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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Britain's most popular car to RETURN after being axed two years ago – but not as you remember it
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. Advertisement 5 Ford may be considering reviving the Fiesta Credit: AFP 5 It is rumoured the Ford Focus could also return, just after the model has been discontinued Credit: Getty 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 Advertisement READ MORE ON FORD 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 Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Exclusive 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. Ford is forced to immediately shut down factories and halt car production as CEO admits 'day to day' struggle for brand 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 , European dealers are hoping to find a replacement for the Ford Focus. Advertisement 5 The last Fiesta rolled off the production line in July 2023 Credit: Getty - Contributor 5 A spokesperson from Europe have signalled that the leadership has approved investment in electric and hybrid models Credit: Getty 5 European dealers are reportedly looking for replacements of the models Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Britain's most popular car to RETURN after being axed two years ago – but not as you remember it
What is the company signalling? U-TURN Britain's most popular car to RETURN after being axed two years ago – but not as you remember it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Ford may be considering reviving the Fiesta Credit: AFP 5 It is rumoured the Ford Focus could also return, just after the model has been discontinued Credit: Getty 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. Ford is forced to immediately shut down factories and halt car production as CEO admits 'day to day' struggle for brand 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. 5 The last Fiesta rolled off the production line in July 2023 Credit: Getty - Contributor 5 A spokesperson from Europe have signalled that the leadership has approved investment in electric and hybrid models Credit: Getty
The Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Britain's most popular car to RETURN after being axed two years ago – but not as you remember it
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. 5 5 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. Ford is forced to immediately shut down factories and halt car production as CEO admits 'day to day' struggle for brand 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. 5 5 5
Car and Driver
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Ford Could Be Bringing the Fiesta Back to Europe, and Maybe Other Cars Too
Ford is eyeing the return of the Fiesta nameplate for Europe, according to a new report out of Automobilwoche. At the same time, Ford could be planning a quick revival of the Focus, which is currently scheduled to exit production later this year. Both revived models are likely to be built on Volkswagen's MEB platform, which already underpins the Ford Explorer and Capri models sold in Europe. While the reasons Europe is served with an abundance of small cars and we're stuck in our (admittedly cool) gargantuan pickups are multifarious, they don't keep us from wishing we would get more small cars in the United States. Ford is here to exacerbate that incongruity once more, as according to a new report out of Automotive News Europe's German sister publication, Automobilwoche, the automaker could be bringing back the Fiesta. Ford Motor While the diminutive hatchback left production for the U.S. following the 2019 model year, it carried on in Europe before being dropped in 2023. Ford hasn't outright confirmed the Fiesta is making a return, though Christoph Herr, head of the Ford Service Organisation (FCSD) for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, told European dealers that the brand's leadership approved investments for new hybrid and electric models. 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," Herr said. According to the report, that could also include a revival of the Focus nameplate, which left the U.S. in 2018 and is scheduled to end European production later this year. A similar report from Automotive News Europe says that European dealers are hoping for a replacement for the Focus. Both models could be built on Volkswagen's MEB platform, which Ford is already using to some success in Europe. Both the Explorer and Capri models sold in Europe are built on the VW platform, but a smaller version of the platform will underpin the upcoming ID.1 and ID.2 models. Even if the Blue Oval does resurrect the small hatchback models, the likelihood that either will make its way to the U.S. is very low. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Could Be Bringing the Fiesta Back to Europe, and Maybe Other Cars Too
is eyeing the return of the Fiesta nameplate for Europe, according to a new report out of . At the same time, Ford could be planning a quick revival of the Focus, which is currently scheduled to exit production later this year. Both revived models are likely to be built on Volkswagen's MEB platform, which already underpins the Ford Explorer and Capri models sold in Europe. While the reasons Europe is served with an abundance of small cars and we're stuck in our (admittedly cool) gargantuan pickups are multifarious, they don't keep us from wishing we would get more small cars in the United States. Ford is here to exacerbate that incongruity once more, as according to a new report out of Automotive News Europe's German sister publication, Automobilwoche, the automaker could be bringing back the Fiesta. While the diminutive hatchback left production for the U.S. following the 2019 model year, it carried on in Europe before being dropped in 2023. Ford hasn't outright confirmed the Fiesta is making a return, though Christoph Herr, head of the Ford Service Organisation (FCSD) for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, told European dealers that the brand's leadership approved investments for new hybrid and electric models. 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," Herr said. According to the report, that could also include a revival of the Focus nameplate, which left the U.S. in 2018 and is scheduled to end European production later this year. A similar report from Automotive News Europe says that European dealers are hoping for a replacement for the Focus. Both models could be built on Volkswagen's MEB platform, which Ford is already using to some success in Europe. Both the Explorer and Capri models sold in Europe are built on the VW platform, but a smaller version of the platform will underpin the upcoming ID.1 and ID.2 models. Even if the Blue Oval does resurrect the small hatchback models, the likelihood that either will make its way to the U.S. is very low. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
