New Ford Fiesta S Red Limited Edition

With the new Fiesta just around the corner, Ford of Europe is playing all the tricks in the book to sell every single example of the current subcompact hatch. Its latest offering is the special edition Fiesta Zetec S Red, of which just 400 units will be sold in the UK priced at £13,000 -that’s $25,600. Equipped with a 1.6-liter 100Hp petrol engine, the Zetec S Red most eminent feature is the Colorado red paintwork combined with a black and white chequered flag roof decal. -Continued

Dark privacy glass on the rear windows and panther black door mirrors, door handles, bodyside mouldings, roof spoiler and tailgate handle, complete the optical package. Also standard are Quickclear heated front windscreen, ebony leather seats, 16in alloy wheels, air conditioning and heated electrically-operated door mirrors.

New Ford Fiesta S Red Limited Edition

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic with 64 MPG or 3.7 lt/100 km Coming to London Show

Ford has chosen next month’s London Motor Show to unveil the 2009 Fiesta ECOnetic, according to a report from Brit car magazine, Autocar. Equipped with a 1.4-liter turbodiesel engine, the ultra efficient version of the Fiesta ECOnetic is slated to deliver an average fuel consumption of consumption of 64.2 MPG (U.S) or 3.7 liters/100 km – corresponding to an average CO2 emissions of less than 100g/km.

To achieve these results and apart from the ultra efficient diesel engine, Ford’s engineers reduced drive resistances by using special tires and improved aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle and adding an aerodynamics kit. It is also expected that the Fiesta ECOnetic will feature a revised manual gearbox. (The Fiesta pictured above is not the ECOnetic version)

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic with 64 MPG or 3.7 lt/100 km Coming to London Show

Ford Fiesta ST500 Limited Edition

A little before the current European Fiesta gives its place to an all-new model, Ford has released a limited edition version of the sporty ST. Following in the footsteps of the Focus ST500 that was revealed in late 2007, the Fiesta ST500 doesn’t bear any mechanical changes, retaining the same 150Hp 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine as the standard version. Instead, the Fiesta ST500 is distinguished by unique styling touches and extras.

The Fiesta ST500's features include the Panther black metallic paint along with the 'U'-shaped silver bonnet and side strips that are meant to echo the livery of the classic Escort RS2000. Additionally, the Fiesta ST500 comes equipped with 17-inch 11-spoke black alloys, red brake callipers, carbon fibre pattern interior trim, a Sony audio system and ebony leather heated seat. -More pics after the jump

Ford Fiesta ST500 Limited Edition

Official: U.S. Ford Fiesta "Made in Mexico", Sedan & Hatchback Versions Arriving in 2010

Confirming earlier reports, Ford made it official that the N.American Fiesta will be manufactured at the company’s revised Cuautitlán Assembly Plant in Mexico in early 2010. Moreover, Ford announced that aside from the sedan version of the Fiesta, the European hatchback model will also be added to the U.S. lineup.

“We’re looking at every aspect of what’s defined Ford as a small-car leader in Europe and working to build on this expertise in driving dynamics and design across a global family of Ford cars that are as exciting to drive as they are to look at,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s VP of Global Product Development.

Ford’s new multi-plant in Mexico represents a $3 billion U.S. investment including the support of local suppliers. It's Mexico’s largest ever automotive investment and it’s expected to create around 4,500 Ford jobs. Together with all direct and indirect employment at suppliers, the moves affect 30,000 jobs in Mexico. Nice, but can't help wondering what the 10 - 12% of Ford’s U.S. workforce that will be forced to quit this summer have to say about this one…

Official: U.S. Ford Fiesta "Made in Mexico", Sedan & Hatchback Versions Arriving in 2010

Ford to Build U.S.-Bound Fiesta in Mexico

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Ford is expected to announce today that it will build its U.S.-bound Fiesta in Mexico. The subcompact hatch that will go on sale in Europe and Asia this year is expected to arrive in North American showrooms by 2010.

If the report turns out to be true –and we have no reason to doubt it-, Ford’s decision not to produce the Fiesta in the U.S. will be a major blow to union plants. In a statement made earlier this year, United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger had noted that the union would try its hardest to convince Ford that it could make money by building its smallest cars like the Fiesta on U.S. turf.

Ford to Build U.S.-Bound Fiesta in Mexico

Roush Prepped Ford Fiesta ST Goes on Sale

The first batch of Ford Fiesta ST cars with the dealer-installed Mountune Performance upgrade packages are being handed over to customers in the UK this month. Roush Technologies, which owns the Mountune Performance and Racing brands, has just completed the first dealer training programme for the installations.

Mountune offers two packages for the Ford Fiesta ST, with the Stage 1 kit taking the standard car’s 2.0-liter engine from 150Hp to 165 Hp while the Stage 2 pack extracts 185 Hp from the 4-cylinder unit. Mountune’s packages are part of a new range of fully authorised Ford dealer pricelist options, which also include handling and appearance upgrades. -Continued

Roush Prepped Ford Fiesta ST Goes on Sale

Sporty Ford Fiesta S Premieres In China

The European styled and engineered 2009 Ford Fiesta made its Chinese debut this week at the 2008 Beijing Auto Salon. Displayed for the first time in the sporty “S” trim, the Fiesta S is distinguished by a roof spoiler, a different rear apron with a visible, chromed exhaust pipe, darkened headlamps, aluminum-style wraparound for the front fog lamps, a honeycomb mesh style front air-dam with aluminum detailing along with 16-inch alloy rims wrapped in 195/50 rubber. –Image gallery after the jump








Via: Autoblog.com

Sporty Ford Fiesta S Premieres In China

Geneva Images: 2009 Ford Fiesta 3d & 5d

When Ford unveiled the Verve Concept in Frankfurt last year, we were nearly convinced that the appearance of the production version of the car, the 2009 Fiesta, would be significantly toned down. Luckily, Ford proved us wrong at this year’s Geneva Show with the introduction of the Fiesta that’s about 90 percent identical to the concept. Follow the jump to see live pictures from the Geneva Show or click here to get all the details on Ford’s new supermini contender. –Image gallery after the jump

Geneva Images: 2009 Ford Fiesta 3d & 5d

Geneva Images: 2009 Ford Fiesta 3d & 5d

When Ford unveiled the Verve Concept in Frankfurt last year, we were nearly convinced that the appearance of the production version of the car, the 2009 Fiesta, would be significantly toned down. Luckily, Ford proved us wrong at this year’s Geneva Show with the introduction of the Fiesta that’s about 90 percent identical to the concept. Follow the jump to see live pictures from the Geneva Show or click here to get all the details on Ford’s new supermini contender. –Image gallery after the jump

Geneva Images: 2009 Ford Fiesta 3d & 5d