The Ferrari California

The Ferrari California is the Prancing Horse's first front-engined V8 which has been classically styled to echo one of the greatest designs from Ferrari's history, the 250 GT California. The new Ferrari California, however, is packed with the latest technology and includes Ferrari's first dual-clutch 7-speed gearbox, a direct injection 4.3 V8 engine with 460hp, the latest F1-Trac traction control system, a new multi-link rear suspension, and, of course, an innovative retractable folding hardtop that opens or closes in only 14 seconds. The Ferrari California has already received the critical acclaim of the automotive press around the world, with Top Gear claiming it is a "proper God's honest, marrow-deep Ferrari", and Autocar describing it as "absolutely bloody marvellous!".

The Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M is a very special high-performance model launched to commemorate Ferrari's 16th F1 Constructors' Title in 2008. Limited to an exclusive 499 examples worldwide, the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M features the same honed-to-perfection handling of the 430 Scuderia, but with some additional livery options, interior detailing and, of course, the extreme thrills that come with open-top motoring in Ferrari's fastest convertible car around the company's Fiorano test track in Maranello. The Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M has already been described by EVO as "utterly, totally, mesmerisingly visceral" and by CAR as "breathtakingly gorgeous" and "simply biblical".

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with HGTE package completes Ferrari's presence at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year, with a car that takes the handling of the award-winning Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano to another level, with improved steering feel, brake response, throttle response, suspension and traction control settings to ensure the sharpest driving experience of any front-engined V12 GT car on sale today. The HGTE package can also be identified by additional visual cues such as revised front grille, new wheel design, exhaust tips and a bespoke interior with HGTE stitching on the seats. Like the Ferrari California and the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M, the 599 with HGTE package has received praise from the automotive press, with Performance Car declaring it "Ferrari's most complete supercar to date" and the Daily Telegraph succumbing to the appeal of a "supercar named desire".

Ferrari is also represented by the Scuderia Ferrari team who will be demonstrating the 2008 Championship-winning F1 car, driven by Marc Gene, throughout the weekend. Additional fine examples of Ferrari's illustrious racing heritage can also be seen in the Cathedral Paddock

5 caught dismantling stolen car

KUALA LUMPUR, Sun:

Five men who were engrossed in dismantling parts of a luxury car were arrested during a raid on a workshop in Sungai Lalang, Semenyih, near here on Friday.
Selangor police chief, Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar said during the raid, the men, aged between 25 and 46, including two Bangladeshi nationals, were preoccupied with dismantling the parts of a Toyota Fortune which was believed to have been stolen.

He said police believe the car parts would later be distributed to spare-part shops in the Klang Valley.

"We believe the group has been active over the past four months in the Klang Valley and they had established contacts with certain buyers in the area," he told reporters after presenting prizes for the Selangor Chief of Police Cup karate tournament here today.

Khalid also said police were in the midst of tracking down two men who are still at large, believed to be masterminds behind the operation. -- BERNAMA

DAB Radio Now Available With Ford Cars

Ford drivers remain in pole position to benefit from the UK's digital switchover thanks to the latest generation of in-car entertainment available on Ford cars.
As the Government reveals its 'Digital Britain' roadmap this week, the majority of Ford models are already available with Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radios, enabling drivers to enjoy a wider choice of stations and digital-quality sound, free of hiss and crackle.

DAB audio systems have been fitted to the Ford Kuga, Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models since mid-2008, with more than 50 per cent of these sales including DAB as standard equipment. Titanium versions of the Ford Focus and C-MAX also now come with DAB as standard.

Paul Singleton, Ford of Britain product marketing manager, said: "Ford has been the leader in making DAB radio available in cars, and it has become a popular feature. We welcome the clear direction for digital radio switchover set out in the Government's 'Digital Britain' report."

For an alternative source of digital sounds, most Ford models - including the exciting the new Ford Ka and Ford Fiesta - are available with USB ports, so that drivers can listen to music or other audio files stored on memory sticks. MP3 players or mobile phones can be connected via a 3.5mm socket and most Apple iPods can be linked by a special connector (available from Ford dealers), which enables full control of the iPod using the main audio system controls.

The Ford S-MAX Awarded At The British Insurance Car Security Awards

Ford S-MAX has won the large MPV class in the British Insurance Car Security Awards, for the third year in a row, with the Ford Galaxy yet again named as runner-up.
Supported by security experts Thatcham, the Department for Transport, the Home Office and UK insurers, the awards are the highest official recognition of vehicle security in the UK.

