US EditionFord Quietly Ends Production Of One Of Its Most Iconic Nameplates
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Ford Quietly Ends Production Of One Of Its Most Iconic Nameplates
The last Ford Focus has quietly rolled off the assembly line in Germany. The Focus was launched in 1998 and generated millions of sales. It could potentially be replaced in Europe by a new mid-size crossover. Ford’s war on cars has claimed another victim and this time it’s the Focus. While the model exited North America in 2018, it has survived overseas. Unfortunately, the grim reaper has returned as the final Focus has reportedly rolled of…
Today's news - The killing was expected, it has been official for a few days. The Ford Focus is no longer and with it, it is perhaps 50 years of reign that disappears, that of compact sedans, the most sold cars across Europe, until the success of the SUVs.
Ford's popular model is being discontinued without a successor after 27 years, 12 million units sold, and four generations.
Ford Focus axed after 27 years
The Ford Focus is no more. After almost three decades as one of Britain’s most recognisable cars, the final model left the production line on Saturday. It leaves Ford without a traditional family car for the very first time, as buyers flock to SUVs in increasing numbers. For now, The hole in Ford’s line up is effectively filled by the Explorer and Capri, a pair of electric SUVs, but longer term these will be supplemented by a further family SUV …
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