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Ford Set to Dominate Market as UK Switches to 61 Plates

Ford has reason to look forward to the September market and the new "61"-plate as the change will catch them with their strongest-ever range, including updates and additions designed to appeal to all sectors of the market.

The Ford Fiesta will now also come in the Centura limited edition, which mark 100 years of Ford in Britain. The 1.25 petrol version sells from £13,395 and includes over £600 of additional customer value through standard extras.

Only 1,000 Ford Fiesta "Centura" examples will be available, offering metallic Panther Black paint, chrome mirror and door caps, LED daylight running lamps, 16in seven-spoke alloy wheels and parking camera mounted in the rear view mirror.

In the medium car segment, the all-new entry level Focus Studio goes on sale next month priced at £13,995 on-the-road. This latest addition is available as a five-door hatchback with a fuel-efficient 85PS 1.6-liter petrol engine delivering about 48 mpg.

Standard equipment includes 16in sports-style alloy wheels, body-colored rear spoiler, USB connectivity, radio/CD and electrically operated body-colored door mirrors with integrated turn indicators.

The Kuga crossover will see the arrival of the Titanium X next month, featuring an impressive list of standard equipment over Titanium including full leather trim, 18in alloy wheels, LED daylight running lamps, large rear spoiler, panoramic roof, Bluetooth with voice control, USB connectivity, bi-xenon headlamps, heated front seats and power adjust driver seat.

In the large car segment, Ford promises lower running costs thanks to their Auto-Start-Stop being offered as standard from earlier this year.

"Ford has the right '61'-plate line-up, combining design style, technology and affordability for our September customers.  Dealers nationally are eager to introduce them to Ford's best range ever,"
said Andy Barratt, Ford Britain sales director.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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