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BRAD PITT GETS PERSONAL PAGE 20.

EDITORIAL A NEW EXPERIENCE

t’s my pleasure to introduce this first edition of the Ford Vignale magazine. This is an exciting moment for me because

we believe Ford Vignale heralds a new approach to the driver experience. Car manufacturers and journalists tend to throw around phrases like ‘more than a car’, but with the Ford Mondeo Vignale those words are more than just a catchy phrase. Ford Vignale reflects a philosophy we’ve developed at Ford about what you, the discerning modern driver, want from your car. Luxury but also efficiency. An experience that is sophisticated and smart at the same time. In other words, Ford Vignale is there to support the lifestyle of people like you. For whom time is at a premium, but who don’t believe that means having to compromise on the good things in life. I know because I feel the same way myself. This is why I was so delighted when I first saw the Ford Mondeo Vignale concept car. In design terms, it captures perfectly that contemporary, premium experience we were after. With all the newest Ford technology and innovations aimed at safety, sustainability and, of course, efficient energy solutions. Supported by a personalized service that includes your own dedicated Vignale Relationship Manager. Freeing up time you used to waste on petty irritations, such as arranging and driving to and from your next service, to spend it on truly life-enriching experiences. So it’s no coincidence this magazine is packed with smart, time-saving tips on the one hand and exhilarating ways to spend your time on the other. Whether that’s experiencing Europe’s most exciting roads or one of its most invigorating (but largely undiscovered) cities. It’s also no coincidence Brad Pitt is our cover interview – we can all imagine how time-efficient he needs to be with his hectic lifestyle!. I hope you enjoy reading the magazine as much as we did putting it together. For me, it heralds a fresh chapter in Ford’s history: the Vignale chapter. And I’m delighted you’re here to experience it with us from the start. Jim Farley Chairman & CEO Ford Europe EVP & President Europe, Middle East & Africa

“ In terms of functionality, feeling and comfort, the car and the accessories have been designed to save time and make your life simpler.” Erika Tsubaki, Ford Designer – see page 30

FORD MONDEO VIGNALE Welcome to a world of luxury, exquisite craftsmanship and personalised, exclusive, time-saving services. Welcome to the world of Ford Vignale.

THE YEAR OF TIMELESS ICONS 1964 was the year Martin Luther King, Andy Warhol and The Beatles all became world icons. It was also the year the Ford Mustang became an instant icon. Fifty years on, the Mustang is finally travelling overseas to share its magnetic

personality with a whole new public.

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CUTTING EDGE INNOVATION The Ford Edge, a luxurious high-tech SUV that benefits from an incredible array of advanced features, will be launched this year in Europe.

URBAN TRENDS Dealing with urbanisation is one of the challenges for the coming decades. How will we keep our lives in dense cities enjoyable and healthy? Here are five inspiring global trends that show how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already adapting to the changing urban life.

TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE Nifty time-saving ideas for getting about Europe with less hassle and more style this summer.

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VIGNALE CITY Valencia has it all: exciting architecture both old and extremely new, delicious food, inviting beaches.

WORLD OF FORD Today’s trends, tomorrow’s talking points.

TIME-SAVING TOP DESIGN Ford Designer Erika Tsubaki recently created the Vignale Collection, a line of elegant and ingenious accessories to complement the exclusive character of the Ford Mondeo Vignale. What inspires her?

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The movie star and producer on what it means to be a husband and father of six.

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FORD WORLD NEWS

THE NEW FORD GT SUPERCAR

The ultimate dream car This spring’s Geneva Motor Show saw Ford present its Performance line-up for Europe. A veritable feast for the eyes with Ford revealing both its all-new Focus RS high performance hatchback and the mind-blowing brand new Ford GT supercar. The Focus RS is equipped with an upgraded 2.3 litre four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that delivers in excess of 320 PS. This hot hatch debuts as an innovative Ford Performance

All-Wheel-Drive, making it a super smooth drive in every sense of the word. The all-new GT supercar is nothing more and nothing less than a dream car. The rear-wheel driven, midmounted engined, two-door coupe body is powered by a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepower. While the use of lightweight carbon and innovative aerodynamics means the Ford GT is likely to leave the competition firmly in its rear-view mirror.

Goodbye steel, hello carbonfibre Ready for a more efficient, smoother and altogether smarter ride? Ford’s working on it. Carbon fibre is both extremely light (up to 50% lighter than conventional steel) and extremely strong. Making it an ideal material for building cars. Ford is accelerating R&D into low-cost, high-volume carbon. So in future Ford models could benefit from replacing steel with this lightweight material. Because a lighter vehicle also means greater fuel efficiency and enhanced performance. And who doesn’t want that? Ford Vignale

Cars that listen All Ford models launched in 2015 feature Ford SYNC 2 with Voice Control and Touch Screen – a smart, voice-controlled connectivity system for operating your phone, entertainment system, climate control and navigation. All you have to say is “I’m hungry”, for example, and the navigation system points the way to the nearest restaurants. It’s almost too smooth to be true. Other new technologies this year for the All-New Mondeo and All-New S-MAX include: > Intelligent All-Wheel Drive Each of the four wheels individually monitors the road surface and changing circumstances to provide just the right amount of power for maximum grip. > Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection When pedestrians are detected on the road ahead, the brakes apply themselves automatically if the driver does not respond to warnings. > Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking technology First offered on the new Ford Focus, this innovative system can reverse your car hands-free into spaces alongside other cars or parallel to the kerb. > Ford Adaptive Steering Adapts your steering relative to your vehicle speed. > Front Split View Camera technology When visibility at junctions or parking spaces is restricted, this 180-degree camera system installed at the front of the vehicle leaps to your assistance.

How Ford earned the title ‘World’s Greenest Brand’ After being runner-up in 2013, Ford was last year crowned the world’s greenest brand. In the words of brand rating agency Interbrand: “Sustainability is fully integrated into Ford’s overall business strategy. Continuing to invest in alternative energy sources and fuel-saving technologies – and educating consumers on its benefits – will be key to enhancing its business and brand value over time.” And it’s true: Ford works hard to invest in sustainable manufacturing, always be environmentally responsible, offer

transparency when it comes to business operations and manufacturing processes, and stay highly committed to reducing water usage and waste. But let the facts speak for themselves: > Between 2000 and 2013, Ford reduced its total global water usage by 61% – that’s more than 10 billion gallons. > Between 2007 and 2013, Ford reduced the average CO2 emissions of its European car fleet by 18%. > Waste to landfill per vehicle produced was reduced by 14% in 2013 compared with 2012.

61 % = 10 reduced global water usage

billion gallons

Making driving easy. Very easy Like many of us, Ford is excited about the future potential of areas like mobility, connectivity, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and ‘big data’. Which is why it recently announced that it will be conducting 25 mobility experiments around the world this year. These range from ‘City Driving On-Demand’, a study into smarter car sharing, to ‘Painless Parking’, a smartphone app to help drivers find a parking space based on their personal preferences. 8

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As Ford president Mark Fields puts it: “The experiments we’re undertaking today will lead to an all-new model of transportation and mobility within the next 10 years and beyond.” Each experiment addresses one or more of four global mega-trends for the automotive industry: urbanisation, rapid growth of the middle classes, changing consumer attitudes and concerns about air quality.

