Which new Fiesta?

I am looking to buy a Ford Fiesta (on the continent) - I am choosing between the 1.0 Champions Edition 5 door (65 horse power) and the 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5 door (125 horsepower); the price difference...

Inconsistency in Ford UK's marketing

I don't understand Ford's marketing policy and wonder if you can throw light on it. I want to buy a Fiesta Zetec 5 door with the Ecoboost 125PS engine. Trouble is it doesn't exist. Ford market this...

Which small car capable of carrying golf clubs to replace our Megane?

My wife's car is 2004 Renault Megane Coupe Cabrio in excellent condition with 30,000 miles on the clock. We wish to trade it in for a smaller cheap-to-run car about three years old. The car should be auto,...

What is causing a sluggish gear change in my Ford Fiesta?

About three months ago I purchased a Fiesta 1.4 automatic (torque converter). It was only three months old with a very low mileage, an ex Motability car. I am pleased with the car, its performance is adequate...

Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy?

We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that people driving diesel turbos should allow the car...

Small cars: Can you help me with my shortlist?

I am looking to buy a new supermini. I have looked at the new Ford Fiesta with both the 1.0 petrol and 1.5 diesel units and they seem really efficient. Which supermini do you recommend? Maybe a Mazda...

I agree with your comments on the new Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost.

A quick note to let you know that I endorse all your comments on the Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 125. I had a demo drive today and I liked everything about the car, simply super. Nice engine (sounds good, too),...

Which small car to replace my SEAT Leon?

Following your review in 2002 I bought a new SEAT Leon Cupra, which has given me enormous pleasure. At the age of 80 (and the car 11) the time has come to change. I need to transport myself only, plus...

How does the new Ford Fiesta automatic gearbox work?

Are all automated clutches the same? Having changed my Jazz to the revised model CVT-7 because the auto clutch was not to my liking I note Ford has changed the new Fiesta to an auto clutch. Has Ford discovered...

Fiat Panda 4x4 or Ford Fiesta Ecoboost?

I've picked two quite different cars to be the choice for my next. They were picked on the basis of driving fun and charisma - Fiat Panda 2013 4x4 or Ford Fiesta Zetec S 125bhp Ecoboost. I've driven them...