Ford: SVT is not in the same danger as GM's HPVO

As reported last week, GM is disbanding its High Performance Vehicle Operations. GM said that it will shift all of its focus on mainstream products and that all high-performance projects are on an indefinite hold. A GM spokesman was heavily quoted using Ford’s Special Vehicle Team as an example for the move by the Detroit automaker.

“Ford SVT did the same thing a few years ago and they are back,” a GM spokesman said hinting that HPVO may be revived when GM’s financial condition gets better.

It seems like Ford SVT took that as an insult. Spokesman Patrick Hespen dropped Inside Line an e-mail saying: “A GM rep...
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veyron1001 - 2/25/2009 11:36:35 AM

-3 Boost

Ford this is not 2050. It is 2009. Stop changing the body kit and headlights yet still advertising that this is a new truck.

LauderdaleDriver - 2/26/2009 11:25:07 PM

+2 Boost

It is a new truck, and making tons of money, even in this dreadful market.

Has the fake-o "Buggatti" earned a dime yet? Or, like Maybach, is it a drag on a company that stressed, too?

Type707 - 2/25/2009 7:37:25 PM

-2 Boost

Fords trucks are becoming FUGLIER and FUGLIER. Whats with the cheesy grill??? Ran out of budget with the original emblem?

veyron1001 - 2/25/2009 8:37:26 PM

-2 Boost

Next it will be a guessing game as to what model the vehicle is.

woood - 2/26/2009 1:34:23 AM

+2 Boost

GM HPVO will not be coming back anytime soon. Maybe 2030. If it will come back only when GM's finances are better.