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Ford hopes a less-is-more approach will lure punters to its new B-max MPV, unique in the supermini segment for having a big hole in the central cockpit instead of a structural pillar. The result is a flexible people mover that's a doddle to load with kids or cargo, Ford claims, thanks to its pillarless opening and sliding rear door. The ...

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Ford B-Max (2012) goes into the great wide open

Phil McNamara, 08 March 2012 11:30

SEMA 2008 show report: Ford F-150, Mustang and Flex

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Phil McNamara, 06 November 2008 09:30

Ford's stand was dominated by four models: the Flex, a slammed, seven-seat SUV with Range Rover-styling cues; the iconic F-150 pick up; the Focus; and, of course, the Mustang. With an ear-splitting V8 roar, Ford unveiled a 50-edition run of the Cobra Jet Mustang, and the F-150 SVT Raptor, a go-anywhere extreme version of the pick-up, which will bounce across sand ...

Ford Mustang Flashback concept (2007): first official pictures

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Phil McNamara, 31 October 2007 12:56

There's something fishy about this '67 Mustang... Well spotted. This achingly beautiful Mustang was the most intriguing car on Ford's SEMA show stand. The profile may look 1967 'Stang, but key panels – such as the bonnet and rear end – are an all-new design. For this car, called the Flashback, is a hybrid mix of '60s and noughties style, ...

Ford funks up the Focus

Phil McNamara, 11 September 2007 04:34

Facelift for the Focus: all the details Ford is funking up the Focus with a mid-life facelift. Aside from the Mondeo-esque nose, the major talking point is a double-clutch transmission on the flagship diesels. It’s good news for the Focus, which would have looked pretty bland on the Blue Oval’s Frankfurt stand next to Ford’s other unveilings, the Verve supermini ...

Ford Airstream concept (2007): first official pictures

Phil McNamara, 07 January 2007 05:36

Ford Airstream: the lowdown Ford today unveiled the Airstream, a thoroughly American alternative to the S-Max crossover MPV sold in Europe. A collaboration with iconic trailer maker Airstream, the Airstream is a concept car that runs on hydrogen fuel cell power, cossets passengers in a flexible and luxurious cabin and looks exceptionally cool. 'Crossovers are the fastest growing segment of ...

Ford Airstream concept

Phil McNamara, 07 January 2007 05:36

Ford C-Max facelift (2006): first official pictures

Phil McNamara, 05 December 2006 09:00

Facelifted C-Max: the lowdown It's facelift time for Ford's C-Max, three years after it was launched. And the look is in keeping with the newly anointed European Car of the Year, the S-Max. So there's a new bonnet with more sculpture, funkier headlamps and a new grille with lashings of chrome. The new lower bumper adds extra muscle, with a ...

Ford S-Max is Car of the Year

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Phil McNamara, 14 November 2006 08:54

Ford's S-Max MPV has been crowned European Car of the Year, by a panel of journalists. Is it a victory for originality, or yet another duff decision from Europe's motoring journalists? The shortlist for the award comprised: • Citroen C4 Picasso • Fiat Grande Punto • Ford S-Max• Honda Civic• Peugeot 207 • Skoda Roomster • Vauxhall Corsa • Volvo C30 The panel ...

Mondeo to star in new James Bond film

Phil McNamara, 19 October 2006 11:31

James Bond will drive Ford's forthcoming Mondeo in the latest 007 adventure, Casino Royale. Ford has released images of the Mondeo hatch in action on the Casino Royale set. The latest Bond – actor Daniel Craig – will drive the 'hire car' after arriving in the Bahamas on the trail of terrorists. Ford will hope life will not imitate art, ...

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