Ford reviews
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...
BMW, Daimler, Ford, VW collaborate for EV charging infrastructure
BMW, Daimler, Ford along with Volkswagen Group have announced an unprecedented collaboration to a create high-powered charging infrastructure on major highways across the European continent, to entice the public to move toward an electric vehicle....
Jaguar Land Rover & Ford team up for UK’s Autodrive project
Jaguar Land Rover and Ford have received the green light from authorities to begin testing of its autonomous and connected cars system on public roads in the UK. The announcement is part of a large,...
Ford teams up with Michigan Uni to boost autonomous tech
Ford has announced plans to accelerate its development of autonomous technology in collaboration with researchers from the University of Michigan. In preparation to fast-track its autonomous driving program, Ford has become the first manufacturer to...
Ford announces new EcoBlue turbo-diesel engine family
Ford has launched its new generation of ‘EcoBlue’ diesel engines, with many benefits over the outgoing 2.2-litre Duratorq, despite a 200cc reduction in displacement. Touting 13 per cent improved fuel economy, the new 2.0-litre EcoBlue...
Ford offering its EV patents to other carmakers, for a fee
It seems that very few things in this world are free, and Ford knows this. The American manufacturer has announced it will share its patents with other carmakers relating to its electric vehicle technology, at...
Ford & Peugeot extending co-development deal for new diesels
Whispers are circulating around the automotive world that PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Ford will continue collaborating on small capacity diesel powertrains. According to a Les Echos report, Ford is set to receive diesel engines from PSA’s upcoming...
2015 Ford Territory MkII Titanium TDCi AWD review (video)
Ford Australia is at a tipping point. It’s about to flush out its ageing yet Australian vehicle range with fresh products from overseas. Unfortunately, in terms of sales, the much-anticipated FG X Falcon and 2015...
Ford Falcon XR8 FG X review (video)
For most Australians it’s hard to imagine life without the Ford Falcon. It’s been a dependable family member of homes all around the country for decades. If you’ve never owned one, chances are, a close...
Ford planning ‘EcoBeast’ performance EcoBoost engines?
Ford has filed an application to trademark ‘EcoBeast’ in the US, giving us some insight as to what the company might be planning in the near future. You have probably all heard of the ‘EcoBoost’...
Ford embraces American Xmas winter with snowman challenge
By definition, December in Australia is a 31-day celebration of the three S’s: sun, sea and summer. On the other side of the planet, though, the twelfth month of the year usually entails crisp layers...
2014 Ford Fiesta Sport 1.0 EcoBoost review (video)
Ford staunchly proves how ‘less’ is becoming ‘more’ with the new Fiesta Sport 1.0 EcoBoost. The award-winning three-cylinder turbo is surprisingly sporty, and a perfect match for the Fiesta...
