Ford is obviously known as an American automobile manufacturer. However, Ford’s prominence is also very well established in the European market, thanks to Ford’s UK branch. To celebrate Ford being in Britain for 100 years, Ford has just unveiled a special edition Fiesta for the UK market. Called the Ford Fiesta Centura, the special edition [...]
The European-born Ford Fiesta, which we happen to be just getting for the first time in this country, celebrates its 35 birthday and production marker of 15 million units this year. To celebrate the Fiesta’s birthday, Ford has announced that they introduced two new colors for the Fiesta with some new exterior updates as well [...]
For the seventh consecutive year, Porsche is the highest-ranking nameplate in the 2011 APEAL Study by J.D. Power and Associates. Hyundai also improved from 2010 more than any other nameplate this year, while Jeep and Chrysler also improved considerably. BMW and Dodge each had three models each that received the segment-level awards. BMW models receiving awards [...]
As announced last week, Ken Block and Ford have teamed up to launch a Gymkhana World Tour, which will feature stops in Austria, Australia and the United States. “Designed to bring the Gymkhana experience to a live audience, each GWT stop will be unique not only in its location but in the content and layout [...]
Ken Block has certainly gained a reputation for himself in his Gymkhana performances. While Mr. Block has exhibited his skills by partnering with Ford Motor Company, the Monster World Rally Team and recording his ability to toss a WRC-spec Ford Fiesta around a designated course on video, fans can now look forward to his latest [...]
While it won’t be coming to the United States, the new 2012 Ford Fiesta Sport Special Edition hot hatch is still something worth talking about. Unveiled today, the new Ford Fiesta Sport Special Edition gets a new body kit with lowered side skirts, front and rear spoilers, a silver-colored grille surround, foglamp bezels and polished [...]
In May, Consumer Reports conducted a study with approximately 1,000 adult car owners in the US and it showed that a very good number of those owners were not planning on downsizing their cars for the next purchase, despite all of the push for more fuel efficient offerings and green motoring. This shouldn’t be a [...]
Ford has just announced that a new hot 180-hp version of the Fiesta will go on sale late next year to duke it out with the Renaultsport Clio 200 and Seat Ibiza Cupra. The Fiesta ST will be a road-going version of the S2000 rally car and WRC program, which retired the Focus this year. [...]
One of the most fuel-efficient models in FoMoCo’s lineup, the Ford Fiesta is getting some nice personalization upgrades for the 2012 model year. Why? Because 40 percent of buyers purchase at least one accessory for their Fiesta, with more than 26,000 Ford Custom Accessories items already sold. “The Fiesta customer loves accessories and personalization. These packages [...]
After getting a 5-star safety rating in China, the 2011 Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to achieve top crash test ratings in each of the world’s largest auto markets including the United States and China. Click here for more news on the Ford Fiesta. “Ford is committed to safety and [...]
