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Vehicle news for 2009 - Summary of all press releases 
Ford extends global electric vehicles plan to Europe: Five models to launch by 2013
Ford extends global electric vehicles plan to Europe: Five models to launch by 2013
March 4 2010 – Ford Motor Company is confirming today that its global electric vehicles plan is extending to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges coming for European customers by 2013.
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Stunning estate model revealed for 2011 new Ford Focus range
Stunning estate model revealed for 2011 new Ford Focus range
01 March 2010 – The stylish next-generation Ford Focus estate makes its global debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show alongside the sporty Focus five-door, appearing for the first time in Europe.
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Top selling Fiesta has a heart of steel
Top selling Fiesta has a heart of steel
3 February 2010 – While most buyers of the UK's best selling car are swayed by its stylish looks and technology-laden interior, the Ford Fiesta hides an important secret under the skin.
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Ford S-MAX and Galaxy do the double at the BusinessCar Awards
Ford S-MAX and Galaxy do the double at the BusinessCar Awards
01 February 2010 – Ford's S-MAX and Galaxy models have been confirmed as favourites for business customers following two wins at the 2010 BusinessCar magazine awards.
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New Ford Ka range grows
New Ford Ka range grows
25 January 2010 – The new Ford Ka celebrates its first birthday with a revised model line-up, including new Individual variants.
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Ford Galaxy
The new 2010 Ford S-MAX and Galaxy debut at Brussels show
13 January 2010 - The new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy models, unveiled at the Brussels Motorshow, herald the arrival of a series of new and innovative technologies and features that will challenge established perceptions of what Ford cars feel like to sit in and to drive.
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Dynamic next-generation Ford Focus debuts
Dynamic next-generation Ford Focus debuts
11 January, 2010 – The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving quality.
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Ford Focus is CAP used car of the decade
Ford Focus is CAP used car of the decade
17 December, 2009 – The Ford Focus has been voted "Used Car of the Decade" by CAP – the UK's independent used car pricing experts.
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2010 Brussels Motor Show debut for new Ford S-MAX and new Ford Galaxy
2010 Brussels Motor Show debut for new Ford S-MAX and new Ford Galaxy
December 15, 2009 – Ford of Europe will unveil new versions of its top-selling S-MAX and Galaxy at the 2010 Brussels Show on January 13. With fresh designs, they feature new interior materials and features, a range of more efficient powertrains and a host of driver focused technologies aimed at improving safety and comfort.
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Price announced for Britain's 'greenest' small van: Fiesta Van ECOnetic
Price announced for Britain's 'greenest' small van: Fiesta Van ECOnetic
07 December, 2009 – Super-frugal, stylish and 'green', the new Fiesta Van ECOnetic is now on sale at £11,635. Compared with the previous-generation, Fiesta Van ECOnetic will use 35 gallons less fuel in an average year – offering genuine savings in daily driving.
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Los Angeles show debut for North American Ford Fiesta further extends global reach
Los Angeles show debut for North American Ford Fiesta further extends global reach
December 2, 2009 – The eagerly-awaited introduction of Ford's award-winning Fiesta to North America is finally under way, with today's unveiling of the U.S. production model at the 2009 Los Angeles Show.
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New 74.2MPG Ford Focus ECOnetic uses Auto-Start-Stop to achieve 99G/KM CO2
New 74.2MPG Ford Focus ECOnetic uses Auto-Start-Stop to achieve 99G/KM CO2
1st December, 2009 - The new 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic takes a successful formula to the next level by combining new technology with clever details delivering the most fuel-efficient Focus to date.
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Seventh Fleet victory for Ford Transit Connect at ACFO Awards
Seventh Fleet victory for Ford Transit Connect at ACFO Awards
24 November 2009 – Ford Transit Connect has won Light Van of the Year in ACFO's Fleet Car and Vans Awards for the seventh successive year.
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Ford Focus RS is the Nuts Car of the Year
Ford Focus RS is the Nuts Car of the Year
24 November, 2009 – The Ford Focus RS continues to impress the critics, with the award of another major title – the Nuts magazine Car of the Year 2009 trophy.
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Quick decision by Ford's 30,000th scrappage customer
Quick decision by Ford's 30,000th scrappage customer
23 November 2009 – Quick Electrical Services have ordered Ford's 30,000th scrappage vehicle – a new Ford Transit – and are among 1,100 customers who have bought Ford commercial vehicles on the scheme.
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New Ford Mondeo Titanium available with ECOnetic technologies
New Ford Mondeo Titanium available with ECOnetic technologies
16 October 2009 – Ford is introducing a new high series addition to its Mondeo line-up powered by ECOnetic technologies – the Mondeo Titanium 2.0 115PS TDCi with 139g/km CO2 emissions.
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Ford marks new Fiesta success with first special edition
Ford marks new Fiesta success with first special edition
16 October 2009 – Britain's latest Fiesta celebrates its remarkable launch success with a new line-up and a new Titanium Individual special edition. The new line-up has six series and five engine options to choose from and broadens the Fiesta appeal to a wider range of consumers.
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Racing success for Ford’s RS road car technology
Racing success for Ford’s RS road car technology
8th October 2009 – In a case of technology transfer in reverse, Ford Team RS has seen its 'Revoknuckle' front suspension system taken from the road to the race track, where it has been driven to podium success by British Touring Car Championship independent, Team Aon.
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Ford Focus RS exceeds 38MPG
Ford Focus RS exceeds 38MPG
05 October 2009 – Ford’s fastest-ever European production car, the 163mph Focus RS, added a surprising new figure to its remarkable performance statistics – an average fuel consumption of 38.5mpg.
