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Ford announces new commercial vehicle price benchmarks
Ford announces new commercial vehicle price benchmarks
17 August, 2010 – White van man has never had value so good. In response to strong demand for Ford commercial vehicles from retail customers, the company has announced two new "Leader" models.
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'Ford Team Jill' to run Cardiff half in aid of Marie Curie
'Ford Team Jill' to run Cardiff half in aid of Marie Curie
13 August, 2010 – Six Ford runners are training and fundraising for the Cardiff half marathon in support of a Welsh motoring journalist who is raising money in memory of his wife who died of cancer last year.
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Ford PowerShift availability tripled
Ford PowerShift availability tripled
12 August, 2010 – Ford's slick-shifting and efficient PowerShift transmission is now available on six different Ford models.
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Ford's double award triumph
10 August, 2010 – Britain's favourite car, the Ford Fiesta, has been declared best supermini by Business Car Manager, while the new Ford S-MAX has claimed the best people carrier award.
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Ford wins the world over in great weekend for motorsport programme
Ford wins the world over in great weekend for motorsport programme
05 August, 2010 - Five victories, by four drivers, on three continents, over two days.
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Ford stars with a 'new' Hill at Goodwood
Ford stars with a ‘new’ Hill at Goodwood
05 August, 2010 – Ford introduced a ‘new’ Hill to this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed as it showcased star cars and drivers.
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Ford strengthens UK sales lead as new price strategy rolls out
Ford strengthens UK sales lead as new price strategy rolls out
5 August 2010 – Ford's clear UK vehicle market leadership was confirmed in July as its new pricing strategy came into effect across its passenger car range.
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Ford and the AA help drivers to save fuel
Ford and the AA help drivers to save fuel
3 August 2010 – Ford and AA DriveTech* are helping Ford drivers to save fuel by offering specialised driver training.
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Onstream reduces emissions with Ford ECOnetic technology
OnStream reduces emissions with Ford ECOnetic technology
22 July 2010 – The Ford Transit ECOnetic is to play a key role in helping a major service supplier reduce its emissions.
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Ford sets the standard in new advertising campaign
Ford sets the standard in new advertising campaign
22 July 2010 – Ford has launched a new advertising campaign that emphasises the value of its cars.
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Ford research says British drivers look for best route to fuel saving
Ford research says British drivers look for best route to fuel saving
16 July 2010 - Ford is using cutting edge technology to provide tailored advice on the best way for customers to save fuel.
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John Fleming, Ford Executive Vice President
Ford strengthens leadership in key functions to further sharpen Focus on 'one Ford' plan
15 July 2010 – Ford Motor Company today announced key executive appointments to further sharpen its senior leadership team’s focus on the “One Ford” plan and to support the company’s growth around the world.
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Loan contracts confirm Ford's green investment in UK research and production
Loan contracts confirm Ford's green investment in UK research and production
12 July 2010– Contracts signed today will support Ford's planned £1.5 billion investment in its four UK engineering and manufacturing facilities over the next five years.
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Ford grows retail business in June - Caps rental sales
Ford grows retail business in June - Caps rental sales
7 July 2010 – Ford maintained its leadership of the UK vehicle market for the year to the end of June, at the same time as it announced a new pricing strategy across its passenger car range.
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Ford set to go live with electric vehicles in Hillingdon
Ford set to go live with electric vehicles in Hillingdon
7 July 2010 – Ford's global electric vehicles plan is benefitting from participation in the UK Government's "Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator" programme.
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New Ford prices to set value benchmark
New Ford prices to set value benchmark
1 July 2010 – Ford is reducing the official recommended list prices on all its medium and small cars from August 2. This follows similar action on Ford's large car range in April and means that all Ford's acclaimed passenger cars now offer transparent value for money.
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Prince of Wales visits Ford Bridgend plant
Prince of Wales visits Ford Bridgend plant
28 June 2010 – Ford has welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales to its high-tech plant in Bridgend, the UK production home of the new, fuel-efficient and low-CO2, 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engines.
