Ford pulls plug on Focus and Fiesta
FANS OF SMALL FORDS will be in mourning today after Ford Australia announced that the Focus ST, Focus ST X and Fiesta ST will depart the local line-up by the end of the year, “as
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Ford Falcon XW GTHO build records revealed for first time in new books
A LOT OF THE BUILD records for the iconic 1970 Ford Falcon XW GTHO Phase I½ and Phase II have been missing, or open to misinterpretation and argument. These two new books will put an
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Ford Escape goes plug-in hybrid
THE SO-CALLED “INTERIM” STEP TO fully electric vehicles is gaining ground. Ford Australia has announced the Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has arrived and is on sale this month in Australia. The Escape PHEV
Continue readingNew Ford Everest gets two engine options
WHEN THE NEW FORD EVEREST arrives, buyers will have a choice of two different engines: a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel and the more familiar 2-litre bi-turbo diesel. Also new is the modern interior design and
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Ford F-150 fans celebrate arrival of America’s best-selling vehicle
FORD AUSTRALIA IS DELIVERING ON THE DREAMS of truck enthusiasts with today’s announcement that the legendary F-150 will arrive in Australia by mid-2023, through a right-hand drive, local remanufacturing program with RMA Automotive Holdings Pty
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New Ford Everest breaks cover
THE NEXT-GENERATION FORD EVEREST makes its global debut on March 1, blending adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun to drive SUV. Inside, premium levels of craftsmanship have
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Ford’s Ranger aims to be “functional, convenient, durable”
AS UTES BECOME THE default choice for many Australians as their everyday transport, there is an increasing need for what was once exclusively a word vehicle to fulfil more and more functions. Ford recognises that
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No chips? We’ll make our own
THE ON-GOING SHORTAGE OF computer chips is having a dire effect on car production around the world. So severe has been the impact that car companies are now looking at going into the semiconductor business.
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Mazda BT-50 XTR 4×4 Dual Cab review
Chris Riley tests the 2021 Mazda BT-50 XTR 4×4 dual cab ute with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Chris Riley acknowledges that the new
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Ford Ranger to arrive November 24
FORD AUSTRALIA WILL REVEAL the much-anticipated next-generation Ford Ranger pickup on November 24. Ford has reimagined, redesigned and reengineered the Ranger (the current model has topped the October sales charts in Australia) to be the
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