Ford axes 3800 jobs due to “drastically reduced complexity of powertrains”
Ford has cut 3800 jobs across Europeand cites the reduced complexity of EV powertrains the reason for reduced engineer workers. Ford has announced 3800 job cuts across Europe – primarily in Germany and the UK – as part of a dramatic cost-cutting programme. Ford of Europe boss Martin Sander announced
Ford to return to F1 in 2026 with Red Bull
Partnership will see Ford return to F1 after 18 years, with electrified engines developed by Red Bull Technologies. Ford will return to Formula 1 with Red Bull and its sister Alpha Tauri team from 2026 until at least 2030, it has been confirmed. The partnership brings Ford back to the
Should I buy an SUV or 4WD?
Sports Utility Vehicle or 4WD? SUVs are so popular it seems like you’re not doing family right unless you sell the old wagon/sedan and ‘upgrade’. Sure, some SUVs are bigger than sedans and some wagons, but then again, many SUVs are more like crossovers and make sacrifices compared to a
New Ford Ranger Platinum introdroduced
Ford’s premium new Ranger Platinum heads into a new segment of the ute market, blending 4×4 capability with more luxurious appeal. A new range-topping Ford Ranger Platinum has been revealed, as Ford seeks to expand the appeal of its new generation ute. The Platinum badge is one that’s already used
Ford E-Transit Custom details emerge
Ford has released more information on the Ford E-Transit Custom ahead of its Australia arrival by 2025. The Ford E-Transit Custom is the Blue Oval’s second zero-emissions commercial van following the introduction of the full-sized E-Transit early this year. While both models are launching in Australia, the timing for the E-Transit
Ford Australia axes its ST hot hatch line-up
Ford Fiesta ST and Focus ST will no longer be sold in Australia, marking the end of the blue oval hot hatch locally. Ford Australia has announced that it will no longer sell any hot hatches in Australia, following years of removing different Fiesta and Focus variants. However, it is
Ford E-Transit Custom to be detailed in September
Ford E-Transit Custom medium-sized electric van will launch in Australia in 2024. The new Ford E-Transit Custom medium-sized electric van has been revealed. It comes hot on the heels of the launch of the full-sized E-Transit, and marks the second of four electric vans to be revealed by Ford Pro,
Ford F-150 in Australia: What we know
Ford F-150 with 4500kg towing and almost 300kW of power will be on sale in Australia mid-2023. Ford Australia has confirmed the new 14th generation F-150 pick-up truck will be sold and delivered via local dealers next year. The biggest ute Ford Australia will sell, for now, the F-150 will
Ford Mustang California Special Convertible shown
New Ford Mustang California shown in convertible bodystyle, available to order in Australia already. Following confirmation from Ford Australia that the new Mustang California Special is available to Australian buyers in both GT Fastback and Convertible guise, here is our first look at the convertible model which is available for order now
New Ford Ranger Raptor revealed
Ford Ranger Raptor’s all-new look revealed with a pumped-up V6 twin-turbo engine, barking exhaust, permanent four-wheel drive, and fully redeveloped suspension for improved ride and handling. Ford has presented its new generation Ranger Raptor with a massive overhaul both outside, inside, and underneath the metal. Underpinning highlight changes is a
2022 Ford Ranger Raptor reveal date confirmed
Ford will unveil its new Ranger Raptor this month. Ford has shown a new teaser video that confirms the performance-focused flagship of the popular Ranger will debut on the 22nd February at 6pm (AEST), meaning the Raptor should follow the standard model into the showrooms later this year. The soundtrack
2022 Ford Ranger shown with ARB accessories
Camping, touring and off-road accessories from ARB have been shown for the new Ford Ranger. Official off-road accessories for the 2022 Ford Ranger ute from ARB have been shown, this time loaded by Ford onto its website rather than via any sort of official announcement. Ford has a history of
2022 Ford Ranger Raptor rendered
The new Ford Ranger Raptor has been imagined ahead of its official reveal. Ford has barely finished showing off its new generation Ranger and it has already been rendered as a Raptor. Australian car website Automotive Daily has put together bits from the latest Ranger and F-150 Raptor to imagine
Listen to the new 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor engine sound
New Ranger Raptor is likely to house a unique powerhouse V6 turbo petrol engine. The new Ford Ranger has been revealed and during the live press event there was a QR easter egg to the new Raptor on the Ford Australia website. There is not much on the Ford mini-site,
New 2022 Ford Ranger design evolution
A look at the designs Ford went through to create the fourth-generation Ranger ute. Ford’s new Ranger is surely the most important model launch in Australia this decade for the blue oval. Considering the life its ute has breathed into sales locally since the Falcon left, Ford knows that it