Ford of Britain appoints new Fleet Director

Nick Themistocleous has been appointed Director, Fleet Operations Ford of Britain, succeeding Phil Hollins, who has held the role since 2012. Phil has been appointed Commercial Vehicles Director, Ford of Europe. Both appointments are effective February 1,

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Ford UK reports 13.4 per cent increase in sale of June

Ford's UK market leadership was boosted further in June as total vehicle sales and share increased, compared with June 2012. Ford car sales in June beat the market and outpaced its rivals by a significant margin - up 31.9 per cent versus June 2012.

"June vehicle

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Ford Bridgend earns multi-million pounds investment to produce new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine

Ford is announcing a £24-million investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. EcoBoost technology delivers the power of a larger engine with smaller unit fuel consumption.

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Ford of Britain Chairman Joe Greenwell CBE elects to retire; MD Mark Ovenden takes on dual role

Ford of Britain Chairman Joe Greenwell CBE has elected to retire effective end of April 2013. Mark Ovenden, currently Managing Director, will add the Chairman's role to his responsibilities.

Chairman of Ford of Britain since 2009, Joe Greenwell was also

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Ford Ranger wins the 2013 Pick-Up of the Year Award

The Ford Ranger has won the 2013 Pick-Up of the Year Award from Total 4x4 magazine taking the vehicle's award tally to eight in 12 months.

The Ford Ranger was comprehensively tested by Total 4x4, scoring high marks on interior quality, comfort and practicality during

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Ford Ranger grabs another 2013 'Pickup of the Year' award

The Ford Ranger has won 4x4 Magazine Pickup of the Year 2013, making it a record-breaking seventh award in 12 months for the vehicle.

The UK pickup market has grown by more than 25 per cent since 2009, with eight models currently competing in the segment. The

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Ford of Britain appoints new Fleet Director

Phil Hollins has been appointed Director, Fleet Operations Ford of Britain, taking over from Kevin Griffin, who has held the role since 2003. Kevin has been appointed Director, Commercial Vehicles Ford of Europe. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2013.

Phil

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Ford Mondeo named 'Greenest Family Car' by What Car? again

The Ford Mondeo has been declared the UK's greenest family car by What Car? for the second year running.

The 1.6-litre Ford Mondeo TDCi ECOnetic is the magazine's segment winner, due to an official combined fuel economy figure of 65.7 mpg and CO2 emissions of

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Ford strengthens UK market lead through first half 2012

Ford has extended its UK market leadership with increased car sales and share for the first six months of 2012, compared with the same period in 2011.

Ford car sales were up 3.6 per cent for the first half of 2012, compared with 2011, while the car market as a whole

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New Focus ST leads Ford's success at Auto Express New Car Awards 2012

The all-new 250 ps Ford Focus ST has been named Auto Express' Best Hot Hatch in its first month on sale.

Ford's 155 mph performance car, available from only £21,995, took the Auto Express award within weeks of going on sale this month. Already more than 450

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