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New Fiesta could spark interest in used Peugeots and Renaults

Posted in Fiesta News on the 26 Dec 2008

The popularity of the new Ford Fiesta could mean that there are more used Peugeots and Renaults appearing on dealers’ forecourts.
Mark Simpson, marketing director, Ford of Britain, said: "Dealers are telling us that people are coming out of their Peugeot 207s and Renault Clios to get into the new Fiesta."
Mr Simpson listed [...]

New Ford gear-shift indicator ‘could save drivers money’

Posted in Ford News on the 26 Dec 2008

Ford has highlighted the fact that the new gear-shift indicator in its Ford Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo ECOnetic models could save drivers money by leading to smoother driving.
The indicator could prove to be another selling point for used Ford dealers.
Tim Winstanley, Ford diesel powertrain manager, commented: "Many drivers could improve their fuel economy [...]

New Ford C-MAX MPV secures environmental bragging rights

Posted in Ford News on the 24 Dec 2008

The new Ford C-MAX MPV has secured environmental bragging rights owing to its status as lowest emitter of carbon dioxide in its segment.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi models now emit just 119g/km of carbon dioxide, resulting in a vehicle excise duty (Ved) of just £35. Even this figure will lose an additional £5 next year [...]

Ford Fiesta still the UK’s best-selling car

Posted in Ford News on the 23 Dec 2008

New figures just released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have shown that the Ford Fiesta was Britain’s best-selling car in November.
The enduring popularity of Ford cars is something that used Ford dealers can attest to - the Ford Focus was the second best-seller and the Mondeo the fourth.
In [...]

Ford reveals how Darling’s VAT cut will affect their prices

Posted in Ford News on the 29 Nov 2008

Ford has announced that it will pass on the full benefit of Chancellor Alistair Darling’s 2.5 per cent VAT cut - and spelled out how this will affect the price tag of certain cars.
The VAT cut applies from December 1st and will mean useful savings for people buying new Ford cars from this [...]

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