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Ford has introduced a new mild hybrid powertrain to the Focus, among other updates, bringing an efficient new engine option to the range. It makes use of a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine linked with a 48-volt mild-hybrid setup to deliver ...

Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid test drive

Following a slow start, the Kuga SUV has been one of Ford’s best-selling models for a while now, with the industry’s love of big, practical SUVs mixing with the brand’s blue-collar appeal to make it a definite sales hit. The ...

Ford Aims To Sell 600K EVs Inside Of Two Years, Says CEO Farley

Farley adds that “we” (the US) must catch up, and stresses that the government’s help is needed. Ford CEO Jim Farley participated in an interview this morning with Fox Business. Later, the CEO will join President Joe Biden, GM CEO ...

Haunting Ford Falcon Commercial Will Give You Nightmares

They definitely don’t make them like this anymore! We’re not sure what was in the water at the ad agency Ford hired to create this commercial for the 1960 Falcon wagon. This is truly the kind of thing nightmares are ...

Diesel power axed from Ford Fiesta line-up

Ford has removed its diesel engine options from the popular Fiesta hatchback range. The Fiesta – which was previously available with two 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engines with either 85hp or 120hp – can now only be specified with petrol powertrains. ...

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup Truck Is Headed to Dealerships, Beat the Ford F-150 Lightning

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup truck might have won the electric truck race before it even started. While most major brands are working hard on electric trucks, such as the Ford F-150 Lightning, it appears the Hummer EV truck has ...

Ford begins E-Transit production, touts electric commercial vehicle strategy

Ford Motor Co Chief Executive Jim Farley won applause from Wall Street by increasing the production target for the automaker’s electric F-150 to 150,000 a year, more than three times the original number. Now, Farley wants investors and commercial vehicle ...

Ford’s Farley commits to 600k units in 22 months: ‘I think we’re one of the first to scale’

Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley said the Detroit automaker is committed to delivering 600,000 all-electric vehicles within the next 22 months. Farley, who has spearheaded Ford’s commitment to transitioning to electric vehicles, joined Fox Business this morning ahead of ...

New Morgan 3 Wheeler Debuts February 24, Packs A Ford 3-Cylinder

The latest teaser shows a trio of personalized models. The Morgan 3 Wheeler is one of the more unique automobiles ever made. It has an iconic, open-cockpit design and, erm, just three wheels. What’s cooler than that? Production ended last ...

Ford Galaxy

Ford Galaxy (2015 – present) | Expert Rating [hide] Summary The Ford Galaxy, the third generation of which went on sale in 2015 and was updated in 2020, is the standard-bearer of a dying breed. Large seven-seat people-carriers have largely been ...

Ford Bronco Raptor Fans Are Outraged Over Ugly 1 Feature

Feast your eyes upon the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor. Finally, the wait to see this new beast is over! However, not everyone is happy about the new Ford Bronco Raptor. There’s just one feature that the Ford design team may ...

Toyota on top while Ford falters in new car sales race

The crazy year of new car registrations in 2021 continued in September, with overall numbers at their lowest point for nearly 25 years but very strong results for electric cars. September is one of the car industry’s two biggest months ...

Ford Puma ST

Ford Puma ST (2020 – present) | Expert Rating [hide] Summary The Ford Puma ST arrived in 2020, a year after the mainstream version of Ford’s new small SUV and added potency to go with the coupe-like looks of the ...

New Ford Tourneo Connect revealed ahead of 2022 launch

Ford will launch an all-new version of its Tourneo Connect MPV in Spring 2022, in two lengths both offering seven-seat accommodation. Replacing the previous five-seat Tourneo Connect and seven-seat Grand Tourneo Connect and based on the Transit Connect van, the ...

When A Jeep Shop Gets Its Hands On A Ford, The Result Is 700 HP Coyote-Powered Ford Bronco

When the Ford Bronco was released, it looked like the Jeep Wrangler might finally have some true, homegrown competition. Indeed, now even Jeep specialists like Florida’s SoFlo Jeeps are working their magic on the off-roader. The team calls their ...

2022 Toyota GR86 vs. 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Battle of Affordable Sports Cars!

Consumers almost always appreciate thrills on the road, curve-hugging dynamics, and cockpit feels from behind the wheel of a sports car. Additionally, today’s sports cars don’t all come with the hefty price tags they once did. Case in point, two ...

Ford E-Transit Hits 10,000 US Orders, Including 1,100 From Walmart

The most popular is the high-roof, extended wheelbase configuration, with 33% of the orders. The 2022 Ford E-Transit electric van has reached 10,000 orders in the United States from about 300 commercial and government customers, the automaker has confirmed. It ...

Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition on a finance plan – How much you pay per month

Ford’s top-end bakkie the Ranger Raptor Special Edition will cost owners R18,100 per month if they buy the vehicle using a finance plan. The Raptor Special Edition sells for R965,300 in South Africa and packs a range of awesome ...