The Ford S-MAX - European Car of the Year 2007 - has received the highest score in its class at the awards every year since its launch in Britain. Once again, the Ford Galaxy was a close second in the category, reaffirming Ford's reputation for excellent active and passive security systems.

Ford of Britain managing director, Nigel Sharp, commented: "This award is both testament to the dedication and expertise of Ford's vehicle security team and a ringing endorsement of Ford MPV security that our customers can trust."

Standard security features on the Ford S-MAX include Thatcham Category 1 alarm, remote-control deadlocks, engine immobiliser and visible VIN numbers.

The New Mercedes Benz CLS Grand Edition

There is a choice of five colours, including, for the first time on the Mercedes Benz CLS, Palladium Silver. For those customers who want an even more exclusive look there is also the option of the unique designo Palladium Silver Matt Paint, which is not only eye catching, but also highly scratch and dirt-resistant.

Since the Mercedes Benz CLS launched in 2005 over 14,500 units have been sold and the success story will gain a boost with the introduction of the Mercedes Benz CLS Grand Edition. Features include stunning 18" AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels with a Titanium Grey finish, front grille louvers and headlamp housings in a Palladium silver matt finish and floor mats with Grand Edition Badging.

Diesel power accounts for over seventy per cent of Mercedes Benz CLS Class sales in the UK and is the focus for this special edition as well. The Mercedes Benz CLS Grand Edition boasts a power upgrade of 48 hp which takes the overall power of the CLS 350 CDI V6 to 272 hp. This twinned with a 50 Nm increase in torque has resulted in 0-62 mph being achieved in 6.5 seconds, an improvement of half a second, without any compromise to the combined fuel consumption of 37.2 mpg or CO2 emissions of 215 g/km.

Style and performance are important, but so is safety. In the Mercedes Benz CLS Grand Edition the driver benefits from the Bi-Xenon Light Package as standard including the Cornering Light Function and the Active Light System. Cornering Light Function improves safety when driving slowly and on tight bends using the low beam headlamps and fog lights to illuminate the area to the side of the vehicle. The Active Light System improves road illumination in corners by up to 90% enabling the driver to see 25 metres further along an extended bend with a radius of 190 metres.

A New Ford Mondeo ECOnetic

Ford is boosting its Ford Mondeo ECOnetic range. With the introduction of a new, 2.0-litre, 115PS model - the lowest CO2 Ford Mondeo yet - and broadens the choice of Ford models available with less than 140g/km CO2.

The new Ford Mondeo ECOnetic is offered in five-door or estate form, each with the same, 139g/km CO2 rating, furthering Ford's commitment to creating fuel efficient models, without sacrificing practicality or driving characteristics.

Each uses Ford's proven 2.0-litre, 115PS TDCi engine, optimised with a six-speed transmission to create EC combined fuel economy of 54.3mpg, rising to 64.2mpg in motorway cruising and giving a potential combined driving range of over 800 miles.

Other emission-reducing ECOnetic features include low-rolling resistance tyres and an optimum gear change indicator, plus aerodynamics-enhancing sports suspension, air deflectors and a rear spoiler. Inside, the no-compromise Ford Mondeo driving environment offers dual-zone automatic temperature control, Bluetooth connectivity with voice control, cruise control, seven airbags and Quickclear heated front windscreen.

ESP with Traction Assist and Emergency Brake Assist complete a standard features list that ensures the Ford Mondeo ECOnetic is as poised as it is efficient and comfortable.

The arrival of this new Ford Mondeo ECOnetic is good news for company car drivers - the 2.0-litre engine gives access to a greater number of company car lists, while its low CO2 and competitive price ensure the lowest tax band in its class and low P11D costs.

Family buyers will also find the latest Ford Mondeo ECOnetic easy on the pocket, with its low CO2 qualifying for Vehicle Excise Duty Band E (£120 per year) and excellent driving range.

"Running costs are driving purchase decisions, but customers do not want to compromise to achieve low ownership costs," explains Mondeo brand manager, Jon Gunn-Smith. "More people than ever are recognising that ECOnetic delivers the right balance for them - and more Mondeo customers have opted for ECOnetic in the first five months of 2009, than in the whole of 2008."

The new models will be offered alongside the existing five-door or estate 1.8-litre, 125PS Ford Mondeo ECOnetic models. Ford now boasts the broadest sub-160g/km vehicle range of any manufacturer, with 185 models providing savings to company car and family buyers alike. At the end of 2008, Ford was named "Greenest Manufacturer of the Year" by Green-Car-Guide.

