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New Fiesta Titanium Individual special edition(19/10/2009)
Fiesta celebrates its new line-up with a new Titanium Individual special edition. The Fiesta line-up has six series and five engine options to choose from and broadens the Fiesta appeal to a wider range of consumers. The Fiesta range now consists of Studio, Edge, ECOnetic, Zetec, Titanium and Zetec S models and with 1.25 petrol and choices of 1.4-litre petrol or diesel or 1.6 petrol or diesel engines. Studio is where the Fiesta story starts and it now comes as either three or five door and w... [more]
Hyundai outsells Ford and Vauxhall to top UK retail sales charts in August(07/09/2009)
Hyundai sold more cars to retail customers in August than any other brand, overtaking Ford and Vauxhall. The figures, which would have seemed inconceivable a few months ago, show that Hyundai’s overall sales for the month rose 323% compared to August last year to 3,737. It gives Hyundai a record overall market share of 5.6%. The i10 city car has been the company’s biggest success, with 2,431 finding homes in August. This makes it Britain’s third best selling car, relegating the Vauxhall Corsa... [more]
Ford Transit with ECOnetic low CO2 technology helps companies maximise fuel efficiency(19/06/2009)
The new Transit ECOnetic, based on the front-wheel-drive Transit 280 panel van with short wheelbase and 2.2-litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi engine is now on sale at £18,095. Target combined fuel economy is 39.2mpg, while average CO2 emissions are 189g/km. Commercial vehicle director, Ford of Britain, Steve Kimber, said: "In the real world, a fuel economy saving of 10 per cent can make a major impact on running costs. Transit has always been the vehicle business people choose when they want value fo... [more]
Fiesta 1.4-litre automatic is now on sale (18/06/2009)
Ford has made a new addition to the Fiesta range, in the form of the new Durashift automatic transmission models. The refined transmission is matched to the Ford Fiesta’s new 1.4-litre, 96PS Duratec petrol engine, with a responsive character that benefits from new Fiesta’s lighter yet stronger body structure, being approximately 40kg lighter than the car it replaced. This ensures ‘auto’ convenience does not significantly compromise performance or economy, with new Fiesta automatic achievin... [more]
The cost of green cars is the main obstacle to selecting a green model(03/06/2009)
The latest poll from TheGreenCarWebsite has revealed that the cost associated with going green is the biggest obstacle preventing the sale of greener cars. 33 per cent of visitors said that the cost of green cars compared to regular car models was the main obstacle to selecting a green model. This is no misconception either: TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk looked at some of the most popular ‘green car’ models (the ones with the lowest CO2 emission ratings) and found that many of the greener variants... [more]
New car registrations fell again in January(17/02/2009)
New car registrations fell 30.9% in January to 112,087 units. However, the diesel market share rose 0.7 percentage points to 45.6%. The new car market continued to decline sharply at the start of 2009, with volumes down by over 30%. Consumers remain concerned the general economic gloom will impact upon them directly. With jobs being lost, consumers appear unwilling to spend on large discretionary items like cars. The market is expected to decline by 19.3% in 2009 to 1.72 million units. Th... [more]
New Ka and Fiesta will help Ford ride the recession(16/10/2008)
Ford of Europe chairman John Fleming believes that launching not one but two new small car ranges this year could play a major role in helping Ford ride the recession. The new Ka joins the new Fiesta in a Ford range that has been completely renewed since 2006. Fleming says market conditions right now are “terrible”, with UK September sales running about one-third down on 2007. “Having two new small cars will certainly help, but it’s still very tough out there,” he says. The new Ka is buil... [more]
New Ford Fiesta van make its public debut(26/09/2008)
The all-new Ford Fiesta van has made its public debut at the 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, bringing practicality, style and fun to the light commercial vehicle segment. Based on the all-new Ford Fiesta hatchback which is about to go on sale in Britain, Fiesta van is designed to meet the needs of professional and personal use customers and will be available in the UK in Spring 2009. "A commercial vehicle is not just a tool that has to deliver goods in a reliable and cost-effi... [more]
All-new Ford Fiesta designed to meet the differing needs of customers around the world(01/08/2008)
The all-new Ford Fiesta has been designed and developed to meet the differing needs of customers around the world, from Western and Eastern Europe to North America, China, Australia and South Africa. At first glance, such a global population may not have much in common, so Ford carried out extensive research on customer needs, wants and desires around the world when planning its new small car – long before the creation of the Verve Concept preview vehicle and the subsequent production version... [more]
Ford launches special edition Fiesta ST(27/06/2008)
The Fiesta ST is renowned for its punchy 2.0-litre 150PS engine, sports-tuned steering, lowered and stiffened sports suspension and short-shift, close ratio gearbox. A special edition Ford Fiesta ST packed with extra equipment is set to thrill Fiesta fans across Britain. Priced from £15,000 and called ST 500, it will be limited to just 500 and will be distinguished by unique styling touches and extras. The sporting heritage of the best Ford cars is carried on to this special edition with... [more]
Special edition Fiesta Zetec Blue(14/01/2008)
Britain's small car buyers can now create their own special edition Fiesta Zetec Blue. Based on a Style Climate model, Zetec Blue costs £200 more although its comprehensive list of standard features would normally add another £800 to the price. The new colour and trim choices and large-car technology combine to give a great drive and exciting style. Standard equipment includes: body coloured bumpers, handles, mouldings and door mirrors, front fog lights, rear spoiler, leather steering wheel w... [more]
Ford launches Fiesta Zetec S Celebration special edition(23/10/2007)
The success of the Ford Fiesta line-up continues with the debut of another feature-packed special edition to appeal to Britain's small car buyers. Launched following the success of the hugely popular radian yellow Anniversary model in March 2007, the Fiesta Zetec S Celebration is a sensational supermini that's packed with sporting ambition. Priced at £12,595, on sale from next month and limited to a production run of just 400 units, this striking limited edition promises exclusivity combined ... [more]
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