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12 Jun 09Ford's van operation faces up to challenges
The main thing holding back LCV sales is the continued inability of companies to borrow money, according to Ford vans boss, Steve Kimber."It's the big... -
10 Jun 09Ford Transit Econetic: Test Drive Review
Following the successful introduction of low CO2 technology to its Fiesta, Focus and Modeo passenger cars Ford is bringing the same green option to it... -
1 Jun 09Ford launches van crash repair network
Ford has introduced a 45-strong UK-wide network of accredited light commercial accident repair centres. They provide customers with a three-year warra... -
22 May 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Fiesta -7th Report
On a recent trip out of range for London's many radio stations, it was time to play around with the Fiesta's iPod connection settings.Two points struc... -
6 May 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Fiesta - 6th Report
When we tested the 1.4-litre Fiesta in middling Zetec trim recently we awarded it a hefty 'first drive' score of 9/10. This got us thinking - had we m... -
1 May 09Ford Fiestavan: Test Drive
Ford has moved swiftly to launch the van version of the Fiesta supermini following the car's successful introduction.It's not unusual to have to wait ... -
29 Apr 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Fiesta - 5th Report
Thanks to the impressive loading capacity of the Fiesta - as demonstrated by my parents' dog on a recent trip home - it hasn't been evident we've been... -
27 Apr 09Ford Transit and Fiestavan now available in green
Ford's low-CO2 Econetic range has been expanded to include the Fiestavan and the iconic Transit.The Transit offers the technology on its 2.2-litre die... -
27 Apr 09Ford's Steve Kimber answers Barker's Dozen
BusinessCar deputy editor Paul Barker puts 13 testing questions to Ford van man Steve Kimber1. What was your first job?'Corn karting' on an Essex farm... -
7 Apr 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Fiesta - 4th Report
The first irritation has emerged with the Fiesta - it's been emitting a buzz from the central console that sticks around even after the ignition has b... -
20 Mar 09Ford price hike confirmed
Ford has confirmed it will increase prices by an average of 3.5% due to exchange rate fluctuations between the Pound and Euro. The price increases wil... -
13 Mar 09New Ford Fiestavan range topped by £10,780 Sportvan
Ford has announced prices for its new Fiestavan, with the commercial vehicle version of the well-received new supermini starting at £9025 and topping ... -
11 Mar 09Ford facelifts Ranger pick-up
Ford has facelifted its Ranger pick-up, adding a new three-bar grille, larger wrap-around headlamps and clear tail lamps, as well as five new colours,... -
5 Mar 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Fiesta - 3rd Report
Now the initial running-in period of keeping the revs low and generally being nice to the engine is over, a queue of people have been asking to have a... -
3 Mar 09GENEVA SHOW: Ford Iosis concept gives hints at next C-max
Ford has given a strong hint to the design style of the next C-max with the display of its latest Iosis concept at the Geneva motor show.According to ... -
2 Mar 09Ford Focus RS: Test Drive
The most popular model in the fleet market has taken the step to the next level with the addition of an RS version that belies its everyday origins.Fo... -
25 Feb 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Fiesta - 2nd Report
The latest addition to our fleet has made an instant impact, with its looks being the subject of several discussions.The Ford Fiesta's sweeping lines ... -
25 Feb 09Niche developments give Ford volume lift
Ford's latest new model developments preview the firm's tactic for boosting volumes in 2009. The firm has added new derivatives to the Transit range, ... -
23 Feb 09Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec: Test Drive
When asked to name what would be the most popular Fiesta spec at the car's launch, Ford pointed to the Zetec trim level.Ford has been generous to the ... -
13 Feb 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Fiesta - 1st Report
I've joined the current trend for downsizing by swapping my previous long-termer, the Ford Focus-sized Hyundai i30, for the Blue Oval's latest Fiesta ... -