FORD DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE

‘ You’re just a few clicks away from picking up invaluable skills for the road’ Towards the end of 2015, Ford Driving Skills for Life – the award-winning driving training programme for 18- to 24-year-olds – will be rolled out across 30 countries worldwide. Literally hundreds of thousands of young people will become more responsible drivers as a result of the hands-on and online courses. So we put five quick questions to the managers of the programme, James Graham and Kyle Green. 1. What exactly is Ford Driving Skills for Life?

“Ford Driving Skills for Life began 12 years ago in the United States as an initiative of The Ford Motor Company Fund in the knowledge that car crashes are the leading cause of death for 18 - to 24-year-olds. Now extended across Europe it consists of hands-on and online training that teaches young drivers to be more aware of the potential dangers involved in being behind the wheel.” 2. So what do they learn?

“It’s an advanced driving training session during which attendees learn all the important vehicle handling techniques they’re unlikely to have been taught during their regular driving lessons. They learn how to get the car back in control, speed management, making proper decisions and how to recognize hazards. An important part of the course is about distracted driving: using smartphones, additional passengers and impaired driving – driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”

3. What does a training session look like?

“By the end of 2015, 30 countries worldwide will be enrolled in the programme. Each country has its own specific issues regarding safe driving, so the driving skills taught are tailored to that country’s needs. However, one of the most popular training techniques is the Drink Driving Suit, which replicates the physical experience of being intoxicated behind the wheel. At first people laugh, but after a few minutes awareness kicks in: how could anyone drive when their abilities are this impaired?” 4. W hy is Ford taking on this responsibility?

“As a car maker, we feel we must. We’ve already provided training to over half a million people globally through the hands-on and online curriculum. And many more will be affected by it, as parents and friends benefit from the person attending’s improved skills and knowledge about driving responsibly. At the beginning of this year, 23 countries were involved – including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Romania,

Russia, Spain and the UK. And now another seven countries will follow suit during 2015.” 5. Suppose I’m a young driver and want to enrol. How does that work?

“Ford Driving Skills for Life is a free training programme. To subscribe, simply go to your local Driving Skills for Life website and you’re just a few clicks away from picking up invaluable skills for on the road.”

FORD DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE IN YOUR COUNTRY Belgium: www.drivingskillsforlife.be France: www.drivingskillsforlife.fr Germany: www.vorfahrt-fuer-deine-zukunft.de Italy: www.drivingskillsforlife.it Romania: www.drivingskillsforlife.ro Russia: www.dsfl.ru Spain: www.conducetuvida.es United Kingdom: www.forddsfl.co.uk

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PREMIUM CAR PREMIUM SERVICE Ford Vignale offers you that instantly recognisable alliance that defines modern luxury – fine materials worked with exquisite craftsmanship. But that’s only half the story. Ford Vignale also represents a lifestyle, a premium experience. An experience that gives you access to a world of personalised, exclusive and above all, time-saving services.

hese pages reveal a glimpse of the distinctive Ford Vignale hallmarks found throughout this, the world’s very first expression of the Ford Vignale concept: the Ford Mondeo Vignale. Should the Ford Vignale’ s blend of timeless quality and time-saving services appeal to your sense of how a car ought to enhance the discerning modern driver’s lifestyle, then we’d be delighted to welcome you to the Vignale Lounge at your specialist FordStore. Where your personal Vignale Relationship Manager can give you a full introduction to the Vignale and its many exclusive services.

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Exclusive colours

The new Ford Mondeo Vignale comes in various exclusive Ford Vignale colours. As well as Vignale Nocciola, Vignale Black and Vignale Silver, you can order your car in Vignale White – a pearlescent jewel-like shade that takes its inspiration from the rose metallic tones sometimes used by furniture and fashion designs. Joel Piaskowski, Executive Design Director for Ford Europe: “To design the best possible cars, we draw on the widest possible range of influences from beyond the world of automotive and across the globe.” The search for such inspiration is carried out by Ford’s futuring team at its Design Studio in Cologne, Germany. They follow closely global style trends in architecture, fashion and furniture. Elegant trim

The exclusive Ford Vignale handcrafted leather seats of the Ford Mondeo Vignale have an elegant, quilted, diamond-shaped trim. The hexagonal tone-on-tone quilting is also used to decorate the silky-smooth leather armrests. The design is inspired by eclectic takes on furniture, such as high-end sofas, that offer sleek, contemporary lines. Erika Tsubaki, Design Supervisor: “Our customers expect us to find new approaches to design that set us apart from other brands.” Finishing touch

In the world of Ford Vignale, every detail matters. This precise attention to detail can be

found in the interior and also on the exterior of the premium Ford Mondeo Vignale. With its chrome finishes, the car radiates luxury. The completely new front of the Ford Mondeo Vignale has a stylish chrome-coloured grille and that eye for detail can again be seen in the specially designed front bumper with chrome ornaments and LED fog lights. Chrome touches are also to be found on the door handles. As a pièce de résistance, the Ford Mondeo Vignale is fitted with unique 18 - or optional 19-inch alloy wheels. Interior details

Inside, the stylised Vignale logo can be found in a number of places. It’s on the dashboard, of course, but also as a detail in the leather seats. Embossed scuff plates and luxury floor mats are other elegant reminders that you are driving in style. Meanwhile, the steering wheel, centre console, door tops and dashboard are all wrapped in high-quality leather. Design Director Chris Bird: “We wanted to give the interior a relaxed, chilled-out vibe. Entering the car should feel like stepping into a very luxurious lounge.” Feel at home

The Ford Mondeo Vignale is equipped with the latest high-end technology to assist you wherever possible. After a keyless entry and keyless ignition, the Ford SYNC 2 with Voice Control and Touchscreen system helps you make and receive phone calls, read text messages and

ALFREDO VIGNALE – THE LEGEND Vignale is named after the legendary Italian coachbuilder, Alfredo Vignale. Born in 1913, Vignale started his company in 1948. He became famous for his elegant designs and his craftsmanship. Almost every Italian car brand duly became a client, including Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati and Lancia. In 1973 his business was bought by Ford, so that today Ford is the owner of the brand name Vignale.

navigate to your destination using voice control. Simply say “I’m hungry” and the navigation system shows you all the restaurants in the vicinity, rather like a personal butler. A whisper-quiet interior is provided by the advanced Active Noise Cancellation system* and laminated glass. All enjoyed from your wonderfully comfortable heated driver’s seat, which adjusts in 10 different ways and comes complete with memory functions. *2.0 TDCi only

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The Ford Mondeo Vignale is even more than a car. It’s a lifestyle. It gives you access to a world of services that are personalised, exclusive and – critically in today’s high-octane daily life – time-saving. Elegance underpinned by efficiency, and style as part of a deeper sense of service. Discover just how much easier Ford Vignale can make things for you.

