon a Car is expected to hit stores on October 4th. A representative from the book’s publisher, Harper Collins, could not confirm to FoxNews.com that the quotes in question will appear in the final copy of the book. WOW such nice words from Ford! Attached Images __________________

07-22-2011, 01:43 PM	#2
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Another reason for me to hate Fords! First it's a blue mustang now this! Lol __________________

07-22-2011, 01:57 PM	#6
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	If they hate, then let em hate, and watch the money pile up. Passion like that breeds great competition and great cars. Let them fight. In the end, the car enthusiasts win! So happy to be living in this modern age with a second coming of car wars between these two automotive giants. __________________ My Build Thread

07-22-2011, 02:20 PM	#8
Sketti Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sacto, CA Posts: 901 View My Garage	Well at least Ford isn't owned by the Governement and costed taxpayers billions of dollars! I agree, F--GM! Signed, An American taxpayer __________________ Added Mods -------------------- Installed: Tinted Windows; EiBach Lowering Springs; Custom Exhaust; Lloyd Carpets; AirRaid CAI; Heritage Grill; Razzi GFX; Light Blackout Kit; MPD1 Dovetail Spolier; SS Badges from DefenderWorxs; T-Rex Bumper Grill; Bowtie & Tail Light Bezel Re-Coloring; Stealth Bulbs; Magg Wheels 22" (Nitto INVO tires Fronts: 255/35-22 - Rears: 285/30-22) When money Available: Brake Calipers Painted; Clear Car Cover; Custom Pedals; Custom Dash Plaque from EmblemPros.com; Double Din GPS/Stero Unit

07-22-2011, 06:28 PM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	Good one... I hope the GM execs have that posted on their walls... but then they don't really need to... LMAO __________________

07-22-2011, 01:48 PM	#3
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	thats a lot of hate from Ford...

07-22-2011, 02:07 PM	#7
IOM LS/ Phoenix Drives: Inferno orange metallic Ls Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Clara, ca Posts: 30 View My Garage	he wakes up thinking about cars, yea the camaro and how ****ing awesome it is and how he wishes ford could have even half of the exotic beauty and power that chevy put into the camaro!!

07-22-2011, 05:47 PM	#12
BoomBoomKid Drives: Gen 1 Gen 3 soon Gen 5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: D&G Racing Posts: 333 View My Garage	That's typical ford mentality. All one has to do is look at any motorsports record books, if it wasn't for the name Carrol Shelby, ford wouldn't be on the map. Even though ford never took a govt bailout they just about mortgaged every asset they owned and borrowed to the hilt. I continue to own fords yet ford will always play 2nd fiddle to the General. BTW I can't think of any current racing series where ford has the most wins...

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