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  • Loder1899 Ford Focus TDCI

    Loder1899-Ford-Focus-Estate-thumbAgain a tuned up estate. This time it’s from the guys at Loder1899 and the car in question is a Ford Focus, so that’s unusual. And by unusual, we mean rare and exclusive. It’s a fairly flexible program that makes use of an aerodynamic kit, a few suspension and wheels options plus a power enhancement for…the diesel range.

    At the front we can find a “cupspoiler”, on the sides of the focus, you can go for the carbon or non-carbon side skirts. At the back, an apron with the diffuser is supposed to keep the back end planted…because otherwise you might skid off the road while doing power slides on the way to the grocery store.

    If required, the Focus can be lowered with a suspension kit by around 35 mm. There’s a choice between a single or dual pipe exhaust system and a wheel spectrum that ranges from 17 to 20 inches.

    The Loder1899 Ford Focus Estate we see here is a 2.0-liter TDCI that has 140 bhp as standard. By fitting the company’s ECU upgrade, we can get 55 bhp more. So that’s 195 bhp and 395 Nm of torque as soon as 2000 rpm. The top speed is now 220 km/h and the zero to 100 km/h time stands at 8.4 seconds as opposed to 8.9 seconds. The one thing that has remained pretty much the same ford this Ford Focus, is the economy- 5.0 l/100 km on the combined cycle.

    Loder1899 Ford Focus Estate
    Loder1899 Ford Focus Estate
    Loder1899 Ford Forcus Estate TDCI
    Loder1899 Ford Forcus Estate TDCI

    Source: Loder1899

  • 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 TDCi

    Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 TDCi is the best small car winner of Diesel Car magazine’s Used Car of the Year Awards 2012.

    It is powered by a 1.4 liter turbo-diesel with 67BHP (49 kW) at 4000RPM and 160Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque at 1750RPM. IT is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

    0-100 km/h in 14.9 seconds and a top speed of 162 km/h (101 mph). It returns 67.2 mpg on combined cycle and emits just 110 g/km CO2. The overall weight of the vehicle is 1152 kg.

    The new Fiesta is quite spacious inside, despite its small size – 3950 mm in length, 1722 mm in width and 1481 mm in height.

    Actually, the small car is very good in every aspect. It rides good and handles well and the wind noise is not very loud. The vehicle is very well isolated, so you can go on long trips without any concerns of inconvenience.

    The 1.4 TDCi Fieste Zetec is priced from £13 745 for the 3-door variant and goes up to £14 345 for the 5-door variant.

    2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 TDCi
    2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 TDCi

    Source: Ford

  • 2012 Ford Ranger Price – £15 515

    The all-new Ford Ranger comes with more powerful engines, better fuel economy and nice vision.

    The engine range includes a new 2.2 liter Duratorq TDCi four-cylinder diesel engine with 150PS (110 kW) and 375Nm (278 lb-ft) of torque. There is also a mighty 3.2 liter Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder diesel engine with a hefty torque of 470Nm (348 lb-ft) between 1700RPM and 3500RPM  and 200PS (147 kW).

    The Ford Ranger is available in either two- or four-wheel drive versions with 6-speed transmissions in both manual and automatic. All the engines have also been calibrated to meet the most stringent emission standards worldwide, including Euro Stage V.

    “The most basic requirement a customer wants from a pickup is torque and power,” said David Mitchell, powertrain development manager, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa.

    “Ranger not only delivers all that and more but is also able to do it in a way that sips less fuel.”, he added.

    The mighty 3.2 liter TDCi returns up to 28.3mpg on combined cycle with 4×4 and manual gearbox. The more economical 2.2 liter TDCi returns a nice 34.0mpg in a combined cycle.

    The entry level 2012 Ford Ranger is priced from just £15 515, which makes it perfect value for money.

    2012 Ford Ranger
    2012 Ford Ranger
    2012 Ford Ranger
    2012 Ford Ranger
    2012 Ford Ranger

    Integrated into the ESP are other new control features that assist vehicle stability and control:

    • Hill Descent Control: Helps the driver on steep downhill grades
    • Hill Launch Assist: Helps the driver pull away on steep climbs
    • Trailer Sway Control: Provides stability control when towing a trailer
    • Adaptive Load Control: Optimal vehicle stability regardless of vehicle load
    • Emergency Brake Assist: Provides additional brake pressure in emergency stopping manoeuvres
    • Emergency Brake Light: Signals to other drivers by flashing the indicators when the vehicle decelerates quickly
    • Roll-Over Mitigation: Helps prevent the vehicle getting into a roll-over situation

    Source: Ford

  • 2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic

    Ford has introduced the new Focus ECOnetic, which will officially debut next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. The vehicle will set a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class.

    Focus ECOnetic will hit the UK market early next year. The car will boast more fuel efficiency than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles.

    2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic is expected to return 80mpg on combined cycle, which is less than 3.5 litres of diesel for 100 km. The CO2 emission will be less than 95g/km.

    “The Focus ECOnetic is a testament to our company’s relentless drive for technological innovation and commitment to environmental leadership,” commented Gunnar Herrmann, Ford’s global medium car line director.

    “It’s also going to be a great car to drive.”, he added.

    The new Focus ECOnetic will be available in both five-door and estate bodystyles.

    The engine is 1.6 litre Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel with 105PS, which features a new injection system and turbocharger, enhanced charge cooling and further friction reduction measures.

    Focus ECOnetic comes with full range of Ford ECOnetic Technologies, including Ford Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Ford Eco Mode and Shift Indicator Light.

    The current Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi, which went on sale last month, and is available across all series, emits 109g CO2 /km while returning 67mpg.

    We are looking forward to see, whether the new one will achieve these amazing results.
    2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic

    2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic
    2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic
    2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic
    2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic
    2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic

    Source: Ford

  • Revised and improved 2010 Vauxhall Insignia is now available to order

    2010 Vauxhall Insignia

    Vauxhall Insignia come with significantly reduced CO2 emission and fuel consumption to the key models in Europe.

    The well-known 2.0-litre Turbo petrol engine dropped the harmful emissions with 5 per cent on the Sports Tourer. The upgrades are mainly on the engine’s engine management system.

    The emissions of ecoFLEX have also dropped from 136g/km to just 129g/km, with a corresponding improvement in fuel consumption from 54.3mpg combined, to 57.6mpg. This means that not only is the ecoFLEX cheaper to run, but since it falls under 130g/km, customers will pay no VED for the first year. (more…)

  • 2010 Ford Mondeo available for the UK in autumn

    2010 Ford Mondeo will make its official debut at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon on August 25. The new model will be available in the UK in October. The vehicle features a restyled exterior and uprated interior, new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains, plus a host of new driver comfort and convenience features and safety technologies. (more…)

  • 2010 Brussels Motor Show Debut For New Ford S-Max And New Ford Galax

    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.

    The 2010 S-MAX and Galaxy models kick off an exciting year for new product introductions from Ford of Europe. (more…)

  • Ford Hits Vital Co2 Targets

    Ford’s latest C-MAX MPV delivers the lowest CO2 emissions in its segment.  Engineering developments to Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi models have resulted in emissions of just 119g/km of CO2.

    As a result vehicle excise duty (VED) for these models reduces immediately from £120 to £35.  There will be a further reduction to £30 from April 2009, when new VED bands come into force.  The official European Drive Cycle combined fuel consumption figure for these models is improved to 62.8mpg*. (more…)