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22 May

Stuff on the web that isn’t crap: Doug the Ford Focus Spokespuppet

Written by, Alex Goy

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The many faces of Doug (and John)

Ford of America has come up with a brilliant way to get people talking about the new Focus. It’s not an ad campaign showing smiling young people driving around causing all the safety gizmos to go off. It’s not a ‘zany’ ‘get involved or lose out’ campaign. It’s a puppet called Doug. And he’s got a mouth on him. Read more

26 May

Summer 2011: Top 5 Motoring Events

Written by, Phil Feather

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Hmmm. E types. Lush.

With the football season over, and not a lot to do this Summer (due to the distinct lack of a sporting tournament), there’s very little to do other than to sink bottles of cider and burn meat outdoors over fire. But no fear! We’ve had a scout around for the best motoring related things to do in this green and pleasant land over the blazing Summer months so you don’t have to! Read more

19 Jun

Press release of the week: Ford Heritage

Written by, Alex Goy

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You should see the other vehicle in this pic... Making up for something or WHAT?!

Over the course of 2011, Ford UK’s 100th year, the elite Ford Heritage division (they’ve got samurai swords and everything) has been posting one picture a week from the company’s past. So far this year we’ve seen cars stuck to billboards, a woman in an odd suit and a rally driver in a Model T. However, the latest one is the best so car. The full release (and image) is below. Read more

29 Jun

Podisode Rants: Global Cars

Written by, Alex Goy

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Nissan Micra

The world is shrinking. We can go to Marbella for £30 (before dodgy ‘having arms’ fees, of course), order a poster from Chicago and talk to a colleague in Japan while sitting on the sofa. In our pants. Car firms are looking to sell the same car the world over, and that isn’t quite as fun as discussing figures in your Y Fronts. Read more

2 Sep

Ford Centenary Tour (in an Escort Mexico)

Written by, Alex Goy

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Ford Escort Mexico. In orange. Yes, ta.

On August 17 Jon and I got up very, very early to take part in something special. You see, this year marks 100 years of Ford in the UK. That makes it out of living memory (aside from the odd person who has an eidetic memory and lived through the first Model T rolling off the line at Trafford Park in Manchester). Our part in the day may have been minor, but we felt truly special. Read more