Ford of Britain
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Car Model News 22 SepAM Awards 2021 citation: EV of the Year, Ford Mustang Mach-E
The new Ford Mustang Mach-E was voted Electric Vehicle (EV) of the Year at the AM Awards 2021 following input from readers.
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Acquisitions and deals 6 JulDM Keith adds Ford and Kia franchises with Ringways Group acquisition
DM Keith has completed the acquisition of the Leeds-based Ford and Kia franchised car retail business Ringways Group.
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Car Dealer News 29 JunTrustFord reports £5.2m loss in COVID-hit 2020 financial results
TrustFord chairman and chief executive Stuart Foulds has said he was “relatively pleased” with the group’s COVID-impacted 2020 financial results – despite recording a £5.2m pre-tax loss.
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Car Dealer News 24 MayTrustFord embarks on tree planting to fix Wimbledon felling ‘mistake’
TrustFord has embarked on a nationwide tree-planting exercise and donated £10,000 to green community projects in response to a residents’ backlash over tree felling at its newly-acquired Wimbledon Ford dealership.
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People News 20 MayFord of Britain chairman Dr Graham Hoare OBE joins Britishvolt
Dr Graham Hoare OBE has left his role as chairman of Ford of Britain to join UK based elelctric vehicle (EV) battery producer Britishvolt as its president of global operations.
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Acquisitions and deals 14 MayTrustFord continues Ford network consolidation with Cambria dealership acquisitions
TrustFord has continued the consolidation of the Ford's car retail network in London through the acquisition of Cambria Automobiles’ franchises in Croydon and Wimbledon.
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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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People News 19 AprTributes paid after sudden death of Marshall chairman Prof Richard Parry-Jones CBE
Tributes have been paid to Marshall chairman Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE following his sudden death in a “tragic incident” near his Wales home.
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Car Dealer News 15 AprHartwell opens UK's first Ford Signature car dealership in Reading
Hartwell has opened the doors to its new Ford car dealership and Transit Centre in Reading.
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Car Model News 25 MarFord to end to Mondeo production in 2022 amid rise of EVs and SUVs
Ford has announced that it will cease production of its Mondeo saloon after more than 30 years and five million sales of the once popular saloon car.
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Car Dealer News 9 Feb
TrustFord gains planning permission for new Guernsey Ford dealership
TrustFord has gained planning permission for a new dealership site in Guernsey which will allow the business to bring its Ford retail, aftersales and body shop businesses under one roof.
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Car Dealer News 1 Feb
TrustFord 'smashing' van sales amid 40% Lockdown 3 car sales decline
TrustFord has seen its car sales volumes decline by around 40% during COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ trading in England and Northern Ireland – but home delivery boom is driving commercial vehicle records.
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Car Dealer News 19 JanTrustFord opens 20,000sq-ft Alperton service and Parts Plus centre
TrustFord has officially opened a 20,000 square foot service and PartsPlus aftersales centre in Alperton, North-West London, following a £1 million investment in the site.
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Car Model News 17 DecFord Puma crowned Scottish Car of the Year 2020
Ford’s Puma crossover has won the Scottish Car of the Year Award for 2020.
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Car Dealer News 20 NovFord car retail network cuts lead to £30m TrustFord Alperton sale
TrustFord’s Alperton dealership site has been offered for sale as the Ford of Britain-owned AM100 car retail group consolidates as part of the brand’s plan to close almost half of its UK franchised retail sites.
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People News 12 NovFormer Ford of Britain MD Andy Barratt takes Lexus role in UAE
Former Ford of Britain managing director Andy Barratt has ended a brief “retirement” period to take up a new role with Lexus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Car Model News 27 OctFord Puma named New Car of the Year by Parkers
Parkers has named the Ford Puma SUV as its New Car of the Year.
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People News 26 OctFord's Andy Barratt takes retirement, Lisa Brankin made MD
Ford of Britain's managing director Andy Barratt has opted for retirement less than a month after the carmaker announced he was taking a temporary leave of absence.
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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 16 OctKuga PHEV 'fire risk' puts Ford on track to miss EU CO2 emissions targets
Ford is looking for a fellow car manufacturer willing to share excess CO2 emissions credits after stalled Ford Kuga SUV plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales put it on course to breach stringent EU emissions targets.
