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Ford to launch specialist Transit Centre network at ‘Transit Show Live’ events

Taking place from 16-25 May at the centres, the event will showcase the new Ford Transit Centre network, dedicated to the sales and service of the full Transit range, and also demonstrate the latest technologies and features in the expanded Ford Transit commercial vehicle range.

A fully product-trained team will be on hand to demonstrate key features of the latest technology-packed Ford commercial vehicles including the full Transit range, Fiesta van and Ranger pick-up.

Among the technologies on display is Active City Stop, featured on the Transit Connect. Designed to help reduce the likelihood of the van colliding with the vehicle in front in slow-moving traffic, Active City Stop will automatically apply the brakes if sensors detect that a collision is likely.

Terry Rayner, director, Transit Centres, Ford of Britain, said: “Ford’s commercial vehicles set the benchmark for efficiency and loadspace, and continue to push the boundaries of innovation. At Transit Show Live, customers will see our new showrooms and learn about the fantastic technologies such as Lane Keeping Aid and Ford SYNC, which won a Euro NCAP Advanced rewards for technology on the Transit Custom – the first for any commercial vehicle.”

Customers will also be shown the full loading capabilities of each vehicle including the load-through bulkhead on the Transit Custom and Transit Connect which allows the transport of three-metre pipes, and further technologies such as Load Adaptive Control.

SYNC with Emergency Assistance, available on the full commercial vehicle range, will also be demonstrated alongside Ford Telematics powered by Telogis, which provides fleet operators with live Ford diagnostics to help improve efficiency, safety and productivity of their fleets.

The events will also showcase the Transit Centre network and explain the advantages of the Transit24 commercial vehicle service promise.

Transit Show Live runs during Ford’s celebrations for the Ford Transit’s 50th anniversary. For more information, visit http://ford.to/1bijiu0

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Written by Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.

Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news.

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