tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76116932229507952382024-02-20T15:02:14.494+00:00Motoring News from Platts Motor Company<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk">We are a 3rd generation family run car dealership based in Marlow. On this blog we will publish items that we believe will be of interest to our customers, and owners of Ford vehicles. Our business website is <b>www.platts.co.uk</b></a>Platts Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351782728676150182noreply@blogger.comBlogger411125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-17714806882832531502018-11-21T10:00:00.001+00:002018-11-21T11:09:50.070+00:00ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS ACTIVE CROSSOVER BLENDS SUV VERSATILITY AND CLASS-LEADING FOCUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4_D0TkVTaKI" width="560"></iframe>
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The <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all-new Ford Focus Active crossover</a> introduces SUV-inspired versatility to the confidence-inspiring, intuitive, and rewarding all-new Focus driving experience.</div>
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Available in spacious five-door hatchback and wagon body styles with rugged exterior styling, the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active</a> features raised ride-height and a bespoke chassis configuration to retain class-leading <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus</a> driving dynamics while delivering enhanced rough-road ability and a higher driving position for more confident urban and highway driving.</div>
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The active lifestyles of Europe’s growing numbers of SUV and crossover customers are further supported by the addition of bespoke Slippery and Trail modes to the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active’s </a>Selectable Drive Modes, and standard roof rails to help carry bicycles or sports equipment.</div>
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Sophisticated powertrain options* include Ford’s powerful and fuel efficient 1.0-litre EcoBoost and 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engines delivering up to 182 PS, and Ford’s 1.5-litre EcoBlue and 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engines delivering up to 150 PS – combined with six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmissions.</div>
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Advanced driver assistance features first introduced with the<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank"> all-new Focus</a> earlier this year include more advanced versions of Ford’s Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive Front Lighting System, and Active Park Assist technologies.</div>
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“Ford SUV sales grew more than 19 per cent in October year over year, and SUVs now account for more than one in five Ford vehicles sold in Europe. Our Active family of crossover models offers a further compelling SUV-style option for customers,” said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service. Ford of Europe. “The all-new Focus Active does more than just look the part – its bespoke chassis and new Selectable Drive Mode options deliver genuine rough-road capability for families who want to explore off the beaten track.”</div>
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The <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all-new Focus Active</a> is the third in Ford’s new family of Active crossover models, following the introduction of the all-new Fiesta Active and new KA+ Active models earlier this year.</div>
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Equipped as standard in five-door and wagon body styles with Ford’s sophisticated short long arm (SLA) independent rear suspension configuration, the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active</a> chassis features unique springs, dampers, stabiliser bars, and front and rear knuckle geometries, alongside a ride height raised 30 mm front and 34 mm rear over the standard Focus.</div>
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The SLA system optimises comfort and response, and features an isolated subframe that delivers a desirable balance between front and rear compliance over larger bumps in the road, for smoother journeys. Multi-compound bushes feature different stiffness characteristics when stressed in different directions, for better isolation of smaller bumps and improved noise, vibration and harshness. A unique SLA geometry for the wagon model repositions the dampers helping the vehicle remain agile and responsive even with a fully loaded boot, and helping maximise boot space with a wider load-floor area.</div>
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For improved rough road ride and durability, 17-inch alloy wheels are fitted with higher-profile 215/55 R17 tyres; 18-inch wheels with 215/50 R18 tyres are also available. In addition to the Normal, Sport and Eco Selectable Drive Modes equipped as standard for all Focus models, the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active</a> introduces:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Slippery mode, which adjusts ESC and traction control settings for increased confidence on surfaces with reduced grip such as mud, snow and ice; reduces straight-ahead wheel spin, including when pulling away from stationary; and delivers a more passive throttle response</li>
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Unique styling details deliver a distinctive, versatile and rugged character for the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active</a> inside and out. A dark grille with unique mesh pattern features a dark surround, echoed by the protective cladding that flows from the front bumper lip, through the wheel arches and side profile to the rear.</div>
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Front and rear bumper designs are also unique to the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active</a> variant, as are silver-finish front and rear skid plates, and alloy wheel designs. Vibrant paint colours include new Metropolis White and Orange Glow, and customers can also opt for a contrast colour roof depending on body colour.</div>
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Inside the cabin, a leather steering wheel and gear knob with a leather grip, bright elements on the dashboard and door panels, and Active scuff plates deliver a high-quality feel. The high-bolstered seats are trimmed with distinctive Active cloth featuring blue stitching, and mats with blue stitching are also available.</div>
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The<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank"> all-new Focus</a> delivers more interior space supported by a more than 50 mm longer wheelbase (compared to outgoing model) and flat floor. Front seat occupants enjoy generous shoulder room of 1,421 mm, and instrument panel positioning is optimised for greater space. A narrower centre console, electric parking brake and rotary gear shift dial for the eight-speed automatic transmission also free up more space for the driver and front passenger.</div>
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Rear passenger knee clearance is improved by more than 50 mm compared with the outgoing Focus, for a best-in-class 81 mm. Rear shoulder-room is increased by almost 60 mm compared with the outgoing Focus. The impression of spaciousness is enhanced with a rear door design featuring windows that stretch into the rear pillar for a more open sensation.</div>
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Comfort and convenience features help make the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active</a> even more versatile for adventurous families. Accessing the load area with arms full of camping gear is made easier using Ford’s Hands-free tailgate technology, that allows access to the wagon boot space with a simple kicking motion under the rear bumper.</div>
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The family’s best friend can join the adventures, too – the wagon’s boot space has been designed to accommodate a large dog crate with 1653-litre maximum capacity. Ford engineers have even created a solution to the challenge of where to place the wagon’s tonneau cover once removed, too: it now fits neatly beneath the new flexible load floor, and is easier to remove with a simple pull-strap release.</div>
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Ford’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment technology allows drivers to control audio, navigation and climate functions plus connected smartphones using simple voice commands, and is supported by an 8-inch colour touchscreen that can be operated using pinch and swipe gestures. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™, and is available alongside a premium B&O audio system that ensures everyone in the car can enjoy the soundtrack to their adventure with a concert-hall experience.</div>
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New FordPass Connect onboard modem technology for the Focus even turns the Active into a mobile WiFi hotspot with connectivity for up to 10 devices, and an available Wireless charging pad beneath the instrument panel enables occupants to easily charge compatible smartphones and stay connected on the move.</div>
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The <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all-new Focus Active</a> delivers the comprehensive range of sophisticated driver assistance technologies introduced to the all-new Focus earlier this year. Advanced technologies seamlessly integrated to enable an intuitive, stress-reducing and refined driving experience include:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Adaptive Cruise Control, which now enhanced with Stop & Go, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring for effortlessly negotiating stop-start traffic</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System with new camera-based Predictive curve light and Sign-based light that pre-adjust headlamp patterns for improved visibility by monitoring bends in the road and – for the first time in the industry – road signs</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Active Park Assist 2, which now also operates gear selection, acceleration and braking to enable fully-automated manoeuvres at the push of a button</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Ford’s first Head-up display to be offered in Europe, helping drivers focus their attention on the road ahead</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Evasive Steering Assist, a segment-first technology that helps drivers steer around stopped or slower vehicles to help avoid collisions</li>
