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Ford sees boost in Europe from five-door Ka

The new Ka, called the Ka+, will go on sale in Europe later this year. It is pictured during road tests. (Automedia)
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Nick Gibbs
April 14, 2016 05:00 AM

LONDON -- Ford of Europe expects a switch to five doors for its new Ka will win buyers seeking a bigger, more functional model than its current Fiat 500-based minicar.

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