We get behind the wheel of Ford’s much-anticipated 100% electric family SUV… In the music business, they say the second album is always the most difficult. Ford has a similar problem with the all-new Explorer. Not only are there high expectations for the long overdue family-sized EV (it suffered a …
Read More »Game-changing ‘hands-free, eyes-on’ technology for motorway drivers
We road test Ford’s pioneering BlueCruise self-driving system… I’m no stranger to the latest advances in car tech, so I was a bit sceptical when I was offered the opportunity to try BlueCruise in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. After all, over the years I’ve experienced hands-free systems in vehicles from …
Read More »Ford brings ‘hands-free’ driving to UK motorways
Ford has become the first car manufacturer to gain approval for the use of “hands-off, eyes-on” advanced driver assistance technology in the UK. Mustang Mach-E drivers equipped with Ford’s new Level 2 BlueCruise system are now legally able to drive with their hands off the wheel. In a first of …
Read More »Top 10 most scrapped cars in the UK
The Ford Focus was the most scrapped car model in 2022, according to new data from the Scrap Car Comparison service. The Vauxhall Corsa was revealed as the second most scrapped model, with its larger sibling – the Astra – following in third. It’s no surprise that the Focus topped …
Read More »Police forces trial all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford has unveiled Mustang Mach-E police concept at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham, following several requests from forces around the country to evaluate the pure electric SUV. The Metropolitan Police Force has already appraised the standard Mustang Mach-E and has now requested a full test of the marked concept. …
Read More »Harold Baggott – from Ford Model T to Mustang Mach-E
Centenarian Harold Baggott, who learned to drive in a Ford Model T, has demonstrated an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E to his great-grandchildren. The event took place at the British Motor Museum, Beaulieu, near the Hampshire home of Harold, who still drives daily. The 101-year-old’s great-grandchildren, Felix and Charlie, also got …
Read More »Ford Mustang Mach-E review
The all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E is a big deal for Ford. The Blue Oval may be late to the EV party, but this SUV is worth the wait with its combination of style, performance, driver engagement and practicality. Starting at £41,330 and rising to £67,225, the Mach-E is available with …
Read More »Ford Puma ST review
A little over a year since its launch, and the Ford Puma compact crossover has become a firm fixture in the Top 10 UK best-selling cars list. Up until now it’s only been available with the excellent 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine in various states of tune, but now there’s the sporty …
Read More »Ford Focus ST review
When Ford launched the fourth generation of its best-selling Focus in 2018 it was immediately clear that this was a superbly engineered package with huge potential. Now, the sporty ST version is proof positive that the Focus is back in the hot hatch game, ready to do battle with the …
Read More »Ford’s ’emoji mood jacket’ keeps cyclists safe
A electronic jacket that allows cyclists to communicate their emotions to drivers via large emoji icons has been unveiled by car giant Ford. The emojis are displayed on an LED panel on the back of the jacket allowing users to convey whether they’re happy, neutral or worried. Indicators, and a …
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