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Celebrating the Ford Mustang's 55 Years of Production plus it being the World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe for 2018 (the fourth consecutive year) with the fantastic range of Ford Performance vehicles now available, including the Award Winning Fiesta ST, New Mustang and the exciting ST-Line…

Thursday 13th June 2019 | 10am - 4pm   We are thrilled to host our seventh annual Motability Awareness Day at our Ipswich and Lowestoft dealerships.  Dedicated to the Motability Car Scheme, this event offers an opportunity for those who think they, or someone they…

Ford are set to bring out a new generation of electric vehicles, which are going to include Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid. Ford says that the new 48-volt mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid models are going to be revealed next year.   Ford’s special ‘Go Further’…

Motability customers in Diss can be sure of receiving award-winning customer service when they visit local dealer John Grose, who have won a regional award for their work with the Motability Car Scheme. The accolade is part of a programme of awards run by Motability Operations, to recognise and…

This is no ordinary pick-up. This is a super pick-up. Priced from £50,995 The new Ranger Raptor. Europe’s first-ever factory-built, off-road performance pick-up truck. This is a vehicle engineered from the ground up to dominate every environment. And there’s nothing else like it.…

The All-New Focus ST is nearly here, and it’s been purpose built to deliver the ultimate Focus driving experience. This is the Focus like you’ve never seen it before. The All-New Focus ST has been precision engineered to be more powerful, more responsive and more fun to drive than…

St Elizabeth Hospice has teamed up with Wild in Art again this year to stage Suffolk’s biggest ever mass-participation, public art event – Elmer’s Big Parade. The interactive sculpture trail will feature more than 50 Elephants across Ipswich and beyond. This summer, you will…

For the next 3 years Ford will be the official vehicle supplier to the RNLI. Most visibly we’ll be supporting their great work with the Ford Ranger, which will help lifeguards patrol beaches up and down the UK. To date the RNLI have saved the lives of over 141,000 people in UK or Irish waters.…

A Ford Mondeo Hybrid Estate 2019 has been revealed. The new model variant was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and will offer a more practical version of the car. It will be powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain which will enable the low-emissions of a hybrid and an abundance of driving range…

Here’s a glimpse of our first global all-electric Mustang-inspired performance utility…. available in 2020  Ford's all-new Mustang-inspired fully-electric peformance utility arrives in 2020 wih targeted range of 300 miles. The teaser image, released today of the new…

Why bring your vehicles to our workshop, when we can bring the workshop to you? We're proud to be part of a national Ford network offering our customers Ford Mobile Servicing; bringing the convenience of our Ford Service expertise directly to you to help minimise vehicle downtime and…

For the first time, you and your Ford can stay seamlessly connected wherever you are. The New FordPass Connect modem and FordPass app enables you to interact with your car like never before. That’s because a range of connected services in your vehicle, and on your smartphone, work…

We're proud to announce that John Grose Chairman, Ian Twinley, handed over a brand new Transit Luton to Emmaus Suffolk this week. We're proud to be supporting the charity, who will be using the van as a mobile shop, to provide donated household goods, ethically sourced cleaning products…

If you haven’t discovered it already, FordPass is the smart new way to access a range of Ford services and experiences straight from the palm of your hand. FordPass is designed to help you make your journey through life even easier, by providing you with a range of smart Ford features.…

You may have seen some negative press surrounding diesel engine vehicles of late, here are some facts to help tell the full story…. On average, diesels use 15-20% less fuel that like-for-like petrol models, so diesel makes a lot more sense for high-mileage drivers In 2009 Diesel Particulate…

A big thank you to all who came along and participated in our Charity Quiz nights in Ipswich and Lowestoft.  Thanks to you we raised over £4,200 for our charities Suffolk Family Carers, Headway Suffolk, BBC Children in Need and D.I.A.L Lowestoft.  This was our third year of charity…

