John Test Drives the Ford KA 1.3 Zetec John on the Ford KA 1.3 Zetec TDCi The English language is a funny thing. We like to think that language is something that binds us. But actually it divides us; classifies us; condemns us and pigeon-holes us. Speak with a Cockney accent and you’re either a […]
2009 Ford KA – Verdict
Cars UK [rating:4.0] Ford KA – The Verdict This is a cracking little car. Yes, it’s low headline price does show in the quality of some of it parts, but it’s stylish, economical and well thought out. We live and work in the heart of ‘Ford Exec’ land here, and we’ve seen a fair few […]
2009 Ford KA Review – Running Costs
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 […]
Citroen C1 ev’ie Electric Car launched
> With what is claimed to be the first proper all-electric four seater car for the UK, The Electric Car Company has announced the immediate launch of the all electric Citroen C1 ev’ie today. Based (obviously) on Citroen’s baby C1, the C1 ev’ie aims to be as car-like as possible, but offering all the economies […]
The Smart Car has competition – Perhaps!
The world and his dog is obsessed with ‘Eco’ cars at the moment, and all car makers are on the lookout for the opportunity to introduce a car to the market that will tick all the right boxes. But where do Supercar makers go with this? Bentley is trying to go down the Bio-Fuel route […]
2009 Ford KA Review
Cars UK [rating:4.0] Update: We’ve now had the chance to spend 10 days with the diesel KA. Read our in-depth review of the Ford KA 1.3 Zetec. Well, it’s been a long time coming. But finally Ford has launched the New Ford KA. Ford has a lot to live up to with the new KA. […]