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Fleet van judges give Ford their top award
1 October, 2009 – Ford was named "Van Manufacturer of the Year" for the second successive year at the Fleet Van Awards ceremony in London. This major award was based on a recent survey conducted by Fleet Van on more than 169,000 vans.
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Ford Connect reward for top Hoover seller
Ford Connect reward for top Hoover seller
28 September, 2009 – Sizzling sales of kitchen appliances have won Swansea store Enterprise 2000 a Ford Transit Connect LWB van in a Hoover customer incentive competition.
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Ford Focus declared best-in-class used car by What Car?
Ford Focus declared best-in-class used car by What Car?
25 September, 2009 – The Ford Focus is winning plaudits as a used vehicle after a decade as the UK's best-selling new car.
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Performance Ford Focus RS takes on eco challenge
Performance Ford Focus RS takes on eco challenge
23 September 2009 – Ford’s fastest-ever European production car will chase a fuel efficiency record when it enters the UK's seventh annual MPG Marathon this month.
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Frugal new Ford Focus ECOnetic
Frugal new Ford Focus ECOnetic uses Auto-Start-Stop to achieve 99g/km CO2 and 74.2mpg
16 September 2009 ― At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Ford of Europe is revealing the next step in its acclaimed low CO2 Ford ECOnetic strategy, the super-efficient new 2010 Focus ECOnetic.
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Ford Focus BEV prototype – E-Mobility without compromise in size
Ford Focus BEV prototype – E-Mobility without compromise in size
16 September 2009 ― At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe is revealing the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus, and specially developed to participate in the UK Government's "Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles" demonstration initiative next year.
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Friends in the North: Ford Fiesta is crowned Northern Car of the Year
Friends in the North: Ford Fiesta is crowned Northern Car of the Year
7 September 2009 – Ford Fiesta is turning heads in England’s higher latitudes, with the car named "Northern Car of the Year 2009" by the Northern Group of Motoring Writers.
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Frankfurt debut for new Ford C-MAX: Stylish and versatile
Frankfurt debut for new Ford C-MAX: Stylish and versatile
4 September 2009 – Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.
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Ford PowerShift combines auto ease with manual efficiency
Ford PowerShift combines auto ease with manual efficiency
13 August 2009 – Ford's new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission delivers the performance and fuel economy of a manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of an auto.
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New Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta crowned Auto Express Car Of The Year 2009
5 August 2009 – The new Ford Fiesta has been selected as the Car of the Year 2009 by leading motoring title, Auto Express. Fiesta also won the Best Supermini award and the Ford S-MAX was judged Best MPV. Ford had a total of seven nominations with Ford Ka, Kuga and two Mondeo models commended.
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Ford Transit Sportvan redefines white van man
Ford Transit Sportvan Redefines White Van Man
04 August 2009 – White Van Man is now has the ultimate drive thanks to the launch of the latest Ford Transit SportVan - available in white.
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Ford S-MAX tops security league for third year in a row
Ford S-MAX tops security league for third year in a row
17 June 2009 – Ford S-MAX has won the large MPV class in the British Insurance Car Security Awards, for the third year in a row, with Galaxy yet again named as runner-up.
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Ford ECOnetic range offers cleanest, greenest Mondeo yet
Ford ECOnetic range offers cleanest, greenest Mondeo yet
16 June 2009 – Ford is boosting its Mondeo ECOnetic range. With the introduction of a new, 2.0-litre, 115PS model – the lowest CO2 Mondeo yet – and broadens the choice of Ford models available with less than 140g/km CO2.
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New Ford Fiesta: Automatically excellent
New Ford Fiesta: Automatically excellent
15 June 2009 – Ford has made a smooth-shifting new addition to the Fiesta range, in the form of the new Durashift automatic transmission models.
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Iconic Ford Transit
Iconic Ford Transit 'goes green' with new ECOnetic model
23 April 2009 – Ford's ECOnetic low CO2 technology is coming to Ford's most popular commercial vehicle icon, the Ford Transit.
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ECOnetic
Ford reveals Britain's 'Greenest' small van: Fiesta Van ECOnetic
23 April 2009 – Super-frugal, stylish and 'green' the new Fiesta Van ECOnetic goes on sale in Britain later this year.
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Transit Connect
Fresh design and new features for new Ford Transit Connect range
23 April 2009 – Ford's successful Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect have undergone extensive changes with a new fresh look, new features and higher quality levels.
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WhatDiesel Car of the year award
New Ford Fiesta crowned What Diesel? car of the year 2009
21 April 2009 – The new Ford Fiesta has beaten 26 contenders and eight class winners to be crowned What Diesel magazine's Car of the Year 2009.
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New Ford Fiesta wins international design award
23 March 2009 - "The new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world." That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious 'red dot' award for international product design.
 
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Ford Fiesta sport van
New Ford Fiesta van delivers low running costs
9 March 2009 – The new Ford Fiesta Van is now on sale from £9,025. Low running costs make this new entry into the car-derived market a sound business decision. Frugal fuel economy of up to 67.3mpg*, insurance groups of 1E and 2E and a choice of engines and trim levels make it a class-leading package.
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Ford Iosis-MAX concept revealed at Geneva motor show
03 March 2009 - Ford will unveil a head-turning concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, to express the design direction for its next generation of global C-cars.
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Ford Galaxy means business
11 February 2009 – The Ford Galaxy has won BusinessCar MPV of the year for the third consecutive time – the only awards in the market that are solely decided by the readership.
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New Fiesta is latest Ford model to keep allergies at bay
11 February 2009 - The new Ford Fiesta is the latest Ford model especially designed and tested to help protect car occupants from potentially health-threatening allergic reactions.
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