Refreshed Ford Ranger Arrives in 2019 – With More Performance, Efficiency, Features and Capability
Updated Ranger scheduled for 2019 launch following R3-billion investment in Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant and Struandale Engine Plant New-generation powertrain with 10-speed automatic and all-new Bi-Turbo engine on selected models; improved suspension for enhanced dynamics, smoothness and cabin refinement High-tech new features including Inter-Urban Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Active Park Assist, keyless entry and push-button […]
Ford Expands Engine Assembly Operations at Struandale Engine Plant
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is expanding its operations at the Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth as part of a wide-ranging investment in its two South African plants, announced late last year. “We are delighted to confirm that, as part of the R3-billion investment announced in November 2017, we are expanding both […]
Ford Ranger Boasts Biggest Line-up Ever with New 2.2 Auto
Expanded range of 36 Ford Ranger models includes nine all-new 2.2 Automatic derivatives Most extensive and complete pick-up range in South Africa Ranger 2.2 Auto a unique offering in the single cab LCV segment PRETORIA, South Africa, 31 August, 2016 – It’s a case of bigger and better for the segment-defining Ford Ranger, which now boasts […]
Ford Wins Le Mans!
No. 68 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT of Sébastien Bourdais, Joey Hand and Dirk Müller takes victory in LM GTE Pro category Victory comes exactly 50 years on from Ford’s 1-2-3 victory at Le Mans in 1966 No. 69 Ford GT finishes on the podium in third place The Ford vs. Ferrari battle is […]
All-New Ford Ecoblue Engine is Diesel Game Changer
Ford reveals all-new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue engine; first in a new range of advanced Ford diesel engines delivers unrivalled package of fuel efficiency, performance and refinement Clean-sheet design reduces friction with innovations including an off-set crank, belt-in-oil and Ford’s first use of modular camshafts for a 13 per cent fuel efficiency improvement Ford’s first mirror-image […]
RoadTest: New Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 GT
The all-new 2016 Ford Mustang which was launched locally late last year, has certainly earned its spurs as an icon, for its ability to have consistently matched respectable performance and affordable pricing since it was first introduced some 50 years ago. The original Mustang was the catalyst that launched the American pony car to the […]
Ford Ranger and Everest Win 2016 Drive Out / WegRy 4×4 of the Year Awards
New Ford Ranger wins Double Cab of the Year title All-new Ford Everest takes top award for SUV segment Entrenches success and growth of Ford brand in face of increasing competition PRETORIA, South Africa, April, 2016 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has added two more awards to its burgeoning trophy cabinet with […]
Ford Triples Autonomous Vehicle Development Fleet
Ford is tripling its fleet of Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles this year – making the company’s fully autonomous vehicle fleet the largest of all automakers – and accelerating the development and testing of its virtual driver software in both urban and suburban environments New fleet vehicles will use Velodyne’s advanced new Solid-State Hybrid Ultra […]
Ford Achieves Record Sales in 2015
Ford was South Africa’s second-best selling brand through dealer channel last year Best-ever annual sales volume, up 10.4% year-on-year, overall market share of 14.2% Ford Ranger the top-selling vehicle in December, annual sales up by 18.1% EcoSport remains undisputed leader of compact SUV category PRETORIA, South Africa, 15 January 2016 – Ford Motor Company of […]
New Ford Mustang officially Launched in South Africa
Ford’s most iconic model available for the first time in right-hand drive Six-model line-up, including sophisticated 2.3 EcoBoost and mighty 5.0 V8 engines, manual and automatic transmissions, Fastback and Convertible body styles Standard Performance Pack for thrilling driving precision and dynamics Once-off Mustang Lottery sweepstakes draw in February 2016 PRETORIA, South Africa, 30 November, […]