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<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active</a> customers can choose from a range of advanced Ford EcoBoost petrol and Ford EcoBlue diesel engines delivering optimised power and refinement. Powertrains are supported by standard Auto Start-Stop for reduced running costs; and slick-shifting six-speed manual or new eight-speed automatic transmissions for effortless cruising. The sophisticated eight-speed automatic adapts to different driving styles to offer optimised gear changes.</div>
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Ford’s multi-award-winning 125 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine delivers from 107 g/km CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 10.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions and 4.8 l/100 km fuel efficiency. Ford’s 150 PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine delivers from 121 g/km and 5.3 l/100 km. Ford’s 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine delivers from 93 g/km and 3.5 l/100 km. Ford’s 150 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine delivers from 114 g/km and 4.4 l/100 km.</div>
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Manufactured using industry-first processes at Ford’s Saarlouis assembly facility, Germany, the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all-new Ford Focus Active crossover</a> is now available to order.</div>
Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-86847766034049235112018-11-20T12:11:00.001+00:002018-11-20T15:50:42.317+00:00Don't Get Caught Out in the Cold this Winter - Winter Health Check £29.99<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-21913232046661095222018-11-15T16:22:00.003+00:002018-11-15T16:22:34.907+00:00ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING INNOVATIONS DELIVER 5-STAR SAFETY FOR ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS CUSTOMERS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all new Ford Focus</a> delivers confidence and peace-of-mind for customers in any driving scenario, using a comprehensive suite of sophisticated driver assistance technologies and engineering innovations.</div>
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<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus</a> was earlier this year awarded the <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/07/18/all-new-ford-focus-achieves-maximum-5-star-safety-rating.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">maximum 5-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP</a> – one of the first vehicles to be awarded the highest rating under new, more stringent testing protocols. </div>
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In addition, technologies designed to make the <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus</a> driving experience more comfortable, less demanding and to help drivers avoid or mitigate the effects of accidents were <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/10/18/all-new-ford-focus-commended-by-euro-ncap-for-advanced-driver-as.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">recently commended by Euro NCAP</a>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus</a> was developed using Ford’s new €15.5 million sled test crash testing facility in Cologne, Germany, to further enhance safety.</div>
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“Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our customers, and Ford believes delivering smart cars with technologies that help drivers avoid hazardous situations is every bit as essential as developing strong cars that keep occupants safe in the event of an accident,” said Helmut Reder, global vehicle line director B-car and C-car, Ford of Europe.</div>
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The<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank"> all-new Ford Focus</a> offers a wider range of driver assistance features than any Ford vehicle before, enabled by three radars, two cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors, to help make driving more comfortable, less demanding and safer. In addition, an advanced body structure and safety cell featuring ultra-high-strength steels is designed to protect occupants in the event of an accident.</div>
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Features designed to help drivers focus their attention on the road ahead include:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/07/18/new-demonstration-shows-ford-driving-tech-can-help-reduce-frustr.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go</a>, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring for effortlessly negotiating stop-start traffic</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System with new camera-based <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/10/24/don_t-know-the-road--just-follow-your-headlights--new-tech-reads.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Predictive curve light and Sign-based light</a> that pre-adjust headlamp patterns for improved visibility in the dark by monitoring bends in the road and road signs for the first time in the industry</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Ford’s first <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/06/21/blinded-by-glare-or-blind-to-display--fighter-jet-tech-for-ford-.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Head-up display</a> to be offered in Europe, which helps drivers keep their eyes on the road by projecting useful information into their field of vision</li>
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Euro NCAP earlier this year found <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all-new Ford Focus </a>technologies delivered a good balance between supporting the driver and enabling the driver to feel in full control of the vehicle; presented little risk of the driver becoming over-reliant on the technologies; and are simple and intuitive to engage, at its first ever automated driving assessment event in Germany</div>
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Features designed to help drivers avoid or mitigate the effects of accidents include:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, which can detect people and cyclists in or near the road ahead, or who may cross the vehicle’s path, and automatically apply the brakes if it detects a potential collision and the driver does not respond to warnings</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Evasive Steering Assist, which uses radar and camera to detect slower-moving and stationary vehicles ahead and provides steering support to enable drivers to manoeuvre around a vehicle if a collision is imminent</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/08/06/new-tech-for-all-new-ford-focus-could-help-prevent-the-nightmare.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Wrong Way Alert</a>, first available for customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, which uses the windscreen mounted camera and information from the car’s navigation system to provide drivers with audible and visual warnings when driving through two “No Entry” signs on a motorway ramp</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Ford’s <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/05/16/hate-reversing--this-car-shows-whats-around-the-corner--and-can-.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert</a>, which warns drivers reversing out of a parking space of vehicles that may soon be crossing behind them, and can apply the brakes to avoid or mitigate the effects of collisions if drivers do not respond to warnings</li>
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Features designed to improve safety for occupants in the event of an accident include:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Post-Collision Braking, which helps to reduce the impact of a potential secondary collision by automatically applying moderate brake pressure when an initial collision event is detected. Slowing the vehicle can potentially lessen injury to occupants and further damage to the vehicle</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">A 40 per cent increase in front crash load capability compared with the outgoing <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus</a>, supported by a body structure comprising 33 per cent <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/10/31/knights-in-armour--robots-and-lasers--ford-is-first-to-fully-aut.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">ultra-high strength and press-hardened boron steels</a></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">Driver and front passenger, front side impact, and front and read side curtain airbags</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; padding: 5px;">eCall functionality for <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus models</a> equipped with FordPass embedded modem technology, which automatically dials emergency services in the event of a serious accident, and enables occupants to be directly connected to the emergency services by pushing an SOS button in the overhead console</li>
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Euro NCAP earlier this year awarded high scores to <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus</a> for both adult and child occupant protection, and maximum scores in tests designed to replicate car-to-car side impacts, as part of a 5-star safety rating.</div>
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<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus</a> also debuts a bespoke, in-house developed Ford Stability Control system for added security on the road, and braking distances from 100 km/h (62 mph) are reduced by up to 1 metre compared with the outgoing model, supported by the new Electric Brake Booster for select models that builds pressure faster.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">New sled test improves crash safety</span></div>
