Ford CFO on Earnings, AI, Gas Prices, Going Off-Road
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Ford flagging a $2.5B commodity headwind while still raising its profit outlook shows how much room legacy automakers still have to flex pricing, mix, and cost controls. If you sell into auto, expect continued spend on software and AI features even as they squeeze hardware and materials vendors.
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