The Ford Mondeo

Ford Monde The Mondeo has become a ubiquitous sight on British roads since its launch in 1993. But the Mondeo is now far more than a runabout for the masses – its huge range of bodystyles and engine choices means there’s something for everyone. The new Ford Mondeo – available as hatchback, saloon or estate looks miles better than its predecessor With a Mondeo on every street, it’s easy to overlook the car’s styling. It really is a sharp looking machine. If the car’s exterior catches your eye enough to get in you’ll find the improvements continue inside. The analogue clock in the centre ... Read Full Story

Renault announced that the Renault Laguna III Euro NCAP rating is 5 stars earned with 36 points from a possible 37. The Renault Laguna III Euro NCAP rating is 4 stars for the child occupant protection and 2 stars for the pedestrian protection. With these Euro NCAP ratings the Renault Laguna III is on the same level as the Mercedes Benz C Class and the Volvo V70. Press Release: NEW RENAULT LAGUNA ACHIEVES ONE OF HIGHEST EVER EURO NCAP CRASH TEST SCORES Laguna II was the first vehicle to ever achieve a five-star rating in the passive safety assessment tests carried out by the ... Read Full Story

Auto News , Ford September 29th. 2008, 12:42pm Ford’s latest generation Mondeo has won a Caravan Club Towcar Award for the second year in a row. The Mondeo Titanium X Estate triumphed against tough competition in the £25,000 to £32,000 category at the Caravan Club’s ceremony, the UK’s longest running towing vehicle competition. Caravan Club Chairman, Grenville Chamberlain, said: “The returning champion, Ford Mondeo, had a lot to live up to, but it triumphed again. The estate model’s huge load space makes it a very practical caravanning car. The five-cylinder turbo petrol engine has tremendous pulling power, the gearbox ratios (six-speed manual) are just ... Read Full Story

The multi-award winning Ford Mondeo is set to extend its premium sporty appeal with the introduction of a new flagship - the Titanium X Sport. Visually exciting, packed with standard equipment and powered by new premium diesel or five-cylinder petrol engines, the new Titanium X Sport is the most desirable Mondeo yet. Created in response to the recent surge in retail demand for top end versions of Mondeo, the new Titanium X Sport combines superb dynamics with premium luxury and a sportier new look. Available in five-door hatchback and estate body styles, Titanium X Sport models are designed to stand out from the crowd. ... Read Full Story

Mazda announced that the new Mazda2 Euro NCAP rating is 5 stars, which is the best rating offered by the Euro NCAP. The Mazda2 Euro NCAP Ratings are as follows: - adult protection: 5 stars - child protection: 4 stars - pedestrian protection: 2 stars Press Release New Mazda2 earns 5-Star Ranking from Euro NCAP The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has awarded the all-new Mazda2 five stars for adult occupant protection. Thanks to a lightweight, but strong body using high and ultra high tensile steels, the new Mazda2 proved itself amongst the bests in the segment on Euro NCAP crash tests. ... Read Full Story