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The new Mustang should add some zing to Ford’s line-up this year. Ford will be relying on a new dual-ute strategy to bounce back from a difficult sales year in 2022, with the still-fresh Ranger set to be joined ...

HiLux who? New Ford Ranger trumps Toyota as all-new model thumps the ageing icon

The Ford Ranger was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in January. The new Ford Ranger climbed to the top of Australia’s sales charts in January, with the Blue Oval’s ute topping the Toyota HiLux to be crowned the country’s best-selling vehicle. ...

Mini Toyota HiLux, Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz - don't deny Aussies these utes | Opinion

Would Aussies love small utes like the Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz and Toyota Stout? Australia has long been the home of the ute. Not only did the ute originate here back in 1934 but year-in and year-out the ...

Thousands of electric Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser commercial vehicles coming to Australian mines

Over the next half-decade, SEA and MEVCO aim to convert 8500 vehicles in a near-billion dollar deal. Australia’s mining industry is about to get slightly greener, with Australian-founded company SEA Electric set to convert thousands of light-commercial vehicles used ...

Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4 sales dive but Isuzu D-Max and Mazda CX-5 soar as global supply issues make things worse for Australian new-car market

The Isuzu D-Max was one of few bright spots in the April new-car sales figures. The global parts shortage and supply chain nightmares that are affecting virtually all automakers is starting to seriously impact new-vehicle registrations in Australia. Last ...

Detroit's impressed: How the Australian engineering and design ingenuity behind the world-class Ford Ranger and Everest has been noticed... and what it will lead to next

All the T6.2 Ranger-based models that Ford Australia developed – including Bronco and Everest – are stars in Detroit’s eyes. Ford Australia believes that it has succeeded in creating the best medium-sized pick-up trucks as well as body-on-frame SUVs ...

Why the F-150 is a big deal for Ford Australia and its future | Opinion

The arrival of the F-150 could be a turning point for Ford Australia. It’s been a rough few years for the Australian car industry, with the closure of Holden highlighting just how tough it can be, even for the ...

Ford Transit Wildtrak anyone? Pumped-up Ford Transit Custom van could be in the pipeline with a rugged, crossover treatment for the coming next-generation version

Grades like the Transit Custom Sport, Trail, Active and MS-RT point to an increasing demand for more-lifestyle orientated vans. Would you consider an SUV/crossover mid-sized van in the mould of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak with big wheels, high ground ...

But is it worth $6600 more? The hidden details that set the 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor apart from the old Raptor, as well as rivals like the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior, Mazda BT-50 Thunder and Toyota HiLux Rogue X

Capable and refined, the new Ford Ranger Raptor is more than just a redesign with a V6 twin-turbo petrol engine stuffed inside. Even before sales commence in June, everybody knows by now that the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has ...

Volkswagen Amarok 'Raptor' off the table as 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor remains 'in-house', Ford Performance exclusive

We’ll know much more about the Ford T6.2 Ranger-based VW Amarok closer to the latter’s global launch later this year. Volkswagen will not have access to the beefed-up bodywork, V6 petrol powertrain and other modifications that collectively turn the ...

Why the V6 is the new V8: How the 'big six' is making a comeback as a performance hero

More and more carmakers are replacing V8s with V6 engines. Australians have always loved the idea of a V8 engine, after all they have powered some of our most iconic models, from the Holden Monaro, Ford Falcon GT and ...

Why a Ford Ranger Raptor electric car is unlikely, even though the normal Ranger is set to adopt hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery EV tech

The new Ranger Raptor is far too focused as an off-road performance truck for Ford Performance to develop an electric version. Ford says it is unlikely to release a full-battery electric vehicle (BEV) version of the T6.2 new-generation Ranger ...

The 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor costs how much?! What other fun cars you can buy for less than the cost of the new dual-cab ute flagship

Workhorse? Performance car? Family hauler? The 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor is a lot of things to a lot of people. On paper, Ford’s new Ranger Raptor ticks all the boxes. It’s spacious and modern, with all the safety and ...