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The <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all-new Focus </a>is the first Ford vehicle optimised using a new sled test crash testing facility at the company’s Merkenich Technical Centre.</div>
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The €15.5 million facility was completed in early 2018, and enables Ford engineers to fine tune the performance of vehicles’ restraint systems with greater accuracy and flexibility – improving safety for occupants.</div>
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Up to four crash tests per day can be performed at the facility, which uses a hydraulically-powered propulsion system to accelerate a vehicle body with a propulsive force equivalent to 250 tonnes, replicating the accelerations of up to 80 times the force of gravity that are experienced in real-world road accidents.</div>
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Cameras able to record up to 1,000 frames per second allow engineers to scrutinise the timing of airbag and seat restraint devices. The latest generation of crash test dummies deliver data from 70 highly sensitive sensors in key anatomical locations including up to 15 accelerometers in the head alone.</div>
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“Full-scale crash tests give us a wealth of information, but take longer to set-up. Virtual crash tests are fast, but not yet as reliable as the real thing. Our new sled test bridges the gap between the real and the virtual worlds, so that we can deliver improvements faster, resulting in safer vehicles,” said Stephan Knack, head of the Ford Crash Test facility in Cologne, Germany. “The sled test will now play a crucial role in enhancing the safety of every Ford passenger car and commercial vehicle developed in Europe.”</div>
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The <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">all-new Focus</a> is on sale across Europe now in five-door hatchback, wagon and in selected markets four-door body styles, offered in a comprehensive model line-up that includes the stylish <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Trend</a> and Titanium, sporty <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus ST-Line</a>, and the upscale <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Vignale</a>. The first <a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus/" target="_blank">Focus Active crossover</a> will be available later this year.</div>
<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-8489361670880069862018-11-07T09:09:00.001+00:002018-11-07T09:09:41.311+00:00Fuel Saving Driving Tips From The Institute of Advanced Motorists<br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">This week’s
tips </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">from IAM
RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, are all
about </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">how you can save fuel
meaning you can treat yourself with those extra savings.</span><br />
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highest safe gear will use less fuel. Ease off the accelerator early for
traffic lights if they are red - why hurry up to wait?</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">If possible, try to avoid driving during heavy traffic. Stopping and
starting in traffic needs the use of the first gear and a lot fuel is used to
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Keep your tyres well maintained by checking the condition, pressures and
tread depth. When it comes to choosing new tyres, it’s worth having a look at
ones which are designed for extra economy.</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Get rid of unnecessary weight. Cars work just like the human body, it
needs more energy to move around more weight and so does your car. Take heavy
items out of the car if you don’t need to carry them. A roof rack or roof box
will increase drag and you will use more fuel to overcome this, so remove it if
it is not being used.</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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windows are clear (a bit of elbow grease will sort them out) you are able to
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">During this winter season as your engine is trying to warm up it uses
more fuel for the first four miles or so.</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Your engine stays
cold when you drive less than two miles and your car will produce 60 per cent
more pollution than a warm engine – avoid these short journeys where possible.</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pressing more lightly on the accelerator, often you can maintain the same speed
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a few small changes in the way we prepare our vehicles and plan our journeys
can make a big difference in our fuel consumption. Sound observation and
planning on our necessary journeys will help. Remember that safety and fuel saving
can be complementary if we drive effectively.”</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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learn eco-safe driving techniques.</span>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-65063290092028973672018-11-06T09:42:00.000+00:002018-11-06T09:42:15.101+00:00No Limits. Taking On The World’s Most Iconic Motorcycle Course – On Four Wheels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Antenna, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Isle of Man TT Festival is among the most famous motorsport festivals in the world. Every year, over two weeks, 30 million fans tune in to see top motorcyclists test their talent on the incredible “Mountain Course”. But you don’t have to be on two wheels to get the best out of the Mountain Road – one of </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSDdJ-bq9Y1_kmQLP9PPrMe5S8UcVKioQ" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; font-family: Antenna, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Europe’s Greatest Driving Roads</a><span style="font-family: Antenna, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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For the latest in Ford’s series of films that showcase hidden gems for drivers and travellers alike, journalist Steve Sutcliffe got behind the wheel of the Ford Mustang Bullitt, on the island where many roads are not restricted by speed limits. (Although there are still laws against careless and dangerous driving.)</div>
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“Imagine German autobahns, then add hills and twists, and shrink it to a single carriageway with incredible views, and what you have are these utterly fantastic, and dramatic, roads,” said Sutcliffe. “The Mountain Road feels – and is – an utterly dramatic place to drive. It’s epic, and quite unlike anywhere else”</div>
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The mountain itself is said to be unique as the only place from which you can see all four countries that make up the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. And regardless of the opportunity to drive fast, it does pay to slow down and enjoy the incredible scenery, as well as the local hospitality.</div>
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“The food and drink is excellent, pretty much everywhere on the island,” said Sutcliffe. “You may go there for the exhilaration of driving one of Europe’s most notorious roads, but it’s the people, the food and the scenery that will compound your sadness to be getting the ferry home.”</div>
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Once it was a technique that helped protect knights in armour from the crashing blows of their rivals. Now, Ford is applying a cutting-edge version of the same technology to help make its cars safer than ever.</div>
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The first fully automated hot-forming process shapes and cuts parts of the car – which are integral to protecting drivers and passengers – using giant furnaces, robots and 3,000° C lasers.</div>
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“We are building on techniques used to strengthen steel for thousands of years, incorporating modern materials and automation to speed and refine the hot-forming process,” said Dale Wishnousky, vice president, Manufacturing, Ford of Europe<i style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">. </span></i>“The resulting boron steel safety cell helps to make the all-new Focus one of our safest vehicles ever.”</div>
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The hot-forming line – fully integrated within the company’s Saarlouis Vehicle Assembly Plant in Germany – was built as part of a recent €600 million investment in the Saarlouis facility. Hot forming is an integral part of the production of the all-new Ford Focus that was awarded a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.</div>
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<a href="https://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-focus" target="_blank">All-new Focus</a> makes extensive use of boron steel – the strongest steel used in the auto industry – within the car’s safety cell. This helps to create a survival space in the event of an accident. In addition, the use of boron, also found in skyscrapers, helps the new model to achieve a substantial improvement in the car’s capability to withstand head‑on crashes.</div>
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Hot-formed steel pieces are subjected to temperatures of up to 930° C; unloaded by robots into a hydraulic press that has a closing force up to 1,150 tonnes; and then shaped and cooled in just three seconds. The boron steel is so strong by this point that a laser beam hotter than lava is used to precision-cut each piece into its final shape.</div>
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sure you clear the cobwebs from your de-icer and ready-mixed washer fluid and
get your vehicle up to scratch for the bitterly cold weather we’re
experiencing. To help you with this, Tim Shallcross, IAM RoadSmart’s head of
technical policy, has put together five top tips:</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Months of air conditioning and dust builds up a
