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  Ford Escort RS Turbo (1984 - 1990) (Classics Reviews)
  Extending the Group A homologation theme to include a turbocharger, Ford followed up the RS1600i in considerable style. For many buyers, the homologation-special RS1600i rather close in both looks and performance to the XR3i, so the addition of a turbo was just the ticket in the fast-escallating hot hatchback war that was sweeping through Europe.
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  Ford Sierra XR4i and XR4x4 (1983 - 1992) (Classics Reviews)
  But its fuel-injected 2994cc V6 Cologne guaranteed easy performance, while its three-door bodyshell with slightly bizarre multi-pillared rear windows, and prominent double rear spoiler, was enough to guaranteed a 130mph maximum speed. In 1985, Ford introduced the XR4x4, a four-wheel drive version. The new car wore the standard five-door (and later, estate car) bodyshell, and combined with wide RS alloys, it looked suitable subtle to give the right impression to more discerning executive car buyers.
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  Ford Escort XR3 and XR3i (1980 - 1990) (Classics Reviews)
  Ford was actually quite an early arrival on the hot hatchback scene with the extrovert - and devilishly handsome - Escort XR3, despite going on sale four years after the Volkswagen Golf GTI. And with that target in mind, Ford devised a package it felt should have blown the Volkswagen into the weeds.
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  Ford Cortina Mk4 and 80 (1976 - 1982) (Classics Reviews)
  Although it was incredibly smooth and refined the Cortina 2.3 wasn’t a huge success, as with 114bhp on tap is wasn’t significantly quicker than the 2.0-litre car in ‘S’ form – and it was far less economical. As before, the Cortina was offered in a wide variety of trim levels – base, L, GL, S and Ghia. The new top model was a nod to Ford’s outright purchase of the Italian design house, and within a couple of years, the wood ‘n’ velour model would be rolled out across the entire range.
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  Ford Escort Twin Cam (1968 - 1971) (Classics Reviews)
  Although the Cortina-Lotus Mk2 was still on the Ford price lists when the Escort Twin Cam was unveiled in 1968, it was effectively replaced - or rendered obsolete - by the young upstart. The new car - the ‘Lotus’ name was only silently attached to the Escort Twin Cam - was for all intents and purposes, the Cortina-Lotus engine and running gear clothed in the svelte two-door Escort bodyshell.
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  Ford Zephyr/Zodiac Mk4 (1966 - 1972) (Classics Reviews)
  It wasn’t until the first full UK road tests were published that it became clear that all was not well in the Ford camp. For a start, the new engines weren’t as smooth as those they replaced – and although the V6′s gravelly, slightly coarse note was acceptable in 2.5-litre form, that V4 used in the entry level Zephyrs, was really quite an unhappy beast.
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  Ford Lotus-Cortina Mk1 (1963 - 1966) (Classics Reviews)
  Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus, knew a thing or two about making great road cars. So it's no surprise to learn that the Ford Lotus-Cortina is one of the most sensational machines of its era. Quite simply, fitting the 105bhp twin-cam, as used in the Lotus Elan and Europa into Ford’s lightweight Cortina bodyshell created a saloon car legend overnight.
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  Ford Zephyr/Zodiac Mk3 (1962 - 1966) (Classics Reviews)
  Now the Consul had been separated from the Zephyr/Zodiac, it meant the larger car could grow in dimensions in order to suit its position at the top of the Ford model range. For theMk3, not only did they grow in size, but also considerably in weight. Once again, the styling seems to have been influenced by Detroit, so that meant the adoption of razor-sharp edges, prominent fins framing and a wide, capacious boot and huge bonnet.
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  Ford Consul Classic and Capri (1961 - 1963) (Classics Reviews)
  In order to replace the old Consul Mk2, as well as plug the gap between that Anglia, Ford decided that a new model line was the way forward - and that would be modelled on the smaller Anglia 105E. The 1961 Consul Classic certainly inherited much of the smaller car's looks. The reverse-rake window made a reprise, but with a more expansive car, Ford had the opportunity to really go to town with the Transatlantic touches.