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Hertz picks Ford to move Wimbledon stars
Hertz picks Ford to move Wimbledon stars
23 June 2010 – A fleet of 164 Ford vehicles operated by leading rental company, Hertz, including the luxurious new Ford Galaxy, will provide transport to tennis stars and their coaches at this year's Wimbledon Championships.
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Ford cars and commercials spring forward in May
Ford cars and commercials spring forward in May
4 June, 2010 – Ford's car and commercial vehicle ranges recorded significant sales gains during May to retain the blue oval brand's UK market lead.
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Ford convoy transits charity volunteers 1000 miles to Belarus
Ford convoy transits charity volunteers 1000 miles to Belarus
14 June 2010 – A convoy of Ford commercial vehicles is making the 1000 miles trip to Belarus carrying materials and volunteers to help refurbish a dilapidated village school. They set off in six Ford Transits belonging to Mears, the support services company, a Ford Ranger, as well as a Transit Tourneo minibus loaned by Ford of Britain.
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Ian Forrest is 2010 Jim Clark award winner
Ian Forrest is 2010 Jim Clark award winner
1 June 2010 – The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has awarded Ian Forrest, chief instructor at Knockhill and former racing driver, the prestigious Jim Clark Memorial Award for 2010.
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Four prizes for Ford in Fleet World Honours
Four prizes for Ford in Fleet World Honours
18 May 2010 – Ford has won four top awards in the 2010 Fleet World Honours, including the Best Fleet Car prize for the Ford Focus and Best MPV title for the Ford S-MAX.
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Millions running risks with car maintenance
Millions running risks with car maintenance
18 May 2010 – Ford has found that millions of British motorists are running risks with their car maintenance by attempting to reduce their overall motoring costs in the face of rising road tax and fuel costs.
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Fords win double CAP awards
Fords win double CAP awards
14 May 2010 – The Ford Focus has claimed overall 'Used Car of the Decade' and Ford Ka has been voted 'Small Car of the Decade' by CAP – the UK’s independent used car pricing experts.
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Ford boosts 2010 market lead through April
Ford boosts 2010 market lead through April
11 May 2010– Ford's best-ever product line-up has helped boost the blue oval brand's UK market lead for 2010 through to the end of April. Ford's UK car sales lead for the year to date, at 27,824 is 6,488 more than its lead for the same period in 2009.
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Ford sets new WRC victory record after Latvala wins in New Zealand
Ford sets new WRC victory record after Latvala wins in New Zealand
9 May 2010 – Ford Motor Company today became the most successful manufacturer in the history of the FIA World Rally Championship after Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila secured the company's 75th WRC victory. The duo won Rally New Zealand in their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car and moved the company to the top of the all-time win list, smashing a record that has stood since 1992.
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Spring into Summer with a free Ford makeover
Spring into Summer with a free Ford makeover
16 April 2010 – Ford vehicles older than three years are invited to compete for a free makeover.
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Ford S-MAX and Galaxy make the blind spot visible
Ford S-MAX and Galaxy make the blind spot visible
12 April 2010 –Advanced radar technology is helping Ford S-MAX and Galaxy drivers detect vehicles hidden in their blind spot.
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Ford strengthens UK market lead in March
Ford strengthens UK market lead in March
8 April 2010 – Strong demand for Ford's best-ever product line-up has helped to increase the blue oval brand's UK market lead during March's changeover to the "10" plate. Ford's UK sales lead for the month, and for the year to date, has increased by more than 50 per cent compared with 2009.
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Ford aims to top company car wish list
Ford aims to top company car wish list
26 March 2010 – With the UK introduction of its new range of large cars – Ford S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo – Ford is reducing official recommended list prices by making current seasonal promotions permanent.
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Ford extends UK market lead in February
Ford extends UK market lead in February
5 March 2010 – Ford is growing its UK registration lead ahead of the important March registration change sales month.
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Ford drives Sport Relief
Ford drives Sport Relief
5 March 2010 – Ford power helped Sport Relief from John O’Groats to Lands End, and even as far afield as Mexico.
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Ford appoints new product affairs manager
25 February 2010 - Ford's product press office team is to be headed up by Oliver Rowe, currently the company's news manager.