grimy layer on the inside of the windscreen, so spend a couple of minutes
getting it really clean. Use a window cleaning fluid or a microfiber cloth. A
squeaky clean surface will eliminate glare from the low autumn sun and greatly
reduce the likelihood of the screen misting up. Carefully clean the rear screen
so that you don’t damage the heater elements and you’ll save having to put the
heated rear window on so much, which can cost two or three mpg while it’s on,
says Tim.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">If you get that horrible squeaking noise, it’s time
to change the wiper blades. When the new blades sweep the screen in
efficient, rain clearing silence, you’ll be grateful you did. On icy days
always check that your wipers are not frozen to the glass. Attempting to get
them moving can blow a fuse or damage the motors, just adding to your woes. The
same problem can sometimes affect electric wing mirrors. If really low
temperatures are forecast don’t fold them in the night before.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Ready-mixed washer fluid can be an expensive
convenience; it’s typically £5 or so for five litres – more at motorway service
areas – and most of it is just tap water. Many supermarkets sell
concentrated fluid which will dilute to make at least 20 litres for less cost,
even more when the weather’s mild and there’s no risk of the washers
freezing. Alternatively shop online, but don’t be tempted by hi-tech
sounding premium priced products or the very expensive “specially developed for
X make of car.” On cold days, don’t use the washers until you feel warm air
coming out of the heater, otherwise the spray may freeze on your windscreen
leaving you driving blind.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your car, buy a custom made ice blanket or just cover the screen the night
before with a sheet. Do not use newspapers for this as they tend to
disintegrate into a soggy mush. Invest in a good quality ice scraper and a
few tins of de-icing spray and, most importantly give yourself that extra ten
minutes to get the car ready to go. Clear the whole screen, not just a letter
box area in front of the driver. A badly cleared screen is dangerous and is an
offence. Three points and a hefty fine can be the reward for skimping. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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running with the heater set to maximum demist. But cars are at their most
polluting and wasteful when cold, so you won’t be doing the environment or your
wallet any good. As soon as the windows are clear, drive off. It is
illegal to leave a car running unattended as well as being a huge temptation
for the casual thief. Most insurance companies may not pay out if you make
it easy for someone to steal your vehicle.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Clear damp or snowy boots and coats out of the car
when you get home – if you leave them in overnight the water will evaporate and
condense on the inside of all the windows. It’ll take ages to clear and
the car will feel damp and miserable for your morning commute. Even
leaving them in the boot will make the windows wet and foggy, so get them
indoors where they’ll dry out properly.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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techniques needed to become an advanced driver, take a look at the IAM </span><u><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><a href="http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=lA9gs762hQ7U9rlmmnciCgQ0GvbX1cPN_MZxH1AgSu6rNnXmt2YW8SXEDm68LAufpRLF6YQrn6kjUpEqhqH9WnYgHzwuQmecPRe0kqHJxteG41sm0wuG_seqKZRLtTSEHH7_Log4A1R_Wxml2jfV1Ldkku1uD5kNA1PxhOzUUuOm0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">advanced driving course</span></a></span></u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-52351200876620491612018-10-30T12:39:00.001+00:002018-10-30T12:39:06.317+00:00Ford Announces New Track-Focussed GT Carbon Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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has announced a new Carbon Series of the Ford GT - the lightest of the
road-going Ford supercars. Unlike its sibling racer, however, this one can be
driven home from the race track. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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new limited-edition model drops approximately 18kg with a host of lightweighting,
including carbon fibre wheels, a titanium exhaust, titanium wheel nuts and a
lightweight polycarbonate rear hatch, with additional venting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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GT Carbon Series retains some conveniences including air conditioning, radio and
SYNC 3 - for those customers who want to drive to and from the track in comfort
- however, luxuries including cupholders have been removed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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third Ford GT special edition features more visible carbon fibre than any
previous model, along with optional accent colours, to further stand out from
the line-up.</span><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“The Ford GT Carbon Series will
stand out on the road with its striking, carbon-fibre-rich design and on the
track with its athleticism,” says Hermann Salenbauch, global director, Ford
Performance. “It is yet another example of how we can bring to life our Le
Mans-winning supercar in new and exciting ways so our customer can share in
that magical legacy.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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carbon fibre stripes with matching A-pillars, lower body panels and gloss
carbon fibre wheels. The interior features matte carbon fibre sills, air
register pods and centre console.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Customers can choose between four optional
accent colours </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">–
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">silver, orange, red or blue – for the mirror caps, centre
stripe and callipers. The Carbon Series also features a unique seat pattern
with silver stitching that is repeated on the steering wheel as well as clear anodised
paddle shifters and a unique badge for the instrument panel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“This is an example of how we listen
to our customers”, said Lance Mosley, marketing manager, Ford Performance.
“While the Ford GT Competition model appeals to hardcore racing enthusiasts, we
found more customers asking for more exposed carbon fibre with the air
conditioning and radio still intact. So we developed the Carbon Series to
satisfy that need, while providing a distinct look.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Approved customer applicants can
order the Ford GT Carbon Series now. Approximately one special model can be
built each week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also will open the final owner application process for select global markets on
Nov. 8. Prospective owners can submit their applications at <a href="http://www.fordgt.com/">www.FordGT.com</a> for 30 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-25150591661601259052018-10-30T11:47:00.001+00:002018-10-30T11:47:39.501+00:00Budget pothole fund not nearly enough for disillusioned drivers, say IAM RoadSmart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Leading road safety
charity IAM RoadSmart has said while the £420 million in new investment in
tackling Britain’s pothole crisis is welcome, it doesn’t go nearly far enough
and is merely a drop in the ocean to deal with a long-term and major issue.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Yesterday’s budget saw
Chancellor Philip Hammond announce the cash injection for our beleaguered
roads, alongside a £28.8 billion fund to upgrade England's motorways.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Mr Hammond announced
£25.5 billion for Highways England for major road upgrades between 2020 and
2025 and an extra £3.5 billion of funding allocated to major local routes,
under the jurisdiction of local councils. The £420 million for potholes is on
top of an existing fund of almost £300 million.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">However just three months
ago IAM RoadSmart conducted a survey of over 7,000 of its members, finding how
disillusioned they had become with Britain’s rotten roads.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Some 47% - over 3,400
respondents – said they had experienced damage to their car, commercial
vehicle, motorbike or bicycle or personal injury as a result of hitting a
pothole.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Around 90% had spotted a
deterioration of some level in the roads they use with just over 50% rating the
state of their roads as ‘much worse’ in the past three years and 38% rating
them ‘worse.’</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Some 81% - close to 6,000
people – said they have noticed ‘many more’ potholes in the past three years,
adding in the 13% who have seen ‘a few more,’ that gives a total of 94% who
report more potholes.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Over 56% said they have
to take avoiding action on every journey to dodge potholes, while 27% said they
have to steer around a pothole every day.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">Neil Greig, IAM RoadSmart
director of policy and research, said: “IAM RoadSmart welcomes the commitments
to building more modern safe highways. What we really need to see however is
the same long-term funding approach applied to potholes. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="m-1471750400380456359pt-defaultparagraphfont-000004"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">“Extra money is always
welcome but when it arrives unpredictably for one year at a time it does little
to help the long term planning needed to really attack the pothole problems
drivers and riders see and feel every day.”</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-6710149811473024622018-10-29T17:42:00.002+00:002018-10-29T17:42:58.556+00:00Production of New Family of Low-Emission Petrol Engines Begins at Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The three-cylinder,
1.5-litre EcoBoost engine, which debuts in the multi-award winning Fiesta ST
