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Granny Andrea on Le Mans 24 Hours GTE AM podium

Granny Andrea on Le Mans 24 Hours GTE AM podium

She was all smiles as she got out of her sizzling Doran Ford GT. And she had good reason to smile, because she became the first women to be on a Le Mans 24 Hours podium since 1931! Andrea Robertson, mother of one and grandmother of three, and her husband David, associated to driving instructor [...]

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When too much is just enough: BOSS429 roundy-rounder

When too much is just enough: BOSS429 roundy-rounder

If you think that the Trans-Am 5 liter V8 ponies of 1969-1971 like the 302 BOSS is the ultimate machinery, think again! Here comes the really hairy horse: Dennis Leech of England went all the way at the national RAC races with a BOSS429! Yes, you got that right, the famous way too nose heavy [...]

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V8 and Ford Capri: only in South Africa

V8 and Ford Capri: only in South Africa

Here is the Capri that most european fans often dreamed that Ford Germany should have built. Basil Green Motors, a Ford dealership in Johannesburg, South Africa, showed that a 302 V8 could be fitted with no major surgery. Basil was already know for his powerfull Cortina V6 conversion, so the Capri V8 was a logical [...]

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Next Ford Ka unveiled

Next Ford Ka unveiled

Here are the first clear pictures of the eagerly-awaited next-generation Ka, which will debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. Ford’s attempt to replace the Ka is like Renault replacing the Twingo. The Ka has been on sale for the last twelve years and it has been a top-seller since then. The next model [...]

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Ford Mondeo four-door coupé in 2012

Ford Mondeo four-door coupé in 2012

Ford is reported to develop a variant of the Mondeo set to compete with the Passat CC. In a few years, the four-doors coupé market might be a crowded market as carmakers are seriously considering launching a model. According to the rumours, the carmaker is readying a coupé version of the Mondeo which will be [...]

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Next Europran Focus, C-Max and Kuga in the US

Next Europran Focus, C-Max and Kuga in the US

After the Fiesta, Ford has plan to sell other European vehicles in the US. The next-generation Mondeo was previously reported to come to the US. Closer to us, the next Focus will be developed in the US and sold in the US. Ford executives seem to understand that global platform sharing might be its savior [...]

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Ford considers building a smaller pickup

Ford considers building a smaller pickup

Ford is seriously considering creating a new pickup truck positioned below the top-selling F-150 in an attempt to maintain its sales in the shrinking heavy SUVs and pickups market segment. Known internally as P525, the future pickup will share its underpinnings with the F-150 to cut cost. However, with the P525, engineers will focus on [...]

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Ford Australia reveals new FPV Falcon range

Ford Australia reveals new FPV Falcon range

Ford Australia has revealed a range of new powerful Falcon saloons set to compete with the HSV Clubsport R8. Based on the new Falcon FG, the high-performance versions are available with two engines, an entry-level 4.0-litre unit and 5.4-litre V8 unit. The 4.0-litre unit is a turbocharged inline-6 engine which delivers a power output of [...]

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Ford spices up the Ford Mondeo with the Titanium X Sport trim level

Ford spices up the Ford Mondeo with the Titanium X Sport trim level

Ford has unveiled a new topping trim level on the Mondeo dubbed Titanium X Sport that combines luxury and sporty look. Available in five-door hatchback and estate body styles, Titanium X Sport models come with 18in alloy wheels twin chromed exhaust tailpipes and body-coloured side skirts. The interior is also themed with sporty red stitching [...]

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Ford unveils the facelifted Focus ST

Ford unveils the facelifted Focus ST

A few months after the Focus’ facelift, Ford has unveiled the revamped ST version that benefits from the new exterior and interior styling changes introduced across the rest of the Focus line-up. Priced between  £18,250 and £20,850, the ST is available with three trim levels, ST, ST-2 and ST-3. Every Focus ST comes with 18in [...]

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