Ford Ka production begins in Poland

The joint project between Fiat and Ford was made three years ago to produce the new Ka in Tychy production plant, which under the agreement plans to build 120,000 cars at the plant.

"One of the strengths of this cooperation has been that both parties wanted to produce vehicles which would be very different in looks and character," said Ian Slater, vice-president communications and public affairs, Ford of Europe, in a statement. "I'm satisfied that in doing so, we've set up a 'win-win' opportunity for both companies."

Ford has invested €120 (zł.400) million in the plant, including building a new environmentally friendly paint shop while creating 1,000 extra jobs in the plant and more among suppliers.

The Tychy plant has become the biggest Fiat center in Europe and second in the world, after the one in Brazil.  (AO)