Ford to debut the Mustang at the Moving Motor Show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015.

Ford will be out in force at Goodwood’s Moving Motor Show, with a host of new models including the much-anticipated new Mustang and Focus RS set to make an appearance on Thursday 25, June.

The all-new new Mustang is latest car to wear the legendary galloping horse badge and a convertible 2.3-litre EcoBoost-engined Mustang, with 317PS power output and 432Nm of torque, will make its Moving Motor Show debut, alongside the UK debut of the new Focus RS.

Over 1,300 UK orders have already been taken for the first Mustang available with right-hand drive, arriving in dealerships this autumn.  With the first year’s allocation sold out, new FordStore dealerships are now supplying Mustangs for delivery from April 2016.

While rally and stunt star Ken Block will drive the RS during the main Goodwood Festival of Speed days from Friday – Sunday, visitors to Thursday’s Moving Motor Show will be the first in the UK to get a look at the Blue Oval’s latest and lairiest hot hatch on the main Ford stand.

As well as the head-turning Ford Mustang, Moving Motor Show drivers will also experience the Focus ST TDCi estate, the Ford Fiesta Red Black Edition and gold Transit SportVan to celebrate its 50^th birthday later this year.

Ford’s new derivatives major on combining performance with outstanding fuel economy; the Focus ST TDCi will transport its occupants from 0-62mph in just 8.3 seconds but is still capable of 67 mpg on the combined cycle.

Also joining its stablemates is an eye-catching new version of the top-selling Fiesta. Under the bonnet, Fiesta Red Black features Ford’s multi-award winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with 140PS, bestowing it with more power-per-litre than a Bugatti Veyron.

Fiesta Red Black’s sporting credentials are underlined by the car’s striking exterior, which can be specified in black with a contrasting red roof and red detailing including the grille surround, or vice versa.

There will also be cause for celebration as Ford prepares to mark half a century of the Transit, and no expense has been spared with the creation of the Transit Custom SportVan. This one-off edition is finished in gold and sports a 2.2-litre 155PS diesel engine with an impressive 385Nm of torque; capable of shifting the heaviest of loads but still returns over 42mpg.

The Transit Custom SportVan will take to Goodwood Hill as part of a convoy of gold transits touring the country in a run up to the anniversary of its launch date on August 9.

ŠKODA UK becomes the official vehicle sponsor for all-new Women’s Tour

• ŠKODA UK becomes the official vehicle sponsor for all-new Women’s Tour
• Sponsorship will see ŠKODA UK supply a 42-strong fleet of support vehicles for the five-stage race throughout the East of England
• Elite female cyclists will rely on the impressive ŠKODA Superb, Octavia, Rapid Spaceback and Yeti models

ŠKODA UK has become the first major brand to get behind the Women’s Tour, as official vehicle sponsor for the elite female cycling race. The manufacturer’s flagship Superb, Octavia, Rapid Spaceback and Yeti models will transport technical engineers, medical staff and essential maintenance equipment throughout the five stage Tour (7 – 11 May 2014).

As the official vehicle sponsor, ŠKODA UK will supply a 42-strong fleet of vehicles to race organisers, SweetSpot, for the duration of the Tour. In addition to sponsoring the Women’s Tour, ŠKODA announced last week that it will also continue to sponsor the Tour of Britain, the nation’s largest free-to-spectate sporting event, taking place 7-14 September 2014.

Emily Burns, Communications Manager for ŠKODA UK, said: “We’re delighted to extend our association with cycling in the UK with our sponsorship of the Women’s Tour.

“Not only do our vehicles play a crucial role in supporting the elite cyclists before, during and after every race, but our brand’s involvement also encourages more young enthusiasts to get involved. With a heritage rooted in cycling, it’s fantastic to be able to play our part in its continued evolution, whilst bringing fans and our customers closer to the action at the same time.”

SweetSpot Commercial Director, Alastair Grant, comments: “We are delighted to be able to renew and extend our relationship with ŠKODA UK to encompass our new events for 2014. The fact that ŠKODA was keen to be involved in the Women’s Tour from the outset, demonstrates both the appeal of the new event, and the success of its existing partnership with the men’s Tour.”

Amongst amateur cyclists, the ŠKODA range commands strong attention. With an exceptional combination of space, performance, versatility and value for money guarenteed across the manufacturer’s seven model line-up, coupled with clever accessories such as roof bars and an internal bicycle holder, ŠKODA provides the perfect package for motorists who enjoy two wheels just as much as four.

For example, the recently re-launched ŠKODA Octavia Estate, available from just £17,115, is a firm favourite with cycling enthusiasts. As well as a class-leading boot space of 610 litres, which expands to a massive 1,740 litres with the rear seats down, the redesigned boot opening makes loading bikes and equipment hassle-free.

A long-standing champion of cycling worldwide, ŠKODA UK provides vehicles to the Tour de France, Tour of Britian and Prudential RideLondon as well as other major cycling events across the world. The manufacturer has been the official partner of the Tour de France since 2004. This year it will provide a fleet of ŠKODA vehicles to the race that takes place from the 5-27 July, kicking off in Yorkshire for the first time in the race’s history as The Grand Départ 2014 brings the most famous cycling event in the world to the UK.

For more information about ŠKODA and its cycling heritage, please visit http://www.skoda.co.uk. Keep up-to-date with ŠKODA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skodauk, or follow ŠKODA cycling on Twitter@skodaukcycling.