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End of minivan production for Ford?

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Rancid13, Jan 20, 2006.

  1. Rancid13

    Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius

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    I heard this on the radio this morning (KNX 1070-Los Angeles area) and did a quick Google News search.

    Ford to reinvent sluggish minivans

    New models are key to rescue plan

    January 20, 2006

    BY MARK PHELAN

    FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER

    The dramatic rescue plan Ford Motor Co. is to announce Monday is expected to include a number of new vehicles to fix its flagging brands, including a radical new direction for its minivans.


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    #1 Rancid13, Jan 20, 2006
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    From the article:
    Car like looks ??? Maybe if you think a Scion xB is car like. Seems more like an attempt to attract people who like Hummer styling - big and blocky. Who neads aerodynamic design to help improve mileage? And it has suicide doors, how nice.
     
    #2 bruceha_2000, Jan 20, 2006
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    Probably sliders. Unnecessary when that small.
     
    #3 Jack 06, Jan 20, 2006
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