The iconic 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in Warner Bros. Pictures’ classic film “Bullitt” – and lost to history until the beginning of this year – makes its first appearance outside of the U.S. at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K.

The performance prowess of the new Ford Fiesta ST is demonstrated by a new film that features an amazing driving location – 400 metres below ground in one of Europe’s largest salt mines. Shot at a secret location with World Rally Championship driver Elfyn Evans at the wheel, the Fiesta ST is seen slipping, sliding and jumping in the dirt. The sound of the 200PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine is amplified by its surroundings as it tackles a high-speed drop through the narrow, entrance tunnel.

The iconic 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in Warner Bros. Pictures’ classic film “Bullitt” – and lost to history until the beginning of this year – will make its first appearance outside of the U.S. at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K., July 12-15.

Drivers in many regions of Europe are facing a “pothole crisis”’, made worse this year in some areas by the “Beast from the East” arctic air-mass, which delivered icy conditions that further contributed to shattered road surfaces.

Today Ford Motor Company announces as part of its 19th annual Sustainability Report it has met its goal to reduce manufacturing emissions – eight years ahead of schedule.

Technology that was first developed for fighter jets is helping to improve the driving experience for the all-new Focus – that offers Ford’s first Head-up display for Europe. The display will make it easier for drivers to keep their eyes on the road as they monitor information including speed, navigation and road signs on a display that is projected to overlay the view ahead.

Ford of Europe today reported its April 2018 sales results.

Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, today announced that the first Ford Resource and Engagement Centre (FREC) in Europe is to be established in Romania, with a focus on social entrepreneurship.

A new Ford Transit Connect self-driving research vehicle features three lockers - one on the passenger side and two in the back - that help deliver both food and goods

A huge first-of-its-kind installation is beginning a tour of Europe this week, allowing people passing by to interact with artificial intelligence (AI) about what they focus on in life; and witness their passions displayed across 540 LED video tiles embedded on a six-metres high, 30-metres long structure that spells the word ‘FOCUS’.

Ford Sollers – Ford’s joint venture in Russia – today started production of the new Ford EcoSport small SUV at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Naberezhenye Chelny, in Russia’s Tatarstan region.

As increasing numbers of people get on their bikes, flashpoints between drivers and cyclists are an all-too frequent sight in Europe’s cities. And while infrastructure that keeps different road users apart struggles to keep pace, Ford is launching a new campaign designed to help improve safety and reduce pollution and congestion.

For several years now, reversing cameras that show drivers what is immediately behind them have become increasingly popular with new car customers. Now, the all-new Ford Focus is taking the technology a step further – by showing drivers what is around the corner behind them.

Ford of Europe today reported its April 2018 sales results.

Ford total vehicle sales exceeded 28,000 in April as it maintained UK leadership in both car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales.

Among the toughest working environments for vans, cities offer significant challenges to moving people and delivering goods and services. Ford, which is already investigating how plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) could help in London, today announced it would also begin testing in Valencia, Spain.

Rising to over 1,800 metres above sea level, the road from the town of Guarcino to the ski resort at Campocatino bustles with snow-lovers during winter months.

The all-new Fiesta Active is the first in a new family of Active crossover models inspired by sports utility vehicles (SUVs) that combine rugged styling and enhanced versatility with true Ford fun-to-drive dynamics and sophisticated comfort and driver assistance technologies, for Europe’s growing numbers of SUV and crossover customers.

Ford of Europe today reported its March 2018 sales results.

Ford today delivered the global public debut of the all-new Ford Focus, the most accomplished and technically-competent Focus ever.

Ford of Europe today reported its Februray 2018 sales results.

Ford today revealed further details of the sophisticated Sports Technologies that will deliver the most responsive, engaging and fun-to-drive Fiesta ST experience ever...

Ford was the UK market leader in total vehicle, car and CV registrations, achieving its highest February sales since 2004.  Ford was also the clear leader in retail car sales with a sector share more than double that of its nearest rival, putting Ford in prime position heading into March, when sales increase significantly due to the registration plate change. 

It’s the ultimate track showdown: Eight models from the Ford Performance global line-up on a circuit together for the very first time, pushed to their limits by the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Team drivers. In a new video from Ford Performance, filmed at the Motorland race circuit near Barcelona, Spain, the Ford F-150 Raptor; Fiesta ST, all-new Fiesta ST, Focus RS, new Mustang GT, Mustang GT350R, Ford GT road car and Ford GT race car go head-to-head in a staggered time trial around one lap of the 5.345 km circuit.

