The new Ford Focus ST – the ‘warm’ take on the new Ford Focus – is spied out testing ahead of a debut in spring 2019. The new Ford Focus was officially revealed in April, and it looks to be a much better car than the outgoing Focus; better looking, more capable and better equipped. […]
Ford Mustang “RAGE” sees ASA BAN advert
A cinema advert for the Ford Mustang, encouraging people to live life to the full, has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK. We’ve had several instances in recent years of the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK (ASA) banning car adverts after a single complaint, so the banning of a Ford advert […]
Ford Escort RS1600 and Sierra Sapphire Cosworth sold for RECORD prices
A 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 and a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth have sold for world record prices at Silverstone auctions as classic fast Fords continue to be in big demand. Last month we reported that a stunning 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 was heading to Silverstone Auctions, and that it had a very chunky guide […]
Ford Mondeo HYBRID Estate to launch in 2019
Despite rumours that the Ford Mondeo isn’t much longer for this world, Ford has announced it will launch a Mondeo Hybrid Estate in 2019. Is the Ford Mondeo going to be dropped in the UK and Europe? Probably, but not just yet. In fact, there’s a new Mondeo arriving in 2019. But the ‘new’ Mondeo […]
Ford Car Sales go ONLINE in the UK – New Digital Ford Store too
Ford has launched online car sales in the UK, allowing you to buy and trade-in online, as well as a new digital FordStore in Manchester. Lots of car makers are moving a chunk of their car sales online as the whole car buying landscape rapidly evolves, and now it’s Ford’s turn to take to your […]
Ford S-MAX and Galaxy get new engines and mild titivate
The Ford S-Max and Ford Galaxy get new diesel engines to deliver WLTP compliant emissions to their MPVs, plus a smattering of other upgrades. Does the arrival of an updated Ford S-Max and Galaxy prove Ford are going to keep their MPVs / People Carriers on sale in the UK? No, but the updates announced […]
Ford Mustang inspires Ford’s new ELECTRIC SUV – a leaf out of Porsche’s book
Ford is planning an electric SUV inspired by the Mustang – perhaps dubbed the Mach 1 – for 2020, and it’s teased with a single image showing a very Mustang back end. We know that Ford’s future is SUVs and the Mustang (and Pick-ups), and that, just like every other car maker, they’re having to […]
Ford to SLASH jobs, CULL model range and PARTNER with VW in Europe?
The Sunday Time is reporting that Ford plan to cut its workforce in the UK and Europe by 12 per cent, drop the Ford Mondeo and partner with VW. Ford have not had an easy time in Europe in recent years, and we already have a good idea of what they’re going to do to […]
1972 Ford Escort RS1600 expected to make OVER £60,000 at Silverstone Auctions
A 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 which has been subject to a full ground-up restoration is expected to fetch more than £60,000 in auction this month. It’s only five minutes since you couldn’t give away 1970s, ’80s and ’90s Fords – even performance Fords – but things have changed massively in a very short time Ford […]
Ford Focus ST Diesel gets a bit of a BOOST from Mountune
The Ford Focus ST Diesel – Ford’s warm Focus for those who just must have an oil burner – gets a performance boost with a new upgrade from Mountune. Costs from £350. The Ford Focus ST Diesel may not be the most impressive Ford to have sported an ‘ST’ badge, but if you’re convinced a […]