Ford’s New Fuel-Efficient 1.5-Litre Ecoboost Engine
Ford Motor Company today announced that a new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine will join its line-up of fuel-efficient, innovative powertrains. The 1.5-litre engine is a key strategic entry for Ford, as the company works to meet the strong global demand for its four-cylinder EcoBoost engines. With the launch of the newest fuel-efficient engine, Ford now […]
2012’s best-selling car was…
Ford’s Focus outsold all other vehicles in 2012 by a huge margin, according to market researcher RL Polk & Co. The US automaker sold more than a million Focus units globally, topping perennial sales champion Toyota’s Corolla by more than 147 000. THREE FORD’S IN TOP 10 Third was Ford’s F-Seriestruck, followed by Chinese automakes […]
Ford Ranger Continues To Impress
Recently lauded by both members of the CAR team on the 2013 Towcar of the Year judging panel (February 2013), the Ranger range continues to impress with its breadth of abilities. The first double cab in 11 years to unseat the mighty Toyota Hilux from the top spot in our Top 2 Best Buys offers […]
Car’s Best Hot Hatch 2013
Having thoroughly impressed the CAR team when we tested it for the December 2012 issue, the ST overcame three much-vaunted rivals in the shape of the Renaultsport Megane 265 Red Bull edition, the Opel Astra OPC and BMW M135i when CAR track-test ace Deon Joubert and renowned British journalist Chris Harris joined us for the […]
Best Budget Car Ford Figo 1.4 Ambiente
VALUE for money and a good safety specification have always been major criteria for the selection of our Best Budget Car, but this year’s winner, the Ford Figo 1.4 Ambiente, further offers recently refreshed looks, spaciousness and a fun-to-drive factor for less than R125 000. Whereas the former champion in this segment, Hyundai’s i10 1.25 fluid, […]
Europe’s top-selling hot hatch
The Ford Focus ST was the best-selling hot hatch in Europe in the last three months of 2012, according to figures from automotive data intelligence provider Polk. The Focus ST accounted for 44 percent of all sales during this period — ahead of VW Golf GTI with 33 percent and Renault Megane Sport with 12 […]
Ford Victorious at Total Rally
Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton dominate opening round of the championship! • Ford finish 1-2 with Habig and Paisley claiming second position • Ashley Haig-Smith and Craig Parry finished third in the S1600 class. Team Ford Racing’s Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton (S2000 Ford Racing Fiesta) demonstrated they are the team to beat in the […]
Ford Expands Ranger Line-up
Popular Wildtrak model now available in additional variations • In-car connectivity features now available on XLS derivatives • Additional options available to order PRETORIA, South Africa, 05 January, 2013 – As the Ford Ranger’s popularity continues to grow additional derivatives have been added to the line-up to meet with strong customer demand. In 2013 […]
New Ford Ranger Wins ‘International Pick-Up Award 2013’
Judges call it ‘Perfect Blend’ of On and Off-Road Performance Nov-06-2012 3:30 AM ET DUBLIN, Ireland – The new Ford Ranger has won the “International Pick-Up Award 2013”. Every member of the judging panel ranked new Ranger as their number one choice; praising its performance on- and off-road, strong engine line-up, payload and towing capability, […]
Two In A Row For Team Ford Racing
Chris Visser and Japie Badenhorst claimed Team Ford Racing’s second successive victory on the penultimate round of the Absa Off Road championship this past weekend. The result has kept the Ford crew’s championship hopes alive with the title now to be decided at the final round of the season. Visser and Badenhorst demonstrated their competitiveness […]