As far as school runs go, Evald Jåstad’s son Martin enjoys a twice daily trip that takes some beating – a 16-kilometre round-trip to his local nursery through breathtaking Scandinavian scenery in a highpowered hot hatch.

As 2018 begins, Ford Motor Company’s mobility organization is making the move to accelerate delivery of mobility products and services to customers and deliver shareholder value.

Forget romance, fine dining or an epic boxset binge – new preliminary research reveals that driving a sports car on a daily basis is among the best ways to boost your sense of wellbeing and emotional fulfilment.

Ford achieved our best yearly sales volume in Europe since 2009; maintained our CV leadership for the third successive year; and became the No. 3 brand in Germany. With new Fiesta and EcoSport production up and running, Fiesta ST and Fiesta Active models coming soon, and an all-new Focus to look forward to, 2018 is set to be a strong year for Ford in Europe.

UK market leader Ford announces the extension of its successful scrappage scheme as Ford CV sales and share increase in November’s CV market and sales of the all-new Fiesta reinforce its leadership of the market.

Whether you’re giving a big presentation or in an important job interview, zoning into the same high-performance mindset as a racing driver could be the key to succeeding in high-pressure situations.

People feel increasingly polarized by unrest, upheaval and other changes taking place in the world, and more than 60 percent of adults globally say they feel overwhelmed by things happening around them. Ford’s 2018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report examines not only the issues dividing the world, but also the coping mechanisms that are emerging as a result.

People feel increasingly polarized by unrest, upheaval and other changes taking place in the world, and more than 60 percent of adults globally say they feel overwhelmed by things happening around them. Ford’s 2018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report examines not only the issues dividing the world, but also the coping mechanisms that are emerging as a result.

The new Ford EcoSport compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) delivers enhanced versatility and capability, more refined styling and sophisticated technologies for customers in Europe.

Ford is introducing a new range of high-quality, tailor-made, Ford-approved Performance Parts in Europe, enabling customers to further enhance the look, sound and driving attributes of their Ford Performance models.

– Ford today announced the introduction of Ford Performance Parts in Europe – a new range of high-quality, tailor-made, Ford-approved parts that will enable customers to further enhance the look, sound and driving attributes of their Ford Performance models.

“Drive Sustainability”, a partnership between ten leading automotive companies (BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Scania CV AB, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group), will set up a Raw Materials Observatory to identify and address ethical, environmental and labour rights issues in the sourcing of raw materials.

Ford is investing more than €750 million in to build the next-generation Ford Kuga medium-sized Sports Utility Vehicle in Valencia, Spain. The new investment brings the total sum invested in Ford’s Valencia operations to around €3 billion since 2011. “This major investment of more than €750 million reconfirms in the clearest way our continuing commitment to the Valencia region and to Spain as one of our most important manufacturing locations in Europe,” said Steven Armstrong, president and CEO, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Your daily drive could become a source of income, and even help you to make new friends, with an innovative app that fills empty car seats and, connects like-minded drivers and riders based on location and route.

Your daily drive could become a source of income, and even help you to make new friends, with an innovative app that fills empty car seats and, connects like-minded drivers and riders based on location and route.

Ford Brazil’s Heavy Truck division has developed an innovative technology to help truck drivers ride more safely and avoid a common situation that happens during their trip routines: travel fatigue. The Safe Cap looks like a common hat at first sight. However, it comes equipped with sensors that are capable of interpreting the driver’s head movements to warn if the user is tired or sleepy behind the wheel.

There was a double triumph for Ford at the Scottish Car of the Year 2017 awards, as new Ford Fiesta was crowned Best Supermini four months after going on sale, and the potent Ford Focus RS Mountune was declared Best Hot Hatch.

BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche today announced a joint venture called IONITY that will develop and implement a high-power charging (HPC) network for electric vehicles across Europe.

Ford Motor Company today announced global leadership changes as it continues to redesign company operations for long-term success.

Drivers of older petrol and diesel vehicles, which do not comply with Euro 4 emission standard, must now pay the Emissions Surcharge, known as the T-Charge, when entering the central London Congestion Charge zone.

