Chrysler/Fiat alliance may allow Ford Ka to come to stateside

According to a report by the Detroit Free Press, Chrysler and Fiat’s alliance may clear way for Ford to bring it’s Ka city car over to the United States. While there have been rumors before, Ford has not confirmed any plans to sell the Ka in North America, a popular minicar in Europe.

Detroit Free Press’ Mark Phelan says that there is no trend of Americans buying a car that measures just 142.5 meters long, which is one major reason Ford has been reluctant to offer the Ka on the stateside.

However, since the Ka shares its underpinnings...
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cococo - 5/11/2009 3:16:20 PM

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Who would want a 142.5-meter car?

holmstar - 5/11/2009 3:53:40 PM

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I'd call that a land yacht.

veyron1001 - 5/12/2009 11:27:05 AM

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The better question is how many americans could fit in the car. Subtract the obese and the ones that cant afford it and the car has a slim chance of surviving.

holmstar - 5/11/2009 3:54:42 PM

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The article now says 142.5 inches.