City car back for a reTH!NK

	Launched in Norway in November 1999, the original TH!NK project was bought by Ford. While the car was never officially sold in the UK, several were leased for trials

A plastic two-seater first launched eight years ago will be reborn in 2007 as an all-new design.

Development of the Norwegian city runabout is due for completion next year, and this time TH!NK means business. The company is currently recruiting for several high-ranking roles, including sales director and head of product development.

"We are building an organisation that will meet the exciting challenges ahead," said a spokesman. The car is still a two-seater with a plastic bodyshell, but the styling is new and battery range has been improved - up from 50 miles to nearly 80. Stan­dard kit includes ABS brakes, power-steering and central locking.

Launched in Norway in November 1999, the original TH!NK project was bought by Ford. While the car was never officially sold in the UK, several were leased for trials. The project was eventually mothballed as part of cutbacks by the blue oval, but the current owner vowed to resurrect it, and has been true to its word.