The Ford GT is to be made available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honouring the GT40 Mark IV race car driven to victory by Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt at Le Mans in 1967. The supercar will feature unique interior and exterior colour themes, and an exclusive wheel finish. “In creating a…

We are  very proud to have been presented with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, by Mandy Dean, District Manager, & Nicholas Whyman, Zone Manager on behalf of Ford Motor Company.  This award is given only to dealers with the highest absolute customer satisfaction scores and is…

Cyclists in East Anglia were again treated to a taste of the pro cycling experience on our second Tour de Ford ride, in association with Team Sky, hosted by our FordStore Ipswich team on Sunday 14th May. The day began with registration and refreshments in the showroom on Ransomes Europark, followed…

University of Suffolk students will now be able to travel in style to and from events and sports fixtures in their fully branded minibus, recently supplied by our Ransomes Europark team . Our Chairman, Ian Twinley, handed over the keys to Students’ Union Chief Executive Sarah Tattersall and…

Motability customers in the Lowestoft area can be sure of receiving award-winning customer service as we have won a regional award for our work with the Motability Car Scheme for both our Ford & Kia franchises on Whapload Road. The accolade is part of a programme of awards by Motability…

Ford Rental - 2 days for the price of 1  We all know that there are times when you need just one more seat in the car, or just a little more boot space. Ford Rental are now offering 2 days hire for the price of 1 for cars collected on a Saturday. To view the range of cars available for…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The way Vehicle Excise Duty (Road Fund Licence or Road Tax) is calculated changed on 1st April 2017 On 1st April 2017 the government introduced some changes to road tax bands which will affect all new cars that are registered after that date. (Vehicles that were…

What type of ship was the Cutty Sark?  Who won a ‘Best Actor’ Oscar for the film Training Day? Questions asked at the second annual John Grose quiz nights which saw more than 300 people take part to help raise over £3,014.70 for charity. The first John Grose charity quiz…

Ford Vignale - Premium Ownership Experience Delivering more than outstanding products, Vignale will also make the discovery, acquisition and ownership of a Vignale vehicle a personalised and rewarding experience. The premium Ford Vignale range are available from all John Grose Ford dealerships…

On Wednesday 20th July we were presented with the prestigious Chairman’s Award from Mandy Dean, District Manager, on behalf of Ford Motor Company.  This award is given only to dealers with the highest absolute customer satisfaction scores and is judged using independent customer…

You may know that we offer new and used vehicle sales and servicing, but did you know that our FordStore dealership on Ransomes Europark in Ipswich also offers Car, van and Minibus Rental?  In fact, our experienced team led by Karen Burgess has been operating the national Ford Rental service…

The Ford Ranger has earned its reputation as a go anywhere, do anything pick-up and the new Ranger is set to strengthen this reputation with a series of design, capability and technology upgrades. But don't just take our word for it - test drive the Ford Ranger during our Smart & Tough Test…

Ford is proud to feature in the 2010 World's Most Ethical Companies by the renowned Ethisphere Institute.   The honour is even greater knowing that among the thousands of companies judged from around the world, Ford is the only company that makes cars. As well as further demonstrating our…

Ford are always innovating, reinventing and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. This is what their new campaign 'Unlearn' celebrates: the possibilities that occur when people start to think in new and unconventional ways. It’s about letting go of what you…

We've won again! John Grose receive coveted award for customer satisfaction for the 16th time! We are very proud to announce that we have again been awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Award from Ford Motor Company.  This award recognises dealers with the highest absolute customer…

Could the Apollo Edition Mustang be Fords highest achievement? Inspired by the NASA missions that put a man on the Moon 46 years ago, this one-off Mustang is based on the 5.0-litre V8 fastback model that’s now on sale in Europe. A glossy pure white and pure black colour scheme, LED underbody…

Life on the road as an electrician, a plumber or a parcel courier can be hungry work – especially if you’ve got to track down somewhere to eat in an unfamiliar area. How much simpler would it be to simply say “I’m hungry” to bring up a list of nearby cafes and…

