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Ford Focus & C-MAX with Dual-Clutch Gearbox on Sale in the UK
Ford’s new six-speed dual clutch semi-automated gearbox is available for order in the UK. Called PowerShift, the transmission is offered on the Focus and C-MAX (minivan version of the Focus) range with the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine. Buyers can opt between two states of tune for the diesel engine with 136Hp or 110Hp. Regardless of power rating, body style or series, all Focus models equipped with PowerShift offer a combined fuel economy of 40.5 MPG (US) or 48.6 MPG (UK), with average CO2 emissions of 154 g/km while C-MAX delivers 40.0 MPG (US) or 47.9 MPG (UK) and 159g/km. Prices start from £18,195 for the Focus 3dr Zetec, 110 PS 2.0l TDCi and from £18,895 for the C-MAX Zetec, 110 PS 2.0l TDCi.
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Ford Updates Kuga With New 2.0-liter Diesel Engines And Individual Trim
Following hot on the heels from the introduction of the refreshed for the 2011MY Mondeo, Ford's European arm is now broadening the appeal of its Kuga SUV with the presentation of two new diesel engines coupled with a new 'Individual' trim....
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Ford Announces New 2.0 Turbo Engine With 203hp For Mondeo And 163hp Diesel For Kuga Suv
Along with the Euro-spec 2011 Focus, the final versions of the C-MAX and Grand C-MAX which go on sale in Europe this year and some updates to the optional equipment of the recently revealed S-MAX and Galaxy facelift, Ford will also unveil the 2010 model...
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Skoda Expands Octavia Range With New 1.2-liter Turbo Petrol, Adds Dsg Option To 1.6 Tdi
The refreshed Octavia, which is essentially Skoda's (better) take on the VW Jetta, has received new engine and transmission options for 2010. In particular, both the liftback and estate versions are now offered with a new, downsized 1.2-liter turbocharged...
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Ford Announces U.k Pricing For New Kuga 2.0 Fwd And 2.5 Turbo
Ford is expanding the range of its European market crossover, the Kuga, with the addition of a 2.0-litre TDCi 2WD (diesel) and a 2.5-liter Turbo gasoline engine. Retaining the existing Kuga's 136HP 2.0-litre diesel unit but with a CO2 output of just...
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Volvo C30, S40 & V50: New Double-clutch Gearbox Cuts Consumption By 8%
Volvo’s version of the twin-clutch semi-automated gearbox that we became acquainted with as the DSG in VW Group models, the Powershift, is now available on the 136Hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models. This new...
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