Ford combats rising fuel prices with smart technology

COLOGNE, Germany, Mar. 17, 2011 – With the price of oil increasing and consequently pushing up the cost of fuel at the pumps, it’s no wonder people are looking for more economical ways to drive. However, there’s no need to leave your car keys at home and struggle with public transport thanks to Ford’s dedication to designing cars that are not just great to drive, but also highly efficient to run.

Ford’s strong sales momentum continues in European growth markets

COLOGNE, Germany, March 15, 2011 – Ford’s overall European sales in its 50 markets remained stable in February. As in January, sales were particularly strong in the growth markets of Turkey, Russia and Eastern Europe.

Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car in Geneva

March 1, 2011 – Ford’s all-new Fiesta RS World Rally Car in full team livery will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle has already debuted in the first round of the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Sweden, a few weeks ago, and will compete in the second round in Mexico this weekend.

Ford Fiesta first in segment to achieve top safety ratings in world’s largest car markets

Cologne, Germany, Feb. 21, 2011 – The 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 that perform safety testing – Europe, the U.S. and China.

The new Ford Fiesta – one million sold in Europe and counting!

COLOGNE, Germany, Feb 17, 2011 – European sales of the latest-generation Ford Fiesta reached one million last month. The landmark was achieved just 28 months after the popular Ford small car – Ford’s No.1 top-selling car – went on sale in Ford dealerships across Europe.

Ford’s overall European sales stable in January despite decline in Western Europe

COLOGNE, Germany, February 15, 2011 – Ford’s sales in total Europe were stable in January, with strong sales in Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey offsetting a decline in Ford’s Euro 19 traditional Western Europe markets.

Limited edition Ford Fiesta Sport offers style with performance

COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 14, 2011 – Ford is to introduce a new performance version of its best-selling Fiesta in Europe – the latest in a long line of fast small Fords aimed at driving enthusiasts looking to combine enhanced performance with sporty styling.

Ford Fiesta RS WRC claims podium clean sweep on rally debut

Ford’s all-new Fiesta RS World Rally Car made a dream debut by powering to a 1-2-3 finish in RallySweden today.  Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team’s Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen won a thrilling opening round of the FIA World Rally Championship by just 6.5sec from Mads Østberg and Jonas Andersson.  Hirvonen’s team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila were third.

Ford unleashes new wave of vehicles and technologies at the Geneva Motor Show

COLOGNE, February 8, 2011 – The 81st Geneva Motor Show will be the stage for a series of major new vehicle and customer focused technology announcements by Ford as the company prepares one of its busiest periods for new product introductions in recent memory.

Ford remains strong in Europe despite challenging market conditions in 2010

COLOGNE, January 13, 2011 – Ford remained a strong sales leader in Europe in 2010, despite a volume and market share decrease compared to the previous year.