Five Star Cars

Five of Ford's key new models - the all-new Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Kuga and Ford S-MAX - star in the new advert, which sets out to visualise the key philosophy of the company's award-winning kinetic design form language used across the range: that the latest Ford cars look like they're moving even when standing still.

The story portrays an urban car chase with a twist. Although the storyline appears to show the cars in motion, the vehicles never left the confines of the film studio as the vast majority of the action was filmed with static vehicles mounted on bespoke electro-hydraulic turntables.

Shooting took place over a week at Pinewood's famous 007 Stage, the largest of its kind in Europe and the same studio used for the stunning collapsing Venetian building scene in the Casino Royale James Bond film.

The shoot was broken down into three stages; the filming, the intensive post-production work and then the associated generation of additional elements for use with on-line media.

Matching the studio film material to an urban environment was undertaken by The Mill Studios, the renowned London post-production company awarded an Oscar for its work on Ridley Scott's film Gladiator in 2000.

Maureen Graham, Ford of Europe's Director of Marketing Communications said: "Not only is this commercial a huge technical achievement for everyone involved, but it also marks a shift in Ford's advertising strategy. We're not moving away from single model adverts; additionally we're planning campaigns which focus on key attributes of our brand as a whole. In this campaign, we want to emphasise that driving a new Ford car is now a more emotional experience thanks to the impact of 'kinetic design' which has become a recognised styling theme across our portfolio of new models."

"Ford kinetic design visualises the driving characteristics of our cars. This advert articulates that by making the cars look like they're moving even when they're not. We're very pleased with the concept and with the end result," she added.

The new TV advert will make its television debut to an estimated 30 million European audience during the half-time break of the UEFA Champions League final on 27th May 2009. Supporting the new advert is an online campaign developed by Ford's digital agency, Wunderman.

New Ford European TV Advert

Ford's award winning 'kinetic design' styling is the star of the company's new pan-European brand TV commercial. Shot in a London studio, the commercial marks an evolution in Ford's advertising strategy, adding multi-model brand commercials to complement its traditional model-specific campaigns.
The innovative new advert will debut during the half-time break of the UEFA Champions League football final on May 27th to an estimated 30 million television audience across Europe. It was created by London-based agency Ogilvy and directed by Nick Lewin from the award-winning production company Partizan.

Ford Fiesta News Articles

he all-new Ford Fiesta's advanced steering technology automatically maintains safety and accuracy by compensating for normal service wear in the tyres and suspension.

Ford's Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system helps deliver improved fuel economy, great manoeuvrability and responsive handling as well as compensating automatically for the small suspension and tyre changes that are a normal part of service wear.

Fitted as standard across the Ford Fiesta range, EPAS incorporates "pull-drift compensation" which automatically makes the subtle steering corrections often required during a car's normal life after tyre and suspension wear.

Impacts with pot-holes or kerb stones, or even differences in tyre pressure, can introduce small variations to the suspension geometry. Without EPAS to intervene, they would require slight steering correction by the driver.

Pull-drift compensation uses computer software to identify when this is happening, and applies imperceptible steering adjustment to eliminate the effect before the driver is even aware.

Professor Dr Pim van der Jagt, of Ford Vehicle Dynamics, said: "Research tells us that drivers can be irritated by minor pulling or drifting on their vehicle. This technology helps us to avoid this, while retaining all of the positive benefits offered by Ford's EPAS system."

The pull-drift compensation system is designed so that steering correction cannot exceed a pre-set level, ensuring that it will not mask defects requiring workshop attention.

EPAS on the new Ford Fiesta replaces the traditional hydraulic power-assisted system of previous models. The electric system has been fine-tuned for reduced effort while parking, but gives reassuringly firmer steering, with accurate and involving feedback, at higher speeds.

EPAS also delivers a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by operating only when steering assistance is required to reduce power consumption.

All-new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Ford's all-new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will be making its Hollywood debut on June 23 when a new feature film about the ultimate production off-road performance truck hits the silver screen.

"Raptor – Born in Baja" – produced by Brentwood Communications (BCII) in conjunction with Ford Motor Company – will premiere at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, Calif., before an audience of more than 500 automotive and off-road motorsports executives, entertainment industry heavyweights, celebrity guests and members of the press.

