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2023 Ford Everest: Wheels Car of the Year winner

March 24, 2023

The judges’ quotes were telling. “Really well thought-out. Ford has not just copied best practice in SUVs; it’s established best practice in many areas,” noted one.   “Software has been developed by Australians for our conditions. You can feel the difference, especially in the effectiveness of the ABS calibration on gravel,” said another.   “The chassis stability system’s tuning is outstandingly effective in Australian conditions.” Yep, they absolutely loved the Territory back in the February...

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Next Gen Ranger Raptor First Drive

August 11, 2022

AN EARLY LOOK AT THE MOST-ANTICIPATED UTE OF THE YEAR REVEALS THE NEXT GEN RANGER RAPTOR PICK-UP IS AT HOME WHEN PUSHED IN EXTREME CONDITIONS. Two removable covers in the lower bumper of the Ford Next Gen Ranger Raptor give an insight into the tough truck’s capability. Stamped with “remove before flight”, they’re proof the pinnacle of the new Ranger line-up is designed to make you smile – and that it may not always have its wheels on...

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4×4 SUV or 4×4 UTE?

July 18, 2022

Should I buy a 4×4 SUV or a 4X4 Ute? So, you like going on adventures beyond the bitumen, but you don’t have the finances to afford a dedicated holiday vehicle. What’s the right steed for you that combines weekday practicalities with weekend escapes: A dual-cab ute with four-wheel drive or an offroad wagon with four-wheel drive?  Dual-cab utes are hugely popular. Three of the five best-selling vehicles in Australia are dual-cab 4x4s. Six of...

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2024 Ford E-Transit Custom electric van revealed

July 5, 2022

The electric version of the next Ford Transit Custom van has been unveiled – but it’s not due in Australian showrooms until 2024. The next-generation 2024 Ford Transit Custom van has been revealed in all-electric E-Transit Custom guise – though first arrivals in Australian showrooms are not due until sometime in 2024. The next Transit Custom mid-sized van will be offered with conventional diesel power – or, in a first for the nameplate, an all-electric...

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Next-Gen Everest Specifications Released

May 4, 2022

Ford Australia has confirmed specifications of its hotly anticipated Everest. The Ranger-based SUV will be offered from launch with the choice of 3.0-litre V6 or 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines with 184kW/600Nm and 154kW/500Nm respectively. Both will be paired to Ford’s 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission with two- and four-wheel drive configurations available within the line-up. Four grades: Ambiente, Trend, Sport and Platinum will be offered, with all available in 4WD format. Ambiente and Trend variants will...

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