Ford total vehicle sales exceeded 59,000, as the UK market leader recorded strong CV sales and an acceleration of retail car sales as additional all-new Fiesta models are launched.

Could this be the perfect road trip – a stately promenade of the ultimate coast road, followed by a record-breaking blast around a very special circuit, unfamiliar to all but the biggest racing fans?

It’s an incredible feat of engineering that during the height of summer is bathed in sunlight almost around the clock – and all-year round is guaranteed to quicken the pace of any visitor.

Could this be the perfect road trip – a stately promenade of the ultimate coast road, followed by a record-breaking blast around a very special circuit, unfamiliar to all but the most committed racing aficionados?

Ford has announced a new partnership with Lyft, a transportation networking company, in a significant step toward bringing self-driving vehicles to the masses. Self-driving vehicles will have an impact on how people and goods will move more efficiently in the future.

The new Ford Focus RS Edition, which features a mechanical Quaife limited-slip differential (LSD), is now available to order from £35,795, providing even more traction and driving appeal for performance driving enthusiasts.

Ford today delivered the European public debuts of the more powerful new Ford Mustang sports car; more capable EcoSport sports utility vehicle (SUV); and more premium Tourneo Custom people mover at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany.

Ford today delivered the European public debuts of the more powerful new Ford Mustang sports car; more capable EcoSport sports utility vehicle (SUV); and more premium Tourneo Custom people mover at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany.

Ford today delivered the European public debuts of the more powerful new Ford Mustang sports car; more capable EcoSport sports utility vehicle (SUV); and more premium Tourneo Custom people mover at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany.

The all-new Ford Fiesta has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP. Fiesta – the most technologically-advanced small car on sale in Europe – delivers sophisticated features designed to help prevent or mitigate the impact of an accident for occupants and pedestrians, including an enhanced version of Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection that for the first time can help prevent collisions in the dark.

The all-new Ford Fiesta has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP.

Ford today revealed the new Ford EcoSport compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) that will deliver enhanced versatility and capability, more refined styling and sophisticated technologies for customers in Europe, from later this year.

It might just be the coolest job ever, but now everyone has the chance to be a stunt driver for a day – and then see their newly-found skills immortalised forever on film.

– The production capacity for Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models is being increased to meet accelerating demand for the market-leading commercial vehicles.* Ford Otosan – Ford Motor Company’s joint venture with Koç Holding in Turkey – is investing $52 million to expand production at the Gölcük facility in the Kocaeli province of Turkey, increasing capacity by 40,000 units to 330,000 vehicles per year – a more than 12 per cent increase.

Ford today announced a car and van scrappage scheme aimed at improving air quality by enabling customers, of any brand, to trade-in and scrap their old vehicles for new and affordable Ford cars and commercial vehicles, including the popular Fiesta and Transit Custom, with significantly lower emissions.

The virtual driving simulator series Forza Motorsport acts as a digital showroom for Ford, enabling more consumers than ever before to experience rare, high-performance vehicles like the Ford GT.

Have you ever wondered how your computer game driving skills would fare on a race track in real life?

Ford is offering start-ups from across Europe, Israel and Turkey the chance to win a share of €30,000 towards developing their ideas, and to collaborate with Ford, at the Make It Driveable AppLink event, Paris, October 25-26.

Ford is offering start-ups from across Europe, Israel and Turkey the chance to win a share of €30,000 towards developing their ideas, and to collaborate with Ford, at the Make It Driveable AppLink event, Paris, October 25-26.

Ford has announced that Sarah-Jayne Williams will join the company in September as its first director for Smart Mobility in Europe.

Ford has announced that Sarah-Jayne Williams will join the company in September as its first director for Smart Mobility in Europe.

Ford will deliver the ultimate racing challenge for Forza Motorsport 6 players at Gamescom – Europe’s biggest interactive games trade fair – in Cologne, Germany, August 22-26, 2017.

Ford will deliver the ultimate racing challenge for Forza Motorsport 6 players at Gamescom – Europe’s biggest interactive games trade fair – in Cologne, Germany, August 22-26, 2017.

Ford maintained its sales leadership through the month of July, and for the first half of the year, heading total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in the UK.

