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Ford: FORD LEADS UK’S OCTOBER MARKET WITH INCREASED CAR SALES AND SHARE

(11/11/2011)

Ford extended its UK market lead in October with increased car sales and market share compared with October 2010. Official figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that total UK car sales in October, compared with October 2010, were up 2.6 per cent at 134,944 units. Ford's car share for October was 13.7 per cent and it sold 18,476 units, up 2,132 units and 1.3 percentage points compared with October 2010. The Ford Fiesta was the UK best seller i... [more]

Federation of Engine Remanufacturers: FER To Forge Links With Other Automotive Remanufacturers

(09/11/2011)

The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing. For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign. The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and commercial advantages that an expanded organisation mi... [more]

Ford: ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS WINS THE HEARTS OF SCOTTISH FAMILIES

(19/10/2011)

The all-new Ford Focus has won Best Family Car at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers' Car of the Year awards. A jury of 17 Scottish automotive journalists chose the Ford Focus launched this year and available from £13,995 (five-door) and £17,100 (estate). President of ASMW, John Murdoch, presented the award and said: "In this, Ford's centenary year and our 50th anniversary year, it is with great pleasure that we can jointly celebrate the success of the Focus as winner of one of ... [more]

Fiat: NEW FIAT 500CBYGUCCI ARRIVES IN LONDON AS PART OF EUROPEAN TOUR

(18/10/2011)

The stunning new Fiat 500CbyGucci, which has created a wave of remarkable interest across the world, will be the star of an original tour stopping at some of the most famous cities in Europe, including London this weekend. A striking 5m3 crystal cube with elegant black lacquered top and bottom will be set up in the Covent Garden Piazza, from 16-19 October, housing the Fiat 500CbyGucci. The convertible version of the Fiat 500byGucci – once again customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida G... [more]

Fiat: Introducing the Fiat 500CbyGucci cabriolet

(16/09/2011)

Customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in collaboration with Centro Stile Fiat, the the Fiat 500CbyGucci cabriolet will be distributed worldwide, and from this month will be available to order both online and in selected Fiat UK dealers. Prices start at £17,800 OTR. All the exclusivity of the Fiat 500byGucci is enhanced by the innovative electrically operated full length soft top in this new version. It will be available in two sophisticated body colours: white with glitter and... [more]

Ford: Ford's Focus ECOnetic Technology and Fiesta ECOnetic Technology debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show

(07/09/2011)

At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Ford will show two new ultra-efficient models packed with advanced fuel saving technology. The new Focus ECOnetic Technology – featuring first lean NOx adsorbing technology in a Ford diesel – achieves 89 g/km, and the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology – the first Fiesta with Auto-Start-Stop technology – which delivers 87g/km. The Focus will be able to travel 100 kilometres on 3.4 litres of fuel (83.1 mpg), making it the most fuel efficient non-hybrid family... [more]