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  Tootle online car buying service goes into administration (Article)
  Tootle, the online car buying service, has gone into administration. Launched in 2015, tootle.co.uk provided an online platform for owner's wishing to sell their vehicles to a network of used car dealerships across the UK. It was marketed as the safe and easy way to sell your car online and Tootle claimed to help owner's sell their car "quickly, conveniently and for a great price."
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  Ford E-Transit Custom MS-RT (2024 on) (Van Reviews)
  Even in more basic trim levels, the Ford e-Transit Custom raises the bar in terms of what to expect dynamically from an electric van. But with the souped-up MS-RT model, the Blue Oval has created the fastest Ford Transit of the lot. Read our Ford e-Transit MS-RT review to learn more about the rally-inspired derivative of Ford’s finest.
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  Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid (2019 - 2024) (Van Reviews)
  Diesel vans still make the most sense for the majority of users, but the Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid will appeal to those who mainly drive in city centres and want to do their bit for air quality (and avoid hefty penalties for entering clean-air zones). The Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid combines a 1.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery located under the floor.
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  Ford Escort Mexico/RS1600/RS2000 (1970 - 1975) (Classics Reviews)
  With the Escort doing so well in the rallying world, it made sense that Ford would try and sell hotted-up versions beyond the usual homologation specials. The job of creating more widely-produced fast Escorts was left to Ford's new Advanced Vehicle Operations, based in Essex.
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  Ford Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Mk2 (1956 - 1962) (Classics Reviews)
  The Mk2 Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac were a useful modernisation of the original car, adding fins and chrome to the equation as well as more interior room. Ford's advertising referred to them as the ‘Three Graces’, implying a feminine, graceful nature... The entry-level Consul was the cheapest of the bunch, with four cylinders rather than the six found in the Zephyr and Zodiac, and a lesser level of trim.
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  Ford Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Mk1 (1950 - 1956) (Classics Reviews)
  Ford created a bit of a storm with the 1950 Consul and Zodiac ranges. Yes, the four- and six-cylinder cars might look a little tame today, but their technical package was rather advanced - for a 1950s Ford.
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  Ford Escort Sport/RS Mexico/RS2000 (1975 - 1980) (Classics Reviews)
  Following on from the old Mk1 Escort Mexico and RS2000, Ford continued to offer sporting but not-too-extreme Escorts moving into the more angular Mk2. The Sport and RS Mexico both were powered by the 1599cc 'Kent' engine, developing 84 and 95bhp respectively.
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  Ford Popular, Anglia and Prefect (100-107E) (1953 - 1963) (Classics Reviews)
  The unitary construction, which debuted on the 1951 Zephyr/Zodiac also underpinned Ford's exciting new small car range, which finally saw an end to the old pre-war sit-up-and-beg Popular 103E. Predictably, the new Popular, Prefect and Anglia looked rather like a scaled-down Consul or Zephyr, but this was the beginnings of Ford's 'family' styling policy, which would serve it well for decades to come.
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  Group 0+/1 Child Car Seat of the Year shortlist (Article)
  Cybex Sirona S i-Size The Sirona S is one of several 360 swivelling car seats, designed to make getting your little one in an out of the seat much easier. Tipping the scales at 15kg it's not the kind of seat you want to be moving between cars regularly, but t he quality of the Cybex Sirona S shines through with the impeccable build quality and a lovely finish to the material.
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  Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
  This essential manual describes all the vital maintenance tasks and repair work that keeps a caravan in tip-top condition. Suaoki power station The Suaoki Portable power station features one AC outlet (max 100W, peak power 150W), four DC ports (15A / max 180W), one Quick-Charging 3.0 USB-A port (max 18W) and three USB-A ports with a max 10.5W power output. In short, this means you can charge a laptop in 2-3 hours, a mobile phone up to 10 times and things like coolers, cameras and small appliances while on a camping trip.
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  Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
  This essential manual describes all the vital maintenance tasks and repair work that keeps a caravan in tip-top condition. Suaoki power station The Suaoki Portable power station features one AC outlet (max 100W, peak power 150W), four DC ports (15A / max 180W), one Quick-Charging 3.0 USB-A port (max 18W) and three USB-A ports with a max 10.5W power output. In short, this means you can charge a laptop in 2-3 hours, a mobile phone up to 10 times and things like coolers, cameras and small appliances while on a camping trip.