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All new Ford S-Max & Galaxy launched
28-May-2010
The new Ford new S-MAX and Galaxy ranges have just been launched in Ireland, with prices for the S-Max starting at just under €30,000.
Fiesta named Diesel Car Mag Best Small Car
20-May-2010
The Ford Fiesta has been selected Diesel Car magazine's Best Small Car of the Year 2010.
One in 10 motorists mis-fuel their cars
20-May-2010
According to a recent survey conducted by AA Ireland, 10 per cent of Irish Motorists have accidently put the wrong fuel in their engine. Which makes the Ford Easy Fuel system an even more valuable feature!
Ford takes pole position in Scrappage Stakes
11-May-2010
Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that Ford has taken the lion’s share of car sales under the government scrappage scheme which was launched in January 2010.
Six Millionth Ford Transit rolls off the line.
01-May-2010
Ford produced its six millionth Transit off the production line in Kocaeli, Turkey today. We look back on a few highlights from its reign at the top.
Ford Leading Green Seller in Ireland
01-Apr-2010
Figures for the first quarter 2010 Irish car market show Ford is the leading brand and is also the market leader in sales of greener, lower-CO2 producing vehicles.
New Focus unveiled in Detroit
19-Jan-2010
The all new Focus was finally unveiled to much fanfare at the Detroit Motor Show.
Ford regains top spot in Ireland
15-Jan-2010
Ford has regained the much-coveted Number 1 spot as the leading car brand on the Irish market for last year.
At age 10, is your car for the scrapheap?
14-Jan-2010
A decade of difference. At age 10, is your car for the scrapheap? Kyle Fortune of the Irish Times offers this analysis.
Hyundai Ireland plans on Scrappage success!
09-Jan-2010
Hyundai Ireland aims to replicate European scrappage success with seriously competitive scrappage offers
Govt launches 2010 Scrappage scheme.
14-Dec-2009
The government finally took decisive action on the spiralling drop in car sales and jobs in the motor industry by announcing a Car Scrappage scheme for the new year. Do you qualify and what can you expect?
Maintenance warning as motorists hang on
12-Nov-2009
The AA is warning motorists not to neglect car maintenance as people are postponing new car purchase.
Fastest Selling Fiesta ever
12-May-2009
The all-new Fiesta is the fastest selling model ever to wear the famous Ford oval with the 250,000th unit rolling off the production line in Cologne, Germany recently.
Ford launches FordSelect Used Car program!
07-Apr-2009
Ford Ireland this week announced the launch of a dedicated Used Car program aimed at delivering the highest standards in used cars throughout its dealer network.
Fiesta scoops prestigious award.
27-Mar-2009
The new Fiesta recently picked up the prestigious "Red Dot" award for its design and looks.
Ford Regains Top Spot in Sales Charts.
23-Jan-2009
Ford finished 2008 as the top seller of Cars and Vans combined in the Irish Market.
Mondeo Added to FFV Range
15-Jul-2008
The Mondeo FFV is the latest in the Ford line-up, along with the Focus and C-Max, to be added to the FFV range of environmentally friendly cars.
Bio-ethanol - What's it all about?
25-Jun-2008
Given the rise in cost of Petrol and Diesel, many motor users are now thinking of converting to a Bio-ethanol powered vehicle.
Ford unleash Kuga in Europe
11-Apr-2008
The all-new Ford Kuga, the first SUV Ford Ireland has launched in over a decade, has been officially launched in Europe.
Focus remains Ireland's No.1
09-Jan-2008
The Ford Focus again claimed the title of Ireland’s best-selling car in 2007.
Old & New VRT and Tax rates
03-Jan-2008
With effect from July 01, 2008 VRT and Road Tax on all vehicles will be assessed on the basis of the emissions and not the engine size. A summary of the outcome of the 2008 Budget is detailed within.
Mondeo Semperit Irish Car of the Year 2008
30-Nov-2007
Mondeo scoops the top prize in Irish motoring circles.
Ford unveils new face of Focus
07-Nov-2007
Ford used the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil the new Ford Focus model, which will be available in Ireland for 2008. This new model comes with a new enhanced interior design quality, and is supported by a newly designed centre console.
New Mondeo secures 5 star NCAP rating
04-Oct-2007
The All New Ford Mondeo scores 35 points for adult occupant protection - its 5-star rating among the top-10 best results ever in Euro NCAP testing.
New small car set to replace Fiesta
01-Sep-2007
Ford is set to unveil 'The Verve' its latest addition to the Ford Family at the Frankfurt motorshow.
Ford Focus still best-seller
24-Aug-2007
Ford’s Focus is on course for an incredible sixth year at the top of Ireland’s best-seller charts, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
S-MAX to the fore at Seve Trophy
15-Aug-2007
Europe’s top golfers will be driven in Ford cars when they converge on The Heritage in Killenard, Co Laois next month for the biennial Seve Trophy.
The New Ford Kuga
23-Jul-2007
The All new Ford Kuga

A stylish, all new addition to the ford range for 2008 ! ! !
Ford Announces Mondeo Line-up
30-Apr-2007
Ford has just unveiled its new Mondeo lineup. The model range contains some new surprises including a 1.6 litre diesel engine!
Ford to introduce hybrid ‘soon’
27-Apr-2007
A Ford hybrid vehicle for Europe will come “soon”, but not in 2007.
New C-Max set to cause a stir!
14-Mar-2007
The new Ford C-MAX will undoubtedly capture attention. Now sharing many new styling cues, technology and driving features with the award-winning Ford S-MAX, it sets new standards as a compact, agile Multi-Activity Vehicle.
Ford Takes Top Spot in Ireland!
02-Feb-2007
Ford regained the number 1 spot in Irish car sales in January 2007 to add to the number 1 position it already holds in commercial vehicle sales.
Ford Focus takes World Rally Crown
24-Nov-2006
Ford wins World Rally Championship manufacturers title in New Zealand.
S-MAX Voted Car of the Year 2007
13-Nov-2006
Against stiff competition,the S-Max has scooped the 2007 European car of the year award!
New Mondeo unveiled in Paris Motor Show
13-Oct-2006
Ford gives sneak preview of all new Mondeo at Paris Motor show.
Transit - Internation Van of the Year 2007
01-Oct-2006
Ford Transit takes the International Van of the Year award for 2007!
Info on Bioethanol Vehicles
10-Apr-2006
A lot of media attention and customer queries have given rise to questions on environmentally friendly bioethanol vehicles. This fact sheet answers some of these questions.