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Ford might bring the Mondeo and S-Max to USA
 
According to Automotive News, Ford may sell European products such as the Mondeo, S-Max and Transit in the United States. "The probability is very high" that Ford will tap its global product bank for U.S. consumers in the near term, CEO Alan Mulally told Automotive News. This statement come after Ford announced a $12.7 billion loss for 2006, the worst financial results in its 103-year history. Dragging down those results was a dismal performance in North America, where Ford reported a (...) > Full story
2007 Ford S-MAX
The all-new S-MAX is an additional model in the Ford of Europe product portfolio. It shares many new convenience, dynamic and safety features with its sister car, the new Ford Galaxy. However, its 5+2 seating, distinctive styling, and the availability of the 220PS Duratec 5-cylinder turbo engine from the Focus ST, signals its sporty character. The all-new Ford S-MAX is born from an entirely new vehicle architecture driven by Ford Motor Company’s Global Shared Technologies initiative. With this unique approach to product development, Ford has been able to design and engineer two vehicles in S-MAX and Galaxy which, while sharing many of their core technologies, present themselves as individual products with unique appeal, starting with their design Full story
GALAXY and S-MAX Scoop three fleet awards
Ford’s Galaxy and S-MAX models have been confirmed as favourites in the business world following three wins at the 2007 BusinessCar awards. S-MAX has been voted New Fleet Car of the Year 2007 and Best Mini-MPV by readers of BusinessCar magazine. Galaxy was awarded the top slot in its class with Best MPV. The BusinessCar Awards are nominated by readers of the publication, making them among the most influential in the business car arena. Commenting on the awards for S-MAX, BusinessCar (...) > Full story
Ford individual - personalize your own car
Ford this month is launching ’Ford Individual,’ a program that allows customers to personalise their new cars by selecting from an enhanced range of features and equipment that complement standard trim levels. This initiative is introduced as consumers across Europe increasingly want new ways to express themselves through their cars. "Ford is responding to a growing trend in the marketplace," said Bernhard Mattes, vice president Ford Customer Service Division. "Buying a new (...) > Full story Top Gear Awards 2006
Top Gear has selected their winners for 2006. A couple of german cars, Ferrari and Jaguar and also Citroen scoped the Top Gear awards. Audi’s TT picked up the "Best Coupe" accolade, while BMW’s Mini Cooper S was awarded "Best Small Car", Jaguar XK "Best GT", Ferrari 599 GTB - "Best Supercar". Top Gear Awards SUV - Land Rover Freelander 2: "the LR2 is more sophisticated and comfortable than ever, and it still rules the off-road&nbs > Full story
The Ford S-Max. European Car of the Year 2007.
The Ford S-Max gets the European Car of the Year award for 2007. Full story
Ford S-Max by Loder1899
Loder1899 offer an unique custom concept for the Ford S-Max, using carbon-fiber parts which add to the futuristic look to the car. The elegant, aerodynamically designed parts are lightweight and of the highest quality. Also the car is offered with diesel engines from 130 hp to 155 hp, also the engines and combined with Loder1899’s exhaust systems increase the power from 220 hp to 270 hp (for the 2.5-litre turbo (...)
Ford S-Max - car of the year 2007
The all-new Ford S-MAX has been awarded the prestigious title of "Car of the Year 2007". The Car of the Year is an international award, judged by a panel of 58 top motoring journalists from 22 European countries. Its objective is to acclaim the most outstanding new car to go on sale in the 12 months preceding the date of the title. It is organized by a group of seven leading European publications: Auto (Italy), Autocar (Great Britain), Autopista (Spain), Auto Visie (Holland), (...) > Full story
2006 Ford S-Max
Unvieled at Geneva, the Ford S-Max was made to fill the gap between the large Galaxy and the smaller C-Max.The S-Max shares the Galaxy’s front-drive ’C1 Plus’ platform (the new Volvo S80 also uses it) and arched-roof five-door styling, but it’s two inches shorter and three inches lower. The S-Max’s tidier dimensions yield a sportier look, an impression the stylists seek to accentuate with simulated air vents at the trailing edge of the wheel wells. Ford design chief Martin Smith cites it as (.. > Full story
Ford S-Max and Galaxy production started in Belgium
Production of the new Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy began today at Ford’s assembly plant in Genk , Belgium , the latest additions to Ford’s expanding European car line-up. The production milestone was commemorated at a plant ceremony today attended by Guy Verhofstadt, Prime Minister of Belgium, Fientje Moerman, Vice President of the Flemish government, and John Fleming, President and CEO, Ford of Europe. The new models, which combine sporty styling with family practicality, go on sale next (.. > Full story
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