The documentary follows Ford designers, engineers and race program directors, along with Foutz Motorsports and other aftermarket organizations, as they construct, test and unveil the new F-150 SVT Raptor to the automotive world by entering it in the grueling 631-mile Baja 1000 race, one of the toughest point-to-point off-road races in the world.

"I had read in the automotive trades that Ford had told its dealers that the Raptor would be the 'first truck you could buy right off the lot and drive in Baja,' " said Bud Brutsman, BCII CEO and the film's executive producer. "I told Ford, 'Let's prove it.' "

Not only did Raptor finish the race, but it sped through the finish line in 25.5 hours, placing third in its class in what was originally supposed to be only a development drive.

"For 32 years now, Ford trucks have led the marketplace because of our long history of capability and durability," said Doug Scott, Ford Truck Marketing Manager. "With the F-150 SVT Raptor, we are delivering a true off-road performance truck with the proven 'Built Ford Tough' capability and durability that is at the core of every F-150."

The all-new Raptor was built to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute. The vehicle produces true off-road performance thanks to its stock high-performance parts, standard FOX Racing Shox and standard Ford SVT-tuned BFGoodrich® all-terrain tires. It will be available in showrooms in July with a MSRP of $38,995.

Following the June 23 premiere of "Raptor – Born in Baja," a one-hour television version of the film will air on SPEED on Sunday, July 12, at 4 p.m. EST with several additional airings to be determined at a later date.

To view the trailer and clips from "Raptor – Born in Baja," visit www.youtube.com/RECONdesign.

For more information about the F-150 SVT Raptor, visit www.fordvehicles.com/f150raptor.

Ford Kuga Guide

The Ford Kuga model range lies within the price bracket of £19,790 - £25,090. The Kuga has been awarded a five star NCAP Adult rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme out of a possible five stars. Based on this Euro NCAP rating the Kuga fairs very well in an accident having been given the highest possible result. Ford Kuga insurance groups start at group 10 and rise to group 13. Base models are average (group 10 being average) to insure, whilst the higher specification cars are above average to insure.

How to use the Car Buyers' Guide

Within our New Car Buyers' Guides we list insurance groups and where tested the NCAP crash test results, plus photographs - other vital car stats such as the car's overall dimensions and fuel consumption and new car prices. CO2 Emissions are listed, along with green labels, which indicate how ‘green’ your new car is judged to be. Simply use the menus on the right of the screen to select a car and/or manufacturer.

The Car Price Guide allows you to jump straight to the cars within your budget, listed by body style and the Car Insurance Guide lists cars by insurance group. Plus if we have reviewed the car there is a direct link to the in-depth road test, written with the consumer in mind by an experienced motoring journalist.

Topeka: Tasca III - Ford interview 2009-05-27

This Week in Ford Racing:

Bob Tasca III, driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang Funny Car, heads into Topeka this weekend for the first of three races in three weeks. The second-year driver sits eighth in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series points standings.

YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FIRST OF THESE THREE-IN-A-ROW RACES ALL SEASON, AND NOW THEY ARE HERE. HOW DO YOU FEEL GOING INTO TOPEKA, CHICAGO AND ENGLISHTOWN? "I'm back to work this morning and truthfully, the first three back-to-back-to-back races of the season, in my opinion, this will determine the top five. The top five coming out of this stretch are either going to pull away, or lock themselves into the top 10, and we want to be one of those top five coming out of this three-race swing. Where we're positioned right now, its great to be in the top 10, but we're a handful of rounds out of the top four or five but we're really at a turning point in this chase, and we've got to make our move over the next three races."

IN ADDITION TO BEING THREE CLOSE RACES, THESE RACES SHOULD HAVE WEATHER CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO WHERE YOU PERFORM AT YOUR BEST - IN THE HEAT. "Our Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang has been a car that performs better in the heat, there's no question about that, and it's a good time to have a race car like that. We are working on a cool weather tune-up and we've made good progress with it, but even in Bristol, when Saturday the sun rolled in, we were the quickest car on the property. We're going into Topeka, Chicago and Englishtown; all tracks that can propose hot weather tune-ups, particularly Topeka. Last year we had a great Mustang, raced to the quarterfinals. We performed very well at Topeka last year, so we're hopeful for a good run this weekend. We've been close, but unfortunately we haven't been able to get a run going on Sunday like we did in Gainesville, but I think we're a race away from running the table again."

HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS PART OF THE SEASON? "The next three races are critical races for the top-10 run. I really feel it will separate the top five from the pack and then there are five more spots to go. [Ron] Capps is already distant, so there's really four spots left in the top five, and that's what we're focused on achieving. It's not just being in the top 10, it's about solidly being in the top 10, and we've been very fortunate thus far this season to be in that position. The next three races are going to be pivotal for the top five."

YOU QUALIFIED NUMBER TWO IN TOPEKA LAST YEAR. DO YOU HAVE A LOT MORE CONFIDENCE GOING INTO THE RACE KNOWING YOU HAD A SOLID CAR LAST YEAR? "We had a great car last year, but we didn't have a consistent car last year. This year we have a very consistent Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Shelby race car, and on certain conditions we're just lethal. Topeka plays to that regardless of what we did last year because it's traditionally a hot race track. Truthfully, from now until the end of the season, you're going to see a lot of hot race tracks because that is the time of year that we're in, so that plays to our strong suit. I'm looking forward to getting back to Topeka just because it was one of those tracks that we did well at, it was a fun place to race. The stadium is a great place to race, but I think the conditions play more to our favor right now with the race car that we have."

YOUR ALLIANCE TEAMMATE, TIM WILKERSON, WAS RUNNER-UP LAST YEAR IN TOPEKA. "Wilkerson is starting to come on -- he jumped around us by a handful of points to move into seventh -- but there's no question about it. His Shelby Mustang is running better, he ran great there last year. He had a great car last year and his car is back up and running to the point he expects it to run at. I think you're going to start to see that the two-car strategy has been beneficial for both Tim and for us. I don't think Wilkerson is not happy where he's at in the points and neither are we. We both want to stay solidly up in this top 10, and it's going to start with Topeka."

WHAT MAKES TOPEKA A UNIQUE TRACK? "It's big. The one thing I remember about Topeka, is that it's huge. In Bristol, our pit was basically on the drag strip and in Topeka you better make sure you have a full tank of gas because the pits are spread out. A lot of people come out to this race. I had fun there, I thought it was a pretty cool place to race at."

AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR YOU TALKED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING IN THE TOP 10; NOW YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT BEING IN THE TOP FIVE. WHAT'S IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET INTO THE TOP FIVE? "We're only a few round wins out of the top five. What's it going to take? To be in the top five, when the points reset, you're going to need a win, or a final-round appearance at minimum. You need a win or a final-round and you're going to need three semifinals, so you're going to need to put some rounds on. We're going to have to more than double what we have now."

DO YOU LOOK AT THINGS A ROUND AT A TIME? "Oh yeah, for sure, one round at a time. And you have to want to win every race. Look at Tony Pedregon, he hasn't won a race yet, but he's been to five straight semifinals, and I think he's third in the points. Now, it's about round wins. You focus on winning -- obviously you go to a race and put yourself in the position to win -- but to be in the top 10, it has nothing to do with how many trophies you have, it's about how many round wins you have. That's what we need to do. You want to go into the last couple of races with a little bit of a cushion so you can push yourself up the ladder a bit. These are going to be pivotal races."

WHY DO YOU LIKE BACK-TO-BACK RACES? "As a driver I think you get into a routine, you get into rhythm. Certainly for the crew it's a lot more work, those guys will work three weeks straight. They'll have enough time to sleep and wake up in the morning but between racing, servicing the car, packing up, driving to the next race, servicing the car again, there will be little to no time for those guys. As a driver I like having the seat time, particularly for me, I'm not a rookie this year but other than Matt Hagan there's no one that has less experience out there than me. It really puts it into perspective as I'm really learning to drive these cars that the more times I get to drive, the better I'll be."

Ford Galaxy Guide

The Ford Galaxy model range lies within the price bracket of £22,190 - £28,040. The Galaxy has been awarded a five star NCAP Adult rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme out of a possible five stars. Based on this Euro NCAP rating the Galaxy fairs very well in an accident having been given the highest possible result. Ford Galaxy insurance groups start at group 10 and rise to group 12. Base models are average (group 10 being average) to insure, whilst the higher specification cars are above average to insure.

Ford launches Ford Select used car programme

As more buyers opt for quality second hand cars, Ford Ireland tells us that it and its network of dealers around the country have put in place a new used car programme called Ford Select (www.fordselect.ie). It promises quality used cars that provides the highest levels of assurance to Irish customers.

“Let’s face it, second hand car sales have traditionally had an image problem,” says Ford Ireland chief, Eddie Murphy. “There was always a certain element of ‘hope for the best’ when buying a second hand car. Our new Ford Select programme is aimed at taking the worry out of second hand car sales.”

