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Manufacturer 20 AprFord Signature CI update for ‘new builds and refurbs’, brand confirms
Ford has revealed that its ‘Signature’ corporate identity (CI) update will be introduced to all new build and refurbishments in its franchised retail network.
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Car Manufacturer News 22 MarFord to provide dealers with data link to vans for faster servicing and repair
Ford is launching a new free-of-charge connected maintenance system for its commercial vehicles that will allow dealers to remotely access diagnostic data.
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Manufacturer 17 FebFord car line up to become fully electric by 2030
Ford has announced it will only sell electric cars in Europe by 2030, with all Ford cars sold in the continent by 2026 expected to be zero-emissions capable.
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Market Insight 16 FebSUVs, AFVs and Tesla... What happened to 2020's new car registrations?
The 29.4% decline in 2020 represented, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), £20.4bn in lost turnover.
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People News 19 JanFormer Pendragon CEO Trevor Finn joins Ford ‘super dealer’ Hedin Group
Former Pendragon chief executive Trevor Finn has been appointed as a non-executive director of Sweden’s Hedin Group after the business completed the acquisition of Ford of Sweden.
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Car Dealer News 19 OctTrustFord expands Quick Lane fast-fit network in Greater Manchester
TrustFord is poised to expand its Ford Quick Lane tyre and service aftersales fast-fit centre network with the opening of a £400,000 facility in Gorton, Greater Manchester.
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Manufacturer 9 OctFord retailers’ Brexit VAT issue concerns branded as ‘scaremongering’
Suggestions that Ford car retailers could go out of business as the result of a Brexit-related change to the brand’s VAT invoicing have been branded as “scaremongering”.
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Manufacturer 8 OctFord dealers need £750,000-per-site to solve post-Brexit VAT issue
Ford retailers who are unable to find £750,000-per-dealership site to fund a post-Brexit change to the brand’s VAT invoicing regime could be forced out of business, it has been claimed.
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People News 2 OctFord of Britain managing director Andy Barratt takes ‘leave of absence’
Ford of Britain managing director Andy Barratt will be replaced by sales director Lisa Brankin after taking a ‘leave of absence’ from his role with the brand.
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Car Model News 24 SepFord Puma ST priced from £28,495 (gallery)
Ford has expanded the Puma line-up with the addition of a performance oriented ST version.
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Manufacturer 8 SepFord of Britain MD Andy Barratt calls for ‘Minister for Electrification’
Ford of Britain chairman and managing director Andy Barratt has called for the UK Government to appoint a Minister for Electrification to “kick-start” and coordinate a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
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People News 4 AugJim Farley to take over from Jim Hackett as Ford president and CEO
Ford’s chief operating officer Jim Farley will take over from Jim Hackett as the US car manufacturing giant’s president and chief executive (CEO) on October 1.
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Manufacturer 24 JulFord‘s £500m Government loan guarantee to boost exports and EV development
Ford has taken a £650 million loan to boost its investment into the development of electrification and smart mobility solutions in the UK – with the help of a £500m Government loan guarantee.
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Manufacturer 11 JunFord and VW expand commercial vehicle collaboration
Ford and Volkswagen will jointly develop a range of new commercial vehicles under an expanded partnership agreement.
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Car Manufacturer News 14 MayFord restarts production across Europe as UK plants reopen
Ford intends to restart initial production at its Dagenham Engine Plant in Essex and Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales from May 18.
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Car Manufacturer News 6 AprFord Peace of Mind finance deal offers six-month payment holiday
Ford has launched a new Peace of Mind finance plan that offers customers a six-month payment holiday to help new car and van buyers offset the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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Manufacturer 30 Mar
Ford dealer network shake-up may impact industry as a whole
A seismic shake-up of the Ford of Britain franchised car retail network could have far-reaching consequences for the industry as a whole, report Tom Sharpe and Craig Thomas.
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Market Insight 25 MarHistory made as VW knocks Ford off top spot in UK car sales race
February 2020 saw something of a milestone for the UK's new car registrations: whereas Ford has been the best-selling marque in the UK since the late 1970s, and the supplier of the best-selling model for even longer, both titles went to VW this month.
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Manufacturer 18 MarFord, Nissan and VW halt production amid coronavirus dealership closures
Ford and Volkswagen have followed PSA Group’s lead by suspending vehicle production at their European plants due to the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Manufacturer 26 FebFord to close almost half its 400 UK dealerships by 2025
Ford will close almost half of its 400 UK franchised car retail sites as part of a ‘Ford 2025 dealer plan’ revealed to its investor partners at a conference today (February 26).
