Britain's most popular car to RETURN after being axed two years ago – but not as you remember it
U-TURN Britain's most popular car to RETURN after being axed two years ago – but not as you remember it
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BRITAIN'S most popular car is set to make a huge return two years after being axed.
However, it will not come back exactly as you may remember it.
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Ford may be considering reviving the Fiesta
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It is rumoured the Ford Focus could also return, just after the model has been discontinued
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Ford discontinued its famous model the Fiesta in 2023 after 46 years on the road.
The final car rolled off the production line on July 7th that same year after 22 million units were made.
However, according to a report by Automobilwoche, the company is eyeing up a European return for the Fiesta nameplate.
The outlet also reports that Ford could also plan to revive the Focus after its scheduled end later in 2025.
Currently, the Ford Explorer and Capri models are underpinned by Volkswagen's MEB platform.
It is thought this might be used to build the revived Fiesta and Focus models.
Ford has not yet outright confirmed that the Fiesta or the Focus is making a return.
Christoph Herr is the head of the Ford Service Organisation (FCSD) for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
He has seemingly signalled that potential models could be brought in as replacements for the old but in new forms.
He has told dealers in Europe that the leadership of the brand has improved investments for potential new electric and hybrid models.
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He explained: "[Ford will] invest in several vehicles, some of them together with partners and also with different forms of propulsion, including hybrids and fully electric vehicles."
According to another report by Automotive News Europe, European dealers are hoping to find a replacement for the Ford Focus.
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The last Fiesta rolled off the production line in July 2023
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A spokesperson from Europe have signalled that the leadership has approved investment in electric and hybrid models
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