Shock pricing for 2022 Ford Ranger: Auto-only new-gen Ranger and Ranger Raptor should please cheaper brands but give the Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and Mitsubishi Triton a truck-sized headache

Prices rises average $1106 compared to the previous Ranger, while adding the Raptor means the average ask is now $1450 more. Ford has finally revealed pricing for its new-generation Ranger mid-sized pick-up, with the inevitable rises averaging $1106, not ...

In for the long haul! Hybrid and electric car tech in line for Ford Ranger and Everest could extend their lives beyond 2030

Ford has ensured that the Australian T6.2 Ranger and Everest are electrification-ready for hybrid and EV tech moving forward. Coming electrified versions of the new-generation Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest could extend the life of the Australian-designed and ...

Tesla Model 3 outsells Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla and Isuzu D-Max! Electric car maker now reporting sales in Australia as market struggles with supply

The Model 3 is now a mainstream model in Australia, despite its circa-$60,000 starting price. The Tesla Model 3 rocketed into the top-five best-selling new vehicles in Australia last month, outpacing some of the most popular petrol and diesel ...

Ready for the Ford Ranger Lightning? The right-sized electric car might make you forget about the F-150 Lightning

While Ford Ranger Lightning details are scarce, it might include a massive ‘frunk’ front boot like the F-150 Lightning does. Is there a Ford Ranger Lightning electric vehicle (EV) coming? Hot on the heels that Australia will at last ...

Is the petrol V6 the right engine choice for Ford Australia F-150 buyers? Hybrid, diesel and V8 powertrains are non-starters, but not ruled out

The EcoBoost V6 produces the same amount of power, but more torque than the Coyote V8-powered F-150. Ford’s F-150 will make a return to Australian showrooms from mid-2023, but will come equipped only with a single engine– the 3.5-litre ...

Five best EV vans in Australia

What you need to know about electric vans. Electric cars are all the rage these days with exciting new models from Audi all the way to Volvo, offering a zero emissions future. But passenger cars and SUVs only make ...

Why Ford Australia had to go down the remanufacturing route to get the 2023 F-150 into local showrooms

Ford has partnered with RMA Automotive Holdings to remanufacture the 2023 F-150 in Melbourne. Ford Australia’s announcement that it will sell the F-150 pick-up from mid-2023 might not be all that surprising, but importing the model and right-hand-drive converting ...

Ford Ranger 2022 review: Raptor X GVM load test

Likes Heaps of street presence Refined and grunty powertrain Very comfortable even when loaded Dislikes Some lag at times Expensive and underequipped Compromised for serious loads You probably aren’t buying a Ford Ranger Raptor X for hard work. In fact, ...

Ford Ranger 2022 review: FX4 Max dual cab 4x4 load test

Because it doesn’t have that lane-hogging widebody fitment, the Ranger FX4 Max’s body dimensions are on par with XLT. (image: Matt Campbell) It’s 5446mm long on a 3220mm wheelbase, 1977mm wide (with the side mirrors folded), and measures 1852mm ...

Bronco, Maverick and Explorer on the cards for Australia if Ford's F-150 program proves a success

More US Ford models, like the Bronco, could come to Australia if the F-150 proves popular. Ford Australia’s exercise in right-hand-drive remanufacturing the full-sized F-150 for local consumption could open the door for other US-market models to come Down ...

Is Australia the biggest market for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and more? We reveal where we rank for global ute sales

The HiLux is Australia’s top-selling model, but is it more popular in other countries? Australians are buying more utes than ever before. In fact, a tick under 190,000 4×4 pick-ups were sold last year, making it the biggest single ...

Best electric cars arriving in 2022

2022 will see more choice and more affordable electric cars arrive in Australia, such as the Kia EV6. During the course of 2021, it felt as though electric vehicles (EVs) reached something of a turning point. Many automakers released ...

Is there room in Ford showrooms for two utes? How the Ranger and F-150 differ, and how each model appeals to different buyers

The F-150 will land in showrooms next year, while the new Ranger is just months away from launch. Ford Australia’s decision to offer up two utes for local customers in the form of the full-sized F-150 and smaller Ranger ...

2023 Ford F-150 success could open the door for all-electric Lightning ute and hardcore Raptor flagship

The Ford F-150 Lightning boasts a driving range of up to 483km thanks to its dual-motor set-up. Ford Australia has just confirmed the 2023 F-150 for local showrooms, but it already has its eye on halo variants like the ...