and all-new Focus, is built on an all-new, state-of-the-art flexible
manufacturing facility following of an investment of £100 million, including
support from the Welsh Government support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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proud to see production start of this all-new engine, here in Bridgend, said
Wallace Yearwood, plant manager. “It’s the result of a significant investment
in the plant, a plant which has a long-established history of delivering
world-class engines, and we will make this engine another success.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Economy and Transport
Secretary Ken Skates said: “I’m delighted to see our Welsh Government
investment supporting hundreds of high skilled jobs in south Wales. We are
proud to have played a part in developing this world class manufacturing
facility and look forward to continuing to work with the company and workforce
to ensure a bright future for the plant at Bridgend, despite the upcoming
challenges of Brexit.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Quality confirmation of
the new engine is assured through multi-stage testing and process monitoring at
all points during assembly process. Machining lines for the cylinder head and
cylinder block feature the latest CNC technology and environmentally efficient
cutting systems. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The all-new engine
family was designed and developed by engineers at the Ford Dunton Technical
Centre in Essex, as well as Ford’s Technical Centre in Merkenich Germany, and
the Ford Research and Innovation Centre in Aachen, Germany. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-57445066942695856332018-10-12T09:52:00.002+01:002018-10-12T09:52:48.542+01:00Mongol Rally: Manchester to Siberia in a Fiat PandaThere is no doubt you need to be slightly mad to do something like this, but what a life changing adventure.<br />
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I'm ever so slightly jealous.<br />
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Two men have documented their trip from Manchester to Russia in a "rubbish" Fiat Panda as they took part in the Mongol Rally.<br />
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Drone footage captured by Michael Monteith and Stewart Perrie shows the "mind-blowing" journey through 41 countries in the 1.2 litre engine vehicle to Ulan-Ude for the intercontinental car rally.<br />
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eight years as Britain’s favourite car, <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Ford Fiesta</a> is passed its sales crown to
an all-new model.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Of
the 120,000 <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiestas</a> registered in the last 12 months, 70 per cent were five-door
models, 90 per cent petrol and 60 per cent Zetec, while 20 per cent chose the
Titanium series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Red,
white and blue are three of the four favourite <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiesta</a> colours among patriotic UK
customers. Around 22 per cent of new
<a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiestas</a> are sold in blue, 18 per cent in black, 16 per cent in white, 15 per
cent in red and 10 per cent in silver.
For the new <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiesta</a> line-up the Chrome Copper colour pictured plus new Blue Wave and Bohai Mint green
shades are among the choices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">new Ford Fiesta</a> is billed as the most technologically advanced small car on
sale thanks to 15 high-tech features ensuring a safe and smooth journey such as
Pre-Collision Assist featuring pedestrian detection, meaning that the driver is
warned of people who are in or near the road ahead, automatic perpendicular parking,
blind spot alert and auto high beam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Andy
Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: “This year the eyes of the car world in our
market are on <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">new Fiesta</a> as it takes over the reign as top seller. Having seen all <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiesta</a> models coming over the
next nine months, I’m confident it will remain on top.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Joining
the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Ford Fiesta’s</a> core range of Zetec and Titanium will be sporty ST-Line and luxurious Vignale models in early autumn, both
offering the acclaimed 1.0 EcoBoost 140PS engine, followed by an all-new Active
crossover and hot ST in spring next year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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NEW FIESTA FACTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">all-new Fiesta’s</a> heated
leather steering wheel has been tested by Ford engineers to ensure it is
resistant to damage or staining from sunscreen on the driver’s hands. Sunscreen
is just one of the everyday substances that were used to test the Fiesta
interior. Leather seats are also designed to resist coffee spills, soil from
dirty sports kit and even the dye from denim jeans. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">How does Ford know the
<a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiesta’s</a> seats will remain comfortable for the lifetime of the car? Robot
buttocks “sat” in the seats 25,000 times to prove their durability. The seat
bolsters undergo 60,000 test cycles to ensure wear-resistance, and the seat
material is checked for flexibility and comfort even after 24 hours at minus 30
deg C.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Some of the all-new <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiesta’s</a>
body panels are made using a new manufacturing technology that analyses the
noise frequencies produced during the stamping process, and can identify a
component that will not meet Ford’s quality standards – before it even leaves the stamping machine.
The Fiesta factory in Cologne, Germany, produces a <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">new Fiesta</a> every 68 seconds,
and can build about 20,000 different variations of <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiesta</a> in total.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">all-new Fiesta’s</a> doors now
require 20 per cent less effort to close, because of improvements to the air
extractors inside the car. Innovative, concealed door edge protectors spring
quickly in to place when the doors are opened to protect both the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">Fiesta’s</a>
doors, and those of cars parked alongside from dings and scrapes. Inside the
doors are pressure sensors that enable restraint systems to be activated
several milliseconds sooner in the event of a side impact.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">To develop the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/new-fiesta/" target="_blank">all-new Fiesta’s</a> B&O PLAY sound
system, engineers spent a year listening to more than 5,000 tracks to ensure
the premium 675-watt audio system sounds great whether enjoying Adele, Foo
Fighters or Jay-Z – or chilling out to classical music – no matter how quietly
or loudly it is played. Tested in city centres, on motorways and in the
countryside, the 10-speaker B&O PLAY system features a nine-channel
amplifier for precise sound control, a dashboard centre speaker and 200mm subwoofer in the boot – while optional
surround sound delivers a 360-degree sound stage experience.<br />
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iconic Ford GT40 and new Ford GT that won Le Mans 24 Hours in 1966 and 2016 are
being brought to life in LEGO® bricks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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new LEGO Speed Champions set will include both cars as well as racing driver
figures, a chequered flag and even a trophy to recreate those history-making
victories. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people in my team grew up with the legend of Ford’s history-making 1966 victory
– and experienced the excitement of building and design for the first time through
LEGO bricks,”</span> <span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">said
Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. “This kit is a powerful way to
tell our Le Mans story, and will hopefully inspire the race drivers, engineers,
and designers of the future.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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won at Le Mans earlier this year after returning to the scene of what was a
historic 1-2-3 clean sweep 50 years previously. The LEGO Group worked closely
with Ford’s design and licensing teams on every detail of the 1966 winning car,
and the new Ford GT race car. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was a dream project – with a lot of pressure. The Ford GT40 is one of the most
iconic race cars of all time, and the new Ford GT is just incredible,” said
Craig Callum, head of design, LEGO Speed Champions. “Designed for children, but
with grown-ups fans in mind too, we know these models will be closely scrutinized
for authenticity.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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who in his spare time races a Ford Model A hot-rod, and started out as a
designer of full-sized cars, helped develop ten prototypes before the final
versions of each model were selected, all created from existing LEGO bricks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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new 2016 Ford GT and 1966 Ford GT40 set will be available to order at LEGO.com/shop
from March 1, 2017, with a recommended retail price of €34.99 (£29.99). A Ford
Mustang set is on sale now, alongside a Ford
Model A hot rod.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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independent vehicle assessment organisation <a href="http://www.euroncap.com/en" target="_blank">Euro NCAP.</a> In the test the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a>
achieved top marks in the four categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant,
Pedestrian and Safety Assist, proving it is one of the safest cars in its
