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Ford’s US small cars, crossovers will be based on European versions

omarrana submitted on 7/23/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:16:49 AM

6 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.egmcartech.com

As CEO Alan Mulally pushes to at a common global design at Ford, more and more US cars will finally be based on European versions.

Mainly small cars and crossovers will be more European with the vehicles being engineered largely in Europe but will be finished being built in North America.

So far, according to industry sources, Ford is planning on using its next-generation C1 platform to build replacements of the Focus and Escape...

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Ford’s US small cars, crossovers will be based on European versions

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Htay7500

BOLD MOVE?

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Posted on 7/23/2007 10:39:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Hyundai

HELL YEA!!!!! :D

OK WAIT! After writing the smiley face, I skimmed through Will's post. PLEAAAAAASE include the design in the whole "will be based on European versions" premise.

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Posted on 7/23/2007 12:04:58 PM | | Votes: 1   

Will_

Using the platforms means nothing when they are still going to reskin the U.S.-bound exteriors to look as ugly as sin.

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Posted on 7/23/2007 11:03:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Hyundai

Hyundai would be the best platform to base ANY car on, even BMWs, so I agree with you.

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Posted on 7/23/2007 12:08:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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Posted on 7/23/2007 12:11:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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