Diesel Car Magazine – Ford Fiesta is still the best

The Ford Fiesta has been selected Diesel Car magazine’s Best Small Car of the Year 2010. The award comes just as Fiesta has been upgraded to consolidate its number one sales spot in Britain. Ian Robertson, editor of Diesel Car magazine said: “The Fiesta is great to drive with terrific handling, precise steering and a supple well-judged ride. The blend of good looks, frugal diesel engine and funky interior design makes it a...

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Mumsnet families introduced to Diesel Ford Galaxy

Families who use Mumsnet’s vibrant parenting forums have been introduced to the new seven-seater Ford S-MAX and Galaxy range. Ford’s partnership with Mumsnet enabled eight families to familiarise themselves with the technology-laden MPVs. They then drove petrol and diesel models, featuring Ford’s new smooth and economical six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. Parents reviewed the simple and secure operation of...

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Win A Remap Courtesy of TDISport.com

TDISport are offering the chance to win a custom remap by CCTuning worth up to £399. The prize will also consist of a before and after Rolling Road run, allowing you to see the power of the car before and after the tuning session. The winner will be drawn at random at the next TDISport Rolling Road Day, currently planned for the 24th July 2010 at the CCTuning Headquarters. Two runners up will receive an official TDISport T-Shirt....

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Breakthrough Diesel Piston Design Removes Barrier to Downsized Engines with Higher Output

Southfield, Michigan, January 25, 2010 … To reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy, vehicle manufacturers are extracting ever increasing power outputs from smaller diesel engines. Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) has developed an innovative aluminium piston design that can withstand the severe mechanical and thermal loads produced by these heavily boosted engines, allowing significant improvements in engine performance...

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THE NEW 2010 FORD S-MAX AND GALAXY DEBUT AT BRUSSELS SHOW

Ford S-MAX and Galaxy get a fresh new look for 2010 New designs and features enhance the distinctive character of each model S-MAX and Galaxy debut Ford’s new high-efficiency EcoBoost four cylinder advanced turbocharged petrol direct injection engines New 115PS and 163PS 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines with Stage V emission rating – updated 140PS version arriving later Latest Ford PowerShift transmission enters...

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DYNAMIC NEXT-GENERATION FORD FOCUS DEBUTS

Next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut at 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit Focus spearheads Ford’s new generation of global C-cars, all based on a common platform that will underpin up to 10 vehicles around the world and account for two million units of annual production by 2012 Stylish new range provides customers with class-leading new technologies, features and craftsmanship New Focus...

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