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Ford S-Max Buying Advice (2010 Apr)
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What is it like to live with? The S-Max is Ford’s all-conquering entrant into the mid range, 7 seat MPV market. Launched in 2006 the car, alongside it’s slightly larger Galaxy sister, redefined what was possible in terms of ride and hand... Ford S-Max Buying Advice

Ford boosts economy (2011 Jan)
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WE have clocked up more than 10,000 miles driving Ford’s latest S-MAX people mover powered by the company’s new two-litre EcoBoost engine.Our evaluation of the EcoBoost system is one of the most extensive so far – and the engines are vitally importan... Ford boosts economy

Driving at the Max (2012 Jan)
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THE Ford S-MAX was voted European Car of the Year when it was launched back in 2007 and it’s gone on to become one of the most sought after seven seaters in the UK.Its secret is a blend of practicality, performance and styling which puts it at the to... Driving at the Max

Ford S-Max (2008 Jan)
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Now that my daughter has started school, I am seriously considering getting an MPV to cope with the days when we have friends back for tea etc. I have read lots of great reviews about the Ford S-Max but the problem is that I really prefer automatics... Ford S-Max

What family car should I buy? (2008 Jun)
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We are expecting triplets in the summer and have of course to buy a vehicle that will cope with the change in our motoring requirements! Safety is our primary concern and then that of space to carry 2 pushchairs / buggies and all other associated bag... What family car should I buy?

Ford shifts up the Power (2010 Aug)
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FORD has tripled the availability of its fuel efficient PowerShift transmission, extending the slick self-shifter to six different models.PowerShift is a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, combining the performance and fuel-efficiency of a manual ge... Ford shifts up the Power

European first for Ford allergy-friendly vehicles (2008 Mar)
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Ford has become the first vehicle manufacturer to receive the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation's (ECARF) Seal of Quality. The award is given to products that are suitable for allergy sufferers. The research organisation awarded its so... European first for Ford allergy-friendly vehicles

March madness at Ford dealers (2008 Feb)
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From Britain’s best-loved small cars to multi-award winning hatchbacks, saloons, estates and MPVs, Ford offer an appealing range of desirable models for March 08 registration. Upgrades across Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy take centre stage, alongsi... March madness at Ford dealers

New Fords in the metal (2011 Feb)
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A CLUE about how the next generation of Ford’s Kuga SUV may look will be going on show in Europe for the first time when the Vertrek concept vehicle is revealed at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.The Vertrek was first seen at the Detroit Motor Show in... New Fords in the metal

A new Max factor from Ford (2011 Mar)
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FORD has unveiled its smart new B-MAX as a production-ready concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.The car, which shares its platform with the Fiesta, is expected to prove a serious rival for established players like the Vauxhall Meriva.A new body des... A new Max factor from Ford

Ford thwarts festive car crooks (2011 Dec)
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FORD has developed some wizardry to help drivers keep their Christmas prezzies safe by thwarting festive car thieves.Aware that Christmas shoppers often return to their cars to drop off stuff mid-shopping spree, criminals sometimes use a signal jamme... Ford thwarts festive car crooks

Journey takes Dodge in new direction (2007 Aug)
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AMERICAN car company Dodge has unveiled the new vehicle with which it aims to take on the might of Ford's all-conquering S-MAX.It is a journey into the unknown for Dodge, whose new crossover vehicle is based on the same platform as the Dodge Avenger ... Journey takes Dodge in new direction

Keen prices for Ford’s new C-Max (2010 Sep)
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FORD will be turning up the heat in the compact MPV market with a new C-Max available for the first time in five and seven seat configurations.Priced from £16,745 the new model will be on sale in October and will mark the debut of a 1.6-litre versio... Keen prices for Ford’s new C-Max

Ford maxing all over the world (2010 Sep)
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THE first Ford which can park itself will be making its debut in the next few weeks when a sensational new C-Max goes on sale.In more ways than one this new model is vitally important for Britain’s top selling car company.Not only does it give us a g... Ford maxing all over the world

Ford outpaces rivals (2010 Jan)
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MOTORISTS have voted Ford as the most popular make of car on sale in Britain - again.More than three decades after it first grabbed UK market leadership from British Leyland, the US manufacturer remained the favourite brand of car buyers in 2009.One ... Ford outpaces rivals

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Ford S-Max Buying Advice (2010 Apr)
Buyer's Guide
Relevance / rating:
What is it like to live with? The S-Max is Ford’s all-conquering entrant into the mid range, 7 seat MPV market. Launched in 2006 the car, alongside it’s slightly larger Galaxy sister, redefined what was possible in terms of ride and hand... Ford S-Max Buying Advice

Ford boosts economy (2011 Jan)
News
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WE have clocked up more than 10,000 miles driving Ford’s latest S-MAX people mover powered by the company’s new two-litre EcoBoost engine.Our evaluation of the EcoBoost system is one of the most extensive so far – and the engines are vitally importan... Ford boosts economy

Driving at the Max (2012 Jan)
News
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THE Ford S-MAX was voted European Car of the Year when it was launched back in 2007 and it’s gone on to become one of the most sought after seven seaters in the UK.Its secret is a blend of practicality, performance and styling which puts it at the to... Driving at the Max

Ford S-Max (2008 Jan)
Q&A
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Now that my daughter has started school, I am seriously considering getting an MPV to cope with the days when we have friends back for tea etc. I have read lots of great reviews about the Ford S-Max but the problem is that I really prefer automatics... Ford S-Max

What family car should I buy? (2008 Jun)
Q&A
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We are expecting triplets in the summer and have of course to buy a vehicle that will cope with the change in our motoring requirements! Safety is our primary concern and then that of space to carry 2 pushchairs / buggies and all other associated bag... What family car should I buy?

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