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Redesigned Ford Edge gets two-wheel drive
Ford has given the Edge SUV an overhaul for Europe, with refreshed styling and a new line-up of diesel engines including the first with front-wheel drive.
Ford ride-share solution for commuters debuts in London
London commuters can now use a Ford ride-sharing service to plug gaps in public transport under a trial approved by TfL.
Ford drives mobility plans with latest start-up acquisitions
Ford is bolstering its plans for mobility solutions for fleet, private drivers and cities globally with the acquisition of two further start-ups.
Ford to double EV investment
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due in … Read More »
Ford’s SYNC 3 equipped vehicles get Waze navigation
Ford and Waze have teamed up to offer the traffic and navigation app to all Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 3.
Ford extends scrappage scheme into 2018
Ford’s scrappage scheme for pre-Euro 5 cars and vans is to run into the first quarter of 2018.
Driverless cars will be on UK roads by 2021, chancellor confirms
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said the government is looking to have “fully driverless cars without a safety attendant in the car” on the roads in the … Read More »
Third of London taxi and private hire journeys could be in autonomous vehicles by 2025
Up to 30% of taxi and private hire journeys in the capital could be served by autonomous vehicle (AV) ride-sharing in London by 2025.
Virtual reality app shows consequences of distracted driving
Young drivers can now experience first-hand how mobile phone use and other distractions could cause road fatalities and land them in court.
Ford and Lyft to work on self-driving cars
Ford has become the latest carmaker to sign a deal with ride hailing firm Lyft to develop self-driving vehicles.
Ford smart benches to offer free mobile charging and Wi-Fi access
Pedestrians in London will be able to charge their phone and use Wi-Fi for free and even monitor air pollution with the help of new Ford … Read More »
Revised Mondeo cuts costs, bolsters user-chooser appeal
Ford has restructured the Mondeo range, reducing the number of trim levels, cutting on-the-road pricing and adding equipment to bolster its user-chooser appeal.
Carmakers launch scrappage schemes in time for plate change
Car groups including Renault-Nissan, VW and Kia have become the latest manufacturers to launch scrappage schemes intended to tempt buyers to new, less-polluting vehicles.
Ford launches UK scrappage scheme for pre Euro-5 cars and vans
Ford is running a UK scrappage scheme enabling drivers of any make of car or van to upgrade to Euro 6 vehicles…
Today in Fleet – Friday 11 August
All the key news in fleet… DriveNow customers can now ask Alexa to reserve a car Customers using BMW and Sixt’s DriveNow car-sharing service can now reserve … Read More »
First Drive: Ford Fiesta
The UK’s best-selling car sets high standards for its ever-growing list of rivals, says Alex Grant.
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 13 June
All the key news in fleet… Ford opens East London office to develop mobility solutions for Europe Ford is to open a Smart Mobility Innovation Office … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… Campaign to make autonomous features mandatory The European Commission is being urged to make a number … Read More »
Today in Fleet: Wednesday 24 May
All the key news in fleet… Ford dealers branch into all-makes servicing and parts Ford dealers in Europe can now offer servicing and parts for all … Read More »
Ford rolls out mobile service programme
Ford is launching a nationwide mobile service programme, providing a range of SMR work including warranty and pre-delivery inspections for both cars and vans.
New Ford Fiesta priced from £12,715
Ford’s new Fiesta will be priced from £12,715 when it goes on sale this spring.
Ford to introduce 4G connectivity under Vodafone partnership
Ford is linking up with Vodafone to bring 4G connectivity to vehicles in Europe using a new built-in modem.
Research begins on virtual pothole map for drivers
Work has begun on a new crowd-sourced virtual pothole map that will identify potholes and suggest alternative routes.
Ford invests in AI start-up to develop virtual driver system
Ford is to invest $1bn over the next five years in an autonomous vehicle start-up co-founded by former Google and Uber leaders.
Ford confirms 300-mile electric SUV by 2020
Ford will add a battery-electric SUV to its range by 2020 as part of a 13-strong line-up of electrified vehicles launching before the end of the … Read More »
Ford ‘Hangover Suit’ replicates risks of morning-after driving
Ford has commissioned a special ‘Hangover Suit’ to show drivers the risks of driving after a big night out.
Ford to start testing autonomous cars on European roads next year
Ford is to begin European testing of autonomous cars in 2017, expanding on its existing research in the US.
Technology trials enable drivers to ‘ride the green wave’
Hitting a series of red lights on the commute to work could become a thing of the past under technology currently on trial by Ford.
Ford launches winter tyre and ‘hotel’ storage offers
Ford has launched a winter tyre offer to help keep drivers mobile over the coming months without the inconvenience of swapping and storing tyres.
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