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 collaborate in-house with the University of Michigan. In addition, Ford announced U-M professors Matthew Johnson-Roberson […]
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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 draws on the success of the EcoBoost petrol engines, with significantly less friction thanks to […]
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 a cost. Ford is currently sitting on top of a pile of more than 650 […]
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 DV-R range, to be released in 2017. The DV-R range will apparently replace the 1.4- […]
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 Territory MkII are not shaping up to be the sendoffs that we all hoped for. […]
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 relative or a friend has. When local Ford manufacturing closes down in 2016 it’s going […]
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’ name which is a sub-brand reserved for Ford’s latest environmentally-conscious turbocharged engines. Two applications have […]
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 of snow on the street and an icy wind biting its way through your nose […]