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Ford’s "Motorsport-Inspired" Ka Grand Prix Packs a...Whopping 69 Ponies

March 21, 2011

This flashy-looking Ford Ka is a new limited edition version of the company’s city car called Grand Prix, of which only 120 units will be produced for the Netherlands with sales set to start at the end of the month. Ford says the car is inspired by racing, but that may apply only to the design, since power comes from a modest -to say the least- 1.2-liter 69HP engine, fitted with Ford's Auto Start-Stop system.

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Opel / Vauxhall Announce New Small Car below the Corsa, Confirm Sporty Coupe and Small SUV

September 23, 2010

Speaking at a press conference in Eisenach on Thursday, Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly revealed plans to build an all-new small car below the Corsa, with production set to start in 2013 at the firm's Eisenach plant in the east German state of Thuringia. "This new product will be an important element in our growth strategy" said Reilly.

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Ford Ka Tops Half a Million Sales in the UK

July 15, 2009

With a little help from the second generation Ka mini that has found its way in the driveway of more than 11,000 UK customers since its launch this past January, UK sales of Ford's mini have surpassed the half-a-million mark. The original, first-generation Ka was introduced in Britain in 1996.

Marketing director, Ford of Britain, Mark Simpson, commented: "There were eight competitors in the Ka's market segment in 1996 – now there are 26 rivals. Offering low ownership costs and cheeky distinctive styling, the Ka has maintained its strong appeal over the years and remains at the top of its segment."

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Burn Ka Burn... Truckload of 2009 Ford KAs Burnt to the Ground

November 24, 2008

A truck load of snazzy 2009 Ford Ka models went up in flames this afternoon (November 24, 2008) in Poland. According to our special polish agent -slash reader, slash translator- who goes by the nickname "Carnivor", the accident took place somewhere on the A-4 highway near the Tychy plant where the new Ford Ka is being produced alongside the Fiat 500. We have no idea what caused the six-and-a-half Ford KAs to burn down to bare metal, but it's clear from the photos that the truck wasn't involved in any head-on collision. Maybe a car rammed the truck from behind and burst into flames igniting the KAs - who knows. Check out the photos after the jump and tell us what you think. -"Dziekuje" for the tip Carnivor!

Photos: Ratownictwo

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Ford Announces UK Prices of All-New Ka

October 29, 2008

The second generation Ka will hit the Ford's UK showrooms in January 2009 priced from £7,995, which is around $12,500 or €10,000 with today's exchange rates. The Fiat 500-based mini is available with two engines, a 69HP 1.2-liter petrol unit and a 75HP 1.3-liter turbo diesel as well as four different trims. The entry-level "Studio" includes height-adjustable steering wheel, ABS brakes, driver and passenger front airbags and a six speakers CD radio with MP3 compatibility. -Continued

Moving up, the Style adds powered and heated body-colored door mirrors, electric front windows with driver-side one-touch up and down, body-colored door handles, remote/central locking, driver seat height adjust and 50/50 rear split seat, rear headrests and driver seat memory function. Upgrading to the Style+ sees the addition of air conditioning and heated windscreen.

The range topping Zetec which Ford expects to be the most popular choice accounting for more than 40 per cent of UK sales, features as well 15-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, remote central locking, upgraded instruments and trip computer, as well as theater dimming interior lights.

Ford Reintroduces us to Bond's New Girl, Olga Kurylenko

October 27, 2008

As an official sponsor of the new James Bond film called 'Quantum of Solace', Ford gets the chance to promote its vehicles in all sorts of ways, on and off the movie set. In 007's new adventure that opens in UK and French cinemas on October 31st, with the rest of the world following in November 2008, Ford's new KA mini makes a cameo appearance by the side of Camille played by Olga Kurylenko. In case it slipped your attention, she's the foxy lady sitting next to the Ka in the picture above. -Continued

To celebrate the Ka's cameo role, Ford is promoting a series of media features for the latest Bond girl including a special on MTV where a viewer is selected to be transformed into an authentic 007 girl and a behind the scenes feature through the eyes of Olga Kurylenko from E! Entertainment.

2009 Ford KA: 42 High-Res Photos

October 7, 2008

Ford is the latest brand to release a mega image gallery of one of its products that premiered at the Paris Motor Show. At launch, the second-generation KA will be offered in Europe with a choice of two engines, a 1.3-liter turbo diesel and a 1.2-liter gasoline unit. Once you’ve finished looking at the new photos you may also want to click here to watch the first official video of Ford's Fiat 500 based city car. -Continued