LPG is a locally-sourced fuel which is dwindling into insignificance now that the abolition of government incentives and subsidies has condemned it to sales extinction. A cursory look over the sales charts reveals total LPG vehicle sales (including passenger, SUV, light commercial) are dropping. During 2014, 2932 vehicles were sold […]
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Video: Ken Block Gymkhana Nine: Raw Industrial Playground
Ken Block is back again with more tyre-tearing shenanigans in his 600hp Ford Focus RS RX rally car. Welcome to Gymkhana 9: Raw Industrial Playground. This time the DC Shoes founder is ripping up an industrial area, passing, or powersliding we should say, his way in and around solid objects […]
Video: How not to use Drift Mode in Ford Focus RS
Ford’s Drift Mode feature on the new Focus RS has drawn universal praise from most media outlets and consternation from our alarmist pedestrian council and mainstream media. Ford warns this feature should only be used on a racetrack. It uses all-wheel drive trickery and its GKN rear axle to initiate […]
Ford Mustang a sales hit around the world, overwhelming RHD demand
The sixth-generation Ford Mustang is cementing itself in automotive history, currently on track to become the most popular sports car in the US for the second year running. Ford has also confirmed waiting lists of more than six months for right-hand drive markets like Australia and the UK, as it […]
Top 10 best small cars coming in 2017-2018
If you’re in the market for a small car, there are some very talented contenders on the market today. The Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta are both fun to drive, the Honda Jazz is a masterpiece of space efficiency, and the Skoda Fabia has some clever tricks and innovative technologies. However, […]
‘740hp’ the magic number for new Ford Mustang GT500?
More details about Ford’s mental Shelby GT500 Mustang have come to light, following increased prototype sightings and a report from Horsepower Kings. Although numbers of 800hp (596kW) were previously speculated, apparently 740hp is now the magic number (551kW). This will give it enough to out arm-wrestle the Challenger Hellcat’s 707hp […]
New Ford GT production extended two years, additional 500 up for grabs
Ford has just announced an additional two years of production for its sold-out Ford GT supercar, adding 500 units. This should help to alleviate some of the stress for those rejected in the initial application process. The announcement came over the weekend, with Ford confirming it will double the GT’s […]
2017 Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition on sale in Australia
Ford is launching a special edition Ranger 4×4 XLS for the Australian market to try and narrow the sales gap between its biggest rival, the Toyota HiLux. Scheduled to arrive in September, the special edition Ranger XLS comes with a host of visual upgrades, including a new sports bar, tow […]