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NEW FORD RANGER: AUSTRALIAN SPECIFICATIONS

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Australian specifications of the next generation Ford Ranger have been announced. It’s highly regarded here as it has been specifically designed and developed for this country to suit our Aussie drivers, particularly in ride and handling. Whether a customer’s priority is fuel economy, refinement, towing or hauling, the powertrains chosen for Next-Gen Ranger will provide customers with compelling performance and capability, according to Pritika Maharaj, Ranger and Everest program manager. The highlight is the addition of Ford’s proven 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel, which is being offered on both Ranger and the… Read more

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NEXT-GENERATION FORD RANGER RAPTOR

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The Next-Generation Ford Ranger Raptor has arrived. Ford tells us it’s; “Designed and engineered to dominate in the desert, master the mountains and rule everywhere in between, the second-generation Ranger Raptor raises the off-road performance bar as a pick-up built for true enthusiasts.” It is powered by a new 3.0-litre V6 Twin Turbo EcoBoost engine producing up to 292kW at 5650rpm and 583Nm of torque at 3500rpm tuned by Ford Performance. Raptor’s anti-lag system – available in Baja2 mode – keeps the turbochargers spinning for up to three seconds after… Read more

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NEXT-GENERATION FORD EVEREST

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Ford has provided information on its next-generation Everest, saying that it’s, “blending adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun to drive SUV. “Built for the adventurous – with capability at its core. Inside, premium levels of craftsmanship have created a quiet and refined sanctuary for up to seven, while new technology and safety features make every journey more memorable. “When we started imagining the Next-Gen Everest, we started not at the beginning but at the end: With our customers,” said Ian Foston, chief… Read more

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NEW FORD RANGER IS FUNCTIONAL, CONVENIENT AND DURABLE

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Ford tells us its next-generation Ranger will be used for work, family or play. So, it’s designed to be functional, convenient and durable. It will have an array of organisation and storage solutions to secure cargo and make fitting accessories a cinch. There are tie-downs in the bed, and the Wildtrak variant has external tie-down rails and sliding cleats that can be adjusted into nine positions to help secure odd-shaped cargo. Inside there’s under-seat storage, retractable drink holders and many cubby holes. There’s room under the bonnet for a second… Read more

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FORD EVEREST 2015 – 2020

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Ford Everest is a large SUV that has been built on the same platform as tough Ford Ranger ute since the October 2015 model. It is a serious off-roader, unlike many in this class that look tough but are relatively soft. Everest is just under five metres long and over two metres wide so has a spacious cabin capable of carrying up to seven occupants. The entry-level Ambients have seating for five. Trend and Titanium models have the rearmost pair of twin seats as standard. The second-row seats slide forward… Read more

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FORD LTD P6

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The Ford LTD was introduced in September 1976 intended as a rival to some of the prestigious brands from Britain and Europe. Unashamedly big its styling was clean and crisp in the American manner. The wheelbase was 3074mm, the longest of any modern passenger car in Australia. The engine continued to be the well proven 5.8-litre V8, designed to meet newly introduced emission controls. Transmission was the T-bar operated three-speed Cruisomatic and braking efficiency through the four-wheel discs was increased with the addition of a larger capacity booster. The Silver… Read more

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2022 FORD MUSTANG CALIFORNIA SPECIAL ADDS EXCITEMENT

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Based on the 2022 Mustang GT fastback and convertible models, the latest California Special Appearance Package pays respect to the original version’s blacked-out grille, lower bodyside accent stripe and rear fender scoop. The heritage-inspired GT/CS side stripe trademark traces from the front guards to the signature rear scoop. A California Special badge in Ebony Black and Race Red script decorates the bootlid, while the honeycomb grille with GT/CS badge provides a unique look. A performance rear wing is available for the fastback model, while spoiler delete is standard for the… Read more

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EVEREST WORKS ON THE BIG THINGS

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Everest, the highest mountain on Earth, is subject to constant change at the hands of the forces of nature. Similarly, the eponymous Ford sports utility vehicle has had several updates since its introduction to Australia in 2016. Everything about the sports utility vehicle – radiator grille, rear end, guards and wheels, even badging – was designed to make the SUV appear as big as possible. At close to five metres long, more than two metres wide and almost two metres tall, the dimensions also made for a spacious and versatile… Read more

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FORD PUMA ST-LINE V

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Electric vehicles have a fair way to go before they become realistic in the greater automotive world. In the meantime, the internal combustion engine is fighting a rearguard action in the battle to remain relevant. With steep pricing and limited range holding back the bright sparks of the planet-saving private car world, one such petrol-powered protagonist is the Ford Puma, a compact sports utility vehicle boasting a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres, which puts almost 800 km of driving from its 42-litre fuel… Read more

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FORD GT40

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Early in the 1960s, Ford of Detroit committed themselves to an all-out campaign to achieve supremacy in motor sport. It was conceived as Ford’s ‘total performance’ marketing package in which the youth market had been identified as the fastest growing sector of demand. The object was to beat the rest of the world, Ferrari in particular, at Le Mans. Initially they tried, unsuccessfully as it turned out, to take over the Ferrari business. After this foundered, in 1963, they started a sports racing project of their own. The AC Cobra,… Read more