Ford is today celebrating Team Sky’s continued success at the Tour de France after helping the elite cycling team and lead rider Chris Froome to victory on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Ford is today celebrating Team Sky’s continued success at the Tour de France after helping the elite cycling team and lead rider Chris Froome to victory on the Champs-Élysées in Paris

The battle for the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship resumes this weekend with the “6 Hours of Nürburgring” – and the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Team is on maximum attack, keen to maintain the momentum after a strong result at last month’s Le Mans 24 Hours.

Ford today revealed first details of the versatile new Tourneo Custom people mover, which delivers first class travel for up to nine occupants in an all-new premium interior. Targeting executive shuttle, personal use and lifestyle customers, new Tourneo Custom is available to order later this year for delivery in early 2018.

The ultra-high-performance Ford GT road car makes its Goodwood Hillclimb debut alongside the Ford Mustang GT4 race car on show in Europe for the first time, at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Ford Motor Company today announced it will extend its partnership with Team Sky for a further two years, as the elite cycling team’s exclusive supplier of cars and vans through 2019. “Racing on two wheels is increasingly capturing the imagination of sports fans across Europe – and is underpinned by the best possible support on four wheels. We are excited to continue to support Team Sky in their pursuit of further cycling success,” said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe.

Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has been voted 2017 International Engine of the Year “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre” for the sixth year in a row – meaning the compact and powerful three-cylinder petrol engine remains undefeated in its category since launch in 2012.

The road-going version of the Ford GT will later this month make its Goodwood Hillclimb debut in the hands of Ford Chip Ganassi Racing drivers Andy Priaulx and Harry Tincknell, at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Ford drives its sales leadership through the month of May, heading total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in the UK.

Ford today revealed an exclusive new Option Pack for the multi-award-winning Focus RS that will deliver even more traction and driving appeal for performance driving enthusiasts, using a mechanical limited-slip differential (LSD). The Focus RS Option Pack will also feature unique styling, including the Focus RS signature Nitrous Blue body colour with striking black exterior details, and a two-tone seat execution. The Focus RS Option Pack is the latest offering from Ford Performance, who recently showcased their latest line-up at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Confirming their commitment to Ford Performance in Europe, Ford has appointed Leo Roeks in the newly created position of Ford Performance Director, Europe.

The Ford Fiesta ST200 has been crowned Britain’s best affordable driver’s car under £30,000 at this year’s Autocar Awards.

Ford Motor Company today named Jim Hackett as its new president and CEO and announced key global leadership changes designed to further strengthen its core automotive business and accelerate a strategic shift to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

The pioneers behind the Ford GT supercar designed it not only to win races but also to serve as a test bed for new technologies and ideas for future vehicles across the Ford line-up.

In creating the all-new high-performance Ford GT, the pioneers behind the supercar designed it not only to win races but also to serve as a test bed for new technologies and ideas for future vehicles across the Ford lineup.

Ford total vehicle sales were at their highest March level last month with total sales exceeding 92,000, as the UK market leader out-performed the industry. Ford extended its lead over its nearest rival in total vehicle sales by 80 per cent compared to March 2016.

The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team travels to Spa, Belgium, next week for the second round of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship, leading both the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ World Championships following a season-opening victory for the #67 Ford GT and fourth-place finish for the #66 Ford GT at Silverstone, UK.

Ford Performance has released a video series showcasing the extraordinary technological and engineering expertise behind the dramatic Focus RS RX.

The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team will be on the attack on home ground this weekend when the battle for the FIA World Endurance Championship GTE Pro honours commences at Silverstone, UK. The Ford WEC team is based at Greatworth – just a few miles from the Silverstone circuit – making it a great place to start their 2017 championship campaign.

Guaranteed to strike fear into any parent, the phrase “I feel sick!” will be dreaded and chorused in cars across Europe next week, when in the U.K. alone 16 million people are expected to hit the road for the great Easter getaway. Stop-start traffic and winding roads will worsen a condition that afflicts two-thirds of us at some point, is most prevalent in passengers, especially children and teenagers, and is made worse by sitting in the back, head down playing video games or watching movies.

– Ford total vehicle sales were at their highest March level last month with total sales exceeding 92,000, as the UK market leader out-performed the industry. Ford extended its lead over its nearest rival in total vehicle sales by 80 per cent compared to March 2016.