segment. The <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> features a long list of standard active safety features on
all versions including Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection,
Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Smart Cruise Control. With the
<a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> Hyundai Motor is democratising electric mobility offering world’s first
car which offers customers the choice between three electrified powertrain
models: hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid.</span></div>
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five-star rating from <a href="http://www.euroncap.com/en" target="_blank">Euro NCAP</a> for the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> underlines the benefits of
Hyundai Motor’s approach to democratising technology,” says Thomas A. Schmid,
Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Europe. “State-of-the-art active
safety features are fitted as standard in all versions making the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> one of
the safest cars in its segment and a safe and accessible e-mobility choice for
customers.”</span></div>
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feature of the IONIQ <br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "현대산스 Text";"><a href="http://www.euroncap.com/en" target="_blank">Euro NCAP</a> tested the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ’s</a>
standard-equipment Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with good overall
performance. The system alerts drivers to emergency situations, braking
autonomously if required. Using front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in
three stages. Initially warning the driver visually and acoustically, it
controls the brake according to the collision danger stage and applies maximum
braking force just before the moment of collision. When a vehicle or pedestrian
is sensed in front of the car, the system is activated, operates at speeds of 8
km/h or above, and avoids a collision or minimises damage when a collision is otherwise
unavoidable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the I<a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">ONIQ’s </a>standard safety features is the Lane Keeping Assist system
including Lane Departure Warning. This alerts the driver acoustically and
visually if the car crosses road markings without indicating, and applies
slight force to the steering wheel in order to guide the driver back to a safe
position. The system was thoroughly examined by <a href="http://www.euroncap.com/en" target="_blank">Euro NCAP</a> and passed all tests
successfully.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Smart Cruise Control, fitted standard in every <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a>, also contributed to the
five-star rating. It maintains a constant speed and distance from the vehicle
ahead by accelerating or braking automatically. The Advanced Smart Cruise
Control in the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> Electric also enables stop-and-go functionality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the technologies tested by <a href="http://www.euroncap.com/en" target="_blank">Euro NCAP</a>, the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> also offers Blind Spot
Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. These systems warn the driver of
surrounding vehicles, passengers or other objects that may lead to a collision
if unnoticed while the car is in motion – a further safety feature of the
<a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "현대산스 Text";">Passive safety rounds off the impressive
Euro NCAP result</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "현대산스 Text";"><br />
As for passive safety, the light yet rigid body is the result of advanced
design, construction methods and materials for the entire <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> line-up.
Featuring 53% Advanced High Strength Steel, the chassis benefits from superior
rigidity for responsive handling and is extremely safe, with high impact energy
absorption and minimised distortion in order to protect passengers in the event
of a collision. Body structure improvements, complemented by a high-strength
fibre-reinforced rear bumper, make the entire <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a> line-up strong and durable.
A total of seven airbags are positioned around the interior of the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ</a>,
including a knee airbag for the driver – another factor that was central to the
positive <a href="http://www.euroncap.com/en" target="_blank">Euro NCAP</a> test result. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "현대산스 Text";">The
<a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ Hybrid</a> and the <a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ Electric</a> are now on sale throughout Europe. The
<a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/hyundai/IONIQ/" target="_blank">IONIQ Plug-in</a> will be introduced in 2017. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-77235285110166745402016-11-30T09:10:00.000+00:002016-11-30T09:10:45.889+00:00Survey Shows How Drivers Would Use The Time Saved If They Had An Autonomous Vehicle
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cars may still be a way down the road but many people can already foresee the
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;">A new Ford-commissioned survey of 5,000 adults showed how drivers would spend the time in self-driving
cars. 80 per cent said they would look forward to relaxing and enjoying the
scenery, 72 per cent would chat on the phone, 64 per cent would have a bite to
eat, with enjoying books and movies close behind.</span></div>
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the survey, many Europeans felt time behind the wheel would
be better spent catching up with nearest and dearest, gazing out the window, or
taking a nap. * It could even spell the end of the “school-run mum” – as 16 per
cent would let children travel alone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;">“People
are really beginning to think about exactly what autonomous vehicles could mean
to their day-to-day lives,” said Thomas Lukaszewicz, manager, Automated
Driving, Ford of Europe. “Many of us neglect time for ourselves and for our
loved ones in the face of other demands. Self-driving cars will revolutionise
the way we live, as well as the way we travel.”</span></div>
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average, European drivers spend up to 10 days each year in their cars and a
previous survey showed people in major cities find their commute more stressful
than their job. This latest poll showed a preference for autonomous vehicles
over traditional cars when it comes to going out for drinks and commuting – and
nearly half thought driverless cars would be safer. </span></div>
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have already announced plans to use an autonomous vehicle for a ride-sharing
service in the US in 2021 and it is important that we extend our testing to
Europe,”</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;">added
Lukaszewicz. “Rules of the road vary from country to country here, traffic
signs and road layouts are different, and drivers are likely to share congested
roads with cyclists.”<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Platts Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351782728676150182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-56911797510294003272016-03-22T09:08:00.000+00:002016-03-22T09:09:48.369+00:00New Ford Headlights Won't Blind Oncoming Drivers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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you ever driven on dipped headlights rather than run the risk angering other
drivers by forgetting you are using high-beam headlights? Ford has now developed
a technology that enables drivers to take full advantage of their headlights’
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windshield-mounted camera to detect the headlights or taillights of vehicles and
bicycles up to 800m away at night, and uses specially developed headlights to block
light that could otherwise temporarily blind other drivers and cyclists. </span><br />
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with high-beam headlights enables drivers to see hazards in the road much
earlier. And studies have shown that automated high-beam headlights are
activated up to 10 times more than when drivers have to switch to high-beam
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King OBE, AA President, said: “Road-users being dazzled by the use of vehicle
full-beam is an increasing problem in the UK, and is said to be the cause of
hundreds of road accidents and around 10 fatalities each year. Headlight
technology is advancing rapidly, providing drivers with a greater field of
vision and illumination on the road, but can cause an equal number of problems
for other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. It is testament to Ford for
offering this advanced feature to their customers to help tackle the issue.”</span><br />
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</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rule 114:</span></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> “You must not use any lights
in a way which would dazzle or cause discomfort to other road users, including
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headlights dipped when overtaking until you are level with the other vehicle
and then change to main beam if necessary, unless this would dazzle oncoming
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and if necessary stop, if you are dazzled by oncoming headlights.”</span><br />
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any driver what the most annoying habits of other drivers are and sooner or
later the subject of people who don’t dip their headlights will come up,” said Michael
Koherr, research engineer, Lighting Systems, Ford of Europe. “Ford’s new Glare-Free
Highbeam helps maximise the use of high beam and means drivers can see
significantly more of the road ahead – without causing any distraction to other
road users.”</span></div>
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technology was developed by a global team of Ford engineers and supplier partners.
