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FORD LEADS UK’S OCTOBER MARKET WITH INCREASED CAR SALES AND SHARE
Ford extended its UK market lead in October with increased car sales and market share compared with October 2010. Official figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that total UK car sales in October, compared with October 2010, were up 2.6 per cent at 134,944 units. Ford's car share for October was 13.7 per cent and it sold 18,476 units, up 2,132 units and 1.3 percentage points compared with October... [more]
ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS WINS THE HEARTS OF SCOTTISH FAMILIES
The all-new Ford Focus has won Best Family Car at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers' Car of the Year awards. A jury of 17 Scottish automotive journalists chose the Ford Focus launched this year and available from £13,995 (five-door) and £17,100 (estate). President of ASMW, John Murdoch, presented the award and said: "In this, Ford's centenary year and our 50th anniversary year, it is with great pleasure that we can jointly celeb... [more]
Ford's Focus ECOnetic Technology and Fiesta ECOnetic Technology debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show
At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Ford will show two new ultra-efficient models packed with advanced fuel saving technology. The new Focus ECOnetic Technology – featuring first lean NOx adsorbing technology in a Ford diesel – achieves 89 g/km, and the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology – the first Fiesta with Auto-Start-Stop technology – which delivers 87g/km. The Focus will be able to travel 100 kilometres on 3.4 litres of fuel (83.1 mpg), m... [more]
Speedy Hire selects Ford's Transit ECOnetic vans
Speedy Hire has taken delivery of 19 of Ford’s super-efficient Transit ECOnetic vans. The Ford Transit ECOnetic was selected for its superior fuel economy, tax benefits and best-in-class CO2 emissions.The Ford Transit ECOnetic vans, supplied through Ford dealer Gordons of Bolton, will be used by Speedy’s engineers to provide rapid and efficient transport for maintenance calls around the UK. They join a fleet of around 2,000 vehicles – exclusively... [more]
Renault's Clio Expression Eco offers even lower emissions and greater fuel economy
Renault has launched an improved low-emission Clio, producing only 94 g/km CO2. Building on the success of the former 98g/km Clio, the latest versions of the 1.5-litre diesel-engined supermini now offer even lower emissions and greater fuel economy, thanks to a raft of enhancements. The new 94g/km versions come courtesy of an ‘Eco Pack’ which can be specified as a £250 option on Expression trim level versions of Clio 3- and 5-door. Prices for ... [more]
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Ford miffed by GM 'apocalypse' ad for Super Bowl
Ford Motor Co. on Monday blasted General Motors over a snarky advertisement for GM trucks run during the Super Bowl broadcast, but stopped short of taking any kind of legal action.
Ford won't bid to replace military Humvees
Ford Motor Co said on Monday it had decided not to participate in a new Pentagon competition to replace the U.S. military's fleet of workhorse Humvee vehicles. Ford said it had examined a possible joint ...
Ford to unveil new Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible
Ford Motor Co.'s latest high-end Mustang is now available in rag top. The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible is scheduled to be unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show.
Ford Models Taken On a Ride By Perverts on Facebook
? It is every girl's dream to become a model, working for an elite model agency in City. It does, however, become a sour business, when someone with foul intent takes these innocent dreams for a tainted ride of perversion. ??Ford Vivid was caught in the act on Monday evening, while seeking cheap thrills over ...
Ford Didn't Appreciate Chevy's Humor
GM, in response, tells Ford to pound sand
Ford Extends Sales Lead In UK
BRENTWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – Feb 7, 2012: UK market leader Ford has increased its car sales advantage over rivals in an almost static January market. Ford total car sales and share increased, compared with January 2011.
First Ford, Now Chrysler as GM Flexes Super Swagger
After slamming Ford in Super Bowl ad, GM disses Chrysler, saying there's only two truck brands: Chevy and Ford VIDEO: Rove 'Offended' by Chrysler's 'Halftime in America' Ad Watchdog Group Says M.I.A. Halftime Bird Was a 'Slap in the Face'
Ford keeping up the momentum
Ford's overall January retail sales surged by 67 per cent year on year to 3,252 units, thanks to strong performances from the Fiesta, Focus and the recently launched Ranger pickup.
Ford cries foul on Chevy 'apocalypse' ad
General Motors ignored a request from Ford Motor Co. and ran a humorous Chevrolet truck ad during the Super Bowl that takes a slap at Ford.
GM, Ford feud over Super Bowl ad
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A simmering feud between General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co heated up on Sunday as Ford objected to GM's Super Bowl advertisement for its Chevy Silverado pickup truck. The ad, which will run on NBC's television broadcast of the Super Bowl on Sunday, depicts an apocalyptic scene in which Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks and their owners escape death and make it to a pre ...
