For almost 30 years Ford and Mazda buddied up, building one-tonne utes, but now with the latest BT-50, the manufacturers have gone separate ways, the latter palling up with fellow Japanese auto maker Isuzu and its new D-Max one-tonner for 2021. With it come gains in safety, reduced fuel consumption More
Ford Fiesta is a small car that’s quite enjoyable to drive because its on-road dynamics are aimed at Australian buyers of European cars. People who see them as more than mere transport. The earlier Fiesta models were built in Germany but from 2010 they came from Thailand. In both cases More
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X is making a return to Ford dealerships early next year. For 2021, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X includes the following upgrades over the standard Wildtrak: Genuine Ford Black nudge barLumen 20.5? slimline LED Light BarUnique 18-inch black alloy wheels with 35 mm offsetWheel arch flares, now More
The Ford Everest is revised and re-engineered for Australian roads and drivers tastes. Buyers now have two new Everest models to choose from. These are the special edition Everest BaseCamp and Everest Sport in rear wheel drive. Everest BaseCamp is being produced in a limited run of 450 vehicles. It’s More
Ford Mustang Mach 1 will be offered in Australia and New Zealand in 2021 with the first ever factory right-hand drive model produced at the legendary Flat Rock, Michigan, plant. The new Mach 1 delivers additional V8 power, a driver-focused cockpit and a track-focused upgrades above the Mustang GT. “It’s More
Ford Puma is a small SUV that’s as much a tall hatchback as a would-be off-road vehicle. This type of vehicle is becoming ever more popular because of the extra interior space, also due to older folks being able to get in and out of the higher seating position. Puma More
Ford Ranger FX4 MAX will make its Australian debut in late 2020. This is a factory-built, fully warranted Ranger with extended off-road capabilities inspired by the sales success of the Ranger Raptor Downunder. It has specialised suspension and BF Goodrich All-Terrain off-road tyre-and-wheel package. It has a standout front mesh More
Ranger 4×4 XLT Double Cab Chassis will join Ford’s line-up from December 2020. It’s almost car-like with features like dual-zone climate control, a high-resolution full-colour 8.0-inch touchscreen, steering-wheel mounted controls for voice-activated features, access to DAB+ audio features, with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. It also shows the built-in sat-nav with More
Changes to Ford Ranger ute line-up sees the return of the rugged Wildtrak X and upgraded Wildtrak and Ford Performance Ranger Raptor variants. Wildtrak X now features a power roller shutter that can be activated three ways; via the key fob, a dash-mounted switch, or from a button within the More
In October 2016 the last Ford Falcon left the assembly line, not long after its 56th birthday in Australia. Used Falcons have long been favourites on the secondhand scene, especially with those living in the great Aussie bush. They are ruggedly built, seem to last forever if driven and serviced More
