25 June 2010 – Ford of Europe will debut its stylish and technologically advanced new Mondeo at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon on August 25.

15 June 2010 – Mary Cummins from Kilmessan in Co. Meath, this week, entered the record books when she “scrapped” her 30 year old Fiesta in favour of a new model at Navan Ford Centre, Navan, Co. Meath.

1 June 2010 – As car sales jumped by 70% last month on the same period last year, Ford maintained its position as the country’s best-selling car brand, according to statistics released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

31 May 2010 – Caredoc, the Carlow-based out-of-hours GP Co-operative, has upgraded its vehicle fleet with four new Ford Kugas supplied by Dooley Motors of Carlow. The new Kugas will replace Caredoc’s previous fleet of Ford Focus estate vehicles.

28 May 2010 – Ford is the official Vehicle provider of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Olso, Norway, from May 25 - 29. With a fleet of 40 vehicles Ford is the exclusive transportation provider for the organising team, artists and celebrities.

25 May 2010 – Ford Ireland has announced the line up and prices for the new S-MAX and Galaxy models which go on sale here this week.

17 May 2010 – At the annual general meeting of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry - held this week in Dublin - Eddie Murphy, Chairman and Managing Director of Ford Ireland, was appointed as President of the Society.

11 May 2010 – Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that Ford has taken the lion’s share of car sales under the government scrappage scheme which was launched in January 2010.

30 April 2010 – To coincide with World Asthma Day which falls on May 4 this year, Ford is highlighting the “allergy-friendly” credentials of its award-winning range of cars. In 2004, the Ford C-MAX was awarded with an official ‘allergy-tested’ seal – the first Ford model to gain that accolade.

29 April 2010 – Ford Ireland has announced exciting new additions to its line-up of Ka models this summer, all of which are eligible for the scrappage scheme. From May, the range will offer more choice for buyers looking to avail of the Government incentive.

20 April 2010 – The stylish, latest generation Ford Fiesta was officially Europe's best-selling car in March and for the first quarter 2010, according to the latest figures from the world's leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, JATO Dynamics.

April 1 2010 – Figures issued by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today show that car sales in Ireland rebounded by 78 percent during the month of March. Sales for the month were 13,813 vehicles, while the figure for March 2009 was 7,762 vehicles. Year to date figures show a sales increase of 31 percent over the first quarter in 2009.

March 19 2010 – Figures for the 2010 Irish car market show Ford is the brand leading the significant shift to greener, lower-CO2 producing vehicles. Nearly four out of every 10 Ford cars sold (39 percent) so far this year were models that fall into the lowest CO2 tax band A (120g/km or less). This statistic compares with a full year 2009 total of 15 percent of Ford car sales that were tax band A-rated.

March 12 2010 – Ford Motor Company is confirming that its global electric vehicles plan is extending to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges coming for European customers by 2013.

1 March 2010 – The rise in new car sales accelerated last month, as registrations grew by 38% over February 2009. The jump in sales of vans was even more pronounced, at 72%. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) a total of 12,325 cars were registered last month, up from 8,950 in the same period last year. Ford is the best-selling car brand so far this year, with 13.5% of the market.

26 February 2010 – Ahead of the arrival of the new 2010 model Ford S-MAX in Ireland, the sporty people carrier has become the vehicle of choice of ADAC, the German automobile club and break-down service provider.

18 February 2010 – To find out what happens to discarded household carpets, old jeans or empty bottles, take a closer look at the Ford Focus.

Jan. 11, 2010 – The next-generation Ford Focus revealed today at the North American International Auto Show delivers on the company’s promise to offer more products people really want while truly leveraging its global product and manufacturing strengths.

28 December 2009 – A Wexford to Dublin Charity Eco-Drive Challenge has been won by a driver who achieved a fuel economy figure of 87 MPG while driving a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Style.

23 December 2009 – Ford’s best-selling Fiesta, fresh from strutting its stuff on the final of The Apprentice TV show, is set to make its mark on the January car market, as Ford Ireland has added its own discount bonus to the Government scrappage rebate of €1,500, resulting in a price from just €11,700.

9 December 2009 – Ford has welcomed the Budget announcement of a car scrappage scheme by offering an additional €1,500 discount on the Ford Ka. This brings down the price of the model to just €8,495 – the lowest price for a Ford car in Ireland in over 20 years.