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New commercial vehicles director for Ford of Britain
New commercial vehicles director for Ford of Britain
24 February 2010 – Ford of Britain has announced the appointment of Steve Clary as its new commercial vehicles director, effective 1st March.
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Ford at 2010 Geneva Motorshow
Ford at 2010 Geneva Motorshow
18 February 2010 – Ford's all-new C-car makes its European debut at next month's Geneva show, alongside final versions of C-MAX and Grand C-MAX which go on sale this year. There are also further product enhancements for the Ford Kuga and Mondeo and more options revealed for the new S-MAX and Galaxy.
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Schools Get special discount on Ford Transit minibuses
Schools get special discount on Ford Transit minibuses
10 February 2010 – Ford dealers across the country are offering state education facilities such as schools and colleges an additional preferential discount of up to 17 per cent against the purchase of a Ford Transit minibus.
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Ford's bumper recycling scheme reuses thousands of parts
Ford's bumper recycling scheme reuses thousands of parts
09 February 2010 – Ford dealers diverted 23,000 damaged bumpers from landfill last year thanks to a recycling initiative pioneered by the UK vehicle market leader.
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Ford offers savings of up to £5,000
Ford offers savings of up to £5,000
09 February 2010 – Ford's latest marketing campaign offers savings of up to £5,000 on its 10 most popular models this Spring to boost sales in the critical plate-change month of March.
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Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus continued as the first and second best sellers respectively in the UK market
Ford maintains strong sales into 2010
5 February 2010 – Ford grew its January car sales figures by almost 1,200 units according to industry figures released today.
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Market leader Ford tops fleet popularity poll with Mondeo
Market leader Ford tops fleet popularity poll with Mondeo
29 January 2010 – After Ford boosted its UK car fleet market leadership in 2009, the Ford Mondeo has now become "Britain’s most popular fleet car", according to FleetDirectory.co.uk readers.
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Ford parts: Genuinely better
Ford parts: Genuinely better
29 January 2010 – Ford genuine parts come with reliability and warranty assurances, as well as being environmentally and safety verified, research shows.
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Ford Fiesta joins AA driving school fleet
Ford Fiesta joins AA driving school fleet
28 January 2010 – Ford’s position as Britain’s top choice for learner-drivers has been underlined with the announcement of a major new vehicle supply deal with the AA Driving School.
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From carpet to car: Ford's focus on material recycling
From carpet to car: Ford's focus on material recycling
21 January 2010 – To find out what happens to discarded household carpets, old jeans or empty bottles, take a closer look at the Ford Focus.
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Ford Dagenham's third turbine site announced
Ford Dagenham's third turbine site announced
20 January 2010 – Ford Dagenham's third wind turbine will be installed alongside the Thames to the eastern edge of the manufacturing site.
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Ford Pays VAT increase
Ford pays VAT increase
11 January 2010 – Ford has announced 2010 new car offers which offset this month's VAT rise.
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Ford ends the decade outpacing rivals and increasing market share
Ford ends the decade outpacing rivals and increasing market share
7 January 2010 – Ford's top selling vehicle range secured almost 17 per cent of the UK's total 2009 market for the blue oval, making one in six new vehicles a Ford.
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Focusing on heritage
Ford: Focusing on heritage
4 January 2010 - As Ford of Britain enters its 99th year the company's historical fleet is celebrating its own milestone – securing its 100th vehicle.
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RUTH the robot gives Ford engineers the human touch
RUTH the robot gives Ford engineers the human touch
21 December 2009 – Ford is the only automaker to use a robot to test the feel and appearance of switches and surfaces in its vehicles.
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Ford scrappage sales – a boost for British industry
Ford scrappage sales – a boost for British industry
December, 2009 - The scrappage scheme has not only proved a success for Ford dealers and their customers, it’s also been a major boost for Ford production plants in the UK and many independent component suppliers across the country.
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Ford leads the way in body repair standards
Ford leads the way in body repair standards
14 December, 2009 – Ford is leading the automotive industry in securing BSI Kitemark certification for its network of approved repair centres.
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