Speculation: who should buy Slate Inc?

[smack daddy]

The idea that a major OEM will spend billions just to "buy and kill"strains credibility. First they don't have those billions. Second, it would cost far less to just build something in house. Third, right now the jury is out on whether or not Slate is on track to kill itself - no external intervention needed.

A good example is Ford. Ford could put a two-door tophat truck on their new BEV platform in a heartbeat. They're already planning a whole range of tophats on that platform. In one plant. On one line. With the advantages of scale and a superior vehicle architecture and capability compared to Slate. If Ford wanted to bury Slate (I don't think they do), they could swat it in an eyeblink - no acquisition required.

Now the Chinese buying Slate as a cover for getting into the USA? Now that's interesting. Our Glorious Leader has already said he's open to the Chinese having plants in the USA. And Slate dosn't have any tech to begin with, so as the many "tinfoil hat" threads on this site have pointed out, no security risks there.

Hmm, "Slate: The American truck from American parts, built in America by Americans. A subsidiary of BYD". Nice tagline. Hey, the Chinese hold a trillion plus in American debt. Gotta invest it someplace.

However you fail to remember 1 of the key points which is one that I buying for the ability to repair the the vehicle in my garage NOT the stealership or having to pay for a monthly membership for basic amenities

 

[E90400K]

Or it will be purchased by one of the big 3 just to do away with the competition and force people back to expensive vehicles which is the most likely scenario. Saturn made really good vehicles to go against the Japanese once that market was done the Saturn went away. They bought Pontiac same car as the Chevrolet but a little cheaper gone away. Notice a pattern?

I think the narrative of cars are too expensive is BS. There are lots of great cars in the $25K to $35K range.

 

[smack daddy]

I think the narrative of cars are too expensive is BS. There are lots of great cars in the $25K to $35K range.

But not trucks which is what I am buying

 

[E90400K]

But not trucks which is what I am buying

Maverick, Tacoma, and Frontier all can be bought new for just over $30K. Slate's meme is cars are too expensive ("average price is $50K"), which is why they are offering a sub $30K vehicle.

 

[sodamo]

Maverick, Tacoma, and Frontier all can be bought new for just over $30K. Slate's meme is cars are too expensive ("average price is $50K"), which is why they are offering a sub $30K vehicle.

Which of those is EV truck? I forget

 

[Adam W]

Maverick, Tacoma, and Frontier all can be bought new for just over $30K.

Which of those is EV truck? I forget

uh oh. Here we go again.

 

[SparkYellow]

uh oh. Here we go again.

Folks need something to argue about before the truck arrives. 😳

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Folks need something to argue about before the truck arrives. 😳

No we don't! 🤣

 

[smack daddy]

Maverick, Tacoma, and Frontier all can be bought new for just over $30K. Slate's meme is cars are too expensive ("average price is $50K"), which is why they are offering a sub $30K vehicle.

They aren’t electric