Ford Fiesta set to be axed after 46 years
Goodbye to a classic. One of Ireland and Britain’s most popular car is coming to an end as Ford has planned to stop manufacturing the Ford Fiesta. The car has been around since 1976 and has sold 4.8 million vehicles – and it shows, because who hasn’t seen a Fiesta before? An insider told The […]
3 years ago
Over 300 Ford cars recalled in Ireland over battery issue that could lead to vehicle fire
The recall affects certain Kuga PHEV passenger vehicles. Approximately 336 vehicles in the Republic Ireland have been affected by a Ford recall of certain Kuga PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) models. Details of the voluntary recall in Ireland were confirmed by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) after a safety issue was identified that […]
5 years ago
Hands on with the new Ford Focus ST
What I learned from driving the hot hatchback around for four days. Initial thoughts? Do as the instructions say and don’t operate the car on public roads while in Track Mode. Secondly, I think I need to update my own set of wheels. The trusty four-year-old Hyundai i10 is a wonderful city car – you’ll […]
6 years ago
Ford carrying out recall on over 7,700 cars in Ireland due to fire risk
Take note. Thousands of Ford cars have been recalled in Ireland due to safety risks. The recall affects 7,733 vehicles in the Republic of Ireland, including certain Ford Mondeo, Galaxy and SMAX passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were produced between 13 February 2014 and 11 February 2019, and due to a potential leakage of battery […]
7 years ago
JOE goes off road in Morocco to drive the beast-like Ford Ranger Raptor
On a recent trip to Morocco, JOE’s Eric Lalor discovered that the new Ford Ranger Raptor is built for absolute punishment. Ford has announced the arrival in Europe of the new Ranger Raptor – the toughest and most high-performing member of the Ford Ranger range, Europe’s best-selling pick-up. Developed by Ford Performance, Ford says the […]
7 years ago
A special edition of one of the most famous cars in movie history is now available in Ireland
Half a century later, the Mustang is back. Movie buffs of a certain vintage, or indeed younger movie buffs with an appreciation for the classics, will know all about the iconic Ford Mustang GT Fastback driven by none other than Steve McQueen in Bullitt, released way back in 1968. Famously, the movie featured perhaps the […]
7 years ago