Britain's most popular car to RETURN after being axed two years ago – but not as you remember it
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
The final car rolled off the production line on July 7th that same year after
However, according to a report by Automobilwoche, the company is eyeing up a
The outlet also reports that Ford could also plan to revive the Focus after
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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
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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
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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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European dealers are reportedly looking for replacements of the models
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