8 October, 2009 – The changed economic environment will strongly influence fashion trends of the next 5-10 years, according to a fashion forecasting expert speaking in Dublin today.

2 October 2009 – Statistics from the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show Ford extending its lead last month in the car sales charts, as sales dipped 35% on September 2008.

September 25, 2009 – Ford Motor Company has teamed up with “The Jay Leno Show” in the United States to provide an all-new battery electric version of the Ford Focus ST 5-door for celebrities to drive in the programme's regular "Green Car Challenge" segment.

16 September, 2009 ― At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe is revealing the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus, and specially developed to participate in the UK Government's "Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles" demonstration initiative next year.

September 15, 2009 – An new, two-model Ford C-MAX range makes its global debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The exciting new C-MAX family brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) market, with a bold and dynamic new look which extends Ford’s acclaimed ‘kinetic design’ language.

September 3, 2009 – Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.

25 August 2009 – The year on year drop for July 2009 is exaggerated by the CO2 based car tax system which came into effect in July 2008.

18 August 2009 – Over 90% of family cars being ordered in Ireland are now diesel, according to Ford Ireland chief Eddie Murphy.

28 July 2009 – Ford Ireland has launched a new, invitation-only network called ‘Ka Friends’ which sees some of Ireland’s hottest up-and-coming professionals and personalities borrowing a unique version of the new Ford Ka for an extended test drive of several months.

12 June 2009 –– Actions by Ford of Europe to reduce the carbon footprint of its vehicle transportation logistics operation have been recognised by a prestigious Supply Chain Distinction Award.

18 June 2009 – With the launch this month of its Kuga Van, Ford is promising one of the most visually appealing commercial vehicles on the road. The new van has all the looks and specification of the stylish Kuga Zetec SUV, but with a strong workhorse side to it and vastly reduced VRT and BIK to match.

18 June 2009 – “Last month showed a smaller decrease on last year than previous months, but there’s no comfort in these figures,” says Eddie Murphy, Chairman and Managing Director, Ford Ireland. ”Demand in May and June 2008 was weak due to the new VRT change. Fact is, we’re facing a fall of 65% for the entire year, to little more than 60,000 units.”

27 May 2009 – Celebrating 10 years of unprecedented success in Ireland, with sales of almost 90,000 units, Ford’s Focus is now being introduced in an ultra-low CO2 version to take advantage of the tax savings for low-emission cars. The new 5-door Focus Style Special Edition features air conditioning, 16” alloy wheels and front fogs, all for just €20,715*.

1 May, 2009 – Ford lreland has teamed up with O2 by providing a fleet of Ford Ranger for the company’s Grand Slam Trophy Tour. The Tour has been bringing the Grand Slam trophy to rugby fans in towns all over the country. Ford is the official vehicle supplier to the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU).

April 16, 2009 – As more buyers opt for quality second hand cars as opposed to new models, Ford Ireland and its network of dealers around the country have put in place FordSelect, a quality used car programme that provides the highest levels of assurance to Irish customers.

March 18, 2009 – "The all-new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world." That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious 'red dot' award for international product design.

Friday, 13 March, 2009 – “The CSO figures confirm that the industry is in freefall. The government needs to act urgently to save the thousands of jobs that are supported by the car industry. From our point of view, an initiative like a scrappage scheme should be a “no brainer”.

February 24, 2009 – The final production model of the new Focus RS will debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show from March 5. It will be the first chance for the public to see in the flesh, the road model of Ford’s fastest volume car.

2 February 2009 – Official figures for January show the car market in Ireland fell by 66% over the same period in 2008. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), 15,929 cars were registered last month, down from 47,609 in January of last year. Ford, with a 17.9% share, was market leader, ahead of Toyota.

January 30, 2009 – Some of Ireland’s best-selling car models are now discounted by €3,000, under a limited offer from Ford Ireland on Focus petrol units.  The discount includes the best-selling Focus 1.4i Style which is now available from €18,330.*
 

16 January 2009 – The BP Ford Abu Dhabi team’s lead driver, Mikko Hirvonen, has spoken of his excitement at competing in the upcoming Rally Ireland, the first event on the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar for 2009.
 

6 January 2009 – Sales of new cars and vans in Ireland fell to the their lowest level in five years last year, as Ford regained market leadership, ahead of Toyota and VW. Figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry showed the blue oval increasing its share to 13.7% of the overall market last year with 25,392 units sold.