4 Feb 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Mondeo estate - Final Report
As we congratulate the winners of our 2009 Awards, the big winner of 2008 has left for pastures new.The Ford Mondeo was last year's Business Car of th... -
3 Feb 09Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCi Titanium Sport X 5dr man: Test Drive
If a standard Mondeo isn't quite showy or quick enough, then this range-topping 2.2-litre diesel might just fit the bill.The cosmetic alterations turn... -
30 Jan 09Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Mondeo estate - 12th Report
Our heavily specified Mondeo estate, with everything from cooled leather seats to active cruise control, is a technological tour de force, although th... -
27 Jan 09Awards 2009 - MPV: Ford Galaxy
Ford's Galaxy is fast making this category its own with the third win in a row for the full-size seven seater.The 'new' Galaxy is now two years old, b... -
15 Jan 09Ford S-max 2.2 TDCI: Test Drive
Ford's S-max was our 2007 Business Car of the Year in 2007, and Ford has continued to build the people carrier's line-up, the most recent addition bei... -
17 Dec 08Ford shuffles its management pack
Ford has named Joe Greenwell as its new chairman and Nigel Sharp as managing director of the British sector of the brand.The two are replacing Roelant... -
8 Dec 08Ford Fiesta Econetic: Test Drive
With the ink still drying on rave reviews for its new Fiesta, Ford has been quick off the mark to capitalise by introducing an Econetic version of the... -
8 Dec 08Ford Kuga breaks 160g/km barrier
Ford's two-wheel drive Kuga will have emissions below the magic 161g/km capital allowance tax marker that comes into force from April.CO2 falls 10g/km... -
4 Dec 08Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Mondeo estate - 11th Report
Since I took the keys to our Mondeo, it's spending more of its time in rural conditions, which has resulted in a 44.0mpg average over the latest 1000 ... -
28 Nov 08Ford boss calls for restraint
Ford of Britain boss Roelant de Waard has called for manufacturers to show restraint in the current economic uncertainty and not put residual values a... -
20 Nov 08Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Mondeo estate - 10th Report
Having praised the simplicity of much of Ford's new Human Machine Interface (HMI) it's since decided to drive me mad by a small omission in its satnav... -
19 Nov 08VW and Ford take ACFO awards
Volkswagen and Ford have retained their respective car and van of the year awards in ACFO's 2008 gongs.VW's Golf took the "Fleet Car of the Year" awar... -
5 Nov 08Ford Ka: Test Drive
In terms of both sales and design the first generation Ka is a hard act to follow.Now 12 years old, not only is the city car's appearance quirky and e... -
31 Oct 08New 2WD Kuga signals Ford backtrack
Ford is to backtrack on its initial marketing stance for the Kuga and will launch a two-wheel drive version, designed to attract company user-choosers... -
30 Oct 08Ford Focus ST2 5dr: Test Drive
Ford's Focus facelift of early '08 has made its way to the hot ST, the crowning performance version of the fleet favourite - at least until the superc... -
20 Oct 08Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Mondeo estate - 9th Report
The Mondeo estate is a lot of things but it isn't short. Although its 4830mm length seems quite manoeuvrable and willing to fit into most spots with a... -
26 Sep 08Ford reveals new Fiestavan
Ford used last week's Hannover commercial vehicle show to reveal its new Fiestavan. Following close behind the passenger Fiesta, which doesn't even go... -
12 Sep 08New Ford Ka gains diesel power
Ford's long-awaited replacement for its Ka supermini will come with a diesel engine for the first time.The new Ka will make its world debut at the mot... -
2 Sep 08Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Mondeo estate - 8th Report
Big trips tell you a lot about big cars, and my most recent - a holiday haul with four up and a full-to-the-roof boot - gave our large diesel estate ... -
28 Aug 08Ford Fiesta: Test Drive
Ford's benchmark for the all-new Fiesta was its old model - in all but design. Thus the new one has the old one's great handling attributes - plus twe...