Ford Ka city car

The vehicle pictured is a second-generation Ford Ka, a popular city car produced between 2008 and 2016. This specific generation was a result of a strategic partnership between Ford and Fiat. While Ford is a quintessential American brand, this particular model was largely manufactured in Tychy, Poland, at a Fiat factory where it shared an assembly line with the Fiat 500 and Lancia Ypsilon. Other versions of the Ka for different markets have been produced in Brazil, Spain, and India over the years.

Ford Motor Company, founded by Henry Ford in 1903 in Detroit, Michigan, remains the ultimate owner of the brand. As of 2026, the company continues to operate as an independent, publicly-traded entity headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Although it is owned by a diverse group of institutional and retail investors, the Ford family retains significant control through a dual-class stock structure, holding roughly 40% of the voting power despite owning only a small percentage of total equity. The brand is globally recognized for its legacy of mass-production innovation and its extensive range of passenger and commercial vehicles.