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S21E28: Ford’s Surprise Comeback: Why $50K Cars Still Sold
36 minutes Posted Jan 7, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail The average new car now costs over $50,000, with monthly payments nearing $760. So how did Ford post its best U.S. sales year since 2019? In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down how Ford defied expectations in 2025 – despite tariffs, high rates, and weakening EV demand. They cover: Why 2025 may have been the first “normal” auto year since COVIDHow financing, hybrids, and product mix drove Ford’s outperformanceWhat Ford must change in 2026 as margi...