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Britain's best selling compact 4x4 boasts clever all-wheel drive technology combining outstanding handling and traction with excellent fuel economy.

Graham Goode Racing Focus RS 340 performance upgrade

Leading Ford RS specialist Graham Goode Racing Ltd (GGR) is pleased to announce the release of the ‘RS 340’ engine tuning package for the new Mk2 Ford Focus RS. Requiring no additional mechanical modifications, GGR’s RS 340 performance upgrade is purely an engine management conversion, developed by ECU expert Superchips.

Ford PowerShift combines auto ease with manual efficiency

Ford's new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission delivers the performance and fuel economy of a manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of an auto.

Ford kicks in to help African charity

Ford employees have clubbed together to help disadvantaged children in Africa play football by donating their old boots.

Ford Fiesta sales leap in July

Ford Fiesta sales are up by over 26 per cent thanks to the continuing appeal of the UK's top-selling car – yesterday declared Auto Express' prestigious 'Car of the Year'– and the momentum behind the Government's scrappage scheme .

Ford Fiesta Auto Express Car of the Year 2009

The new Ford Fiesta has been selected as the Car of the Year 2009 by leading motoring title, Auto Express. Fiesta also won the Best Supermini award and the Ford S-MAX was judged Best MPV. Ford had a total of seven nominations with Ford Ka, Kuga and two Mondeo models commended.

Downhill all the way for Ford's new Mobility Ambassador

Paralympian Jane Sowerby has become the newest Ford Mobility ambassador. Jane, who is part of the British Disabled Ski Team, has chosen the Ford S-MAX to help her complete training for the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver next March.

New Ford models at Anansekrom

New Ford models were on display at the cultural festival "Anansekrom" at the Orsett Showground in Grays, Essex, this month.

Alistair Darling visits Ford Bridgend

Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling visited Ford Bridgend today, two months after the UK Government launched its scheme offering new car discounts in return for models aged 10 years and older being scrapped.

Award-winning Ford is Motability's favourite

Ford's 2009 sales success with Motability customers has been marked by the company receiving the Scheme's volume manufacturer award. The award for best manufacturer with annual Motability registrations over 10,000 went to the blue oval in recognition of vehicles supplied to Motability drivers and the accompanying dealer service.

Funky Ford Ka records half a million sales

More than half a million UK customers have bought Ford Ka models thanks to its iconic design, low running costs and fun-to-drive personality.

All Ford repairers back industry code

Every official Ford workshop has signed up to the new Motor Industry Code of Practice which guarantees the standard of service and repair work carried out.

Ford ECOnetic models support BP's efficient driving challenge

The most frugal Ford Focus models have gone on tour as part of BP's Fuel Efficiency Challenge in the UK.

Ford Dagenham hero honoured in anniversary year

Celebrations marking 80 years of manufacturing at Ford Dagenham have included a dedication to the estate's best-known hero.

Ford Ka soundtrack released by popular demand

After requests by thousands of viewers, Universal Records, in collaboration with Ford is releasing the exclusive music track composed for its recent Ka European TV campaign.

Ford year-on-year sales up for first time in 11 months

Ford new car sales last month beat those of a year ago – signalling the positive impact of the Government's scrappage scheme and the appeal of the UK market leader's latest model range.

Ford exceeds 12,000 scrappage orders

Ford dealers have taken over 12,000 orders for new cars under the Government's scrappage scheme – rising by about 300 a day.

Ford EVs plug in to Government low carbon vehicle fleet

Ford Motor Company's global commitment to the development of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is reinforced with a British project including Ford demonstration models as part of the UK Government's Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle fleet announced this week.

Weak pound drives up Ford prices

The sustained weakness of Sterling against the Euro, has forced Ford to announce price increases across its UK range from the start of July 2009. The price increase, an average of 4.0 per cent, will apply to all orders received after 30th June.

Ford ECOnetic range offers cleanest, greenest Mondeo yet

Ford is boosting its Mondeo ECOnetic range. With the introduction of a new, 2.0-litre, 115PS model – the lowest CO2 Mondeo yet – and broadens the choice of Ford models available with less than 140g/km CO2.

Ford supplies Avis fleet for BAE Systems

Ford has supplied more than 1,600 vehicles to Avis as part of an innovative new daily rental service Avis is providing for BAE Systems.

Ford scrappage deals bolster May sales

Market leader Ford saw sales of its small car range climb in May, returning to levels of a year ago. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show new Ford Ka, Fiesta and Fusion registrations within 50 units of their 10,046 total in May last year.

Ford kinetic design stars in new TV advert

Ford's award winning 'kinetic design' styling is the star of the company's new pan-European brand TV commercial. Shot in a London studio, the commercial marks an evolution in Ford's advertising strategy, adding multi-model brand commercials to complement its traditional model-specific campaigns.

Ford wins three top fleet industry awards

The new Ford Fiesta has scored another triumph, named as Best New Car 2009 at today's Fleet World awards. The highest honour in the commercial vehicle awards also went to Ford as Van Manufacturer of the Year 2009. The honours continued with Transit Connect as Best Small Van.

Ford's sweetened scrappage deals deliver thousands of orders

Market leader Ford has taken more than 3,000 extra orders from first-time customers in the new car market, thanks to the Government's vehicle scrappage scheme.

Ford Dagenham at 80

Ford Dagenham is celebrating 80 years of manufacturing as its engine production rate tops 1,000,000 units a year.

New Ford Fiesta crowned What Diesel? Car of the Year 2009

The new Ford Fiesta has beaten 26 contenders and eight class winners to be crowned What Diesel magazine's Car of the Year 2009.

New Ford Fiesta and KA make top prices at first auction

Ford of Britain and British Car Auctions (BCA) launched the new Ford Fiesta and new Ford Ka onto the used car market in a special sale staged at BCA Nottingham this month with excellent results for the new Ford superminis. All 15 new Fiestas were sold for an average of 85 per cent of cost new and Ka sold for an average of 80 per cent of cost new.

Ford's UK Technical Centre renews green power supply

Ford's Dunton Technical Centre, in Essex, will continue to be powered by electricity from renewable sources after a new sourcing contract was signed.

A true professional - The Ford Capri at forty

The Ford car designed for the young at heart is refusing to grow old gracefully as the Ford Capri celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Smart steering optimises safety and accuracy for Fiesta drivers

The all-new Ford Fiesta's advanced steering technology automatically maintains safety and accuracy by compensating for normal service wear in the tyres and suspension.

Ford to sweeten scrap deals for big car customers

Ford welcomes the Government's announcement of a vehicle scrappage scheme. The scheme, which begins next month, combines £1,000 contributions each from the Government and vehicle manufacturers to provide a £2,000 discount against the purchase of a new vehicle when the owner scraps a vehicle over 10 years old.