Time is the jewel Complimentary car wash

Extended Test Drive

Throughout the ownership of your car, you enjoy complimentary car washes – saving you time and ensuring your beautiful Ford Vignale always shines and glistens the way it should.

Your Relationship Manager will be delighted to arrange an extended test drive of the Ford Mondeo Vignale for you, including an overnight trial if desired. Giving you the chance to check out every aspect of the premium Vignale experience.

Collect and deliver

Maintenance of your car has never been so easy. We collect it, do all the work necessary to put it back in its original tip-top shape, and then return it to you. Premium Valet

Washing your car can be combined with The Premium Valet. We collect your car, clean it and spruce it up to the last fibre, and then bring it back to your home or office, leaving you with that wow feeling as you experience the sheer beauty of your immaculate vehicle as if for the first time (Additional cost). Vignale OneCall

How can we be of assistance? A single phone number gives you instant, 24/7 access to one of our specialist Vignale support staff, who can organise roadside assistance, arrange a FordStore visit, manage your service bookings and resolve any other concerns or questions you may have.

Home delivery

Obviously you can come and pick up your brand-new Ford Mondeo Vignale from the FordStore. But we’re equally happy to deliver your new car to your home or office. Whatever suits you best. Ask your Vignale Relationship Manager about the possibilities. We tailor everything around your schedule

Driving the Vignale way means a personalised service tailored to your specific requirements, a key part of which is having your own Vignale Relationship Manager. Someone who knows your personal needs and preferences, and will serve as your single point of contact. Their purpose? To save you time, because we appreciate your time is precious.

To find your nearest Vignale FordStore go to ford.co.uk/SBE/DealerLocator

Services offered by supplying FordStore and may be subject to change. Ford Vignale

VIGNALE COLLECTION Enjoy the designer experience of Ford Vignale wherever you go. The awardwinning Vignale Collection of specially designed accessories extends the luxury and premium craftsmanship associated with Vignale into every aspect of daily life.

Ford Vignale Business/Credit Card Sleeve Keep your business and credit cards together in style with the Ford Vignale Sleeve, made from the very finest leather. Measurements: 12cm x 8cm

Ford Vignale ladies purse What is a ladies handbag without a matching purse? The highly feminine sleek design is crafted from the finest pearlescent leather and finished with graceful contours to reflect the Ford design aesthetic.

Ford Vignale Weekender Bag

Measurements: 21cm x 12cm x 3cm

The design for this high-quality leather Ford Vignale Weekender Bag won a prestigious IF Design Award, and it’s easy to see why.

Ford Vignale iPhone sleeve

The unique trapezoid silhouette exudes a cool blend of Italian

Made from high-quality leather, the Ford Vignale

elegance and urban attitude.

iPhone sleeve protects your iPhone in the most

The Weekender’s piping and crafted inner lining subtly pick up the

stylish manner possible.

patterns in the car’s seats.

Measurements: 14cm x 8cm

Measurements: 77cm x 34cm x 31cm

Ford Vignale money clip Metal with a silver finish, the Ford Vignale money clip offers the sophisticated solution to organising your bank notes. Measurements: 6cm x 2cm

Ford Vignale silk tie It’s never just another day at the office when you wear this Italian handcrafted 100% silk tie. A perfect finishing note for a tailored suit. Width: 7cm

Ford Vignale silk scarf The 100% silk Ford Vignale scarf is handcrafted in Italy. Strikingly smart and sensually soft to the touch, it’s the kind of understated quality that says you never have to try too hard. Size: 45cm x 160cm

Ford Vignale nail colour Nail colour to match the colour of your car: how fantastic is that? Anyone who appreciates the qualities of Ford Vignale has a keen eye for detail. All three Intense Ford Vignale colours have been designed as genuine nail care products and are formaldehyde-free to ensure a hard and resistant gloss film.

DISCOVER THE CAR, DISCOVER THE LIFESTYLE For more information and to place an order, visit www.vignalecollection.com. Or simply ask your Vignale Relationship Manager to arrange a personal preview for you at the Vignale Lounge.

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Oris Aquis Depth Gauge Automatic mechanical movement Patented depth gauge function Unidirectional, revolving top ring with ceramic inlay Water resistant to 500 metres

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TIME WELL SPENT Allow us to present the Ford Vignale Lounge, a space within the FordStore that brings together the core elements of the Ford Vignale experience: luxury, personal attention and an appreciation that your time is precious.

Designed with a purpose

The design of the Ford Vignale Lounge is driven by one overriding consideration: how to enhance your experience and optimise the time you spend with us. So, for example, the screen is not a forbidding barrier put up to exclude people but a means of providing an appropriate level of privacy. Likewise, the luxury touches – such as the bespoke leather sofa, discreet lighting, good quality coffee and unique digital touchtable 18

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– confirm this as an environment where every detail of the experience has been designed to meet your individual requirements. Which leaves you free to do what you came here for: discover more about the world of Ford Vignale on your own terms and at your own pace.

Manager. Someone who dedicates their time to tailoring the available services to your individual needs and circumstances. That’s true at your first appointment at the FordStore and through every aspect of your Ford Vignale ownership, from ordering to servicing.

Setting the stage

In the Ford Vignale Lounge, your Relationship Manager is there to provide assistance, but always on your terms. They give you all the time

At the very heart of the Ford Vignale Lounge experience is your personal Relationship

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The Ford Vignale touch

The signature ‘V’ detailing on the furniture, the use of the design ‘lozenge’, the ‘nocciola’ signature tone, the designer light fittings. Every detail reflects the craftsmanship that’s a hallmark of the Ford Mondeo Vignale, reinforcing a sense that you’ve arrived at a place where, for once in your busy life, time is not an issue.

Physically, too, the Ford Vignale Lounge has been inspired by the brand and throughout details subtly echo the Vignale motif.

A key feature of the Ford Vignale Lounge is the digital touchtable with a built-in LCD

and space you need to explore but are there to explain when it’s helpful and to facilitate when needed. If the Ford Vignale Lounge is the stage and the customer the star, then the Relationship Manager is your supporting actor.

touchscreen. It provides an interactive digital experience of all the latest Ford technology, Ford Vignale products and features, and the Vignale Collection of luxury accessories. This is the ideal medium for sampling at your leisure the many choices of exclusive fabrics, colours and specifications available, allowing you to create your own, personal Ford Mondeo Vignale.

