Ford has bought a Tesla Model X for $ 199,950, ie $ 55,000 more than the list price. This is one of the first units, according to Bloomberg, the Model X would be number 64 or 85.
It may surprise that Ford buy a car competition, however it is a common practice in the industry. It is common for brands to buy models that interest them rivals to eviscerate all its secrets. However, it is something that is usually done anonymously.
And when a manufacturer has a model that generates much expectation or successful, rival brands rush to buy one to know firsthand why. And if the model is successful or no waiting list, it is normal to end up paying over the odds, which is just what happened to Ford.
The Tesla Model X, white, was bought from Wayne Skiles, owner of a shop numismatics. Skile recognizes that the car was purchased with the sole intention of speculating. And the move has gone well: $ 55,000 profit.
Ford is interested in the Tesla Model X for being a long-range electric car and other car technical solutions, such as Autopilot. Recall that Ford will invest over the next five years 4,500 million in the development of electric cars.
That said, does not mean that Ford will have to copy or copy Tesla solutions. Often, a brand buying the car of a rival to see if they have faced the same problem equal to or simply to take advantage whether or delay on that rival.
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