Ford’s inflatable rear seatbelt, which combines an airbag with a conventional seatbelt, will make its European debut in the new Mondeo. The inflatable seatbelt is designed to reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear-seat passengers. In an accident, the belt rapidly expands across a body area five times greater than that achieved by...
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Ford has come up with a solution to prevent dents and scratches on car doors which result from tight parking spaces. The protective flap of the Door Edge Protector works automatically when the door is opened, providing a buffer to prevent the damage caused by one car door banging off another. It works against...
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Audi is leading the way in the inaugural Motorcheck.ie Fleet Car Awards, with five of its cars nominated in the 21-car shortlist. The finalists were whittled down from a longlist of 94 cars aimed at the business user. An expert judging panel is tasked with judging the shortlisted cars on styling, quality, engine and...
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World Rally Championships star Jari-Matti Latvala was one of nine drivers to set 16 Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) speed world records in the new Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost. The records were set at the CERAM test circuit in Mortefontaine, France on distances ranging from 1km to 4,104.7km. They included tests from a standing...
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Ford believes it can help motorists save up to a quarter on their fuel bill with its new Econo Check. A free service, Econo Check is a first for Ireland. It works by installing a data logger in the car for a number of days to provide an extended analysis of the motorist’s driving...
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Ford has announced two new models in its Focus range. The Focus Limited Edition Series comprises the Focus Zetec S and the Titanium X and Ford hopes they will extend the distinctively sporty and premium feel of the range. The Focus Zetec S is available as a 1.6l TDCi diesel engine with the option...
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Admit it, we’ve all been there – your phone pings while you’re driving and you’re just itching to pick it up to check the text message. In fact, 48 per cent of drivers across Europe have confessed to giving in to this urge. Now Ford aims to put an end to end to this...
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There was a time when the two words ‘Mondeo man’ when used together was a term of derision, but let me tell you the new Ford Mondeo is nothing to scoff at. It’s a real classy looking car, long and sleek with a hint of muscle on the outside, with eye catching front LED...
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