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THE VIGNALE INTERVIEW

Movie star, sex symbol. Family man Movie star Brad Pitt has been voted the sexiest man on earth. In his private life, though, he’s very different – a family man and very dedicated father of six kids. On whether he’s feeling his age

“The knees are gone. The back is a little crunchy. Sure.” On how his life changed after becoming a father

“It’s changed everything. It certainly changed the way I choose films because I’m very aware that our kids are going to see them one day. I’m aware of the impermanence now and that I’ve got a few left and I want to do stories where I can make a difference – not difference in the world, but stories you couldn’t just plug any actor into, where I’ve got something to add. Otherwise why do it? Also with things that they are going to see, where it might mean something to them. I want them to be proud of their dad when they grow up and figure out what we actually do for a living.”

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On having six kids in the house

“I always thought that if I wanted to do a family, I wanted to do it big. I wanted there to be chaos in the house. There’s constant chatter in our house, whether it’s giggling or screaming or crying or banging. I love it! I have the concerns a dad has. Is everyone safe? Am I spending enough time with them? These are the things that keep me awake.”

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On Angelina’s decision to have preventative surgery

“I’m so proud of her. Very proud. I mean the biggest fear as a father is keeping the family alive and safe and together and she did that for us. I get a bit teary eyed. It’s a huge relief to know that that breast cancer is not the thing that’s going to take her – that it’s not the thing that meant I would have to explain to my kids that they couldn’t see mom again, you know? So it’s big. It’s everything.”

On his father

“My father is a guy who calls to complain when people overcharge him for work on his house. He calls it ‘the celebrity tax.’ They think he makes what I make.” On being labelled a sex symbol

“When you see a person, do you just concentrate on their looks? It’s just a first impression. Then there’s someone who doesn’t catch your eye immediately, but you talk to them and they

‘ Fame makes you feel permanently like a girl walking past construction workers’

On fame

“Fame makes you feel permanently like a girl walking past construction workers.” On his support of humanitarian causes

“Let us be the ones who say we do not accept that a child dies every three seconds simply because he doesn’t have the drugs you and I have. Let us be the ones to say we are not satisfied that your place of birth determines your right to life. Let us be outraged. Let us be loud. Let us be bold.”

Words of wisdom

“You must lose everything in order to gain anything.”

Brad Pitt (51) was born in Oklahoma. After struggling for

On his love of riding motorcycles

some time in Hollywood, his

“The motorcycle helmet is my anonymity. With it, I’m just another a-hole on the streets.”

breakthrough came in a supporting role in Thelma & Louise. A few years later, he became a star

On what his kids think of having parents who are movie stars

through Legends of the Fall and Fight Club.

“They’re not really impressed by it.” His best-known movies include

On getting older

Seven, Troy, Ocean’s Eleven, The

“It’s like, ‘OK, you’re way over the midpoint. You don’t know how much time you have left. Make sure you enjoy the years more than ever’.”

Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglorious Basterds and Moneyball. Surprisingly, he has yet to win an Oscar for his acting, although he has been nominated three times, as Best Supporting Actor in 12 Monkeys, and Best Actor in The Curious Case of Benjamin Black Sheep Press

become the most beautiful thing in the world. The greatest actors aren’t what you would call beautiful sex symbols. I’ll tell you who my favourite actress is: Dianne Wiest. And you wouldn’t call her a sex symbol. Dianne Wiest is, to me, the most beautiful woman on the screen.”

ACTOR, PRODUCER, FATHER

Button and Moneyball. He met his wife Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, an action comedy where they play assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other. They have six children – three of their own and three adopted. The family move like nomads from location to location, movie set to movie set. This year, Brad Pitt stars in By the Sea, written by, directed by and co-starring his wife.

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THE YEAR OF TIMELESS ICONS 1964 was the year Martin Luther King, Andy Warhol and The Beatles all became world icons. It also saw the birth of a new sports brand called Nike, whose ‘swoosh’ would gradually acquire iconic status many years later. Unlike the Ford Mustang, which was that rarest of breeds: an instant icon. Fifty years on, the Ford Mustang is finally travelling overseas to share its magnetic personality with a whole new public.

he first Ford Mustang ever, the Mustang concept car, was a thing of rare beauty. It was a mid-engined two-seater that, in the autumn of 1962, made it on to pretty well every car magazine’s front cover. The production model, unveiled a year and a half later, looked different – more powerful, even cooler – although the thin body and long nose survived the transition. Dozens of names were considered, from Avanti to Colt and Stiletto to Cheetah. But none worked better than the initial Mustang. The original inspiration came from the famous World War II P51 Mustang fighter plane. 24

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The galloping horse logo, designed by Phil Clark, fitted perfectly with the mid-1960s zeitgeist of freedom and optimism.

surpassed after only three months. One year after its introduction, a staggering 418,812 pony cars had hit the road.

The Ford Mustang had been unleashed and was about to conquer America.

It became clear that Ford’s General Manager, Lee Iacocca, who had come up with the idea of the Mustang, and its Designer, Joe Oros, had created something special. Customers could choose from three models (base, highperformance and luxury) and three body styles (convertible, hard-top and Fastback). The advertising slogan was: ‘Mustang was designed to be designed by you.’

Instant success

With its sporty looks and affordable price of $2,368, the Ford Mustang appealed to the new generation of baby boomers. Confident about its new car, Ford estimated first year sales of 100,000 Mustangs, but that number was

TIMELESS ICONS 1964: ICONIC YEAR As well as the birth of the legendary Ford Mustang, 1964 was a productive year for icons in many other fields.

• Civil rights leader Martin Luther King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. His ‘I Have a Dream’ speech a year earlier ensured that he will always be the icon of the struggle for racial equality through non-violence.

• Sportswear company Blue Ribbon Sports was co-founded by legendary athletics coach Bill Bowerman in 1964. Blue Ribbon Sports? You might know it better by its current name of Nike.

• By conquering the US on their famous 1964 tour, The Beatles became the ultimate icons of pop music.

• With the release of his 1964 album The Times They Are a-Changin’ Bob Dylan cemented his status as an icon of the 1960s protest generation. Image may not represent final UK specification

TIME and Newsweek both published the brand-new Mustang on their front covers. When the Mustang made its film debut in the Bond movie Goldfinger, the car’s popularity sky-rocketed. After Goldfinger, the Mustang went on to make more than 3,000 movie and TV appearances around the world. However, its show-stealing 10-minute car chase through the streets of San Francisco in the 1968 cult classic Bullit with Steve McQueen at the wheel was perhaps its finest performance and established the Mustang as the ultimate film car.

Five decades, five generations

But it wasn’t just its striking looks that turned the Mustang into an icon. After making its debut in 1964 as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500, it won its first race just a year later. Many more victories followed. Over five decades of the Mustang’s existence, Ford has introduced five generations of the car. The sixth, the brand-new Ford Mustang 2015, will be the first to be sold in Europe.

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1964: ICONIC YEAR

• Audrey Hepburn, starring that year in the Oscar-winning My Fair Lady, became an icon of class and style, as perfectly captured by star photographer Richard Avedon, himself an icon of photography.

• In 1964, jazz icon John Coltrane released his masterpiece A Love Supreme. Fifty years on, it is regarded as one of the cultural high points of the 20th century. And terminally cool.

