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Mulally: Ford considering Ka for U.S. market
Posted Oct 6th 2008 11:29AM by Chris Shunk
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Ford has said in the past that it wasn't looking to bring its lovable little Ka subcompact to the United States, but increased demand for fuel efficient transportation has the Dearborn-based automaker rethinking its plans. The Ka is very popular in Europe, where fuel-sipping cars have long been accepted, but the tiny Ka has never been sold here in the States. The new Ka, which was shown off in Paris last week, carries Ford's European Kinetic Design theme that is shared with the larger Fiesta and Focus, but in a much smaller package.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally told a local Detroit radio station this morning that many within Ford Motor Company would like to bring the Ka across the pond, and that executives are reassessing the situation. The new Ka hits European showrooms in early 2009, and even if the Ka does come here, we likely won't see the sub-compact until 2011 at the earliest. With fuel prices in constant flux, we're guessing MPG-conscious customers will make the Ka a safe bet for Ford in the U.S.
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ZX3_2NV,Oct 6 2008, 12:48 PM Wrote:Ford CEO Alan Mulally told a local Detroit radio station this morning that many within Ford Motor Company would like to bring the Ka across the pond, and that executives are reassessing the situation. The new Ka hits European showrooms in early 2009, and even if the Ka does come here, we likely won't see the sub-compact until 2011 at the earliest. With fuel prices in constant flux, we're guessing MPG-conscious customers will make the Ka a safe bet for Ford in the U.S.
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Interesting ... didn't someone just post a thread about how the Fiesta in Europe actually gets better mileage than the Ka?
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Well if the smart car can sell I don't see why the Ka won't.
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Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 05:07 PM Wrote:Well if the smart car can sell I don't see why the Ka won't.
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exactly!
lot of ppl use those cars for downtown driving and they get great millage.
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mo_focus,Oct 6 2008, 01:13 PM Wrote:Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 05:07 PM Wrote:Well if the smart car can sell I don't see why the Ka won't.
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exactly!
lot of ppl use those cars for downtown driving and they get great millage.
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Plus they don't take up nearly as much room=lees congestion
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Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 01:01 PM Wrote:mo_focus,Oct 6 2008, 01:13 PM Wrote:Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 05:07 PM Wrote:Well if the smart car can sell I don't see why the Ka won't.
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exactly!
lot of ppl use those cars for downtown driving and they get great millage.
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Plus they don't take up nearly as much room=lees congestion
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Plus it gets you the gay factor
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^^ :lol: :fluffy:
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"Plus it gets you the gay factor"
not as gay as your avatar and banner... :ph34r:
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NikiterZTS,Oct 6 2008, 02:23 PM Wrote:Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 01:01 PM Wrote:mo_focus,Oct 6 2008, 01:13 PM Wrote:Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 05:07 PM Wrote:Well if the smart car can sell I don't see why the Ka won't.
[right][snapback]273953[/snapback][/right]
exactly!
lot of ppl use those cars for downtown driving and they get great millage.
[right][snapback]273955[/snapback][/right]
Plus they don't take up nearly as much room=lees congestion
[right][snapback]273959[/snapback][/right]
Plus it gets you the gay factor
:lol:
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nahh you have that one already with the ownership of a Subaru. #1 car of choice of lesbiens everywhere. :lol:
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D-Dub,Oct 6 2008, 03: Wrote:"Plus it gets you the gay factor"
not as gay as your avatar and banner... :ph34r:
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no as gay as your gay 1200+ "quality" posts
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Frost__2001,Oct 6 2008, 06:32 PM Wrote:NikiterZTS,Oct 6 2008, 02:23 PM Wrote:Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 01:01 PM Wrote:mo_focus,Oct 6 2008, 01:13 PM Wrote:Canadian ST,Oct 6 2008, 05:07 PM Wrote:Well if the smart car can sell I don't see why the Ka won't.
[right][snapback]273953[/snapback][/right]
exactly!
lot of ppl use those cars for downtown driving and they get great millage.
[right][snapback]273955[/snapback][/right]
Plus they don't take up nearly as much room=lees congestion
[right][snapback]273959[/snapback][/right]
Plus it gets you the gay factor
:lol:
[right][snapback]273962[/snapback][/right]
nahh you have that one already with the ownership of a Subaru. #1 car of choice of lesbiens everywhere. :lol:
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last time i checked i had a penis :blink: ,
plus im a lesbian by nature :P
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