An hybrid-electric Ford Mustang is on the way. Leading US seller of EVs and technology is no longer untested, said CEO Mark Fields in webcast this afternoon. Interest is growing and technology makes them better in so many ways, for better cvs, sports cars and performance. Ford invested $4.5 Billion in five years and announced expansion at Flat Rock. … [Read more...]
New Year’s Day drive: Ford Edge Titanium 210
There are no certainties in life but with official UK new vehicle sales figures not due to be released until Friday it is already likely that Ford will again top the sales chart for 2016 and the commercial vehicle league as well, writes David Miles. Also most likely is the fact that in 2016 Brits will have bought more … [Read more...]
UK automotive and engine production hit records
Car, engine, van, lorry and bus making is soaring in Britain. The falling value of the pound has helped exports because our vehicles have become cheaper to buy abroad and if manufacturers buy more component parts here they will cut import costs, exchange rate charges and make more money. UK car manufacturing output reached its highest level since 1999 … [Read more...]
“Right” & “wrong” cars curb house sales
If you're browsing the Sunday papers housing pages today, you could be a victim of a little appreciated fact that over a third of Brits would be put off a property by the cars parked outside. School catchment areas and transport links often come high on the list of factors when choosing a property, but new research shows that over a third (36%) of us … [Read more...]
Ford is favourite in Wales
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
