TTAC Breaks Ford Flex Press Embargo. And Then Not.

Justin Berkowitz
by Justin Berkowitz

TTAC's general policy on press embargoes: no. RF believes that any media outlet that agrees to keep their mouth shut on behalf of a manufacturer is colluding with that manufacturer against the consumer's best interest. And yet, this morning, that's exactly what I did. I signed a piece of paper at the press launch for Ford Flex crossover– without reading the fine print. Which committed me to hanging fire until mid-June. And so I must honor that agreement. (For this I went to law school?) I have re-written my previous post to exclude any and all driving impressions gleaned during the Flex launch. The full review will appear as Ford desires: on June 12. I apologize without reservation to Ford for violating our agreement, and to any of my colleagues who may feel aggrieved by TTAC's "premature" post.

Justin Berkowitz
Justin Berkowitz

Immensely bored law student. I've also got 3 dogs.

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  • Robert Farago Robert Farago on May 20, 2008

    trttl5000:

    does anyone else think it looks like a mini clubman?

    Me. And I think a MAXI MINI is an excellent idea, too. But the third row rear headroom could be a real deal killer.

    I suppose it they lifted the Flex’ lid another couple of inches, the mpgs would have gone down. Seems like another example where the mpg-minded marketing boys called the shots (Honda’s overly raked windscreens are another example).

  • Eh_political Eh_political on May 20, 2008

    I managed to read the post, it was a teaser at best, I doubt it violated the agreement. Of greater importance, it sounds like Ford has a winner. Let's hope so.

  • Umterp85 Umterp85 on May 20, 2008

    Robert---as far as 3rd row headroom---how bad are we talking ? Can kids travel back there ? Are we talking anyone over 5' 5" need not apply ?

  • GS650G GS650G on May 20, 2008
    We’ve got to put Mercury on our list. I can't wait to see Jill Wagner in that Mercury. Best part is they run the ads at 11:30, sweet dreams indeed.
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