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Ford Australia has today given the Australian media a glimpse into their future products. And there are lots to get excited about. In one of the company’s biggest PR event ever undertaken, Ford local arm is estimated to have spent close to $4m (more than double the amount for a …

The Ford Fiesta ST is back. The 134kW and 240Nm pocket rocket will arrive in Australian showrooms from September, priced from $25,990 plus on-road costs. Power comes from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine that promises to return 6.2L/100km and emits 145g/km CO2. Ford claims it represents a 20 per …

Ford’s refreshed new Ford Fiesta will hit local showrooms from September, with a slight increase in price and equipment. The new range will kick off with the $15,825 (plus on-roads) 1.5-litre Ambiente 5-door manual, and increase of $335.00. Ford’s much lauded 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has also been introduced to the new …

With wounds from imminent demise of the locally-made Ford Falcon still fresh, Ford Motor Co. has given Australian muscle car fans a reason to rejoice again. The Ford Mustang has been given a visa to Australia after almost half a century since it last rolled down local tarmac. Ford’s Global …

Ford has become the first automaker to use Robots to test their vehicles. The company’s engineers have developed the industry’s first robotic test driving programme, where the upcoming Transit vans are put through a series of punishing courses for durability testing at its Michigan Proving Grounds test facility in the …

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is undoubtedly one of the most ferocious American muscle cars out there, packing 625kW (850 hp) from its 5.8-litre supercharged V8. However, we must admit it doesn’t stand out quite enough amongst the extroverted muscle car crowd. It seems Michigan-based tuner, Ultimate Auto shares our …

Ford has today announced the closure of its Broadmeadows manufacturing plant and Geelong engine plant in Victoria by October 2016 with a loss of 1,200 jobs. With spiralling sales of the locally made Ford Falcon and Territory models, Ford is the second manufacturer to quit production in Australia after Mitsubishi …

The all-new Ford Kuga SUV has been launched in Australia with smart new technologies, better fuel efficiency and safety (Read review here). Priced from $27,990 plus on-roads for the Kuga Ambiente 2WD manual, the six model range features segment-leading smart technologies such as voice-activated Ford SYNC connectivity with Emergency Assistance, …

According to the latest report out of Europe, the 2015 Ford Focus RS (2009 Focus RS shown here) will run a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that punches out 246kW (335hp). It is likely to be the same engine that will find its way under the bonnet of the new Ford …

We already know the next Ford Mustang, due in 2015, will be a global car for the American manufacturer. Now, Ford has confirmed the European version of the Mustang will be equipped with a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. However, European muscle car fans can be rest assured that the heart-pumping …

With the new Corvette C7 receiving universal applause, Ford isn’t about to get left behind. The company is working on the new Ford Mustang with a sleeker and sportier design, and it will be ready by 2015. While previous generations of the Mustang was generally aimed at muscle cars buyers …

To us here at ForceGT and many of our readers, a car is more than an A to B mode of transport.  They have soul and character. They bring joy to us on those weekend country runs. However, to the majority of the car buying masses, it’s a different story. …

Ford Australia has confirmed that the hot three-door Fiesta ST will land in Australia in 2013. It will be the second ST model in Ford Australia’s line-up after the recently launched Focus ST. “We’re delighted to be bringing a new generation Fiesta ST to Australian performance enthusiasts in 2013,” said …

The next-generation Ford Focus RS (previous generation pictured) is reportedly under development. A highly popular model in Europe as well as here in Australia, the next RS will pack even more power than the current one. According to a report by AutoExpress, the new super hot-hatch will employ an enlarged …