Songs that sound sad, touch on gloomy themes, or feel melancholy like “Sorry”, Justin Bieber; “The Winner Takes it All”, Abba; and “Mr Brightside” by The Killers, can kick-start your day with a mood boost that is still in effect up to two hours later.

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.

For the many Europeans, who survive on too little sleep, the longest day can be a mixed blessing. Whether it is being woken early by a restless child, or staying out later than planned for an evening drink, it is when sleep-loss can be at its most challenging.

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.

– Production of the all-new Fiesta – Europe’s top selling car – has begun in Cologne, Germany. * “We have taken this iconic small car’s lovable, fun and sporty-to-drive character to the next level, with a greater choice of models than ever and with advanced technologies and features that small-car customers could only have dreamed of just a few years ago,” said Jim Farley, executive vice president and president, Europe Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company.

As savvy investors champion alternative commodities such as wine and watches, classic Fords have proved themselves another sound investment.

Stocks and shares are just so over.* These days, savvy savers are going alternative. So-called “passion” investments, such as fine wine, art and vintage watches, are where it’s at if you want a faster return on your cash.

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.

London’s interior design students introduced their visions of the future to the Ford design specialists behind the all new Fiesta.

Making your commute fly by with a no holds barred sing-along to your favourite songs could be a key part of your urban survival guide.

The Ford Fiesta is the best-selling car in Europe, according to Ford analysis of March 2017 industry data. Customers purchased 47,000 Fiestas in March, a 12 per cent increase year-over-year,* to overtake the Volkswagen Golf as the region’s top-selling passenger car. Almost 70 per cent of Fiesta sales in March were high-specification models, including 17 per cent in top specification Titanium series. Fiesta sales helped fuel a new car registration boom in Europe that saw a record 1.93 million sales in March – a 10.8 per cent increase year-over-year. Europe has now overtaken the U.S. to become the world's second largest region for new car registrations.**

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 Fiesta is the best-selling car in Europe, according to Ford analysis of March 2017 industry data.

Breaking the speed limit can be costly – with escalating fines, driving bans, and a significant role in some road accidents.

Ford of Europe today reported its March 2017 sales results.

– 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.