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Ford will ax Ka+ minicar in Europe

Ford Ka+
Ford introduced the five-door Ka+ in Europe to win buyers seeking a bigger, more functional model than its earlier three-door Ka. (Ford)
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By:
Nick Gibbs
July 26, 2019 08:36 AM

Ford will end European sales of the Ka+ minicar as part of the automaker's drive to improve profitability in the region.

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