Ford tells us that in preparing the Ford Select programme, it and its dealer network identified five key concerns of an average second hand buyer, and at each stage built into the programme solutions that answer each of those concerns:

1. Untrustworthy claims of the dealer: It says that all Ford Select cars undergo a 101-point AA Autocheck audit providing independent third party verification as to the quality of the vehicle.

2. Mechanical problems with the car: All Ford Select cars come with a 12-month dealer guarantee.

3. Roadside assistance in event of break down: All Ford Select cars come with free 12-month AA Rescue Cover.

4. Past history of the car: Once a customer has found his/here ideal car on the Ford Select website, a full motorcheck vehicle history report can be downloaded for free (normally costs €35).

5. Financing the deal: Recently, availability of finance has been an issue for people seeking to buy a second hand vehicle, but as part of the Ford Select programme, easy, competitive finance is available via Ford credit.

The programme encompasses both Ford and non-Ford cars sold through participating Ford dealers.

Production milestone for Europe’s best-selling car

Ford's hot new Ford Fiesta has become the fastest-selling model ever to wear that famous name badge, with the 250,000th example coming off the Cologne assembly line today, just nine months after the car went on sale.

No previous Fiesta model has reached this milestone in such a short period of time.

In Ireland the car was named as Semperit Irish Small Car of the Year for 2009. With some 1,662 models sold in the first quarter, Fiesta has taken the number two slot in this year’s sales charts in Ireland, second only to its big brother, the Ford Focus. That level of success is replicated across Europe. In March European sales soared to 52,800, earning the Fiesta the title of Europe's best-selling car, according to UK automotive business consultancy, JATO Dynamics.

The Fiesta has also established itself as the best-selling model in the UK for the fifth consecutive month. In Germany, Fiesta had its best March since 1998.

"The new Fiesta has been a tremendous hit with consumers since it went on sale all over Europe," said Eddie Murphy, chairman and managing director of Ford Ireland. "Customers are attracted to Fiesta by its design, the driving experience, and affordability of the car."

Since the very first Fiesta was launched in 1976, more than 12 million have been sold worldwide with some 160,000 sold in Ireland.

Ford C-MAX Guide

The Ford C-MAX Buyers' Guide comprises individual specification of sixteen cars. The data includes car prices, car photographs & images, reviews and car insurance groups. You can also find engine data & performance ratings, NCAP safety ratings and insurance groups. Maintenance and warranty information, dimensions and capacities, comfort features, in car entertainment & satellite navigation specs, equipment and option prices.

The Ford C-MAX model range lies within the price bracket of £15,640 - £22,390. The C-MAX has been awarded a four star NCAP Adult rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme out of a possible five stars. Based on this Euro NCAP rating the C-MAX fairs fairly well in an accident having been given a high result. Ford C-MAX insurance groups start at group 6 and rise to group 12. Base models are below average to insure, whilst the higher specification cars are above average to insure.

For Focus CC Buyers' Guide

The Ford Focus CC Buyers' Guide comprises individual specification of five cars. The data includes car prices, car photographs & images, reviews and car insurance groups. You can also find engine data & performance ratings, NCAP safety ratings and insurance groups. Maintenance and warranty information, dimensions and capacities, comfort features, in car entertainment & satellite navigation specs, equipment and option prices.

he Ford Focus CC model range lies within the price bracket of £19,790 - £23,790. Currently the Focus CC has not been tested by Euro NCAP and therefore does not have a rating. Ford Focus CC insurance groups start at group 8 and rise to group 11. Base models are below average to insure, whilst the higher specification cars are above average to insure.

Ford Focus Estate Guide

The Ford Focus Estate Buyers' Guide comprises individual specification of twenty cars. The data includes car prices, car photographs & images, reviews and car insurance groups. You can also find engine data & performance ratings, NCAP safety ratings and insurance groups. Maintenance and warranty information, dimensions and capacities, comfort features, in car entertainment & satellite navigation specs, equipment and option prices.

The Ford Focus Estate model range lies within the price bracket of £15,790 - £22,790. The Focus Estate has been awarded a five star NCAP Adult rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme out of a possible five stars. Based on this Euro NCAP rating the Focus Estate fairs very well in an accident having been given the highest possible result. Ford Focus Estate insurance groups start at group 5 and rise to group 10. Base models are fairly cheap to insure, whilst the higher specification cars are average (group 10 being average) to insure.