Finally, the What Car? Best Hot Hatch 2013 has been awarded to the Ford Focus ST which, with a 2.0 litre turbo charged, eco-boost engine has the capability to be “fast and thrilling when you want it to be, yet also perfectly happy pottering around town or trundling along the motorway.”

It’s not just their own models that they’ve been doing well with either, as Ford have managed to bail out many of the world’s most prestigious car makers, helping them out in times of hardship.

It’s not just the affordable, family and city car market where Ford have been successful though, as they’re pretty successful on the racing circuit too with some of the best rally drivers in the world taking to the wheel of famous Ford rally cars.

The late Colin McRae was seen as Britain’s best ever rally drivers holding the record for being the first Brit and the youngest person to ever win the World Rally Championship Drivers’ title. During his career he drove cars for many car manufacturers but during his four year stint with Ford between 1999 and 2002 he managed a whopping nine victories along with nine other podium appearances.

Matlock Ford is a specialist dealer of the award winning Ford brand and knows better than anyone why Ford vehicles appeal to so many motorists. Based in Matlock, Derbyshire, Matlock Ford specialises in new, delivery mileage, used Ford cars and high quality Ford Direct cars. The family-run business also provides comprehensive aftersales’ services that result in many a happy Ford consumer.