Testing Times for Ford’s C-Max in Lommel, Belgium
Ford’s new C Max is tested to the limit at the Lommel Testing circuit in Belgium writes Suzanne Keane Since 1965 Ford have been operating a test track just an hour north of Brussels in order to rigorously test their vehicles before they hit our roads. This track is more than 80km long and consists of various road types designed to mirror road conditions around the world and test their cars in extreme conditions. Wheelsforwomen.ie were...
Ford Kuga v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester
Geraldine Herbert casts her eye over three new compact SUVs What is it? An ever increasing array of crossovers and SUVs are fighting for our hard earned cash this year. Subaru’s Forester, Mazda’s CX-5 and the Ford Kuga are all competing for sales in this popular market sector. Who is it aimed at? From urban schoolrun soft-roaders to rugged looking warriors for families looking for a compact SUV in the €30K price range...
First Drive – Ford Focus
We travelled to the south of Spain to drive the new Ford Focus ahead of its November launch writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The new Ford Focus has been given a fresh new interior and exterior look with a new front end that mirrors the Fiesta and Mondeo and improved fit and finish on the rear. First impressions of the new Ford Focus? The new Focus has been designed to look more sophisticated and mature with improved fuel economy (on...
Ruth Scott drives the new Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec
Guest Reviewer, RTÉ 2FM’s Ruth Scott Drives the New Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec When word got to the house that the Ford Fiesta was coming to visit for a week, the news was treated as if a cuddly toy was coming to visit. Cries of “oh that’ll be so cute & cuddly” were heard! The expectation was of a dinky car. Fast forward the arrival & we were all fairly surprised. Firstly my boyfriend’s hockey bag fitted in the boot. Let...
First Drive: Ford Tourneo Courier
Ford is adding yet another MPV to its range. The new Tourneo Courier will arrive here early 2015 but we went to Frankfurt for a preview writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Ford have taken what is essentially a van and equipped it with some necessary luxury to turn into a very spacious family car. Designed with growing families in mind Ford’s new Tourneo Courier promises to be practical, safe and economical to run First...
