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The Probe was basically identical to the Mazda MX-6, and both cars shared the Mazda GD platform (1988-1992) and GE platform (1993-1997). In North America, the Probe and MX-6 were assembled together by the Ford/ Mazda joint venture, Auto AllianceAutoAlliance International AAI is the name of a joint venture automobile assembly firm co-owned by Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Corporation. Located in Flat Rock, Michigan, Mazda purchased Ford's unused Michigan Casting Center for production of 626.
Sales were not quite poor, but not up to Ford's expectations, and the car never did replace the Mustang in North America. The Probe was not cheap, and for the money more prestigious marqueFor a letter of marque, authorising a privateer, see that article. A marque (pronounced as "mark") is a brand name of an automobile. For example, Chevrolet is the marque for the Corvette model of sports car. A company may operate a single marque, or many—s of sports coupe were available. The styling was not universally liked. Finally, especially in the UKThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a state in Western Europe, usually known simply as the United Kingdom the UK Britain or less accurately as Great Britain . The UK was formed by a series of Acts of Union which united the formerly, the innuendo of the car's name did not endear itself to prospective buyers.