– Cyclists call it “the Hell of the North”. The Paris-Roubaix cycle race is one of the most gruelling on the calendar.

Ford, the UK’s market leader, increased sales and share across all market sectors, compared with February 2015, recording a 16.1 per cent total vehicle market share, up from 14.5 per cent in February 2015.

Today at the Geneva Motor Show Ford revealed new Vignale vehicles and exclusive customer services that will enhance the upscale product and ownership experience.

Ford today at the Geneva Motor Show revealed new Ford Vignale vehicles and exclusive customer services that will enhance the upscale product and ownership experience.

Ford Motor Company is launching its new SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system in Europe, allowing drivers to control their connected smartphones, audio, navigation, and climate functions with more conversational voice commands.

Potholes and other rough road surfaces have become a pricey problem for motorists around the world.

More than a century after Henry Ford started the first moving assembly line, Ford Motor Company is bringing his pioneering invention into the smartphone age.

Ford, the UK’s market leader, is maintaining strong momentum into 2016 with increased sales across all market sectors, compared with January 2015.

Ford Motor Company is accelerating its transformation in Europe – including new product, brand and efficiency actions – to deliver improved profits in 2016 and a 6-8 percent operating margin for Ford of Europe in the longer term.

Ford Motor Company sales in Europe increased 11 percent in 2015, and the company became Europe’s No.1 commercial vehicle brand last year for the first time in 18 years.

Ford Motor Company sales in Europe increased 11 percent in 2015, and the company became Europe’s No.1 commercial vehicle brand last year for the first time in 18 years.

Police forces nationwide have chosen both the Ford Kuga sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Transit Custom van to renew fleets from 2016.

Ford today announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with Team Sky as the elite cycling team’s exclusive supplier of cars and vans.

Ford today announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with Team Sky as the elite cycling team’s exclusive supplier of cars and vans.

The all-new upscale Ford Edge enters the UK’s surging SUV market priced from £29,995.

Ford's European sales rose 20 percent in November and improved its market share on rising demand for its newest passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles. It was Ford's best November in Europe since 2009.

Deep in California’s Mojave Desert, extreme sports enthusiasts pilot quadbikes, motorbikes and “sand rail” dune buggies up and down towering sand dunes.

Ford Motor Company expects to sell 139,000 all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles in Europe in 2016 – a 120 per cent increase compared to 2014.

UK market leader Ford increased sales and share and exceeded market growth across all sectors in November as it reinforced its lead in total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle sales. Ford commercial vehicle (CV) sales were at the highest level since 1986 and more than double those of its nearest rival.

Ford is recycling old engines so they can be used again with the help of a special Ford-patented plasma coating technology. The process delivers a 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions compared with producing a new engine.

Here’s the best reason to add a 3D printer to your Christmas list: the technology can now be used at home to print models of some of Ford’s most desirable cars, including the all-new Ford GT, Ford Mustang, and Focus RS.

Ford posted its best October European total vehicle sales since 2009, and saw its commercial vehicle sales record their highest October figure since 1993.

UK market leader Ford recorded 101,598 65-plate registrations during September and October, as it stretched its sales leads in total vehicle, car and commercial vehicles. Ford commercial vehicle (CV) sales are more than double those of its nearest rival.

No pavement or road is safe from mishap in these days of smartphone fixated, text-happy pedestrians. More worrying, though, is that many people continue to use their phones and mobile devices even while crossing busy roads.

ord Sollers has started full-cycle production of the new Ford Explorer at its modernized assembly plant in Elabuga, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.

Here’s a reason to add a 3D printer to your Christmas list. The technology can now be used at home to print models of some of Ford’s most desired cars, including the all-new Ford GT, Ford Mustang, and Focus RS.

Ford’s European vehicle sales increased again in September driven by strong demand for its all-new or significantly freshened vehicle line-up, led by the new Mondeo, the company’s SUV range and commercial vehicle family.

Ford total vehicle sales exceeded 70,000 in September as it recorded its all-time best-ever month for commercial vehicle (CV) sales with 16,526 registrations.

Ostrich feathers are helping to enhance the smooth finish of Ford cars including the all-new Galaxy, Mondeo and S-MAX.

Ford’s Valencia Assembly Plant, in Spain, is one of the most advanced, flexible and productive auto plants in the world. Capable of producing multiple nameplates, body styles and derivatives from a single production line, the facility has now delivered more than 11 million vehicles and over 15 million engines since it first opened in 1976.

Ford has approved an investment of £181 million at its Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales to produce a family of all-new, technologically-advanced, fuel-efficient petrol engines.

Ford Motor Company sales in Europe rose 12 percent in August fuelled by increasing demand for the new Mondeo and strengthening sales of SUVs and commercial vehicles.

