Ford Fiesta News
Fiesta Van ECOnetic 'an eco-friendly car deal'7th December 2009
Drivers with a concern for the environment might want to secure a Fiesta Van ECOnetic car deal, which could do the job in terms of cutting harmful pollution and saving on fuel costs.Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director at the carmaker, underlined the popularity of the Fiesta range among fleet operators, not to mention commercial and private users...
Buyers could visit Ford Fiesta car dealership19th October 2009
Those searching for the right Ford Fiesta car deal may be attracted to a new line-up from the manufacturer.Customers could be intrigued by the revamped Fiesta range, which now includes Studio, Edge, Zetec, Titanium and ECOnetic and Zetic S models...
Ford cars 'selling well'7th October 2009
The number of motorists visiting their local Ford car dealerships in September may have been significantly higher than during the same month last year, if new figures are anything to go by.Statistics from the manufacturer showed sales were up by more than 22 per cent - double the overall market increase...
Ford dealership visits 'should be boosted by scrappage extension'2nd October 2009
The extension to the scrappage scheme could encourage more motorists to visit their local Ford dealership, it has been suggested.According to the carmaker, the recent announcement that the government is to provide enough extra funding to provide subsidies for a further 100,000 vehicles should allow thousands of additional drivers to enjoy the benefits of its autos...
Scrappage scheme may have boosted visits to Ford dealerships14th September 2009
The scrappage scheme may have helped boost the number of people across Europe visiting their local Ford car dealerships, if comments from the manufacturer are anything to go by.According to the group, it has been necessary to increase production of engines in order to cope with the demand generated by cash for bangers initiatives throughout the continent...
Award may inspire more visits to Ford dealerships7th September 2009
More Brits may be inspired to visit their local Ford car dealership, after one of the group's models won an award recently.The Fiesta has been named auto of the year 2009 by the Northern Group of Motoring Writers...
More Brits may be visiting Ford dealerships7th August 2009
The number of Brits visiting Ford car dealerships up and down the country may have increased last month, if new figures are anything to go by.Statistics provided by the manufacturer have revealed the group sold 24,679 autos in the UK during July...
Award 'should increase traffic at Ford dealerships'5th August 2009
A recent award should encourage more drivers into Ford dealerships up and down the country, it has been claimed.Managing director of the manufacturer Nigel Sharp made this comment after the model drove away with the title of best new model 2009 from Auto Express...
Survey may encourage more visits to Ford dealerships24th July 2009
The results of a new survey may encourage more auto buyers to pay a visit to their local Ford car dealership.Which Car? conducted a poll of more than 84,000 drivers to find out which vehicles are the most reliable and the Fiesta clinched fifth spot...
Fiesta 'attracting scrappage scheme customers into Ford dealerships'3rd July 2009
The number of motorists heading to their local Ford dealerships and driving away in Fiestas may have increased as a direct result of the scrappage scheme, if the latest comments from the manufacturer are anything to go by...
Ford Fiesta and VW Passat up for green award19th June 2009
The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic and the Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion2 are among the contenders for this year's WhatGreenCar auto of the year award, it has been revealed.Judging is due to take place on Thursday June 25th at Imperial College London...
Ford unveils automatic Fiesta16th June 2009
Motorists looking for a small automatic model may want to drop in to their nearest Ford dealership.This is because the manufacturer has built a version of the Fiesta that does not require the driver to change gears manually...
Ford scoops three awards21st May 2009
Motorists looking to buy a new car may be tempted to pay a visit to their nearest Ford dealership after hearing about the manufacturer's latest achievement.The company's Fiesta has been named best new auto 2009 by Fleet World, with judges singling out its appearance, low running costs and excellent quality for praise...
Ford fights financial downturn11th May 2009
The number of people visiting Ford dealerships up and down the UK may not have been affected too badly by the economic downturn, if new figures are anything to go by.Although the manufacturer's year-on-year sales figures fell from 32,176 to 28,214 last month, it stated this compares favourably with the market as a whole...
Ford 'tops green sales chart'8th May 2009
A number of vehicle manufacturers across the UK are working hard to improve their green credentials, but one in particular is showing the way, it has been suggested.Clean Green Cars said Ford was a field-leader when it comes to minimising the impact of its models on the environment...
Fiesta may appeal to the safety-conscious5th May 2009
People who put safety features first when buying a car may want to pay a visit to their nearest Ford dealership when the time comes to trade in their current motor.According to the manufacturer, the model's Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) offers added protection to its occupants...
Fords 'perfect in all weathers'9th April 2009
Drivers looking to buy a car that can deal with a wide range of weather conditions may want to pay a visit to their nearest Ford dealership.According to the manufacturer, it offers a number of technologies that help keep windscreens clear of ice, rain and snow...