Ford is expanding its Canadian research and development presence with an additional C$500 million investment, extending its connectivity leadership with the addition of more than 400 software and hardware engineers and plans to establish a new Ottawa Research and Engineering Centre.

With the World RX race season opener this coming weekend in Barcelona, Spain, Hoonigan Racing debuts its newest liveries for the team of Ken Block and Andreas Bakkerud and their Ford Performance Focus RS RX rallycross cars, designed in collaboration with U.K. artist David Gwyther

In the movies, James Bond solves problems with his fists and the help of super-smart Q – whose futuristic and deadly gadgets help do the talking. Being a good listener is not part of the package.

Ford is investing €600 million in its Saarlouis Vehicle Assembly Operations, in Germany, in preparation for the production of the next generation Ford Focus. “This €600 million investment reconfirms Ford’s continuing commitment to Germany, our main centre of operations in Europe,” said Jim Farley, president and CEO, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa. “We employ more than 25,000 people in Germany – more than anywhere else in Europe.

With its focus on being a good corporate citizen, Ford Motor Company has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the eighth straight year – the longest streak for any auto manufacturer.

A talented team, comprised of members from the Ford Performance, M-Sport, and Hoonigan Racing Division organizations, designed and manufactured the Ford Focus RS RX race cars in less than nine months.

Ford today delivered the global public debut of the next generation Ford Fiesta ST amid the most exciting and comprehensive line-up of Ford Performance models ever, at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

Ford Performance today revealed the next generation Ford Fiesta ST, powered by an all-new three-cylinder, 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today announces it is investing $1 billion during the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company, to develop a virtual driver system for the automaker’s autonomous vehicle coming in 2021 – and for potential license to other companies.

The new Ford Focus Electric can be charged from zero to 80 per cent full in just 30 minutes. *

Motivated by a strong social conscience * and keen to rent, stream and share goods and services, the Millennial generation’s revolutionary approach to spending is changing how companies – including carmakers – do business.

Ford Motor Company sales in Europe increased 5 percent in 2016 to nearly 1.4 million vehicles in its 20 traditional European markets*.

Like the glass cockpit in airplanes and race cars, the all-new Ford GT features an all-digital instrument display in the car’s dashboard that quickly and easily presents information to the driver, based on five special driving modes.

Ford and Amazon team up to offer consumers the ability to access their car from home, and call up other features from their vehicle via Alexa – Amazon’s cloud-based voice service.

Ford today detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the U.S., a plug-in hybrid Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles for customers globally.

Growing demand for Ford’s passenger cars and SUVs as well as continued strong sales of commercial vehicles drove Ford total vehicle sales in Europe for the first 11 months of the year to their highest level since 2009.

On the leading edge of what is shaping up to be perhaps the most dynamic time in the transportation business, consumers find themselves at a crossroads. Change is the only constant, as the world seems to be in a perpetual state of flux. With truth and accountability front and center, most consumers concur it has never been more difficult to find accurate and reliable information. As such, consumers are rethinking priorities and changing how they define prosperity, value material possessions and use their time.

Ford today announced that the multi-award-winning 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine is to be offered with innovative cylinder deactivation technology for further reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel efficiency. Ford’s compact and powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost will in early 2018 become the first three-cylinder engine in the world to feature cylinder deactivation. The accomplishment is delivered through innovative engineering by Ford, and defies industry opinion that a three-cylinder, variable capacity engine could not deliver the refinement needed for passenger car applications.

Ford Motor Company today delivered the global debut of the next-generation Ford Fiesta at a special “Go Further” event in Cologne, Germany. Jim Farley, executive vice president and president, Europe Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company, was joined by Mark Fields, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company, to unveil four new production versions of the next generation Fiesta to an audience of 2,500 dealers, employees and media at the company’s Cologne Niehl manufacturing facility – the home of Fiesta.

Ford has revealed exclusive new variants of the Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle that provide stylish and functional transportation for independent businesses and artisans who want to stand out from the crowd.

Ford today announced that the multi-award-winning 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine is to be offered with innovative cylinder deactivation technology for further reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel efficiency.

Ford Motor Company today delivered the global debut of the next generation Ford Fiesta at a special “Go Further” event in Cologne, Germany.

Ford has revealed exclusive new variants of the Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle that provide stylish and functional transportation for independent businesses and artisans who want to stand out from the crowd.

BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe.

How would you like to be able to choose the weather any day of the year? That is exactly what Ford’s new “Weather Factory” will enable engineers to do as they test forthcoming vehicles in the most demanding conditions from around the world.

How would you like to choose the weather any day of the year? That is exactly what Ford’s new “Weather Factory” will enable engineers to do as they test forthcoming vehicles in the most demanding conditions from around the world.

Growing demand for Ford’s performance cars and SUV vehicles as well as continued strong sales of commercial vehicles drove Ford of Europe’s total vehicle sales year-to-date up 6.0 percent at 1,144,200 in its 20 traditional European markets.

Meet Xabier Garciandia, whose working day involves literally trying to put a spanner into the works of one of the world’s most advanced auto plants – by making sure wrong parts and faulty components are secretly placed on the assembly line.

Hot hatches – sporty small cars with powerful engines – were once the preserve of “petrol head” car fans, but are fast becoming a mainstream choice for car-buyers who are a far cry from the stereotypical “boy racer”, Ford data shows.

It may not be the first country that first comes to mind for sports cars, but drivers in Belgium have fallen head over heels for the new Ford Mustang. Of more than 21,000 new Mustangs that Ford has now sold across Europe, 1,600 went to Belgian enthusiasts. That’s one for every 4,693 of the country’s 7,659,000 drivers – a far higher proportion than anywhere else in Europe

Ford was the UK market leader in total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in September. Ford achieved its highest September CV volume on record with over 20,000 registrations.

Sales of Ford performance cars and SUVs are at their highest levels ever in the first nine months of 2016.

If you’ve ever seen a car covered in bizarre swirls, mind bending patterns, or crazy squiggles then the chances are you’ve seen a top secret new prototype with a special coating of camouflage stickers.

Sales of Ford’s performance cars in Europe have almost doubled so far in 2016, with close to 31,000 sold in the region August year-to-date – 98 per cent up on 2015.

Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant (BEP) in Wales has built its 20-millionth engine, 37 years after the first engine was built in September 1979.

Even for experienced drivers, torrential rain can quickly transform a comfortable journey into a stressful one, as the road ahead becomes more difficult to see. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent across Europe and Ford vehicles now offer Weather-Dependent Lighting technology that automatically improves visibility when the heavens open.

Sales of Ford vehicles in August reached their highest level since 2007 in its 20 traditional European markets with 74,800 vehicles sold, up 5,900 units from August 2015. Ford’s year-to-date sales in the same markets accounted for 898,000 vehicles, up 59,600 compared with the same period last year.

Checking the battery charge status and finding your way back to your electric vehicle is as easy as telling the time, with a new smartwatch app.The MyFord Mobile app also enables Focus Electric and C-MAX Energi plug in hybrid drivers to remotely lock and unlock their car, check the driving range and get key information about their most recent journey.

Ford and its joint ventures in China have set another record for company performance in August, as sales for the month totaled 96,450 vehicles, up 22 percent compared to August 2015.

Ford models led both the UK’s passenger car and commercial vehicle sales chart in August, as the company prepared for the key September sales rush with customers collecting new “66-plate” vehicles.

The 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship goes global this weekend as the teams head outside of Europe for the first of the ‘flyaway’ races. Saturday’s ‘6 Hours of Mexico’ takes place at the revamped Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the heart of Mexico City and promises to provide the thrills and spills of a WEC event for motorsport fans who so enjoyed Formula 1’s return to Mexico at the same circuit last year.

The 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship goes global this weekend as the teams head outside of Europe for the first of the ‘flyaway’ races.

Five bleary-eyed gamers each completed a mammoth two day stint at the wheel of a virtual Ford GT race car in Forza Motorsport 6 to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the “longest video marathon on a racing game”.

How do you fly a drone through a car, or freeze two drones in mid-air just like in The Matrix?

Five bleary-eyed gamers each completed a mammoth two day stint at the wheel of a virtual Ford GT race car in Forza Motorsport 6 to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the “longest video marathon on a racing game”.

What happens when you bring together one of the world’s most exciting new sports – and some of its most thrilling cars?

Ford has brought together one of the world’s most exciting new sports and some of its finest fast cars to create a new video called “Dronekhana”.

Ford posted its best July total vehicle sales since 2009, best July passenger car sales since 2011 and best commercial vehicle sales since 1993 in its 20 traditional European markets.