The all-new Ford Edge – the third chapter in Ford Motor Company’s sport utility vehicle (SUV) expansion plan for Europe that debuts in European specification at the Frankfurt Motor show – will deliver optimised fuel efficiency and sub-150 g/km CO2* emissions when it goes into production for the region later this year.

The all-new Ford Edge, the third chapter in Ford’s sport utility vehicle (SUV) expansion plan that debuts in European specification at Frankfurt – will deliver optimised fuel efficiency and sub-150 g/km CO2* emissions when it goes into production later this year.

The all-new Ford Mustang makes its UK debut in right-hand drive form at this year’s Goodwood Revival, before the first cars arrive in Ford Store dealerships later this year.

Ford of Europe has announced plans to expand its line-up and increase sales in the fast-growing SUV segment in Europe as well as significantly increase its offering of all-wheel drive (AWD) technologies.

Ford of Europe today announced plans to expand its line-up and increase sales in the fast-growing SUV segment in Europe as well as significantly increase its offering of all-wheel drive (AWD) technologies across its portfolio.

Ford models were first and second in UK car sales and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in August, putting the company in pole position for the bumper September registration-plate-change sales month.

Ford Sollers today started production of engines at its newly-constructed engine plant in Elabuga. The new facility is the first of its kind to be launched under a foreign brand name in Russia, namely Ford.

Ford’s vehicle sales in Europe increased again in July on the back of strong demand for its all-new and freshened models, led by the all-new Mondeo large car, EcoSport compact SUV, and Transit commercial vehicle range.

Ford models were first second and third in UK total vehicle sales in July and the company stretched its car sales lead over its nearest rival by 48 per cent, compared with July 2014.

Did you know that sneezing while driving at 95 km/h may result in “driving blind” for up to 20 metres?* Ford has introduced to vehicles a new air filtration system that blocks almost all nitrogen dioxide – a key trigger of asthma – up to 99 per cent of pollen, and gaseous pollutants and odours.

Did you know that sneezing while driving at 95 km/h may result in “driving blind” for up to 20 metres?* Ford has introduced to vehicles a new air filtration system that blocks almost all nitrogen dioxide – a key trigger of asthma – up to 99 per cent of pollen, and gaseous pollutants and odours.

Ford of Europe sales growth outpaced the overall industry in June and the first half of the year on the back of strong demand for its new models, led by the all-new Mondeo sedan, Kuga and EcoSport SUVs, and Transit commercial vehicles.

Ford Sollers today started production of the new Ford Focus at its modernized Vsevolozhsk plant close to St. Petersburg. The Ford Focus will be produced in three body styles for the Russian market – sedan, hatchback and wagon.

Ford total vehicle sales and share increased in June, compared with June 2014, stretching its sales lead over its nearest competitors and notching up the best June sales for Ford for more than 25 years.

Ford's all-new Mondeo has been judged the best petrol-powered tow car by experts at this year’s Tow Car Awards.

Ford of Europe’s vehicle sales increased again in May on the back of strong demand for its all-new and updated models, led by the all-new Mondeo, EcoSport SUV and Transit commercial vehicle range.

Ford total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales and share increased in May, compared with May 2014, as it beat overall UK market growth and stretched its sales lead in each of these sectors over its nearest competitors.

Ford Sollers, a joint venture of Ford Motor Company and OJSC Sollers in Russia, today started production of the new Fiesta four-door sedan and five-door hatchback at its modernized plant in Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan.

Ford Motor Company is investigating an innovative new engine management approach that could be a key to helping make the company’s award-winning three-cylinder 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine even more fuel efficient.

Ford beat 10 rival manufacturers to retain a 250-car annual supply deal with Allianz, one of the UK’s largest motor and general insurers.

Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant (BEP) in Wales has built its 19-millionth engine, 35 years after production began in May 1980.

Ford of Europe’s vehicle sales increased again in April on the back of strong demand for its all-new and updated models, led by the Mondeo, Kuga, EcoSport and Transit commercial vehicle range.

Ford Motor Company is investigating an innovative new engine management approach that could be a key to helping make the company’s award-winning three-cylinder 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine even more fuel efficient. On-road tests using a working prototype showed fuel efficiency improvements of up to 6 per cent after engineers conducted an experimental investigation into cylinder deactivation.

Ford total vehicle sales increased in April, and for the year to date, compared with the same periods in 2014, as it stretched its total vehicle sales lead by over 11 per cent over its nearest competitor.

Ford Motor Company has been named the “Most Innovative Volume Brand 2015” for its safety and semi-autonomous driver technologies at the tenth annual AutomotiveINNOVATIONS awards.

Ford Motor Company today announced that the all-new Galaxy will be available with all-wheel drive.