Testing included a purpose-built light simulation area and test drives in
night-time conditions around the globe.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></div>
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Highbeam works together with Ford’s Auto High Beam system, and Ford Dynamic LED
headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting System, which can adjust the headlight
beam angle and intensity to one of seven settings according to speed, ambient
light, steering angle, distance to the vehicle in front and windscreen wiper
activation. Ford’s automated lighting technologies are automatically activated
when low ambient light conditions are detected.</span><br />
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other road users that they don’t use high beam at all,” Koherr said. “Ford’s
Glare-Free Highbeam technology can remove that stress for drivers, and softly
transitioning between settings also helps the driver’s eyes adjust faster to
changing quantities of light.”</span><br />
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can </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3qmtEGGlOo"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">scan traffic signs and
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to help drivers stay within legal speed limits, and can </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCl5op93E_s"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">detect people in or near the road ahead</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">, or who may cross the
vehicle’s path, and automatically apply the brakes if a potential collision is
detected. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ford also is developing
future </span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klkqOO7EaW0"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">advanced lighting
technology</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">
that improves visibility at roundabouts, stop, and give way or yield signs, and
draws the driver’s attention to pedestrians, cyclists and even large animals in
the vehicle’s path or even just off the road. </span><br />
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forthcoming </span><a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/edge/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">Ford Edge SUV</span></span></a><span style="color: #141414; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span></div>
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<br />Platts Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351782728676150182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-11891366409029852012016-03-22T08:56:00.002+00:002016-03-22T08:56:59.805+00:00Families warned to expect travel chaos over the Easter weekend as 16 million drivers hit the roads<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: robotoregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Families hoping to get away for Easter have been warned to expect some of the worst traffic in years, as an estimated 16 million drivers take to the roads in a chaotic weekend for transport. Good Friday will be the busiest travel day, with many families unable to get away sooner because most schools do not break up until Thursday, as a result of Easter falling so early. In some parts of the country, the bank holiday weekend falls outside the two-week school break, meaning travel plans will be concentrated into a shorter period than normal.</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Platts Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351782728676150182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-51677774723653730142016-03-22T08:45:00.002+00:002016-03-22T08:45:53.702+00:00How to avoid buying a cloned car<div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: block; font-family: robotoregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
Police are warning car buyers about highly sophisticated car cloning rings that are active in the UK after six fraudsters were arrested in Leeds, Bradford and Bournemouth in connection with the theft and cloning of a staggering 180 vehicles in a scam worth £2million.</div>
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Car cloning is the equivalent of identity fraud – criminals steal a car and give it a new identity copied from a similar make and model vehicle already on the road. The criminal disguises the unique 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the stolen car and uses a stolen V5/logbook to try to legitimise its identity.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: robotoregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Detective Superindendent Pat Twiggs of West Yorkshire Police said: “The operation is focused on vehicles being stolen, primarily in the south of England, without keys using, specialist equipment and then transported to Leeds where they are professionally cloned using the identities of legitimate vehicles and sold to innocent buyers through used car publications and websites.”</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: robotoregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Car buyers stand to lose the car and their money if the police return a stolen vehicle to its rightful owner.</span></div>
<span style="color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: robotoregular,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: block; font-family: robotoregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4 steps to avoid buying a clone</strong></div>
<div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: block; font-family: robotoregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">One…</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Always check the provenance/history of the car. Buyers should ensure all the VIN/chassis numbers on the vehicle match each other and then use a product like an HPI Check to ensure they tally with the details as recorded with the DVLA.</div>
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You can purchase an HPI check for any vehicle you are looking to buy, whether from us, or a third party. We carry out HPI checks on all the vehicles we purchase, so you can be assured of the vehicle's history. In any case, many of the vehicles we sell where purchased from us new, so we know the full history. </div>
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WRC for the first time in competitive rally conditions at the 2016
season-opening Rallye Monte-Carlo, which takes place next week from January 22-25.
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Championship (WRC) will see Hyundai Motorsport field three cars - for the first
time in Monte-Carlo - as the team looks to build on a successful 2015 campaign,
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New Generation i20 WRCs, which will be driven by the Belgian pairing of Thierry
Neuville/Nicolas Gilsoul and the Spanish duo of Dani Sordo/Marc Martí, rallying
under the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team name.
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2015-specification i20 WRC for the Hyundai Mobis World Rally Team as they
tackle Monte-Carlo’s stages for the first time, before taking the wheel of a
third New Generation i20 WRC car at Rally Sweden and beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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testing in its development phase but the unforgiving stages of Rallye
Monte-Carlo will offer the new car its sternest test yet. WRC’s oldest event,
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terrains and weather conditions with the New Generation i20 WRC in order to
best prepare for the car’s debut rally. The team will also draw on two full
seasons of competition and its previous attempts at Rallye Monte-Carlo to
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the race circuits of the world in the FIA World Endurance Championship this
year, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans race in June, 50 years on from
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Franchitti is a former winner of the Sebring 12 Hours with Chip Ganassi
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Platts Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351782728676150182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-54916867611374815652015-12-21T12:37:00.000+00:002015-12-21T12:49:48.850+00:0045% OF USED CAR BUYERS UNWITTINGLY COMMIT VEHICLE TAX EVASION<div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: robotoregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">
One year on from the abolition of paper tax discs and a new survey from HPI has revealed that 45% of motorists still don’t fully understand the new vehicle tax rules and are unwittingly committing tax evasion.<br />
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On 1 October 2014, the Driving Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) updated the rules on vehicle tax, meaning the Road Fund License can no longer be passed on with a vehicle when selling, or transferring it. The survey findings show that many used car buyers still believe they can transfer the tax, or have ‘grace’ days, to give them time to buy vehicle tax for their new car.<br />
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<b>Under the new rules, the buyer must get vehicle tax, before taking the vehicle on the road.</b><br />
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17% of drivers wrongly believe that although vehicle tax cannot be passed on, the new owner is given 14 days grace to purchase tax for the vehicle.<br />
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A further 16% mistakenly assume that vehicle tax is transferred for the remainder of the month that they buy the car in.<br />
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The remaining 12% of drivers believe that any remaining vehicle tax can be included in the sale of the vehicle and transferred to the new owner. However, this is not the case.<br />
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Used car sellers are responsible for notifying the DVLA when they sell their vehicle which can now be done online at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0059a3; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle</a> . They will receive a refund for any full months left on the vehicle tax and any Direct Debit will be cancelled. Failure to report a change in ownership could result in fines and the seller will still be liable for any speeding or parking fines that the new owner incurs, as well as being out of pocket for the vehicle tax, on a car they don’t even own any more.<br />
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Buyers must get new vehicle tax using the V5C/2 as soon as the sale is complete and before driving away.<br />
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This is a serious issue as driving a vehicle without tax may invalidate your motor insurance. Failure to tax vehicles can result in penalties through court prosecutions, wheel-clamping and/or the removal of your vehicle.</div>
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small car range will head into 2016 further strengthened by a number of colour
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B-MAX will join Ka with Black, White and other Colour Editions to enable eye-catching
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contrasting roof and wing mirrors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Priced from £13,645
on-the-road, the limited Editions feature 15in black painted alloy wheels with
contrasting white inserts, rear privacy glass and power-folding door mirrors
with puddle lights. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">There is also a
choice of the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine with 100PS or the
1.25-litre Duratec with 82PS in both three-door and five-door bodystyles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The interior
continues the contrasting theme with a unique black-coloured gear knob with
white stitching, leather steering wheel with white stitching and white inserts
on the interior door handles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Fiesta continues to
be the best-selling vehicle in the UK with nearly 125,000 sold so far this year.
