Say hello to the almighty new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor V6, which will be joined by a Raptor R V8 next year. Ford is describing the new model as the most connected and best-performing version yet. The powertrain consists of a 3.5-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, matched to a 10-speed automatic […]
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Ford teams up with Google, switch to Android on-board services
Ford has confirmed it is working with Google to see a rollout of Android-based systems for future Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The two companies will also work to further develop on-board apps and services via a new collaborative group called Team Upshift. The rollout of Android services in Ford vehicles […]
Top 10 Underpowered Brazilian Hatchbacks
People love Brazilians and getting a Brazilian, but this breathless bunch couldn’t pull a Rio Carnival float over black ice. Around the world, the necessity of capacity taxes as a means of reducing emissions has created some very interesting vehicles. The Latin American nation penalised car makers for having capacities […]
Top 10 Experimental Australian engines / abandoned programs
The archetypal Australian engine became either a large displacement six-cylinder or V8, thanks in no small part to Ford and Holden. Throughout the years, there have been experiments aimed at boosting the export prospects of our local metal, satisfying emissions requirements or making them a bit less thirsty. Some notable […]
Top 10 rarest Ford models produced in Australia
Just as is the case with Holden, Ford is woven into the fabric of Australia’s automotive atmosphere – the local arm did build cars here for 91 years after all. The Falcon and other models assembled at Ford’s Campbellfield, Victoria, became enthusiast mainstays, winning races and hearts across the nation. […]
2020 Ford Mustang GT review (video)
It hardly needs an introduction, but in case you’ve missed it, this is the latest Ford Mustang. Otherwise known as the most popular sports car in the world. In fact, it’s been the best-selling sports car, globally, for the past four years in a row. Accolades don’t get much better […]
The Grand Tour: A Massive Hunt previewed, launches December 18 (video)
After a hiatus of almost exactly one year, mostly brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, The Grand Tour presents: A Massive Hunt will be available on Amazon Prime on December 18. We have been given a special pre-screening of the new episode to see what it’s like. And yep, it […]
2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak: Ute comparison (video)
Utes have become so popular these days that the manufacturers have had to step up the game in all areas of vehicle development, resulting in more competitive propositions than ever before. It’s hard to tell which model is best. Here we’re pitching the new 2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain against the […]