The new Ford Focus ST has claimed its first award in the UK – Best Hot Hatch in Carbuyer’s Best Car Awards. Editor of Carbuyer.co.uk, Stuart Milne, praised the new Ford Focus ST’s sporty new exterior design and enhanced interior: “Focus ST is a stunning example of practical…

Ford’s commercial vehicle range scooped five major awards at the 2015 VansA2Z Awards, including the ‘Editor’s Choice’ title with the all-new Transit Courier. The smallest van in the Transit range, the Courier was praised for its excellent choice of engines, refinement levels…

We are very proud to have recently been awarded ‘Dealer of the Year’, at the LeasePlan UK 2015 Supplier Awards. Our Business Centre team, who operate from the Ransomes Europark dealership in Ipswich, have worked with LeasePlan, the world’s leading provider of fleet management…

Motability customers in the Ipswich area can be sure of receiving award-winning customer service when they visit John Grose who have won a regional award for their work with the Motability Car Scheme for both their Ford & Citroen franchises on Ransomes Europark. The accolade is part of a…

The WhatVan? Awards are the most coveted independent accolades in the light commercial vehicle industry, and Ford has certainly done well this year winning four awards.  The all-new Ford Transit Courier received the top accolade winning 'Van of the Year' 2015. Ford continued its winning…

The Ford Fiesta ST2  has been crowned ‘Hot hatch of the Year’ at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2015. The What Car? Awards judging panel has named the Fiesta ST2 1.6 Turbo Petrol its ‘favourite Hot hatch’ at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The…

The Ford Mondeo Estate has been crowned ‘Estate Car of the Year’ at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2015. The What Car? Awards judging panel has named the Mondeo Estate Zetec 1.6TDCi 120 Econetic its ‘favourite Estate Car’ at the Grosvenor House Hotel in…

The WeLoveAnyCar National Car Awards celebrate a ‘Great British enthusiasm, our mutual love affair with cars’. These awards – now in their second year – are on a very grand scale, decided by the results of Britain’s biggest ever car survey. Space and pace endear the…

Changing your driving habits to become more fuel-efficient will not only save you money at the pump, but also lower CO2 emissions. In fact, if all UK motorists followed the tips below, it would lower the UK’s annual CO2 emissions from driving by 8%*. *Based on DEFRA, 2008 and the DfT…

Figures released in September by the Department for Transport (DfT), have highlighted the need for drivers to check their tyres regularly. More than 40% of vehicle defect-related deaths in the UK in 2013 were found to have been caused by illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres;  a total of…

We were pleased to recently hand over a brand new Ford Fiesta Zetec to Tanya Griffiths, who is signed with one of the top UK professional cycling teams, Starley Primal Pro-Cycling. Tanya started her cycling career racing for Ipswich Bicycle Club just two years ago; she now travels all over the UK…

During August more new Ford cars were registered in the UK than any other make of car!  The UK car market is constantly changing; models, niches and trends come and go, but for the past 42 years there has been one constant - Ford who have produced the UK’s best-selling car since…

The New Ford Focus ST which made its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is available for the first time with a choice of a petrol or a diesel engine. The first diesel Focus ST is the most fuel eficient and lowest CO2 performance car ever; the 185PS 2.0 - litre TDCi achieves 0-62mph in…

Ford's innovative 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has fought off the competition from supercars and premium brands to win the 'Oscar' of the engine world - International Engine of the Year - for an unprecedented third consecutive time. "The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is one of the finest…

Ford Fiesta ranks as the UK’s best-selling vehicle ever in the UK, exceeding 4,115,00 sales since 1976 Fiesta now overtakes the Ford Escort, the previous record holder, with 4,105,961registrations Ford celebrates Fiesta’s sales success at the Commonwealth Games starting today,where it is…

As a customer of John Grose you will already be aware of the many benefits in dealing with us. We are hoping therefore, that you may wish to recommend us to a friend or a member of your family for the purchase of a NEW or USED vehicle from John Grose. To participate in our…