Ford Motor Company and the Future of the Passenger Car

From Ed Garten:

Ford Motor Company said on Wednesday the only passenger car models it plans to keep on the market in North America will be the Mustang and the upcoming Ford Focus Active, a crossover-like hatchback that's slated to debut in 2019. 

That means the Fiesta, Taurus, Fusion and the regular Focus will disappear in the United States and Canada. 

Ford will, however, continue to offer its full gamut of trucks, SUVs and crossovers. 

By 2020, "almost 90 percent of the Ford portfolio in North America will be trucks, utilities and commercial vehicles," the press release says. "The company is also exploring new 'white space' vehicle silhouettes that combine the best attributes of cars and utilities, such as higher ride height, space and versatility."