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The new BMW X5 M and X6 M set new performance benchmarks

Known for setting new benchmarks, BMW is introducing two powerful and dynamically capable models, the BMW X5 M and X6 M in a four-wheel drive package. As the first xDrive cars, both models take BMW into a new territory, while their twin-turbocharged 555hp V8 engine makes them the most powerful road-going M cars BMW has [...]

New addition to UK’s best selling car range - The New Ford Focus Zetec S

The new Ford Focus Zetec S is the new addition to the best selling cars in the UK. Now on sale at Ford dealerships, it is in addition to existing Zetec components such as sport styling kit, 17 inch alloy wheels, food pedals and hand brakes in aluminium-style, spoilers with lower sill extensions on front [...]

Smallest Land Rover car made public debut at Detroit Motor Show

The smallest ever Land Rover, with a built-in champagne cooler in the boot, made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show.
The company is targeting young, sporty car buyers who would like to drive for tailgate parties with friends and would prefer a vehicle suitable for urban driving without pollution guilt.
The three-door Land Rover LRX derives [...]

Rear View Camera in Ford Kuga enhances safety while reversing

A Ford first high-tech rear-view miniature camera system on new compact crossovers will help drivers in car parking and safe manoeuvring by reducing behind the car blind spots.
The camera, mounted on the tailgate, would show objects, which are normally difficult to see, on a large 7-inch display. The system gets activated as soon as reverse [...]

Ford of Europe to present new Ford Kuga at 2008 Paris Motor Show

Ford Europe is going to be previewing a style enhancement and improved powertrain for its new Ford Kuga, at the 2008 Paris Show. The Kuga range would be equipped with an exciting 200 PS, 2.5-litre Duratec Turbo petrol engine and Durashift 5-tronic automatic transmission as an option.
In addition, Kuga would be sold with personalisation [...]

The UK’s Masterlease switches to Ford Authorised Repairers

The UK’s leading lease and contract hire company, Masterlease, has decided to appoint Ford Authorised Repairers for the repair and servicing of its Ford vehicles.
The contract-hire company currently has a fleet of 7,700 light commercial vehicles and Ford cars, on which it spends more than £2.5 million annually for service and repair.
With the addition of [...]

Ford Europe records 16.9 per cent jump in its sales

Ford Europe sold a record 1,003,700 vehicles in 51 markets in the first half of 2008.
Vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ingvar Sviggum, of Ford Europe, declared that crossing one million sales in six months reflected on customers’ confidence in Ford’s products. He expressed pleasure over increase in its market share to 8.8 percent in [...]

Ford Kuga passes Euro NCPA tests, gets best overall rating

Ford Kuga compact crossover has passed Euro NCAP safety tests and bagged Adult Occupant Protection rating. It got four stars for Child occupant Protection and three stars for Pedestrian Protection. According to Joe Bakaj, Vice President, Global Product Programs, Ford Motor Company and Product Development, Ford of Europe, Ford Kuga is a high safety, high [...]

Ford Europe registers 8% rise in April sales

Ford Europe registered an impressive growth of 6.4% in ‘Euro 19’ countries over last year. It sold 129,500units in these countries. Aggregating sales in Turkey, Russia and European direct markets the net rise in sales is 8%, amounting to 161,140 units.
Focus was the top selling model and had been updated recently. 33,100 units were sold [...]

New and improved 2008 Ford Focus ST arrives in UK market

Available in three doors, four door and five door body styles the new Ford Focus also introduced ST sporting flagship variants in spring 2008. For about £12,000 increasing up to £20,500 you can get varying range of the Ford Focus.  The car has sharper styling, soft feel trim with improve interior quality. The core is [...]