The 2013 Shanghai auto show is kicking into high gear, and Ford is entering the fray with this Escort concept. Aimed at the Chinese market, the small sedan previews a potential low-cost alternative to the brand’s upscale Focus. That’s right, despite bringing back one of Ford’s most widely recognized compact-car names—the badge previously has been used on a variety of small cars on multiple continents—the Escort isn’t designed to replace the Focus. Instead, it would be sold alongside the bestselling (in China) Focus as a more affordable, slightly less-flashy C-segment offering. READ MORE ››
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