Cars UK [rating:4.0] Ford KA – Running Costs As you would expect, both the diesel and the petrol engine are economical. The petrol car has a 55mpg average, whilst the diesel comes in at 67mpg. But in the real world that probably translates to mid and high 40s respectively. But the diesel car comes at […]
2009 Ford KA Review – Quality & Comfort
Cars UK [rating:4.0] Ford KA – Quality and Comfort Ford has managed over recent years to offer very high quality cars for the money. The Mondeo is a case in point – if it had a BMW badge it would be praised to the rafters. So what about this, the baby Ford? Well, cost restraints […]
2009 Ford KA Review – On the Road
Cars UK [rating:4.0] Ford KA – On the Road The old KA was never brilliant to drive, but it wasn’t bad at all. But the new KA really is in a different league, not just to the old KA, but to pretty much every other city car on the market. The ride is much better […]
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic price, specifications and data
Ford’s economical new Fiesta ECOnetic offers extremely low emissions (so low the car pays no VED) together with very good economy. Despite the eco-improvements the Fiesta ECOnetic is still a great drive, and is probably the best-looking car in its class. Here you will find the latest up to date specifications, prices and data on […]
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic: On the Drive – Carla’s Test Drive
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Road Test / Review – Carla’s Drive > This Eco-Fiesta. Nice little car! I’ve had three Fiestas in my time, and this one is by far the easiest to drive. The gearbox in particular is really easy to use and pulls well whatever gear you’re in. And it’s so quiet. I’d expected […]
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic: On the Drive
When we went to the launch of the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic back in January, we were suitably impressed with what Ford had managed to squeeze out of the Fiesta, although a little less impressed by the price. With emissions at a road tax busting 98g/km, and a headline economy of over 76mpg, it promised very […]
Ford Focus RS not going to the U.S. – yet
Ford are working hard to make the Ford Motor Company a ‘World Car’ producer. Finally, after years of eschewing high quality, stylish and relatively economic cars from overseas, the States is finally waking up to just how good the products on offer from the likes of Ford and GM in Europe are. We’ve seen the […]
Ford Fiesta USA – the big push
Ford are pulling out all the stops to get the States to fall in love with the Ford Fiesta. Already they have 100 Euro spec cars out with the winners of the Fiesta Movement Competition, who are getting six months free use of the new Fiesta, including fuel costs. But this isn’t enough feedback for […]
Ford KA going to the U.S.?
Ford has done well to keep its head above water when all around are drowning (to paraphrase Kipling – Rudyard, not Mr!). It has managed to survive without going cap in hand to the US government, and this has reflected well on Ford, who are now held in far greater esteem by US car buyers […]
Ford Fiesta Sport package announced
With the problems car makers are facing at the moment, and the focus on all things eco, Ford has already made it clear that we are not going to see a Fiesta RS. Which has been a big disappointment to lovers of the fast Fiesta. But Ford has decided that they at least need to […]