Ford Cars

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.

Ford's April sales lift share further
Ford's share of last month's car market increased by 3.9 percentage points, compared with April 2008, providing the blue oval brand with a market-leading 18.4 per cent of registrations according to industry figures.

New Fords show biggest CO2 improvement
Ford's latest low carbon cars are leading the industry at reducing CO2 levels according to environmental website Clean Green Cars.

Ford MPVs support charity walkers
Walkers pounding 26 miles sporting their bras next weekend to raise money for charity will be helped by a support crew in Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy MPVs provided by Ford of Britain.

Ford donations to east London youth football top £245,000
A Thames Gateway community scheme, which uses football to help tackle social issues, has benefitted from a further £15,000 from Ford.
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.
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.

Fords provide a clear view and safer journey
Ford drivers are better equipped to deal with any weather, thanks to clever technologies which keep the windscreen clear of rain, ice and snow.

Ford grows UK market share again in March
Strong consumer demand for Ford's exciting new product line-up helped to increase the blue oval brand's market share during March's changeover to the "09" plate. This continues a positive trend for Ford's UK share in exceptionally challenging market conditions.
Weak pound drives Ford to increase UK prices
The continued weakness of the £ against the Euro, which this week edged even closer to parity, has forced Ford to increase the price of all its models within the UK from the start of April 2009. The price increase, an average of 3.75 per cent, will apply to all new orders received after 31st March.