Ford News

Ford has again been confirmed as the industry favourite by winning Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the 2008 Fleet World awards, repeating last year's success. Honours also went to the new Ford Kuga crossover and to the Ford S-MAX.

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that Ford's total vehicle sales in April were up by 242 units for the month compared with 2007, although, in a stronger April market, share dipped 0.5 per cent to 15.5 per cent.

The multi-award winning Ford Mondeo is set to extend its premium sporty appeal with the introduction of a new flagship - the Titanium X Sport.

A Thames Gateway community scheme, which uses football to help tackle social issues in the area, has benefitted from a further £20,000 donation from Ford.

Fast, fun and fabulously good looking, a new version of Ford’s performance flagship Focus goes on sale at dealerships across Great Britain from May 1.

Ford’s unique orchestra made up entirely of instruments constructed from Ford Focus car parts, was used in the company's latest TV advertising campaign.

Advanced systems which alert the driver if a tyre is losing pressure while the car is in motion are providing Ford customers with safer motoring. Ford's sophisticated tyre pressure monitoring systems detect when a tyre is deflating, and trigger in-car warning systems that enable the driver to stop and check.

Ford Motor Company, a major sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed since its inception in 1993, will again be supporting this prestigious event 11-13 July 2008.

Ford confirmed its strong links with Essex County Cricket Club for 2008 by handing over a Focus ST to its star player at its Ford County Ground base.

Centurion met centenarian today when former Essex and England captain Graham Gooch OBE helped celebrate 100 years of the Ford Model T. Launching the 2008 cricket season at the Ford County Ground, home of Essex County Cricket Club, Gooch was joined by a Model T from the Essex-based Ford Heritage Collection.