• A 1964 exhibition in New York’s Upper East Side gallery introduced Andy Warhol to a wider public. Himself an icon today, Warhol has created paintings of popular icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, but he also made icons of everyday products like the Campbell’s soup can and the Coca-Cola bottle.

• By defeating Sonny Liston in 1964 as Cassius Clay, the man who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali became heavyweight champion of the world on his way to being perhaps the greatest sporting icon ever. In the pre-fight weigh-in, Clay declared that he would “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”.

CROSSING THE OCEAN After a 51-year wait, it’s finally here. The new Ford Mustang is ready to rewrite European automotive history.

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9.3 Million Mustangs Sold

FACTS OF A PONY • The Ford Mustang has 7.8 million Facebook followers – more than any other car on earth.

• To date, 9.3 million Ford Mustangs have been sold worldwide.

• 37% of Europeans named the Ford Mustang the classic car they would most like to own.

• In 1999, the US Postal Service commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Ford Mustang with its own stamp, which featured the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang convertible.

• The Ford Mustang was Farrah Fawcett’s ride in the 1970s hit series Charlie’s Angels.

• The first production ford Mustang was presented to the world in 1964 on the roof of New York’s Empire State Building. Last year, the new Ford Mustang made the same photogenic entrance.

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ike its iconic predecessors, the new Ford Mustang Fastback and Convertible models have all the classic key design elements: the sleek design, the long sculpted bonnet and the short rear deck. The Mustang’s aviation-inspired cockpit features easy-to-read gauges – the speedometer even shows your ‘ground speed’ – and toggle switches. Doyle Letson, Ford Mustang Interior Design Chief: “We wanted it to feel like you’re sitting in the cockpit of an airplane getting ready for take-off.”

EcoBoost

Selectable Drive Modes

There’s a choice of two engines: a 5.0-litre V8 with 421PS and 524Nm of torque, and a new turbocharged 2.3-litre EcoBoost, which delivers 317PS and 434Nm of torque. Dave Pericak, Ford Mustang Chief Engineer: “This EcoBoost engine delivers where a Ford Mustang driver expects it to deliver – with a broad, flat torque curve that pours out when you stand on it for easy passing or hustling down a twisty road.”

The Ford Mustang features all-new front and rear suspension systems. A new perimeter subframe at the front helps stiffen the structure. At the same time, mass has been reduced. This provides a better foundation for more predictable wheel control. In other words, the handling, steering and ride are world-class. The driver can modify the car’s settings by f licking the toggle switches. Steering effort, Ford Vignale

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engine response, transmission (auto only) and electronic stability control settings can all be adjusted. Ford SYNC 2 with Voice Control and Touchscreen

The plethora of innovative technologies on board includes Ford’s sophisticated infotainment system, Ford SYNC 2 with Voice Control and

Touchscreen. This features a high-resolution, eight-inch colour touchscreen and advanced voice control for easier access to audio, navigation*, climate control and compatible mobile phones. Coming to you

The new Ford Mustang will thrill Europe this year. Dave Pericak: “From day one, we knew if

we were going to build a new Ford Mustang, we had to do it right. From the ground up, we built a new Ford Mustang that is fast, great-looking, refined and efficient, without losing any of the raw appeal that people around the world have associated with Ford Mustang for decades.”

*Optional extra

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‘ Like the car itself, this bag makes life easier.’ Ford Designer Erika Tsubaki recently created the Vignale Collection, a line of elegant and ingenious accessories that perfectly match the exclusive character of the Ford Mondeo Vignale. The Weekender Bag, which is part of the collection, has already won one of the world’s most coveted design awards.

Where did the surname Tsubaki originate from?

“I was born in Stuttgart, but my parents are originally from Japan. They grew up near Tokyo. In Japanese ‘tsubaki’ means camellia, the shrub that blossoms in winter.” Were you interested in design even when you were young?

“I used to draw all the time as a kid. Not surprising really, when you consider that my father was an architect and my mother liked to paint. My parents

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created a very stimulating environment for me. We had the opportunity to see other countries, visit museums and take all kinds of art classes and courses. For example, my mother played viola and she let me take viola lessons, too.” Do you still play?

“Yes, I’m in the Ford Symphony Orchestra. We perform twice a year in the Cologne Philharmonie and rehearse every week.”

VIGNALE DESIGN

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Why did you decide to go to university in Japan after finishing high school in Germany?

“I grew up speaking both languages and it was a nice way to deepen my knowledge of the culture and language of my parents. Initially, I only wanted to go to Japan for a year, but I ended up graduating from Tsukuba University, which is just outside Tokyo. It’s one of the few universities in Japan that has a faculty for art and design and I majored in industrial design there.” How did you get into designing cars?

“Some former classmates of mine, who were working for different Japanese car manufacturers, made some fascinating presentations that showed me the endless possibilities you could have as a car designer. They won me over. At least, that’s what I thought. But recently, my mother gave me a few old Dinky toys. It turns out I used to play with them a lot when I was little – so early on, I was already attracted to cars.” Whose creative work do you admire in particular?

“I like the humour in the work of a designer like Philippe Starck. But Tadao Ando, one of the

most prominent architects in Japan, also fascinates me. He makes totally organic buildings and uses a lot of concrete, water and bamboo. Or take the English sculptor Henry Moore: his massive statues look so transparent.” And what’s the signature design of Erika Tsubaki?

“E.T! Just a joke. I like clean, flowing lines with easy-to-understand forms that immediately make the function clear.” How do you incorporate the core values of the Ford Mondeo Vignale into the Vignale Collection?

“The products in the collection have a premium feel to them – just like the car – while still remaining accessible. These are not just nice gadgets but important building blocks in the world of the Ford Mondeo Vignale. The car makes travel comfortable, agile, almost effortless. The collection fits seamlessly with that. In terms of functionality, feeling and comfort, all the accessories have been designed to save time and make life simpler – not only when you pack before a trip, but also during the journey and when you return home.”

Name a few of the accessories in the Vignale Collection.

“Well, for example, we’ve designed a handbag, a travel bag, a wallet and a protective cover for your mobile phone. But there’s also a silk scarf, a tie, a tray and coffee cups. Each piece is stylish, elegant and made of high-quality materials.” For the Weekender Bag, the collection’s travel bag, you received the IF Design Award last year. Was that a big surprise?

“For me and for Ford! For the first time, Ford won this prestigious prize for a lifestyle product, not for the design of a car or a technical application for cars. The prize is a reward for all the craftspeople who made the bag with so much pride and effort. After all, everything is handmade.” What physical characteristics from the Ford Mondeo Vignale are to be found in the Weekender?

“The side of the bag has a trapezoid form, a key element in the design. If you look closely, you’ll recognise the grille of the car. The light, warm colour combination is directly derived from the car’s interior. The leather seat covers have dark edges, just like the bag. The diamond-formed

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Inspired by PHILIPPE STARCK The French product designer, Philippe Starck, whose designs for Alessi became world famous: “I like the humour in his work.”

