In the highly oversaturated battleground of medium SUVs, the 2023 Ford Escape is a modest sales performer, having shifted 2179 units in 2022 – a 1.2 per cent improvement over its 2021 sales performance. This has more to do with the cut-throat nature of the segment than any deficiencies on […]
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VFACTS new car sales figures released for April, Ford Ranger reigns supreme
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released new car sales data for the month of April, showing slight year-on-year growth and the Ford Ranger sitting atop the leaderboard. All up, sales (actually new registrations, but we’ll call them sales because it’s easiser) totalled 82,137 units in April, which […]
2023 Ford Everest review – Platinum V6 & Ambiente 2.0L (video)
Ever since the 2023 Ford Everest launched late last year, sales have been on a steady rise. It that for goo reason? On the face of it, it does appear to be a much more complete and more versatile vehicle than ever before. Ford offers a tempting turbo-diesel V6 for […]
2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 review (video)
This is the best-selling vehicle in Australia so far this year, and in flagship Wildtrak form with the V6, the demand far outweighs supply. What makes the 2023 Ford Ranger so appealing in today’s market? Let’s find out. Firstly, it’s a ute. Everyone wants a ute. Whether consumers are attracted […]
2023 Ford Transit Custom 340S review (video)
Yes, it is probably the most recognisable white van in the entire world. We thought we’d test out the 2022-2023 Ford Transit Custom to see what all the fuss is about… And because I’m moving house and need a van to assist. But we won’t let that get in the […]
Ford confirms return to F1 in 2026, joins Red Bull team as engine supplier
After a near two-decade hiatus, Ford has announced its return to the Formula 1 paddock as Red Bull’s primary engine supplier when new powertrain regulations take place in 2026. The partnership revives Ford’s legacy within F1, and comes after talks of a potential partnership with Porsche broke down late last […]
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor review (video)
How can you argue with this? Not only is it physically one of the most imposing vehicles currently on the market, the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is also one of the most competitive in terms of packaging, versatility, capability and overall enjoyment. The new Raptor starts from $86,790, excluding on-roads. […]
2023 Ford Ranger Sport review – 2.0L 4CYL & 3.0L V6 (video)
The 2023 Ford Ranger Sport is one of the most important new vehicles of this year. When Ford Australia was handed the task of developing the outgoing Ranger as part of Ford’s T6 program, the scope and significance of it was enormous. That original model was instrumental in securing Ford […]