Ford Focus RS customers can now further enhance the award-winning performance of the acclaimed high-performance hatchback with the official Ford Performance by Mountune power upgrade package.

Ford and its joint ventures in China continued their strong sales performance with 88,189 vehicles sold in July, up 15 percent compared to July 2015. Year-to-date sales for Ford, Changan Ford (CAF) and Jiangling Motor Corporation (JMC) total 652,836 vehicles, up 6 percent compared to the same time last year.

Ford of Britain has posted its strongest-ever commercial vehicle (CV) sales volume for the month of July, as it boosted its overall sales lead over its nearest UK competitor

Ford has announced a new Kuga ST-Line version of the popular mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV) on sale later this year, offering sporty styling inspired by Ford Performance models, alongside powerful and efficient EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel engines as well as sports-tuned driving dynamics.

Ford of Europe today announced that a new Kuga ST-Line version of the popular mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV) will go on sale later this year, offering sporty styling inspired by Ford Performance models alongside powerful and efficient EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel engines, and sports-tuned driving dynamics.

Ford posted its best first half for total vehicle sales and passenger car sales since 2010 and best commercial vehicle sales since 1993 in its 20 traditional European markets.

Owen Gregory has been appointed director, fleet operations Ford of Britain, succeeding Nick Themistocleous, who elected to retire last month.

Ford was the UK market leader in total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in June. Ford achieved its highest June CV and fleet car volume on record.

Ford’s five-star Focus RS has added “Hot Hatch of the Year” from Auto Express to its increasing awards collection. The latest acclaimed fast Ford has already been honoured by Top Gear, Autocar and Vehicle Dynamics International this year.

In only its sixth race, the Ford Focus RS RX has established itself as a championship contender as Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud earned his second consecutive FIA World Rallycross win on Sunday in Holjes, Sweden.

Ford enjoyed two historic victories in France in 1966 – at Le Mans with the GT40 and as part of the winning Tour de France team. This month Ford repeated its 1966 victory on four wheels when the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team of Sébastien Bourdais, Joey Hand and Dirk Müller were GT winners at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours.

The #66 Ford GT race car today swapped the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe race track in Le Mans, France, for the world-famous Hillclimb course at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K.

Ford today revealed the sporty new Ford Mondeo ST Line for the first time, at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K.

Ford will reveal a new driver research project that could offer significant insights into future mobility at London Technology Week.

Ford’s total vehicle sales and passenger car sales in May in its European 20 traditional markets* were its best for the month since 2011 while May commercial vehicles sales reached highest levels since 2007.

Harnessing the power of its advanced vehicles, innovative technologies and commitment to a better world, a new Ford Motor Company pilot program aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria.

– It only took five races for the brand new Ford Focus RS RX to win its first FIA World Rallycross Championship event. Factory-backed Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud piloted the #13 Ford Focus RS RX to the top of the podium on Sunday in Hell, Norway.

The new Ford Focus RS RX has won its first FIA World Rallycross Championship event after just five races.

It is 330 kilometres long, has more than 100 hairpin corners, and offers some of the most incredible views in Europe. The breath-taking pass overlooked by “Dracula’s castle” in Romania is one of six routes including Yorkshire’s Blakey Ridge brought to life in “Europe’s Greatest Driving Roads”.

It is 330 kilometres long, has more than 100 hairpin corners, and offers some of the most incredible views in Europe. The breath-taking pass overlooked by “Dracula’s castle” in Romania is one of six routes brought to life in a new video series entitled “Europe’s Greatest Driving Roads”.

Ford was the UK market leader in total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in May. Ford CV sales comfortably outpacing CV market sales growth with highest May sales volume since 1989.

Ford Chip Ganassi Racing has assembled a truly international line-up of some of the world’s best endurance racers for Ford’s return to the Le Mans 24 Hours. We spoke to the drivers ahead of Le Mans to get their thoughts on the monumental challenge that lies ahead.

Ford of Europe today announced a new ST-Line model range, featuring vehicles with sporty styling inspired by Ford Performance and offering a range of powerful and efficient EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrain options.

Ford’s tiny yet powerful 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine has been voted best in class at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fifth year in a row. Judges praised the combination of drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology that continues to set the standard.