TADAO ANDO The prominent Japanese architect, Tadao Ando: “He makes totally organic buildings, using lots of concrete, water and bamboo.”

HENRY MOORE The English sculptor, Henry Moore: “His solid statues look so transparent.”

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stitching on the seats is reflected inside the bag, giving the impression that you’re unpacking a gift from the inside. For the shoulder band, we used the same seat belts that are in the car.” You’re a musician. Do you feel you’ve ‘listened closely’ to the Ford Mondeo Vignale?

“The nice, soft sound as you shut the bonnet of the car gave me the idea to use magnets for closing the side pockets. They make the same kind of sound when they click together, and I was able to work them into the leather so the magnets would be hidden. I didn’t want to have any shiny, cold metal on the outside of the bag – that would

have been too big a contrast with the feeling of warmth that emanates from the exclusive leather. The choice for magnet clasps ended up increasing the functionality enormously. It’s so easy to open and close the side pockets – no fumbling around with zippers or buckles. Due to the shape of the side pockets, the beginning and end of the zipper – the ugliest parts of a handbag –are hidden from view.” Was the design a challenge for the craftspeople?

model. I wanted to cut the material as little as possible. In my view, you create a premium feel when you use high-quality material and then let its value speak for itself by changing the material as little as possible. That’s how you create a pure and consistent effect.” Do you use the bag yourself?

“Every day and I’m not careful about using it at all. Rain, snow – it goes with me everywhere. The Weekender is very sturdy and the leather is easy to care for.”

“They were very curious whether it would work. The bag is made of relatively large pieces of leather, which made it a bit more difficult to Ford Vignale

City of surprises City of Vignale Looking for stunning architecture, killer cuisine, vibrant local culture, fine beaches, serious shopping? Valencia has it all. And as a nice little bonus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home to one of Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most impressive production facilities. Welcome to the home of Ford Vignale. 36

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CITY SEARCH

alencia is one of Spain’s oldest cities and a fun way to explore it is to track its architectural and cultural highlights through the centuries. In the Ciutat Vella (old town) all the sites are within easy walking distance, including the Plaza de la Virgen, location of the original Roman settlement in 138BC, the massive medieval cathedral and the 15th century Silk Exchange, one of Europe’s finest examples of Gothic civil architecture and a World Heritage site. Over the road from the Silk Exchange is the Mercado Central. Europe’s largest freshproduce market is still where the locals get their groceries today. The seemingly endless stalls

piled high with seasonal produce are only half the experience. The building itself is a wonderful example of the Spanish version of 1920s art nouveau. Above you, stained glass and mosaics adorn the dome. Oh, and freshly squeezed orange juice from the tiled bar just outside the market is pretty special, too. Stunning architecture

From the old town, you can cut into the Turia Gardens. This riverbed of the Turia river, diverted after flooding in the 1950s, is now a 9km-long park where locals do their thing, whether that’s walking, jogging, skateboarding, cycling or just hanging out among the trees,

sculptures and water features. It’s not a bad idea to join them by hiring a bike that you can later use to pop down to the beach for a dip and late afternoon siesta. At the end of your stroll through this delightful park for all seasons, you are confronted by Valencia’s present and future in the form of the ultra-modern City of Arts & Sciences – a wonderful interactive science museum, IMAX cinema, planetarium, opera house and Europe’s largest aquarium all rolled into one visually stunning architectural phenomenon.

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Where to stay As you might expect, Valencia has beds for all budgets. Here are some winners from across the range. Luxury

Hotel Balneario Las Arenas is a luxury resort hotel on the beachfront. In July and August, the Luxury Candle Massage arrangement includes a 90-minute spa and 80-minute massage, all for a trifling €499 per room per night. www. hotelvalencialasarenas.com Boutique

The rather splendid Caro Hotel blends architectural elements from the Arabic city walls with contemporary design motifs and is ideally located in the heart of the city, a stone’s throw from the main landmarks. www.carohotel.com (Spanish site)

Budget

There are hundreds of budget places but among the best are the Casual Hostel www. casualhotelvalencia.com, a family hotel in a quiet residential area 15 minutes from the centre, and Valencia Mindfulness Retreat, a B&B that delivers on its serious commitment to all-round quality; www.valenciamindfulnessretreat.org.

A day of delights

For something sweet in the afternoon, try the classic local combination of horchata (a creamy, very sweet cold drink) and fartons (finger-shaped buns dusted in sugar). In the evening, which of course starts late in Spain, the La Tassa district has loads of good tapas restaurants. And should you feel like a pick-me-up, they don’t come much stiffer than an agua de Valencia (cava, spirits, sugar and orange juice) in a bar on Plaza del Negrito.

Valencia offers round-the-clock local culinary experiences. Kick-start your day with a Café Bombon, a strong coffee with condensed milk in the bottom that originates from Valencia, at one of the tables in the charming Plaza de la Virgen. Sampling paella is a must and many say that Valencia’s most authentic is to be found in Casa Roberto at 19 Maestro Gozalbo, where lunch for two is pretty affordable. www.casaroberto.es (Spanish site)

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Culture high and low Of the many excellent museums in Valencia, one of our favourites, IVAM (Valencia Institute of Modern Art) www.ivam.es, isn’t only a great art gallery, but its Michelin-star restaurant, La Sucursal, is also one of the finest in town. www.restaurantelasucursal.com

Feria de Julio

This huge festival runs throughout late July at venues across the city. Highlights include the Battle of the Flowers on the last Sunday, as well as bullfights, fireworks displays and the Zarzuela light opera. www.visitvalencia.com/en/whats-on-offervalencia/festivities/july-fair

FORD VALENCIA PLANT RICH PAST, BRIGHT FUTURE A mere 20 minutes’ drive from Valencia’s historic

flexible, productive and environmentally-friendly

centre lies one of Ford’s key plants not just for

auto plants in the world.

Europe but globally. The Ford Valencia plant employs 8,000 people, supports another

A new Vignale Centre has also been specially-

26,000 local jobs and is said to be responsible

created where even more exacting levels of

for more than 8% of Valencia’s total economic

quality are met. With each Ford Mondeo Vignale

output. More than 11 million Ford cars have been

passing through an additional sign-off process,

produced here.

where trained experts assess against criteria such as paint finish and panel alignment

In 1973, Ford bought an orchard on the outskirts

assisted by the latest laser and camera

of Valencia and precisely 1,000 days later, as

technology.

the first Fiesta rolled off the production line, it became the first American car maker in Spain.

Over the decades, the Escort, Orion, Ka, Focus

Local consumer demand was so great that

and C-MAX have all been produced in the

within six months waiting times for Fiestas in

Valencia plant. Today, the Mondeo, Kuga and

Spain exceeded one year.

Transit Connect – and, yes, the Ford Mondeo Vignale — are produced there. And with Ford’s

In 2015 Ford invested a massive €2.3 billion to

recent huge expansion of operations in

increase production in the plant by 40%.

