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

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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Htay7500 - 7/23/2007 10:39:20 AM

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BOLD MOVE?

Hyundai - 7/23/2007 12:04:58 PM

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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.

***The new Focus is the ugliest piece of shit I have ever seen!***

Hyundai.
Moving Forward.

Will_ - 7/23/2007 11:03:10 AM

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

Hyundai - 7/23/2007 12:08:19 PM

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

Hyundai - 7/23/2007 12:11:13 PM

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Hyundai.
The Ultimate Driving Machine.