The Ford Fiesta is favourite in Wales. Leasing Options, a vehicle leasing company, analysed Google Trends data to discover the country’s favourite car and the little Ford came out first. The research reveals that Ford is the nation’s favourite car make, with the most popular models being the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Ford Transit respectively. Whilst the classic models are a clear … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 November
The Volkswagen Group board will today meet and decide on the future direction of the business. It comes after escalating costs in the wake of the car-maker’s diesel deception and advances in technology which could mean far fewer workers will be needed, infuriating German car workers and who could see work exported to other countries. Vauxhall has officially opened its Police car factory, the … [Read more...]
Ford ramp up luxury SUV line
The Ford Kuga Vignale and Ford Edge Vignale are the first sport utility vehicles in the Ford Vignale product line up. Both the Ford Kuga Vignale mid-size SUV and Ford Edge large SUV deliver exclusive specification and high-quality materials including tuxedo-stitched Windsor leather interiors, unique Vignale colours, and detailing including the signature Ford Vignale hexagonal grille … [Read more...]
Inside out design tests for new Ford engines
Sophisticated design technology is being used to shape the inside of a new generation of Ford engines. Ford has used an innovative combustion-modelling tool for the development of its new EcoBlue range of high-efficiency diesel engines. The CONVERGE CFD software package from Convergent Science has been used by the Ford engineers to develop the new 2-litre EcoBlue diesel engines available in … [Read more...]
Plant briefings to follow Ford and Unite meeting
Unite union leaders and workers at Bridgend Engine Plant will be briefed about discussions with Ford over future investment. The union and car-maker had private meetings in London on Friday and details of the talks have not been given by either side. Afterwards, head of Unite Len McCluskey said, “Our concerns in relation to Ford’s commitment to its UK plants, and in particular to the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Edge Sport 180
Ford expect to really cut it with the Edge. SUV sales are soaring and it’s the must-be sector for every manufacturer so Ford has topped its range of “active” models up to now led by the Kuga with a completely new range of larger cars. There are 11 Edge models on sale with in four trim levels using 180 or 210ps turbo-diesel engines, with a choice of manual or dual-clutch automatic … [Read more...]
EV parts making is new opportunity for struggling car plants
Car-makers have an opportunity to save jobs and protect themselves against future technology threats if they fully embrace design and manufacture of electric vehicles and their parts. Unions at Daimler, the world's oldest mass car-maker, have been working with the company to manufacture more components in their own plants for the new generation of EVs being developed by the company. German … [Read more...]
20M engine is today made at Ford Bridgend plant
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant this afternoon built its 20-millionth engine, exactly 37 years after the first engine was built in September 1979. Linda Cash, vice president of Manufacturing, Ford of Europe joined Bridgend Engine Plant manager, Ian Pearson, in marking the achievement saying, “Bridgend has a proud record of high-quality engine production and I’m delighted to celebrate this … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 September
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 1.9 million vehicles worldwide for an airbag defect that is linked to three deaths and five injuries. The recall is to resolve a defect that may prevent deployment of airbags and seat-belt pretensioners in some crashes and covers models sold between 2010 and 2014, including the Chrysler Sebring, 200, Dodge Caliber, Avenger, Jeep Patriot and Compass … [Read more...]
August new car sales surprise
The UK new car market achieved modest growth in August as registrations rose 3.3% against the same month last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. There were 81,640 new cars registered in the month, with year-to-date performance remaining positive, up 2.8% to 1.68 million units. The fleet sector drove the growth buoyed by attractive finance deals and discounts, … [Read more...]