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Ford wants to develop a sub-Ka mini.(Cover Story)

Automotive News Europe, April, 2003 by Wernle, Bradford

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Byline: Bradford Wernle

Ford has begun looking for potential partners to produce a true mini to compete with the Fiat Seicento, Renault Twingo and Volkswagen Lupo, sources say.

Ford sources stress that plans are at a very early stage and that an alliance with another carmaker is only theoretical at this point. Ford could also decide to go it alone.

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"We have to move the center of gravity of our vehicles," said Malcolm Thomas, Ford of Europe's chief engineer. "There is a macro trend of cars getting smaller. At some point we have to do an A-segment car." ...

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Automotive Industry

Ford wants to develop a sub-Ka mini.(Cover Story)

Automotive News Europe, April, 2003 by Wernle, Bradford

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