Would you pay $100,000 for the 2023 Ford F-150? Australia's latest full-size pick-up to be priced 'favourably' against Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado

The right-hand-drive conversion is expected to add cost to the 2023 Ford F-150. Ford Australia’s F-150 might be over a year away from hitting showrooms, but the Blue Oval brand has already revealed its ambitions on where the full-sized ...

Size does matter! 2023 Ford F-150 confirmed for Australia to sit above Ranger and take down Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado

All versions of the 2023 Ford F-150 will be powered by a 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost petrol V6. Ford Australia will reintroduce the full-sized F-150 into local showrooms from mid-2023, positioning it above the Ranger ute, and against the ...

2022 Ford F-150 scores Roush Performance treatment to outshine Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado

The Roush additions to the 2022 Ford F-150 add unique styling inside and out. If you think the Ford F-150 is too subtle, then Roush Performance might have the right upgrade kit for you. Switching out the usual Ford-branded ...

Toyota HiLux SR5 or Ford Ranger Wildtrak? Which of Australia's favourite dual-cab utes is cheaper to run?

We put two popular upmarket utes from Toyota and Ford head-to-head to find which costs less to own. No wonder that sales of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger are so close – their load-carrying and performance specs are ...

The better engines deserved by the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger Raptor, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Tucson and other popular cars, trucks and SUVs in Australia

From the Toyota RAV4 and Honda HR-V to the Ranger Raptor, better engine options are possible for Australian new car buyers. With the long-awaited Subaru Outback turbo imminent in Australia, it had us thinking what models could really do ...

An Aussie Ford F-150? Why the muscled-up 2022 Ford Ranger looks the way it does

A melding of traditional Ranger and bluff F-150 styling cues, the 2022 Ranger looks bigger, bolder and brawnier as a result. Ford set out to make the 2022 Ranger look larger, wider and stronger than before, with a visible ...

Ford Ranger 2022 review: Raptor X towing test

Likes Benchmark engine performance Looks amazing Easier to drive than you’d think Dislikes It’s eighty grand! Not a great tow vehicle Doesn’t make sense compared to other Rangers If you’re considering a Ford Ranger Raptor X, get in quick – ...

Go, go power Rangers! Engine outputs - and V6 diesel - confirmed for 2022 Ford Ranger alongside spec details

A 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine will be available on XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades of the 2022 Ford Ranger. Ford Australia has laid bare details on its crucial 2022 Ranger line-up, which will be available with a choice of ...

Think 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor needs ever more power? Aftermarket tuners looking to elevate new twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and reset super-ute standard

The new Ranger Raptor is already a formidable beast, but aftermarkets tuners are looking to take it to the next level. Every now and then word gets out about a coming model that sends the internet into meltdown. And ...

The Five best Electric utes heading to Australia

Electric trucks – are they a pipe dream? If you think that a battery-powered utility truck (or “pickup truck”, if you’re from the US of A) couldn’t possibly have the power and durability of a similar ute powered by ...

Ford Puma goes electric, but is it coming to Australia? Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV rival headed to Europe along with a range of electric SUVs and commercial vehicles

Ford is going all in on EVs and will launch an electric version of the Puma SUV (far left). Ford is ramping up its electric vehicle stable in a big way, confirming it will launch nine EVs in Europe ...

Where's the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor V6 diesel? Why the secret Raptor hybrid is expected to be a torque monster and eco warrior in one, to leave Toyota HiLux, Nissan Navara reeling

The new Ranger Raptor has surprised some by switching from diesel to twin-turbo petrol V6 power, but hybrids are on their way. Ford is burning the midnight oil on electrified versions of the recently unveiled Ranger for Australia, that ...

Best cars nobody buys!: Ford Fiesta ST, Jaguar F-Type, Citroen C4 and more! - CarsGuide Podcast #220

Video of Best cars nobody buys!: Mazda MX-5 roadster, Jeep Gladiator and more! – CarsGuide Podcast #220 Episode 220 – Best cars nobody buys! In this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and David Morley talk about all things motoring, including: ...

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