Valencia, we can safely assume that this list

This includes a range of innovations that have

will only grow in the decades to come.

transformed it into one of the most advanced,

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CUTTING EDGE INNOVATION Over the next five years Ford will be launching 25 new models in Europe. One of the ‘new guys’ is the new Ford Edge, a luxurious high-tech SUV to complement the Kuga and new Ford EcoSport. The new Ford Edge, in particular, benefits from an incredible array of advanced features.

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Adaptive Steering

In a crowded city, you want a car with light, agile steering, right? But on the motorway, such responsiveness can make you a little jumpy. To get the best of both worlds, Ford is introducing Adaptive Steering, which makes

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its debut on the new Ford Edge. This nextgeneration technology reduces your steering effort at low speeds by 30-40% and braking distances may be reduced by up to 10%. As a handy little bonus, it makes getting your car in or out of a parking space that much easier. Ford Vignale

Parking without problems

The new Ford Edge is available with a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) that helps you detect vehicles in your blind spot when reversing out of a parking space (or when changing lanes). BLIS uses Cross Traffic Alert to help you detect approaching vehicles while backing up. The new Ford Edge’s 180-degree Front Split View Camera comes to your assistance when pulling out of a parking space with a limited view of crossing traffic and at junctions. Buckle up

Rear-seat passengers (often children) should of course enjoy the maximum protection possible. Ford has found an innovative way to cope with their vulnerability to head, neck and chest 44

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injuries: the inflatable rear seatbelt. In everyday use, it works just like a traditional seatbelt, but in emergency situations, it inflates with air across the occupant’s body, which helps to increase the distribution of crash forces across the passenger’s torso by up to five times. This spread of pressure over a larger area decreases the chance of severe injuries. Full-time safety assistance

Driving the new Ford Edge means having extra eyes on the road, as a variety of automated driver-assisting technologies help maximise your road safety. The ground-breaking Ford Active City Stop helps prevent collisions at low speeds and reduce the force of an impact at higher speeds. Sensors in the front of the car continually

scan the road ahead. When an obstacle is detected, the braking system is pre-charged to maximise the driver’s response. If the driver doesn’t respond, the car automatically applies the brakes. Lane Keeping Aid comes into play when the vehicle starts to drift out of lane – at which point the steering wheel vibrates to warn the driver. If the driver doesn’t respond, Lane Keeping Aid steers the vehicle back towards the centre of the lane. Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Alert uses radar to detect the speed and movement of cars ahead, automatically slowing or accelerating in response to the situation on the road. Handy hands-free

When you return to your car laden with luggage

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or shopping, Hands-Free tailgate saves the day. A gentle leg motion under the rear bumper and the hatch is unlocked (it has already recognised your key in your pocket or bag) and automatically opens itself. And whether you want to call someone, have a message read to you, operate your audio system or instruct your navigation system, all you have to do is say the word and the revolutionary fully voice-operated Ford SYNC 2 Touchscreen with voice control technology does the rest. Smart key

Ford is ahead of the curve when it comes to encouraging responsible driving, with both its Ford Driving Skills for Life initiative (see page 9) and its technology.

Ford MyKey lets parents program the car key to a restricted driving mode. The use of seatbelts, limitation of top speeds and audio volume can all be set by parents to promote good habits. So even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not driving your kids around, you can still keep a caring eye on them. The sound of silence

Three highly sensitive microphones mounted in the cabin of the Ford Edge detect and measure engine noise. They continuously send signals to the Active Noise Cancellation control, which then generates opposing sound waves directed through the audio system. When the original wave and counter-wave collide, the original wave is silenced.

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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY With the launch of the new Ford Edge, Ford’s line-up of SUVs in Europe is expanding. The Edge, Kuga and EcoSport each have their own specific qualities.

Edge

EcoSport

Kuga

The new Edge will be available in Europe

The Ford EcoSport is an SUV famous for

The Ford Kuga is a medium-sized SUV that

with two versions of Ford’s 2.0-litre TDCi

its compactness, fuel efficiency and agility.

introduced the Hands-Free Tailgate to

diesel engine: a 180PS and a 210PS version.

At the same time, it offers a unique

Europe and was the first car to feature

The 180PS version is equipped with a

combination of space, modern design and

Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system

six-speed manual transmission and delivers

smart technology. There are several engines

and Curve Control. Meanwhile, the best

400Nm of torque.

available, starting with the 125PS 1.0-litre

handling in its class is ensured by its

The 210PS Ford Edge has a six-speed

EcoBoost petrol engine – the multiple

enhanced Torque Vectoring Control.

PowerShift automatic transmission and

winner of International Engine of the Year.

Engine options include the 1.5-litre

paddle-shift controls and delivers 450Nm

EcoBoost petrol engine available as manual

of torque.

or automatic and two variants of the

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2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine.

Don’t miss a sign

Dividing power

The new Ford Edge features Traffic Sign Recognition technology. A camera mounted behind the rear-view mirror monitors oncoming traffic signs and displays them on a colour screen. Should you exceed the speed limit, the panel even flashes.

The new Ford Edge is equipped with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Torque Vectoring Control and Curve Control. This system splits the torque produced by the powertrain and sends it to the front and rear axles. The exact split depends on the steering path recognised by the system.

If it ‘feels’ the car is about to understeer in a corner, the rear wheels automatically receive more torque to get the car back into more neutral cornering attitude.

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THE CITY NEVER SLEEPS Dealing with urbanisation is one of the challenges for the coming decades. How will we keep our lives in dense cities enjoyable and healthy? Here are five inspiring global trends that show how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already adapting to the changing urban life.

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URBAN TRENDS

The sharing economy stay Our car, our parking space, our house, even our kitchenware. We like to share it. Just because it is more cost effective and often more convenient. More importantly: it works both ways. When your house is empty because you’re enjoying your holiday, Airbnb helps you to find a temporary resident to pay part of your rent. On average, 425,000 people around the world use it every night.

While the popularity of Airbnb might in the long term lead to fewer inner-city hotels, a solution that’s already working today to make the city a better place is sharing your parking space. Mobypark, for example, connects – through its app – people looking for a parking space with individuals and companies that offer unused ones. Car sharing is a very useful way to reduce the number of cars in a city centre. As part of its

Smart Mobility philosophy, Ford has rolled out its own programme in Germany. Ford Carsharing is the first manufacturerbacked, nationwide car-sharing programme incorporating dealerships. Already, 39 dealers are participating in 55 cities with more than 100 locations.

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Bike it Local governments like to share things with us, too: bikes. Bike-sharing programmes – typically sponsored by major corporations – already exist in more than 165 cities around the world. Launched in leading cities like New York (2013), London (2010), Paris (2007), Barcelona (2007) and Berlin (2003 and 2009) have shown it to be very successful. The idea originates from Amsterdam and as long ago as 1969, when a fleet of bikes was painted white and distributed across the city. But biking will not take off if there are no safe biking lanes. New York is constructing an extended cycle path all around the borders of Manhattan. Several streets across the crowded island already have separate lanes for bikers. Biking may be the best answer to stop city streets getting clogged up and very helpful in reducing air pollution. Ford recently expanded its global Ford Smart Mobility plan with a new experiment to study how electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centres.

