Ford CEO Jim Farley is Motor Trend Person of the Year

[Pushrods&Capacitors]

Ford CEO Jim Farley Is the 2022 MotorTrend Person of the Year

The Blue Oval's top exec has overseen a dramatic shift for the iconic American automaker.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-motortrend-person-year-ford-ceo-jim-farley/





Good choice, MT!

Now, about that Time Magazine Elon thing…..??‍

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[DaMeatMan]

Jim Farley deserves every single bit of credit for managing to course correct and put Ford on a winning path forward.

But to acknowledge that without acknowledging that Elon Musk is the only reason why Jim Farley was even put in this position is kind of like calling GM the "leader in electric vehicle manufacturing in the US"... While ignoring the elephant in the room which is Tesla.

In other words it's absolutely absurd, and obviously skips over a pretty critical part in the history of the movement your trying to acknowledge.

Elon deserves that praise, as does Jim Farley. But let's not forget who and what came first, because traditional auto makers are not standing on the shoulders of someone that came before them that proved out a particular product and business model well b4 either of then even decided to get their toes wet.

 

[Pushrods&Capacitors]

Jim Farley deserves every single bit of credit for managing to course correct and put Ford on a winning path forward.

But to acknowledge that without acknowledging that Elon Musk is the only reason why Jim Farley was even put in this position is kind of like calling GM the "leader in electric vehicle manufacturing in the US"... While ignoring the elephant in the room which is Tesla.

In other words it's absolutely absurd, and obviously skips over a pretty critical part in the history of the movement your trying to acknowledge.

Elon deserves that praise, as does Jim Farley. But let's not forget who and what came first, because traditional auto makers are not standing on the shoulders of someone that came before them that proved out a particular product and business model well b4 either of then even decided to get their toes wet.

I’m not trying to acknowledge any movement. And Elon is a megalomaniac, regardless of Tesla’s success. And even though he has stated that Tesla’s mission was to spur EV use/dev etc., he constantly shits on the legacy and start up competition and also boo-hoos Federal EV infrastructure investment. Even though Tesla has received all kinds of Federal funding dating back to ‘08 and prior.
Yeah, he’s rich and powerful now but he’s no Preston Tucker, that dude actually started his own car company before the Big 3 and Fed took him down. Elon bought his way into Tesla.

 

[JamieGeek]

Jim Farley deserves every single bit of credit for managing to course correct and put Ford on a winning path forward.

But to acknowledge that without acknowledging that Elon Musk is the only reason why Jim Farley was even put in this position is kind of like calling GM the "leader in electric vehicle manufacturing in the US"... While ignoring the elephant in the room which is Tesla.

In other words it's absolutely absurd, and obviously skips over a pretty critical part in the history of the movement your trying to acknowledge.

Elon deserves that praise, as does Jim Farley. But let's not forget who and what came first, because traditional auto makers are not standing on the shoulders of someone that came before them that proved out a particular product and business model well b4 either of then even decided to get their toes wet.

And discounting the other things Ford is doing besides EVs is also discounting Farley's leadership (Bronco, Bronco Sport, Maverick, ahem).



In addition, he shows some class.

 

[DaMeatMan]

And discounting the other things Ford is doing besides EVs is also discounting Farley's leadership (Bronco, Bronco Sport, Maverick, ahem).



In addition, he shows some class.

Like I said, Jim Farley deserves every single bit of acknowledgement, but just because Elon is being acknowledged elsewhere (as he should) should not take away from Jim's accomplishments.

It is you that is taking issue with Elon being acknowledged, while I am saying both deserve every bit of it. So not sure what exactly you are arguing here? ?

 

[JamieGeek]

Like I said, Jim Farley deserves every single bit of acknowledgement, but just because Elon is being acknowledged elsewhere (as he should) should not take away from Jim's accomplishments.

It is you that is taking issue with Elon being acknowledged, while I am saying both deserve every bit of it. So not sure what exactly you are arguing here? ?

My point is that you can completely ignore Tesla, Musk, the Mach-E, the Lightining, and still Farley has done a great job.

Thus you don't have to acknowledge Tesla to praise Farley.

Your statement here, belies that:

But to acknowledge that without acknowledging that Elon Musk is the only reason why Jim Farley was even put in this position is kind of like calling GM the "leader in electric vehicle manufacturing in the US"... While ignoring the elephant in the room which is Tesla.

 

[Fat Mach]

I've been following Jim's career for years as it was pretty clear he'd get the reigns at some point. He is the most "car guy" of all the major manufacturer's CEO's. It was great to watch him race at Laguna Seca in August, then have dinner with him that night.

 

[nvabill]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-motortrend-person-year-ford-ceo-jim-farley/

Good choice, MT!

Now, about that Time Magazine Elon thing…..??‍

Agreed Jim Farley is truly turning Ford around and doing great things and not just in the EV field. Now, as for the Elon Musk thing why don't we just stop bashing the man. Kinda makes me think about how when I rode a Harley Davidson but people would bash them. If you are a true motorcycle enthusiast you love all 2 wheelers. Same with off road, if you are a true enthusiast you enjoy all off roaders, Jeep, Ford or whatever. So, let's enjoy the growing EV market and not cast stones at all we disagree with, just my 2 cents worth and my opinion.

 

[littlD]

Ford CEO Jim Farley Is the 2022 MotorTrend Person of the Year

The Blue Oval's top exec has overseen a dramatic shift for the iconic American automaker.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-motortrend-person-year-ford-ceo-jim-farley/





Good choice, MT!

Now, about that Time Magazine Elon thing…..??‍

Staying true with this thread, I wanted to add my congratulations for Mr. Farley.

I tweeted as much.

 

[MellowJohnny]

Agreed Jim Farley is truly turning Ford around and doing great things and not just in the EV field. Now, as for the Elon Musk thing why don't we just stop bashing the man. Kinda makes me think about how when I rode a Harley Davidson but people would bash them. If you are a true motorcycle enthusiast you love all 2 wheelers. Same with off road, if you are a true enthusiast you enjoy all off roaders, Jeep, Ford or whatever. So, let's enjoy the growing EV market and not cast stones at all we disagree with, just my 2 cents worth and my opinion.

Cheers to that! I’m not a “Ford” guy, in fact I had never set foot inside a Ford dealership before buying the Mach-E, and I’m not anti-Tesla. I just think EVs are cool and the transformation that’s going on around us is fun to watch and be part of. And yes, w/o Tesla would there even be a Mach-E?

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