Ford Motor Company has been named the “Most Innovative Volume Brand 2015” for its safety and semi-autonomous driver technologies at the tenth annual AutomotiveINNOVATIONS awards. The Centre of Automotive Management based in Germany named Ford the category winner after considering innovations from 18 global automotive groups representing 53 brands. The new Ford Focus also won in its class, and the all-new Ford Mondeo was in the top three for its segment.

Ford Motor Company today announced that for the first time the all-new Galaxy will be available with all-wheel drive.

Ford Motor Company’s overall sales in Europe continued to outpace industry growth in the first quarter of 2015 and the company has now become the European industry’s top commercial vehicle seller.

Ford Sollers, Ford’s joint venture in Russia, has today started production of the all-new Ford Mondeo at its Vsevolohsk Plant close to St. Petersburg.

For the vast majority of motorists, wearing a seatbelt in the front seat of a car has become a habit, reflecting progressively tougher seatbelt laws across Europe and increased public awareness of the safety benefits.

Ford Motor Company has revealed the all-new Ford Galaxy, which has advanced as a spacious, refined and technology-laden people mover offering luxurious travel for seven passengers. Featuring the company’s latest global design language with a sophisticated grille and slim-line headlamps, the all-new Galaxy offers seven full-size seats, enabling families to easily switch between seating or load space with a segment-first feature that raises third-row seats at the push of a button.

Ford Motor Company today revealed the all-new Ford Galaxy; a spacious, refined and technologically advanced people mover offering luxurious travel for seven passengers. Featuring the company’s latest global design language with a sophisticated grille and slim-line headlamps, the all-new Galaxy offers seven full-size seats, enabling families to easily switch between seating or load space with a segment-first feature that raises third-row seats at the push of a button.

Ford Motor Company is celebrating a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost petrol engines: five million have been produced globally since the engine line was launched in 2009.

Ford Motor Company is celebrating a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost petrol engines: five million have been produced globally since the engine line was launched in 2009.

Ford’s new 2015 company car line-up carried away five Fleet News awards – the blue oval’s best haul in over five years.

Ford of Europe’s all-new and refreshed models – led by the Mondeo, Kuga, EcoSport and Transit commercial vehicle range – helped the company increase sales and market share again in February

Ford Motor Company at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show today extended its line-up of vehicles to reveal new sporty, dynamic and high specification vehicles for Europe.

Ford Motor Company at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show today extended its line-up of vehicles to reveal new sporty, dynamic and high specification vehicles for Europe.

Ford is launching a new app that enables electric vehicle drivers to remotely connect their smartphone with the car to manage charging – and even set a chosen cabin temperature before their journey.

Within two months of launch, the all-new Ford Mondeo is “Best Family Car” according to UK Car of the Year judges.

Car seat covers used in new Ford cars have received a glamorous new lease of life after being recycled for a unique fashion collection. Emerging designers from Europe and Asia transformed the covers – and other materials and waste from Ford vehicle production – into dresses, jackets and skirts for The Redress Forum: Ford Design Challenge. Held during Hong Kong Fashion Week, the event was organised with sustainable fashion charity Redress to highlight sustainable design in fashion and automotive.

Ford has further expanded the number of powertrain combinations that are available to order for the all-new Ford Mondeo to provide the widest ever choice to customers in Europe. Production has now started of models equipped with Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost – the first 1.0-litre petrol engine in the segment, priced from £19,995. The line-up is further extended with a new 210PS bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine; fuel-efficient new 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine; and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive technology for optimised traction and performance.

Ford has further expanded the number of powertrain combinations that are available to order for the all-new Ford Mondeo to provide the widest ever choice to customers in Europe. Production has now started of models equipped with Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost – the first 1.0-litre petrol engine in the segment. The line-up is further extended with a new 210 PS bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine; fuel-efficient new 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine; and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive technology for optimised traction and performance.

Ford Motor Company today announced it is completing the final part of a €2.3 billion investment in its Valencia, Spain, manufacturing operations, transforming it into one of the world’s most advanced, flexible and productive auto plants.

Ford is increasing production at its assembly plants in Saarlouis and Cologne, Germany, to meet growing demand for several top-selling vehicles. From next week, Ford is increasing production of the Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX at the Saarlouis plant by 240 units per day to 1,770 vehicles. The Ford Focus and C-MAX are Ford’s second and third best-selling vehicles in Europe.

Nick Themistocleous has been appointed director, fleet operations Ford of Britain, succeeding Phil Hollins, who has held the role since 2012. Phil has been appointed commercial vehicles director, Ford of Europe. Both appointments are effective February 1, 2015.

Ford of Europe – which last year recorded its highest full-year market share since 2011 on strong demand for its new models – said 2015 will be one of the busiest years for new product in the company’s history.