Ford honoured by What Diesel8th April 2009
More motorists may make a beeline for their nearest Ford dealership after hearing the results of the latest What Diesel awards.The Fiesta drove away with the overall title of number one motor of the year and received praise for offering value for money...
Fiesta scoops design award24th March 2009
The number of car buyers in the UK visiting Ford dealerships may increase after the company's success at a recent competition.Based in Germany, the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen Red Dot event honours a range of products judged to be style leaders in their field...
Ford enjoys Fleet News success23rd March 2009
Ford has scooped four honours at the recent Fleet News awards.The group was named the number one manufacturer in the UK, the Fiesta took the title of Best Small Car, the S-MAX was handed the accolade of number one people carrier and the Kuga was voted the most impressive small SUV...
Fiesta 'one of Britain's most popular motors'17th March 2009
The Ford Fiesta has been named as one of the top ten most popular motors in the UK.According to the Orange Cars channel, the model is the second highest-selling since 1965.In the past 44 years, some 3,510,584 examples of the vehicle have been bought in Britain...
Fiesta 'built with allergy sufferers in mind'12th February 2009
Car buyers who suffer from allergies may benefit from paying a visit to their nearest Ford dealership.According to the manufacturer, the Fiesta has been designed with drivers who are sensitive to certain substances in mind...
January may have been a busy month for Ford11th February 2009
Ford dealerships across the UK may have been busy last month, new figures have suggested.Statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed the Fiesta was the most popular modal among British car buyers in January...
Ford Fiesta named car of the year23rd January 2009
The new Ford Fiesta has been named the What Car? model of the year 2009.According to the competition judges, no other supermini can rival the vehicle's "look at me" factor.They also described the car's appearance as "stylish" and "modern", adding the model was a "brilliant winner"...
New Ford Fiesta 'flies out of showrooms'18th December 2008
Some 11,500 new Ford Fiestas have been bought in the UK during its 77 days on the market, it has been claimed.According to the manufacturer, 80 per cent of these have been snapped up by retail customers, compared with the normal rate of 60 per cent...
Ford Fiestas 'to be fitted with new safety device'10th November 2008
The new generation Ford Fiestas are to feature auto-dimming interior rear-view mirrors, it has been announced.According to Gentex - the manufacturer of the device - it has already begun shipping the product to Europe...
New Ford Fiesta Scottish car of the year3rd November 2008
The new Ford Fiesta has been named as the Scottish car of the year for 2008 at the 11th annual Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) in St Andrew's.A panel of 17 journalists reviewed every new car available and listed eight category winners...
Ford sale starts28th October 2008
Ford has announced it is offering "great deals" across its entire range until the end of November.According to the manufacturer, buyers can expect to bag a bargain as its sale includes 4...
New Fiesta goes on sale2nd October 2008
The new Ford Fiesta goes on sale in the UK today following a tango extravaganza to celebrate its launch in London yesterday.Staged at the Tower of London, the event saw stunt drivers perform a unique car version of the dance in two of the first of the updated models to arrive on British soil...
Ford goes all out with new Fiesta campaign18th September 2008
With the new Fiesta due to hit showrooms across the UK next month, Ford is making sure everyone knows about it.The manufacturer is advertising in the press, on the internet, via radio, by direct mail and through sponsorship in an attempt to reach as many customers as possible...
Drivers 'could make insurance savings on the new Fiesta'1st September 2008
The new Ford Fiesta is due to go on sale next month and customers could be looking at making savings on insurance.According to the manufacturer, the vehicle is set to enter the small car market costing £155 less than the equivalent model from the previous generation...
Special edition Ford Fiesta 'coming to the UK'11th June 2008
Fans of the Ford Fiesta ST may be interested in the new sporty limited edition ST 500 which packs a range of new extras and styling features.With a limited number of just 500 models, the cars boast panther black metallic paint and black alloy wheels, together with unique red brake callipers and a silver bonnet and side stripes...
New Ford Fiesta makes it debut6th March 2008
Ford has unveiled its new "fun-loving and stylish" five-door and three-door Fiestas at the Geneva Motor Show.The revamped Ford car is due to hit British roads this autumn and boasts the 'kinetic design' philosophy that Ford has been using on all its later models...
Ford announces new Fiesta appearance at Geneva15th February 2008
The latest Ford Fiesta is to be unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in March.Ford has announced that they will be displaying the "supermini packed with technology" at the event, adding that it will meet drivers' every need...
Drivers 'given enough options to make their own Zetec Blue'3rd December 2007
With the amount of options available for the Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue, drivers are virtually creating their own, it has been claimed.The automobile manufacturer believes that "small cars have never been so good"...
Ford Fiesta engine plant receives green award6th June 2007
Ford's commitment towards improving its eco-friendly credentials with the new Fiesta has been independently recognised.This week, it has been revealed that judges for green campaign group the Business Commitment to the Environment have singled out the blue oval's 1...
