Speedy snaps up 400 Ford Commercial Vehicles

Speedy snaps up 400 Commercial Vehicles

Brentwood, England, June 18, 2013 - Ford is supplying 400 new commercial vehicles to Speedy, the UK’s leading provider of equipment rental and support services. This latest Ford order is worth in excess of £8.6 million and marks an 18-year association between the companies. Continue reading

Ford of Europe increases market share in May; retail sales, Commercial Vehicles boost overall sales

The Ford B-MAX maintains small-MPV segment leadership

Cologne, Germany, June 17, 2013 – Strong demand for newly launched products helped Ford of Europe to grow market share again in May. Continue reading

Ford “MAX” models attract tv, screen and sports stars

MAX Family

Brentwood, England, June 17, 2013 - Ford fans from TV, film and sport wheeled out their award-winning “MAX” models to mark the cars’ UK sales success. Continue reading

Ford Fiesta R5 breaks cover

Ford Fiesta R5

Cockermouth, England, June 14, 2013 – Ford Fiesta R5 rally car was given its first public outing at a drive day at the company’s Cumbrian headquarters in England this week. Continue reading

Ford of Germany’s sales strategy is paying off

Ford of Germany sales

Cologne, Germany, June 13, 2013 – New, innovative products and a stronger focus on the retail business helped Ford of Germany keep car sales stable at 19,559 units in May 2013 compared to prior year (19,746), despite a declining industry. Continue reading

Ford in the Press – Week 22

Ford in the Press

B-MAX’s superb sales results, 1.0-litre EcoBoost winning International Engine of The Year 2013, Fiesta ST’s class-leading driving dynamics, and an increase in Kuga production are just some of the big Ford stories featured in this week’s European media… Continue reading

Ford Focus electric production begins in Europe; First European-built fully-electric Ford vehicle rolls off the line

Ford Focus BEV

Saarlouis, Germany, June 12, 2013 – Ford Motor Company today began a new chapter in its vehicle manufacturing history with the start of production of the all-new Focus Electric – the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe – in Saarlouis, Germany. Continue reading

Henry Ford anniversary tour takes a trip through industrial Rhineland

Ford Focus Electric & Ford Eifel

Cologne, Germany, June 12, 2013 – Ford of Germany employees are embarking on a seven day road trip this month to commemorate the150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford. Continue reading

Victory for Tanner Foust in Finland

Tanner Foust

Kouvola, Finland, June 11, 2013 – Tanner Foust earned another European Rallyross Championship win this weekend in Finland, to make it two victories in two championship starts this year. Continue reading

Getting to know Ford Kuga

2013 Kuga Day

Madrid/Valencia, Spain, June 11, 2013 – An employee Kuga Day was staged at Ford’s Madrid central office and the Almussafes plan in Valencia in Spain last month, coinciding Ford’s Kuga promotion at the UEFA Champions League Final in London. The event gave employees the opportunity to see and experience the new model’s design and technology. Continue reading

Ford Mustang adds to nearly 3,000 credits with leading hero car role in upcoming ‘Need for Speed’ movie

1968 Ford Mustang Fastback GT 390 "Bullit"

Dearborn, Michigan, June 10, 2013 – From appearances in James Bond’s “Goldfinger” to
Steve McQueen’s “Bullitt” and now “Need for Speed,” the Ford Mustang has had one of the
most prolific entertainment careers, with appearances in nearly 3,000 feature films and TV
shows and a global fan following. Continue reading

Ford Model T leads Henry Ford celebrations

Ford Model T & Ford Ranger Limited

Cologne, Germany, June 10, 2013 – Fifty five km/h feels very fast when the engine noise is deafening, the car’s body is vibrating violently and cutting wind brings tears to your eyes. Continue reading

Cammish closes in on Formula Ford record

Dan Cammish

Brentwood, England, June 10, 2013 – Dan Cammish edged ever closer to the Formula Ford record for consecutive race victories with two wins at Oulton Park over the weekend. Continue reading