2022 Ford Escape Review | Hybrids are your best bet

You won't see the 2022 Ford Escape on our list of the best small SUVs. Quite simply, it's outdone by competitors that are more spacious, better to drive and have higher-quality interiors. “Mid-pack” would be the best description. “Close ...

Next Morgan 3 wheeler coming Feb. 24 with new design language, Ford power

Morgan last fall confirmed plans for a new three-wheel sports car, and on Wednesday the British company confirmed the debut will take place on February 24. The car, whose name is yet to be revealed, will feature a new ...

2022 Ford Shelby Raptor Fails To Impress Next To Ram TRX

Pickup trucks in 2022 come with a scattershot of engines, options, load ratings, trims to satisfy virtually everyone. But when you get into the tuner-massaged pickups like Hennessy or Shelby, you’re paying for the Top Dog features and especially performance. ...

New Hyundai Tucson vs Ford Kuga

Versatile and potentially cheap to run, plug-in hybrid SUVs are tempting for families and company car drivers alike. Let’s see who makes the better one for a sensible price: Ford or Hyundai… The contenders NEW Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in ...

Forbidden Fruit: Ford Bronco Raptor revealed as 300kW SUV

© Provided by Independent Online (IOL) Ford’s desert-conquering high performance off-roading family has a new member following the reveal of the new Ford Bronco Raptor. Set to be launched in the US around midyear, the wild new 4×4 will ...

There’s A New All-Electric Ranger But It’s Not A Ford

Image: Polaris Last year we told you about Polaris and Zero Motorcycles joining forces to build electric side-by-sides and UTVs, and some other potential future off-road projects as well, like snowmobiles. The first piece of this electrified off-roader puzzle ...

Ford Ranger Stormtrak vs Toyota Hilux Legend RS

The Ford Ranger Stormtrak is the newest range-topping Ranger on the market, coming in at R846,500. As with nearly every Ranger in the line-up, its main competition comes from the Toyota Hilux – this time in the form of ...

Let’s See Just How Rugged The Ford Maverick Hybrid Is

The Ford Maverick may be a small truck but this review confirms that it is surprisingly rugged and more capable than one may expect. Eager to see what the new Maverick is made of, The Fast Lane Truck got ...

Ford F-150 Lightning waiting list is already over 3 years long

When Ford announced they were building an electric F-150, many were skeptical. Would traditional pickup buyers desire or shun a green machine in the most traditional of vehicle categories? Well, if orders for the F-150 Lightning are any indication, ...

Ford CEO Says Subscriptions For Heated Seats 'Isn't Our Approach'

But that doesn’t mean Ford isn’t closely studying subscription services. Barely six months after BMW backed down from plans to make Apple CarPlay a subscription service, the company raised the hackles of consumers and the media alike when word got ...

2022 Ford Ranger pictured wearing accessories

Ford has revealed pictures of the 2022 Ranger dual-cab ute dressed up in a range of accessories. The image below was posted on Twitter by a Ford designer, and shows a 2022 Ranger XLT fitted with a full front ...

Is the Ford Bronco Raptor Faster Than the F-150 Raptor?

The Ford Bronco Raptor is the newest member of the Raptor family. With 37-inch tires and a 400 horsepower V6, it promises to be one of the most capable SUVs around. But how will the Bronco Raptor stack up to ...

Ford Bronco Raptor Plays In The Sand As It Prepares For A Debut In 2022

The teaser campaign for the Ford Bronco Raptor continues as we’re getting a glimpse of the highly anticipated model in action. Posted by Bronco Nation, which Jeep alleges is little more than a community created by a marketing firm ...

See the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Off-Road

See and hear the new Ford Bronco Raptor in action. While we wait for the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor’s inevitable revelation next year, we get to spend our time waiting for every teaser video and picture that’s revealed. Thankfully, ...

Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition – South African pricing

The new Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition has received a South African price tag of R965,300. The Raptor Special Edition is based on the current Raptor, and receives unique functional and styling additions that enhance the usability of the ...

Work underway for Perodua’s first hybrid (Ativa?) – 2023 launch, affordable price a major focus

Hybrid expected to launch in 2023 Daihatsu e-Smart is a a one-motor series-hybrid, similar to Nissan e-Power, operates almost like an EV Earmarks highest ever investment in recent history, over RM 1.3 billion Electrification, which include not just hybrids ...

Official: Ford Maverick Hybrid Is Sold Out

The hybrid’s 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle inline-four, paired to an electric traction motor, produces 191 hp and 155 lb-ft of twist. It’s also paired to a CVT, an usual choice for a truck. Those who want AWD and the eight-speed ...

How much monthly finance payments are for the Ford Ranger Stormtrak

Buying a top-end Ford Ranger Stormtrak using a vehicle finance plan will set you back R15,900 per month. This is according to a calculation performed by TopAuto. The limited-edition Ranger Stormtrak is available in South Africa at a starting price ...

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