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Finally the Ford Fiesta Hits US Shores

By Dave Foord · 15 years ago

Last time the Fiesta was in the US was between 1978 and 1980, before it was replaced by the Escort. Not that long really for a car that has sold successfully in Europe for over ...

Will the Obese Save the American Auto Industry

By Dave Foord · 15 years ago

There is a feeling in the rest of the world that "Everything is bigger in America". There is a certain amount of stereotyping involved that is obvious to all, however there is also a feeling ...

Scrappage – Cash for Your Old Car

By Dave Foord · 15 years ago

There’s a new buzz word in the motor industry – Scrappage. Under this proposed scheme, consumers who have a car over nine years old, would be able to take it to a recycling plant and ...

Get Car Gap Insurance to Avoid Negative Equity

By Dave Foord · 15 years ago

The last thing that’s on your mind when you go to your local dealership to pick up your brand new car is what would happen if you wrote it off driving away from the dealership. ...

Will Ford Be Extinct Before the Polar Bears

By Dave Foord · 15 years ago

Ford has for many years produced fairly good, comfortable, economical cars, that is, unless you live in the car giant’s home country. Just a quick look on Ford’s website in the U.S. backs this theory ...