A Ford Small Business Van For America

During the presentation and launching of new concept cars and production vehicles in the latest automotive event of the month, the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, the Ford Motor Company came in with big time quality automobiles and… a pretty small business van package! Ford is dancing to the rhythm of its international product forces to assemble and bond small business owners in North America with the European-engineered Ford Transit Connect. According to the Auto Channel, the Transit Connect is intended to bring a fresh vehicle alternative that provides superior fuel economy, larger load capacity and improved cargo convenience especially designed for American small business owners.

“Ford Transit Connect is built on a dedicated, commercial vehicle platform to meet the rigors business use demands. This workhorse is like nothing available today in the American market. The Transit Connect provides another example of Ford’s commitment to deliver 100 percent new or upgraded products that people truly want and value by the end of 2010,” says Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president of Global Product Development.

The Transit Connect is projected to be a genuinely hot stuff for North America. Its flanking rivals are cargo vans from Chevrolet and Dodge. The vehicle features simplicity in design but brags suitable standards as convenient as repair manuals.

“More than ever before, consumers are making the bulk of their purchases from the Internet and smaller, specialty businesses, which is increasing the volume of small package deliveries,” said Kuzak. “Transit Connect is ideally suited to meet those delivery needs because of its flexible package, compact size and fuel-efficient powertrain. It will make the delivery process for small business owners easier and more affordable.”