It’s been confirmed, the new Ford FPV GT F performance sedan – also known as the last ever Falcon GT – will produce 351kW to pay tribute to the original 351-cubic-inch Falcon GT of the 1970s. Not only does it rekindle the spirit of the GT Falcon, it will also […]
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FPV GT F confirmed as the last GT Falcon, 351kW likely
Ford Australia has confirmed a special edition FPV GT will be launched to signify the end of production at FPV. The new model will be called the FPV GT F. Meaning ‘final’, the GT F is set to be the last hurrah for all GT Falcons. In other words, it […]
FPV GT ‘351’ last hurrah for FPV, most powerful Falcon ever
The return of the Ford Falcon GT ‘351’. Will it happen or is it just a rumour? FPV will apparently introduce a new 351 as a last hurrah before the company closes down for good
Toyota Corolla Australia’s best-selling vehicle of 2013
The Toyota Corolla has overtaken the popular Mazda3 to become Australia’s favourite vehicle of 2013. The Corolla ends Mazda’s two-year winning streak for overall yearly sales. Toyota and Mazda have been neck and neck all year, with both reporting best-seller sales figures for various months throughout the year. In the […]
‘GMKILR’ Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo runs 8.75 seconds
A Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo going by the nickname ‘GMKILR’, built by Dyno-Mite, has just ran an incredible 8.75-second run down the quarter-mile. It uses a de-stroked 4.0-litre (3.7) six-cylinder pressurised by a huge Garrett GT55 turbocharger. It also runs on methanol, uses a two-speed powerglide transmission, and a […]
Ford announces 2014 model plans; Falcon, XR8, Ranger, Kuga
Ford Australia has announced 2014 model year updates for almost every vehicle in its showroom, including the 2014 Ford Falcon and XR8, Ranger, Kuga, and Territory. Updates are also been made for the new EcoSport compact SUV. Perhaps the biggest news of all is the arrival of the 2014 Ford […]
Politicians crash 227 cars in past two years – report
Australian politicians aren’t known for their driving skill, so it’s no surprise to learn they’ve crashed 227 cars, dodged 423 tolls and tallied 177 fines in the past two years. The 227 crashes amount to almost one incident for every 226 federal politicians. The crash dummy politicians were revealed in […]
2014 Ford Falcon XR8 confirmed, FPV to end with FG
As previously predicted, Ford Australia will reintroduce the Ford Falcon XR8 nameplate in 2014. The Australian company has just confirmed that it will coincide with the introduction of the new 2014 Falcon. The current FG MkII is due for a model revamp and a lot of fans have been waiting […]