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Farley: Low fuel prices hurt Ford's small car plan

Need proof that today's volatile fuel prices are having a direct impact on the world's top automakers? Look no further than Dearborn, Michigan, where Ford's product planners are having a tough time forecasting sales for its upcoming Fiesta subcompact. Back in June and July, when gas prices were hovering around $4 a gallon and U.S. citizen's pocketbooks were hurting, a small car like the Fiesta seemed like a slam dunk proposition. Today, gas is well under $2 a gallon, and while that's a great thing for all the Americans that could barely ... Read more →

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