I know Aston Martin is/was part of the Ford empire, but does anyone else think that the new Mondeo and Fiesta look more like Astons than Fords!!

Yup I agree they do. But which buyer in the market for Ford type brands wouldnt prefer their vehicle to have a premium/more high quality look?
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I love the look of the new generation fords. The brand is heading in the right direction and no doubt will leave competitors behind once again.