Final Fiesta leaves the line

Ford ends production of popular supermini stalwart after 47 years

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The Ford Fiesta has finally bowed out of production at the firm’s factory in Cologne, Germany, to make way for the new Explorer electric SUV to run down the line. The final two examples of the ever-popular supermini drove out of the factory gates last Friday (7 July). One will head to Daventry to become part of the firm’s UK heritage fleet, while the other will be put on display in Ford’s international historic collection, located inside the factory grounds. Ford’s European boss, Martin Sander, previously acknowledged to Autocar that the supermini’s departure is “sad, because owners have great memories” but said: “If you want to grab something new firmly with both hands, you also have to be willing to let something go.” The new Explorer is set to be…

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Autocar (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 12, 2023

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