Ford

Ford Motor Company is an iconic American car manufacturer that has revolutionized the auto industry with its innovations in production and affordable mass-market vehicles. Despite facing difficult times during the 2008 financial crisis, the company managed to avoid bankruptcy and has continued to evolve in the 21st century by offering a range of transportation services.

One area where Ford has excelled is in car-based infotainment systems. Although their first-generation models, developed in partnership with Microsoft, received poor reviews, the company persevered and has since introduced the third-generation Sync 3 system, which has received high marks for its intuitive interface and seamless integration with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. This has helped Ford earn high ratings for its interiors, and we expect the company's average rating to continue climbing as Sync 3 becomes standard across all vehicles.

In addition to its success with infotainment, Ford has become a leader in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. Despite the slowdown in sales of green cars due to low gas prices, Ford has continued to expand its portfolio of high-mileage hybrids and EVs, including the Ford C-Max Energi and the Ford Focus Electric.

But Ford has not neglected its tradition of producing high-horsepower muscle cars. The company continues to build Mustang variants with V8 engines, as well as hot-hatch ST and RS variants of the Focus and Fiesta. Coming this model year, the Ford Fusion Sport will be the most powerful affordable midsize sedan in the US market, featuring standard AWD - something that Camry, Accord, Sonata, and Altima don’t offer.

Ford’s multi-faceted approach to offering better fuel economy, exciting infotainment technology, and high-performance vehicles positions it as a leading contender in the ever-changing automotive industry.