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Last ever Ford Falcon Ute leaves Broadmeadows factory

Fifty-four years since the first Ford Falcon Ute rolled off the company’s Australian production line, the final ute left the Broadmeadows factory in Melbourne outer north today, as Ford Australia inches closer to the end of local manufacturing in 70 days’ time. The white XR6 ute rolled down the Broadmeadows line …

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2017 Ford Ranger announced, comes loaded with extras

The 2017 Ford Ranger has been revealed and it comes with greater value throughout the model range. Across the line-up, all pick-up variants will benefit from reversing sensors and camera. In addition, XLT models will gain front parking sensors while the range topping Wilktrak will receive the newest SYNC3 infotainment …

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Ford unveils GT ’66 Heritage Edition

Ford has introduced the 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its 1-2-3 win at Le Mans. The limited edition model was created to pay tribute to the 1966 GT40 Mark II that took victory under the stewardship of Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon. It …

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Hennessey unleashes supercharged HPE800 Ford Mustang

Hennessey Performance, the folks that brought us this insane Venom GT and this beasty Nissan GT-R, are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with a pumped up Ford Mustang. Called the HPE800, the Ford Mustang gains a 2.9-litre supercharger strapped to its 5.0-litre V8 engine. Modifications are also made to …

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SPIED: 2017 Ford Focus RS500

If these spy shots are anything to go by, it seems Ford will cap-off the current-generation Focus with this go faster version of the already rapid Focus RS, likely to be badged the RS500. While the car may look unchanged from the ‘regular’ Focus RS, closer examination reveals a set …

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2018 Ford Mustang may get 10-speed automatic

A leaked online parts catalogue from a Ford dealership has revealed the current-generation Ford Mustang will likely receive a ten-speed automatic transmission as part of its 2018 model year upgrade. Posted on Mustang6G.com, Ford hasn’t confirmed the information, but the screen shot is said to be from a reliable source. …

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M-Sport-tuned Ford Ranger gets ‘Baby Raptor’ look

The Ford Ranger has been given a transformation by British tuning firm, M-Sport, in collaboration with Van Sport. Based on the popular Ranger 3.2 TDCI Dual-Cab Ute, the workhorse comes with a range of visual and mechanical enhancements. Aesthetically, there is a new front-bumper, extensions to the bonnet lip and …

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Ford GT’s V6 Ecoboost could power other supercars

Ford says it could offer the twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost engine used in its new Ford GT supercar to other carmakers and private racing teams. According to Ford Performance boss, Dave Pericak, the engine is already well proven in multiple applications and that includes working in other cars in the …

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2016 Ford Kuga Ambiente now with sat-nav & reverse camera

Ford has refreshed its 2016 Ford Kuga Ambiente with more features, including the 8-inch SYNC2 voice-controlled satellite navigation, dual zone climate control and reverse camera now standard. From April, the Ambiente model receives the following upgrades: SYNC2 – Simple voice commands help make calls, play music, adjust the interior climate and …

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2016 Ford Mondeo Review

With the locally made Ford Falcon’s imminent departure, the latest Ford Mondeo is expected to take over the baton from its bigger brother, and the news is encouraging. The fourth-generation Mondeo arrived in Australia mid last year, but only in wagon and hatch body style. The sedan, which is available …

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