It is stupid decisions like this, that are the reason Ford (and the rest of the big 3 ) are strapped for money. If they spent 1/3 the money they did promoting the SUV lifestyle, and put it into a "clean diesel" promotion, those little cars would sell like hotcakes.

I would much rather drive one of those (based solely on looks) than a cutesy battery powered love "toy".

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