Rumours of a hotter RS500 verison of the wildly successful Ford Focus RS continue to broil as a business case for the car is presently being evaluated. According to Autocar, whether or not this happens depends on whether it can be added to the Cologne production line without causing any […]
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2018 Mustang GT500 prototype spotted, supercharged? (video)
You might remember earlier this week there was a rumour going around surrounding the projected propulsion source Ford will go for in regards to the all-new 2018 Mustang GT500. Ford has now been spotted testing a prototype out on the streets near its proving ground in Dearborn in the US. […]
2018 Ford Mustang GT500 could have up to 800hp – rumour
Rumours are ablaze surrounding the specifications behind the upcoming 2017 Ford Mustang GT500 (likely stamped MY2018), with some speculations suggesting an 800hp output (597kW) for the new beast. The GT500 sits at the top of the Mustang food chain, however, the nameplate is yet to be applied to the new-shape […]
Factory-backed Mountune Ford Focus RS upgrades announced
Not that it needs any extra motivation, Ford’s aftermarket tuning partner Mountune has developed an upgrade package for the hot new Ford Focus RS. Mountune is based on the UK but it does offer upgrades for the Australian-delivered Fiesta and Focus ST models. For the Focus RS, the 2.3-litre turbo […]
Ford Mustang part of major recall in North America, affects 830,000
Ford has issued a massive recall in North America affecting just under 830,000 vehicles, including the new Mustang, built between 2012-2015. The recall is related to a potential problem with the door latch that could break under certain circumstances. According to Ford; “in certain situations where the door is able […]
2017 Ford Fiesta RS WRC prototype development hits gravel
As a result of a regulatory shakeup for the 2017 World Rally Championship, manufacturers are releasing newer designs in accordance with the revised standards. The latest to do so is Ford. The 2017 Ford Fiesta RS WRC prototype, shown here, is undergoing testing on gravel stages by Ford’s chosen motorsport […]
New Ford Kuga & 5-seat Everest coming to Australia in 2017
Ford Australia is planning an SUV onslaught over the next couple of years, as more and more buyers flock to the jumped-up vehicle segment. The company will soon release the new Kuga small SUV and a five-seat version of the rugged Everest. Following news of the Edge coming to Australia […]
Ford Edge confirmed as Territory replacement, arrives 2018
As previously speculated, Ford Australia will introduce the Ford Edge large SUV as a replacement to the local Territory when its production ends. The Ford Edge is one of Ford’s ‘global’ vehicles, in that it has been designed for sale in most first-world markets around the world, including right-hand drive […]