Ford has revealed that drivers of the Kuga Plug-in Hybrid across the UK and Europe do 49 per cent of their journeys on battery power. It’s commonly claimed that plug-in hybrid vehicles are a waste of space, carrying two sets of propulsion, adding weight and complication and never being plugged in, so the headline (barking […]
Ford GT40 going ELECTRIC – perfect for short, woke, tech millionaires
The original Ford GT40 is going electric, with EV specialists Everrati teaming with Superformance to deliver a GT40 powered by electricity. We’re quite ambivalent about the increasing move to electrify classic cars, unlike some, and if it keeps classic cars relevant for this new woke age it has to be liveable with. But plans by […]
Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E RECORD-BREAKING run from John O’Groats to Land’s End
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has claimed a record-breaking run from Land’s End to John O’Groats, squeezing more than 6.5 miles out of every kWh. The electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is finally arriving with owners in the UK, and the new performance Mach-E GT is on sale, so Ford is busy trying to grab the hearts […]
Ford’s 459bhp electric Mustang Mach-E GT goes on sale in the UK – price from £67,225
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, Ford’s 459bhp electric performance EV, goes on sale in the UK with prices from £67,225. Ford has been struggling to deliver the Mustang Mach-E to UK customers after Covid and software problems, but things seem to be back on track for Ford’s first electric SUV. And now there’s another option […]
Ford Puma ST Gold Edition – a limited-run Puma ST designed by YOU
The Ford Puma ST Gold Edition is revealed as a limited run Puma ST designed with the input of 275,000 Ford fans on social media. When carmakers want to get a bit more footfall in showrooms (or online buys now too) they resort to a special edition model with extra goodies at a bargain price. […]
Ford Fiesta ST and Puma ST get Mountune m260 kit for 256bhp
Essex Ford tuning specialists Mountune launch a new m260 performance kit for the Ford Fiesta ST and Puma ST boosting power to 256bhp. Mountune has been around as an aftermarket (and in conjunction with Ford for some time) tuning specialist delivering real and usable performance upgrades for Ford’s performance cars for 40 years. It’s a […]
Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition – More SHOW but no more GO
The Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition arrives as another Ford Ranger Special Edition with cosmetic tweaks and limited numbers. The Ford Ranger is actually Europe’s best-selling pick-up (even though you thought it would be a Toyota Hilux), and the Ranger Raptor sits at the top of the Ranger Range with added ability and cred. And […]
Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E sets out to SCHMOOZE UK’s smallest town
Ford is working to schmooze the residents of the UK’s smallest town – the aptly-named Fordwich – with the electric Mustang Mach-E. We may be heading in to a brave new world of electric cars, but many of us remain unconvinced that an EV is something we can live with, partly on up-front cost and […]
Electric Ford F-150 Lightning joins Mustang as Ford’s ‘Icons’ go EV
The Ford F-150 Lightning arrives as Ford takes its iconic pick-up and adds electric power with 555bhp, 775lb/ft of torque and low prices. Ford may not seem to be at the cutting edge of electrification, although it is planning Ford EVs using VW’s ID Platform. But it does have one EV with an icon badge, […]
BMW and Ford invest £100 million in Solid-State Battery maker Solid Power
Ford and BMW have invested almost £100 million in Solid-State battery maker Solid Power in a drive to get the technology to market. Just about every car maker on the planet is busy trying to roll out a range of electric cars they hope will match buyers’ expectations with the legislation-led drive to turf us […]