The Fiesta Black and White Editions follow on from Ka Zetec Black and White
Editions which were launched earlier this year, and the Fiesta Black and Red
Editions which were the first vehicles to debut Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost 140PS
engine and already represent around four per cent of total Fiesta sales, with
over 6,300 sold since launch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Black and White Editions are on sale now. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">From next year the
B-MAX line-up will grow with the introduction of three new Zetec-based Colour
Editions, featuring black painted contrast roof and door mirrors, sporty
styling details and exclusive availability of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine
delivering 140PS, available for the first time beyond Fiesta Zetec S. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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choose the Zetec Red Edition which features a Race Red body, White Edition in
Frozen White and the Silver Edition in Moondust Silver. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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three powertrains on offer: the 1.0-litre EcoBoost 140PS, 1.4-litre with 90PS
and 1.6-litre 105PS PowerShift. Equipped with Auto-Start-Stop as standard, the
1.0-litre EcoBoost delivers 0-62mph in 10.4 seconds with 116g/km CO</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">₂ </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">and
56.5mpg. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Further features
include a black painted front grille and body colour rear spoiler, unique 16in
black alloy wheels, rear privacy glass and black a front aerofoil and rear
diffuser.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Colour Editions are available on sale from January from £15,745 on-the-road and
will arrive in dealerships in spring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.platts.co.uk/new-cars/ford/focus/" target="_blank">Focus Zetec S Red and Black Editions</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The
new Focus Zetec S Red Edition features a Race Red exterior and contrasting
Panther Black roof, black mirror caps and black grille surround. The Focus
Zetec S Black edition reverses the combination with a Panther Black exterior,
Race Red roof, mirror caps and red grille surround. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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theme is carried through the interior with a black painted centre stack; black
leather sports steering wheel and gear lever gaiter with red stitching; black
leather handbrake lever and gaiter with red stitching; black floor mats with
red stitching; and Charcoal black sport seats with contrasting red stitching.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Both
models feature unique Panther Black 18in alloy wheels, a black grille and a
Race Red diffuser element beneath the rear bumper. It will also deliver
sportier driving experience with standard sport suspension featuring front and
rear springs stiffened approximately 10 per cent, tuned shock absorbers for enhanced
body control, and a front anti-roll bar optimised for front-end grip and
turn-in performance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in five-door only, customers will get a choice of either a 1.5-litre EcoBoost
182PS petrol engine delivering 127g/km CO</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Cambria Math",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">₂</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">
and 51.4mpg or a 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi 150PS diesel engine with 105g/km CO</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Cambria Math",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">₂</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> and 70.6mpg. Both models feature
a six-speed manual gearbox.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973117249110350887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611693222950795238.post-26784564065264016052015-12-16T08:42:00.003+00:002015-12-16T08:43:39.742+00:00Class-leading aerodynamics and striking design details for Hyundai Motor’s new alternative-fuel IONIQ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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of Hyundai Motor’s all-new IONIQ hints at how the innovative, alternative-fuel
compact vehicle, which is due for launch in early 2016, will combine head-turning
good looks with class-leading aerodynamic performance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "modern h light" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hyundai Motor
has confirmed that the IONIQ will be the world’s first car to offer a choice of
three efficient and ultra-low-emission powertrains: full electric, plug-in
gasoline / electric hybrid, or gasoline / electric hybrid. With a sleek,
coupe-like silhouette and numerous eye-catching details, its confident design
is a match for its bold environmental credentials.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "ms gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "MS Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "modern h light" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The IONIQ will
deliver a fun and responsive driving experience, while also meeting the needs
of those wishing to reduce the impact their motoring has on the environment. Hyundai
Motor’s designers have therefore created an exterior design that is rich in
emotional appeal, as well as making a significant contribution to meeting the car’s
environmentally-focused brief. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "modern h light" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Simple, carefully
wrought contours minimize wind resistance and assist the efficient management
of airflow around the exterior. At the front, familiar Hyundai design themes
are evident notably the signature hexagonal grille, which incorporates active
‘flaps’ that can direct airflow over the car. The grille is topped by an attractive
gloss-black element that extends outwards to meet distinctive new headlamps featuring
integrated ‘C’-<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>position lights. The exterior color choice
adds to the car’s allure, formulated to be evocative of fog about to lift. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "modern h light" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Inside the
IONIQ the smooth, elegant and clutter-free theme continues. There is efficient
use of interior space and a clear, logical approach is applied to the layout of
control functions. Simple and stylish surfaces make use of eco-friendly
materials to convey a futuristic yet warm cabin ambience that will appeal to a
new generation of motorists. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "modern h light" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Even before
the arrival of the IONIQ, Hyundai Motor is already one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of hybrid and low- or zero-emission vehicles. In 2013, the
company became the first car manufacturer to mass-produce a hydrogen-fueled vehicle,
the Tucson Fuel Cell (ix35 Fuel Cell in some markets).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "modern h light" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The IONIQ’s
name references elements of its creation. An <i>ion</i> is an electrically-charged atom, linking to the car’s clever
combination of electrified powertrains. The second part of the name references
the <i>unique</i> offering it brings to the
Hyundai range, demonstrating the brand’s environmental commitment and
willingness to maximize choice for its customers. Finally, the <i>Q</i> is depicted in the car’s logo as a
visual breakthrough, acknowledging the fresh new approach of this advanced,
low-emission model.</span></div>
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