The Ford Fiesta was declared Britain's Best Supermini for the third consecutive year at the Auto Express New Car Awards. The new Ford Focus also made its mark with the top selling weekly motoring magazine by winning the Special Award for its advanced driver assistance features.

Ford Fiesta – Best Supermini

When it first drove out of Ford dealer showrooms in October 2008, the award-winning Ford Fiesta signalled a new era in small car design, performance and functionality. Available in three- and five-door bodystyles and a range of fuel-efficient powertrains, it shot up to the top of the sales charts within four months to become the best-selling car in the UK and Auto Express's Car of the Year 2009 and Best Supermini in 2010.

Three quarters of Fiesta buyers opt for the mid and high series with five-door petrol engines being the most popular. The most sought after colour is Panther Black and the favourite option is voice control, Bluetooth and USB.

Ford Focus – Special Award

Also presented on the Auto Express Awards stage, was a trophy for the all-new Ford Focus and its Driver Assistance Pack. The Ford Focus features an innovative digital camera system which supports seven driver assistance features that help deliver improved confidence and safety behind the wheel.

Mounted next to the rear view mirror, the forward facing digital camera captures a view of the road ahead which is analysed by a sophisticated on-board computer. The information from the camera can then be used to support the driver by helping them to stay safely in lane, remain alert at the wheel, monitor the latest traffic signs and operate headlamp high beam, for example.

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