Ford Cars
Ford's chocolate-inspired weight saving technology
In their never-ending quest to reduce weight and therefore emissions and fuel use, Ford's engineers have taken inspiration from the Aero chocolate bar to produce lighter plastic parts by injecting gas bubbles during manufacturing.
Ford Dagenham leads the way in automotive machining
Practical know-how from the Ford Dagenham manufacturing team and detailed computer analysis from an American academic have transformed the efficiency of a Ford engine machining line in the UK.
Ford drivers well equipped for potholed roads
Despite government confirmation of extra funding to fix Britain's roads, Ford will continue to ensure the toughness and durability of the suspension systems on all its cars and vans – without sacrificing the rewarding driving experience that defines Ford vehicles.
Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX scoop win at Fleet News Awards
Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX were voted "New Company Car of the Year 2011" as well as "Best People Carrier" at the Fleet News Awards.
Galaxy underlines starring role on minicab fleet
Europe’s largest private hire firm, Addison Lee, has taken delivery of the first of the 1,200 Ford Galaxy Multi Purpose Vehicles which will join its fleet this year.
Ford and BMW scoop the fleet industry’s top awards
The Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX were voted the best new company cars of 2010 at a ceremony attended by almost 1,300 fleet industry representatives this week.
Ford C-MAX Titanium wins Parkers New Car Award
The top-of-the-range Ford C-MAX Titanium is the UK's best value MPV according to a leading car buying website.
UK customers set to put new hi-tech Ford Focus on pole
The all-new Ford Focus is set to continue its success story, which saw the UK favourite enter the March plate-change month as 2011 best seller.
Ford Fiesta makes a million
Sales of the latest-generation Ford Fiesta have reached one million in Europe. The landmark was achieved just 28 months after the stylish small car went on sale in Ford dealerships. UK drivers have snapped up almost a quarter of the new Fiesta models, with sales since launch totalling 239,742.
Ford Focus and Fiesta top market for the year
Ford's top-selling vehicle range secured 14.2 per cent of the total UK February market with Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta as top two bestsellers for the year.
Limited edition Ford Fiesta S1600 gets hotter
Ford's famed hot-hatch history is set to grow this month with the arrival of a new, more powerful evolution of the Ford Fiesta S1600.
Ford franchise is voted best by dealers
Ford won Franchise of the Year in a new category at the 20th AM awards as decided by the magazine's readers working in automotive retail.
Ford recognised as apprenticeship leader
Ford has been recognised by the National Apprenticeship Service as a leading employer in the training and development of staff through apprenticeships.
Ford Focus - the art of noise
The 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine in new Ford Focus has been acoustically tuned to produce an impressively sporty growl under hard acceleration. It features special technology that filters out unwanted engine noises, while transmitting pleasing sounds straight inside the car for maximum driver enjoyment.
All-new Ford Focus on first public display
Essex shoppers will get the UK's first public glimpse of the new Ford Focus when it goes on display at Lakeside next week.