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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... [more]
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 celeb... [more]
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), m... [more]
Speedy Hire selects Ford's Transit ECOnetic vans(20/07/2011)
Speedy Hire has taken delivery of 19 of Ford’s super-efficient Transit ECOnetic vans. The Ford Transit ECOnetic was selected for its superior fuel economy, tax benefits and best-in-class CO2 emissions.The Ford Transit ECOnetic vans, supplied through Ford dealer Gordons of Bolton, will be used by Speedy’s engineers to provide rapid and efficient transport for maintenance calls around the UK. They join a fleet of around 2,000 vehicles – exclusively... [more]
Ford's new Driver Alert safety system issues a warning if the driver shows signs of drowsiness or erratic steering(12/05/2011)
Most likely times for sleep-related crashes are on long journeys with monotonous roads, such as motorways, between 2am and 6am and between 2pm and 4pm (especially after eating), after having less sleep than normal, if taking medicines that cause drowsiness, or on journeys home after night shifts With thousands of accidents caused every year by tired drivers, Ford’s new Driver Alert safety system could prove to be a life-saver. Ford’s Driver Al... [more]
Ford's Focus ECOnetic to deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions(03/05/2011)
The new Ford Focus ECOnetic, which debuting at the Amsterdam Motor Show and goes on sale in the UK early next year, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. The new Focus ECOnetic will leverages a host of advanced technologies that are expected to make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles. Focus... [more]
All-new Ford Focus packs more smart technology than ever(19/01/2011)
Developed in Europe, for sale in over 120 markets worldwide with 80 per cent parts commonality, the next-generation Focus is the model created from Ford Motor Company's new global C segment platform. This platform will underpin at least 10 vehicles around the world and account for two million units of annual production by 2012. With over 1,4 million examples sold in Britain since its launch in 1998, the Ford Focus has become a favourite with ... [more]
Ford unveils new Focus family at Paris Motor Show(17/09/2010)
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show on September 30, for the first time, the complete global Ford Focus line-up of production-ready bodystyles will be displayed together, providing customers with a full insight into this significant new model before it goes on sale in Europe and North America early in 2011. Ford is also delivering on its promise to introduce a global performance version of the new Focus with a world premiere for the exciting flagship... [more]
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New car prices rising along with sales
From the Wall Street Journal: Emboldened by stronger sales, U.S. auto dealers are now selling vehicles at historically high prices, sending the industry's recovery into the fast lane.
Private buyers prefer small cars
AUSTRALIANS who pay for a car with their own money are only interested in small cars, according to confidential sales figures obtained by Drive.
New car sales up 1.5% on first month of last year
NEW CAR sales in January reached 21,313, up 1.5 per cent on the first month of last year.
Oil industry sees no threat from electric car
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Car, truck sales up 11 percent in January
DETROIT — U.S. auto sales are off to a strong start this year, continuing their brisk pace from late 2011. Sales of cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January, kicking off what is expected to be the strongest year for the industry since before the recession ...
Research and Markets: China Car Electric Window Regulator Industry Report, 2011
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