Ford Van News

Ford has been selected to provide 134 Transit-based emergency response vehicles for Northern Gas Networks (NGN). Key to NGN's decision was the Ford Transit's ability to accommodate on-board power systems.

Ford's ECOnetic low CO2 technology is coming to Ford's most popular commercial vehicle icon, the Ford Transit. On sale later this year, the new Transit ECOnetic is based on the front-wheel drive Transit 280 panel van with short wheelbase and 2.2-litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi engine.

Super-frugal, stylish and 'green' the new Fiesta Van ECOnetic goes on sale in Britain later this year. The new Fiesta Van ECOnetic shows form can exist with function, offering the same Fiesta style with lowered suspension, low rolling resistance tyres and a specially calibrated Duratorq 1.6-litre TDCi for an ultra-low 98g/km CO2.

Ford's successful Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect have undergone extensive changes with a new fresh look, new features and higher quality levels. With all of these changes in design, safety and quality, the Connect range will be on sale in Britain this summer.

Ford's share of the UK commercial vehicle market in March has set a new record. The 10,136 Ford vans sold last month constitute a 28.8 per cent share of the market.

The Mayor of Wolverhamtpon, Cllr Christine Mills, unveiled seven newly converted Ford Transit minibuses this week for the West Midlands 'Ring & Ride' service. Ring & Ride provides a free door-to-door, minibus service for people of all ages who find it difficult to use ordinary public transport. Ring & Ride also undertakes many trips to and from schools for children with disabilities, and has over the years become a regular sight on the region's roads.

The new Ford Fiesta Van is now on sale from £9,025. Low running costs make this new entry into the car-derived market a sound business decision. Frugal fuel economy of up to 67.3mpg, insurance groups of 1E and 2E and a choice of engines and trim levels make it a class-leading package.

Ford has introduced a new programme that means state education facilities such as schools and colleges can get a preferential discount of up to 14 per cent when they buy a Ford Transit minibus.

Ford's Transit van defies all cost of living trends and costs less now than it did in 1995. The 2009 short wheelbase Ford Transit model not only costs less today but also includes safety and electronic features that were options on a 1995 Transit, creating a fabulous value for money package.

On-the-road prices for the new Ford Transit chassis double cab Utility will start at £21,876 which includes converting a regular Transit Chassis Double Cab into the new 'Utility'.