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December 04, 2002
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This Week:

• Bentley Continental and Bentley Azure final series announced

• Toyota Delivers First Two, Market-Ready Zero-Emission-Certified Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles

• First Edition StreetKa Sells Out Within Three Weeks Of Going On Sale

• GM Fuel-Cell Prototypes Closer To Future Revolutionary Automobile

• Mercedes-Benz E-Class: five stars in European NCAP test

• M5 - Still the World's Most Desirable Sport Sedan

• Mr Pierre Peugeot is dead

• Audi TT 3.2 quattro with new automatic sports transmission (DSG)

• Eberspächer: Compact Auxiliary Heater Prevents A Frosty Start To Your Journey

• Valeo expands global manufacturing network with new factory in Romania

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Kylie Minogue presenting the Streetka at the Paris auto show 2002

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"We knew Streetka would be a hit when we unveiled it to UK public at the Birmingham Motor Show last month. Our First Edition model sold out within three weeks which proves that Streetka is going to be the car to be seen in next summer." Paul Thomas, Managing Director Ford Motor Company Limited

• Limited run of 1000 First Edition Streetka models sold out within three weeks of Ford opening the order books
• Orders for Streetka continue to flood in as customers queue up for early summer delivery
• Prices of the Streetka start at £12,495, rising to £13,745

BRENTWOOD - Immediately after Streetka made its UK debut at the Birmingham International Motorshow last month, Ford announced that a limited run of 1000 First Edition models would go on sale at an unbeatable price of £13,995

All 1000 First Edition models of the funky new Streetka have been snapped up within three weeks of Ford opening the order books.

But customers will not be disappointed, as another 5000 Streetka models are destined for the UK next year. There will be a choice of two specifications, the standard model priced at £12,495 will be well equipped with features including ABS, cloth roof, remote central locking, driver & passenger airbags, height adjustable driver's seat, 16" alloy wheels, alarm, power heated door mirrors, front fog lamps, CD player and power windows.

Priced at £13,745 the Luxury Streetka will have in addition to the above, as standard, leather trim, heated seats, height adjustable passenger's seat, air conditioning and heated windscreen. Option availability will include: Metallic paint,CD autochanger and Climate Pack (air conditioning and heated windscreen).

Designed by an in-house team lead by Ford design chief Chris Bird, Streetka has been engineered from the ground-up in a new relationship with the renowned Italian design house and coachbuilder, Industrie Pininfarina.

Working closely with Ford, Pininfarina has taken Streetka from show car concept to production reality in a mere 24 months. Although clearly based on the iconic Ka hatchback, Streetka effectively sits on bespoke chassis, is powered by a feisty new 95PS 1.6-litre Duratec engine and has had its suspension and steering tuned for sporty, dynamic driver appeal.

"We knew Streetka would be a sure-fire winner and this massive wave of demand shows that there's nothing out there that matches its looks or appeal. Early this year Streetka teamed up with pop music's hottest property, Kylie Minogue as sponsor of her 'fever' tour, Streetka has proved just as chart topping as Miss Minogue," said Paul Thomas, managing director, Ford Motor Company Limited.

(November 28, 2002)