Ford Fiesta CO2-cutting engine produced in UK17th May 2007
Prospective Ford Fiesta buyers may be interested to learn that the production of the model's 1.6-litre diesel engine has started in the UK.The blue oval's manufacturing plant in Dagenham, which is powered by renewable wind energy, has begun turning out 1...
Ford Fiesta SUV plans revealed29th March 2007
Plans have been leaked for an all-new sports utility vehicle (SUV) version of the Fiesta supermini.The Ford Fiesta SUV is set to appear as part of Ford's revamped small car range next year, reports AutoExpress...
New Ford Fiesta in India22nd February 2007
Ford India has launched a new Fiesta for the Indian car market, available in petrol and diesel models and designed specifically for city driving. The new Fiesta features a 1.4 litre engine and has been developed in collaboration with customers, who were consulted before the model was introduced fully...
Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary launched5th February 2007
Ford has released details of a new limited-edition Fiesta, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the original launch of the supermini.The Ford Fiesta Zetec S Anniversary goes on sale in March 2007 with an on-the-road price of £12,595...
Ford Fiesta Silver unveiled18th December 2006
Motorists looking for a car that offers stylish extras on a budget have been alerted to the introduction of a new special edition Fiesta.The all-new Ford Fiesta Silver comes equipped with £550 of additional features for an on-the-road price of £9,295...
Ford Fiesta is best-selling car in September9th October 2006
The Ford Fiesta has displaced the Focus as the best-selling car in the UK, according to recently released figures.September saw the introduction of the new 56 vehicle registration plates, apparently prompting motorists to buy more Fiestas than any other vehicle...
Ford Fiesta most sought-after car5th October 2006
Internet users looking for a new car in September were most likely to seek out a Ford Fiesta, according to recently released figures.There was also an significant increase in the people interested in buying a small car last month, thought to be because of rising fuel prices and because thousands of young drivers have just set off for university...
New Fiesta still "economical, practical and dependable"29th August 2006
The 30th anniversary of the Ford Fiesta model highlights that it is continuing to provide "economical, practical and dependable transportation", according to its manufacturers.Having first gone on sale in 1976, the Fiesta has continued to adapt to incorporate the latest gadgetry demanded by motorists...
New Ford Galaxy set for July launch in Ireland8th June 2006
The new Ford Galaxy has been slated for a July launch in the Republic of Ireland, with prices at just marginally above those of the outgoing model. Ford's new seven-seat MPV has a total of 14 models, with a choice of 2...
Ford Fiesta named best selling car8th June 2006
For a model first launched some 30 years ago the popularity of the Ford Fiesta shows no sign of abating, having been named as the best selling retail, or private buyer's, car in the UK. Figures released by he Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal that nearly one in five cars sold so far this year is a 2006 model Fiesta, illustrating the enduring appeal of a car first introduced in 1976...
Ford Fiesta catching Focus in sales stakes22nd May 2006
Ford sold some 529,000 cars during January to April 2006, sustained during a competitive trading environment primarily by the continuing strong sales of its Focus and Fiesta models. The Ford Focus remains Ford's European division's biggest selling car, having sold 157,000 units so far this year...
Fords woos techies with Fiesta gadgets30th March 2006
Ford's latest Fiesta is set to come fully equipped with some of the latest gadgets and technology, so drivers can cruise around James Bond-style with satellite navigation and MP3s. The Ford Fiesta Freedom now comes with £800 worth of 21st century equipment, allowing drivers to make hands-free mobile and G3 calls, use satellite navigation and control the stereo without compromising their driving...
Fiesta has a booming start to 200617th March 2006
Ford's plucky Fiesta is celebrating another strong start to a year, reporting a ten per cent increase in sales throughout February. Over the first two months of the year, Ford sold 55,000 new Fiestas across Europe, with the UK market eating up a great deal of these...
Happy 30th for the Ford Fiesta8th February 2006
Everybody's favourite Ford, the Fiesta, is celebrating its 30th year on the UK's roads. Launched in 1976 at an entry price of just £1,856, the Fiesta quickly lead the way for affordable, fun driving, and has sold 3...
Ford tops new car sales in Scotland once again9th January 2006
Ford has topped the list of most popular cars bought in Scotland last year, according to the latest official figures. Scottish drivers bought more new Ford cars than any other during 2005, with the company extending its run as the UK's number one car brand to 29 successive years...
New look Fiesta and Fusion for 200621st December 2005
The Ford Fiesta and its bigger brother, the Ford Fusion are back for 2006 looking better than ever. Aesthetically speaking, both cars have benefited from alterations to the exterior. The Fiesta has had its rear light cluster refreshed, while the car is now available in several new colours than can be co-ordinated with the interior trim...