Monday, 08 April 2013 08:53
Ford's facelifted Fiesta makes special 1-day appearance at 9th MIAS
Words by Jose Carlo R. Sapera | Photos by Christopher Kho
Just a week ago, the new Ford Fiesta, with its 1.0L EcoBoost engine, made its ASEAN debut at the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show. From our sources within Ford Philippines, we knew that the facelifted model will be coming to the Philippines within the year. But we didn't expect them to pull a rabbit out of the hat when it made a special 1-day appearance at the 9th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).
Honestly, we didn’t expect the new Fiesta to make it to the show, let alone a local-spec left-hand-drive unit. We only found out when we saw a peculiar little car covered with a silver silk cloth on Ford's display. Sadly, Ford decided to hide it from public view for the remaining three days of the show.
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Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:32
Ford demonstrates why less is more with the new Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
Words by Jose Carlo R. Sapera | Photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The demand for more fuel efficient cars has been on the rise as pump prices becomes more and more expensive. One brand that is addressing this concern is Ford, who has poured out all their efforts to develop a little engine that could known simply as the 1.0L EcoBoost. Ford's new mil has already won accolades such as the 2012 International Engine of the Year and Popular Mechanics' Breakthrough Award just to name a few. And if we're lucky, we could be driving one on Philippine roads as early as this year.
At the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show, Ford introduced the much-awaited refreshed 2014 Fiesta that's bundled with the three-cylinder 1.0L EcoBoost engine. If three-cylinders and 1.0L sounds puny or underpowered to you, think again.
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Tuesday, 26 February 2013 08:07
Ford Racing builds a 600HP Fiesta ST for the Global RallyCross Championship
Words by Leo Lim | Photos courtesy of the Ford Motor Company
The Ford Fiesta ST was built for weekend speed junkies who want the extra oomph but are practical enough for daily drives and trips to the supermarket. It packs a four-cylinder 1.6L EcoBoost engine with 197 horsepower and should go from 0 to 100 km/h in under 7.0 seconds. Quite thrilling, that is until you see this. Ford Racing, with OlsbergsMSE from Sweden, has built a Fiesta on steroids that has 600 hp, all-wheel-drive, and can jump to 100 km/h in less than 2.0 seconds. So what if it only has one seat and can't fit any groceries? Who cares if you've got 600 hp under your right foot?
This is the Ford Fiesta ST Globally RallyCross Championship (GRC) race car, which will be used for the blue oval brand's campaign in the 2013 Global RallyCross Championship, and will driven by two-time GRC champion Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan, and the Gymkhana King himself, Ken Block.
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Motorsports
Friday, 22 February 2013 09:48
TRS now accepting enrollees for their 1-day Basic Circuit Racing Class
Want to learn how to race cars the right way? Here's your chance. Tuason Racing School (TRS) is once again accepting enrollees for their 1-day Basic Circuit Racing Class this coming April. They'll teach you the basics on threshold braking, downshifting, racing line, and track lapping under the guidance of none-other-than multi-titled racing champion, JP Tuason.
All you need to have is a valid driver's license, ability to drive a manual transmission car, and P18,000 for the course fee. But for those who are underage and have no license, TRS is willing to make an exception. Just get a written consent and certification from either a parent or guardian stating that the enrollee knows how to drive.
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Monday, 11 February 2013 08:41
Discounts, big prizes, and a new Ford Fiesta awaits when you gas up at Shell
We still remember when, back in 2012, you can get a free full tank of fuel from Shell when you buy a brand new Ford Fiesta. Not bad right? But what if we tell you that you can now get a FREE Ford Fiesta when you fill up at Shell? That's right, the tables have certainly turned as Shell rolls our their “Big Prizes, Extra Savings” promo where you can win one of five Ford Fiestas when you gas up with Shell FuelSave. Not only that. You can also get discounts and the chance to win a Trip for two (2) to Boracay, gadgets, or even a Suzuki Raider J Pro. Here's how you can join:
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Thursday, 13 December 2012 07:13
All-new Ranger drives Ford's November sales figures through the roof
It's not quite the 1,248 units they achieved back in October, but this one's pretty close... real close. This November 2012, Ford Philippines reported overall retail sales of 1,225 units which is a mere 23 units shy from their best-ever monthly performance last month. That's a huge 46% increase from the same month last year and makes it the blue oval brand's second-best performance in history.
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Friday, 14 September 2012 06:34
Ford brings back its Big Deal promo in September
Find out what's the big deal with Ford Philippines as they bring back the Big Deal retail promo. Offering even bigger savings with the all-new Fiesta, Escape, and Everest, this is your chance to SAVE BIG RIGHT NOW.
For as low as P78,000 all-in low down payment, you can now drive home your very own all-new Ford Fiesta or Ford Escape SUV. Or why not go supersized with the Ford Everest for an ultra-low P118,000 all-in low down payment. On top of that, cash purchases can also get discounts of up to P50,000 for the Ford Fiesta, P80,000 for the Ford Escape and P90,000 for the Ford Everest.
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Friday, 07 September 2012 08:11
Ford's facelifted Fiesta promises to “Go Further”
Words by Niky Tamayo | Photos courtesy of Ford Europe
Making its debut at Ford’s “Go Further” event in Amsterdam is the new facelifted Ford Fiesta. As expected, the facelift features the type of radical innovations and features customers have come to expect from the brand, including the voice-activated Ford SYNC system and the award-winning 1.0 EcoBoost engine.
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Monday, 03 September 2012 05:26
Avon's pink-wrapped Ford Fiesta will Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer
Don't be too surprised when you see a bright pink Ford Fiesta roaming the streets of the metro anytime soon. No, it's not driven by a Barbie or Hello Kitty fanatic; rather, it’s Avon's latest crusader against breast cancer.
Ford Philippines recently partnered with Avon for its 2012 Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer (KGBC) campaign that helps promote breast cancer awareness. Ford will showcase a one-of-a-kind pink-wrapped all-new Ford Fiesta Sport Plus hatchback, which will be used as the official vehicle for KGBC event called “Let's Walk the Talk.”
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Thursday, 16 August 2012 06:46
All-new Ranger and Fiesta drives Ford Philippines' July sales up by 23%
Would you believe that, in just its first month out in the market, Ford managed to sell 246 units of their all-new Ranger last July 2012. This marks the best-ever sales of the pick-up since its introduction into the country back in 1999. When you put that into perspective, those numbers make up for 33% of Ford Philippines' total sales of 745 units for the month, which earns them an astounding 23% year-over-year increase.
Helping drive the numbers up is the lovable Ford Fiesta, which delivered retail sales of 236 units in July. With this performance, the five-door Fiesta maintains its title as the country's best-selling hatchback.
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