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| July 09, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Jag, Rover and Ford's future

After reading "Fire Sale'' (This Week, June 25), I'm saddened by Ford's lack of commitment to Jaguar and Land Rover. I hope Ford will try once more with Jaguar and Land Rover. Ford should hire businesspeople who drive Jaguars to manage Jaguar, and designers who can put sexuality back into the car. Ford has admitted there's a problem, and that is the first step.

Cory Thompson, Aransas Pass, Texas

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