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Keep it local Although the production of meat – livestock represent 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions – is a bigger climate offender than its transport, every mile matters. The local production of food – from farm to fork – is getting increasingly popular, helped as well by several food scandals. Around the globe, urban farming initiatives are popping up like biological mushrooms. In Chicago, in the former meat-packing district, The Plant has been up and running since 2010. This vertical urban farm produces mushrooms, is a fish hatchery and brews its own beer – all in a self-sustained eco system. The Urban Physic Garden (2011) in London is a community garden run by volunteers featuring a host of exotic medicinal plants and seeds. At the other side of the world, in Osaka, Japan, an urban farm has been built on the roof of the busy train station. This ‘Farm in the sky’ educates visitors about organic farming and grows flowers, plants and vegetables.

Be your own manufacturer 3D printing has been with us since the 1980s. The breakthrough will come when 3D printing becomes available for use at home at a low price. Instead of ordering a product in a webshop and waiting for it to ship, we will just print out that product. It will mean a big reduction in the number of suppliers coming into city centres to deliver consumer goods. Your new jeans or haute couture are just manufactured at home. 3D printing becomes beyond fascinating when it can be used for medical purposes as well. Research is being done on printing nano-medicine, pharmaceuticals and even printing organs, veins and arteries to be used in operations.

A house within 24 hours Rome wasn’t built in one day. But it could have been if Dutch construction company Heijmans had been around. Its new concept home is called ONE and it’s a spacious, prefabricated house for singles that can be set up in one day. Although it isn’t a very cheap solution right now, the idea of constructing a house within 24 hours, including a kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom and a patio, may in the future help solve housing problems in fast expanding cities. The first 30 ONEs will be launched in the Netherlands in the second half of 2015.

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SMART SUMMER

TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE If fashionably late doesn’t really work for you, here are some nifty time-saving ideas for getting about Europe with less hassle and more style this summer. Shared parking with a difference Getting to a city is one thing. Finding a place to park anywhere near where you need to be is quite another. But a brilliant new idea is changing all that. Like most brilliant ideas, it’s simple: the JustPark app lets you hire a local person’s parking space from them while they’re not using it (or rent out your own for a little extra holiday cash). It’s London-based but expanding rapidly. And for help finding old-school parking, the German-based app Parkopedia gives you your best parking options from millions of spaces across 52 countries worldwide.

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City slicker

Summer’s a beach

Anyone who’s tried getting about Europe’s larger cities knows you can waste a lot of time trying to negotiate their transport systems. Of the many apps designed to ensure you spend more time seeing the sights and less time searching for them, we regard Citymapper as one of the best. It tells you how to use buses, trains, metros, taxis, bikes, teleportation, jetpacks and catapults to get to your destination most efficiently. The everexpanding offering includes Berlin, Rome, London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Manchester and Hamburg.

Looking for the taste of summer, but know the same old beach holiday isn’t going to do it for you? Time to head to Croatia, where you’ll find at least five beach festivals this summer – from the leading electronics Hideout Festival on the lovely island of Pag to the friendly, familyorientated Garden Festival some 120km down the coast in the small municipality of Tisno.

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So little time… The city break: great idea, difficult to perfect. Getting the most out of 48 hours in an unfamiliar city really is easier said than done. So any app that lets you hit the ground running

Tip: To drive one of Europe’s most breathtaking coastal roads, get to the festivals using the beautiful Adriatic coastal road and then carry on down to Split and Dubrovnik.

is worth its weight in gold. TripAdvisor City Guides is especially useful because it also works offline (for example, underground) and even has maps where you can pinpoint your location without using 3G/4G data. Handy if you want to avoid any scary roaming charges.

what you like!) but how to pack it efficiently and the don’t-leave-home-without gadgets you need for that ultimate on-the-road culinary experience. www.seriouseats.com/pack-your-picnicbasket-like-a-pro.html

Life in the slow lane

Let’s face it: flying has never really been what it used to be. But when the trip is just that bit too far to take the car, a decent air travel app can soften the blow. GateGuru is one of the best. This free app provides real-time flight status, relevant push updates and airport info throughout your whole journey, including stopovers. Hopefully, it will ensure that the old

Summer also calls for those moments when you get out of the fast lane, cruise up a winding country road, pull over at that idyllic spot, open the hamper of goodies, lie back and… unwind. Creating the perfect picnic is an art worth learning. But at seriouseats.com you get tips not on what food to take (you already know

Gate closing…

airline mantra ‘Have a pleasant flight’ doesn’t begin to sound like a cruel joke.

Going underground To help you deal with Europe’s biggest metropolis, London’s First off the Tube app goes one better than ordinary route planners. It tells you exactly where you should stand on each platform during your journey on the Underground to minimise the time you spend queuing and walking between trains. Observe with wry amusement from your half-empty carriage as the tourists cram through the closing doors of the next carriage down.

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Better safe… It’s not what you want to think about on holiday but the fact is that, like most things in life, travel does involve risks. But happily, and also like most things, a sensible approach goes a long way to eliminating those risks and, just as important, putting you in control. So maybe it makes sense to download the Safety Map Worldwide app, which offers advice on safe routes through towns and the high-crime areas to avoid, based on public data and user feedback. Meanwhile, the simple but effective! Emergency! lists the number for each emergency service in every country in the world. Let’s hope you never need to use it.

What do you fancy? After a long day on the road, you’ve reached your stopover destination. It’s early evening and you’ll soon be hungry. Traditional guidebooks are fine up to a point, but what if you don’t share the authors’ preferences? Foursquare has become so popular because it gets to know your personal tastes. You tell it exactly the things you like, and it finds the local restaurants and bars that hit the spot for you.

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A large community ensures that user review tips remain up to date about where to go – and avoid.

The road less travelled A satnav can get you from A to B, but it doesn’t have a driver’s soul. Which is why researchers Daniele Quercia and Luca Maria Aiello from Yahoo! and Torino University’s Rossano Schifanella have been working on a map app that uses algorithms to take account of people’s emotional response to roads. So you can drive not just the shortest or cheapest route but also the most inspiring.

But until that’s available, before hitting the road this summer why not get some inspiration from websites such as Wonderslist and Twistedsifter.com, which give their bucket lists of Europe and the world’s most amazing scenic routes? From France’s Route Napoleon (exactly 200 years after the man himself pioneered it) to the Troll’s Route in Norway and Ireland’s Ring of Kerry. Tarmac to dream about when you’re next stuck in the queue for the supermarket car park. www.wonderslist.com/10-most-scenic-drives-in-europe www.twistedsifter.com/2013/03/ roads-to-drive-before-you-die

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