The 2018 model year Ford Mustang facelift has been leaked in a promotional video, showing running footage of the GT with the Performance Pack option. Compared with the outgoing version, it has revised headlight and bumper bar treatment, with the new headlights thinner, more sharply angled and pointing downward. The […]
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2017 Wards 10 Best Engines announced, Infiniti 3.0TT gets in
Nissan’s luxury arm Infiniti has made the cut for the highly-competitive field of Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2017, with its new twin-turbo V6. Infiniti’s recently-developed 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine was selected from a field of 40 units. The VR-series engine, found under the bonnet of the Q50 sedan, […]
New Ford Bronco officially confirmed for 2020
One of the worst-kept secrets of the automotive industry has been confirmed at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, with Ford announcing a US-bound Ranger for 2019 and the return of the Bronco in 2020. As part of five new global utility vehicles promised by 2020, Ford president of […]
EPA gives 2017 Ford GT official fuel consumption rating
The numbers are in, and to the surprise of absolutely nobody on earth, it turns out the new Ford GT is quite thirsty. Despite its modern construction, high-tech twin-turbo powertrain and more than a decade separating it from its predecessor, the new Ford GT sips fuel at a supercar-like rate. […]
2018 Ford F-150 unveiled, introduces diesel option
The world’s best-selling pickup truck, the Ford F-150, has come in for its 2018 facelift and mechanical upgrades, aimed at making it more fuel efficient. These include, for the first time, a diesel engine. The new 3.0-litre turbo diesel unit is the same as featured in Jaguar/Land Rover models such […]
Ford justifies withdrawing Mexico plant, “didn’t cut a deal with Trump”
Ford’s CEO has told the press the main reason behind reversing its decision on a Mexican plant was down to market demand, rather than president-elect Donald Trump. Ford Motor Company and Donald Trump have clashed heads in the past in regard to the outsourcing of vehicle production to cheaper locations […]
Ford Mustang hybrid, F-150 hybrid, Transit hybrid confirmed
Ford has used the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show to make the surprise announcement that it will be adding hybrid versions of its Mustang, F-150 pickup and Transit as part of plans for 13 electrified vehicles before 2021. In addition, a fully-electric SUV is confirmed, with 480km of range, that will […]
Ford Australia gets increased investment for global R&D
Ford will be increasing its expenditure for its Australian-based Asia Pacific Vehicle Development Centre by 50 per cent to $450 million starting next year. The move is a bit of good news after true blue Ford fans are still reeling from the October cessation of Australian car production. It will […]