Ford is on the verge of an ambitious change of direction, as it plans more electrified vehicles and SUVs including a new Mach-1 electric SUV. At the same time, the company is set to be dialing back passenger plans, in the US at least. A report by British automotive publication […]
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2019 Ford Ranger prices announced, arrives September
Following up from last week’s reveal of the 2019 Ford Ranger, Ford Australia has now confirmed starting prices and market entry details. The new model is supported by Ford’s recently-announced five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty plan. The new lineup is split into two main vehicle types, including 4×2 and 4×4. These are […]
Ford opens new ‘Weather Factory’ for extreme testing in Germany
What’s involved in vehicle testing before carmakers release their products to market? Well, some pretty hardcore stuff. Ford has just revealed its new ‘Weather Factory’ in Germany, which is capable of testing vehicles in almost every kind of extreme weather possible. Called the Environmental Test Centre, the factory offers engineers […]
2019 Ford Everest revealed for Australia, on sale fourth quarter
Following yesterday’s announcement of the 2019 Ford Ranger, details of the 2019 Ford Everest have been released. And yes, as you may have guessed, the model update will include the new engine and 10-speed automatic. The MY19 Ford Everest will launch with a new 2.0-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine producing […]
2019 Ford Ranger revealed for Australia, on sale Q4
The revised 2019 Ford Ranger has been revealed, with a raft of changes including styling, active driver assistants and a new twin-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engine with a 10-speed auto. Ford’s revamped Ranger introduces changes that build on Australia’s most popular 4×4 utility for 2017 – which dethroned the hitherto unconquerable […]
2019 Ford Mustang GT500 spied, sounds like flat-plane crank V8 (video)
Ford has been spotted again testing a prototype version of the upcoming 2019 Mustang GT500. And judging by this video, the new model will receive a very fast-changing automatic gearbox for the first time. The prototype appears to be wearing a near-production body, which could give us the clearest indication […]
Ford Australia announces 5-year/unlimited km warranty
Ford Australia is looking to get back in the good books with local customers following years of transmission-related complaints, today announcing a new five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty for all new models. You might remember a couple of weeks ago Ford Australia was fined $10 million over how it dealt with customers […]
2019 Ford Ranger undergoes tough development testing (video)
Ford has released a video showing the 2019 Ranger being put through its paces during development, including in rough conditions in the Australian outback. The 2019 Ranger will go on sale in the US later this year, returning to the market as a mid-size pickup. A derivative of this will […]