Developed by Ford Performance and billed as “Europe’s first-ever factory-built, off-road performance pick-up truck”, the epic Raptor version of the best-selling Ranger is a unique proposition. Priced from £47,874, it’s powered by a potent 210bhp twin-turbo 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine, and is as capable off-road as it is carrying out …
Read More »Ford teases all-new 100% electric SUV
Ford has released the first design sketch of its new Mustang-inspired, all-electric SUV. The reveal of the “game-changing”vehicle, which will have a targeted pure-electric driving range of some 370 miles, will be livestreamed from a location in Los Angeles at 03:00 CET on November 18th. It will then be on …
Read More »Electrifying future for Ford
Ford expects the majority of its passenger vehicle sales to be electrified by the end of 2022, as the company gets set to launch a line-up of eco-friendly new cars. A Ford Mustang-inspired, all-electric SUV (teased above) is among the vehicles, along with the all-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, EcoBlue Hybrid …
Read More »Virtual van: meet the Forza Ford Transit
From the ultra-high-performance Ford GT supercar to the “bad-ass” Ranger Raptor pickup, Forza Horizon 4 lets driving game fans experience some of Ford’s most exclusive and exciting models in locations around the world. The latest addition is more of a surprise because the legendary, original Transit Mk 1 van from …
Read More »Ford Fiesta ST review
When the latest Ford Fiesta was launched in 2017 it was a real step-up. Not only did it look sharper than the seventh generation car, but it was more spacious and updated with the latest, fully connected infotainment system. Most of all, it was still engaging to drive, so job …
Read More »Ford Mustang Bullitt vs Isle of Man TT course
Watch the new Ford Mustang Bullitt take on the world’s most iconic motorcycle road circuit – on four wheels. Journalist Steve Sutcliffe got behind the wheel of the mighty 452bhp Bullitt on the island where many roads are not restricted by speed limits. “Imagine German autobahns, then add hills and …
Read More »Ford goes back to the future to keep drivers safe
Engineers at Ford have come up with a modern twist on a technique used by medieval blacksmiths to help protect knights in armour from the crashing blows of their opponents. Using giant furnaces, robots and 3,000 Degrees C lasers, the first fully automated ‘hot-forming’ process is shaping and cutting parts …
Read More »Awards for Britain’s best used cars
Audi has scored a hat-trick of category wins at the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2019. The German car maker won Used Family Car of the Year (Audi A3), Used Luxury SUV of the Year ((Audi Q7) and Used Coupé of the Year (Audi TT). However, the …
Read More »Ford Fiesta ST scoops prestigious award
The pocket rocket that is the Ford Fiesta ST has been crowned Parkers New Car of the Year 2019. There were also 18 category winners, ranging from the Best First Car to the Best Car for Thrill-Seekers, but it was Ford’s hot hatch that won the overall prize. It was praised …
Read More »Ford Fiesta Active review
We road test the rufty-tufty version of the UK’s best-selling new car, but is the Ford Fiesta Active distinctive enough to stand out in the compact crossover crowd? Ford claims the Active combines “SUV inspired styling with Fiesta driving dynamics”. A bold claim, and at first sight there are only …
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