

Ford

Mustang V8 models will cop a power decrease from 2022 in the US – UPDATE
Both the V8 Mustang GT and Mach 1 will lose ponies in the US, but Australian models will remain unchanged

GM to resolve lawsuit with Ford over BlueCruise name – UPDATE
GM has been using Super Cruise since 2012, while Ford introduced BlueCruise earlier this year

Ford launches E-Transit for Australian market
World’s most popular van will be Ford’s first EV in Australia

Ford Australia remains tight-lipped on electric future
Local head of the Blue Oval is holding cards close to his chest

VFACTS September 2021: New-car sales set to pass one-million mark despite disruptions
Month suffered second-lowest September tally since 2011

Ford recalls 2016-2021 Rangers and Everests over awning issue
Notice only involves a small number of the marque’s best-selling models

Ford to invest US$11.4 billion in advanced factory and battery plants
As the company embraces its electric future, billions are being invested in new facilities

Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled in Canada
Two notices have been handed out relating to windscreen and roof adhesive problems

2022 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV: Plug-in hybrid timing confirmed
Ford’s foray into the plug-in hybrid market is due in the first half of 2022

2022 Ford Fiesta ST: Facelift leaks
Unofficial images of Ford’s popular Fiesta ST have emerged, showing the car’s updated looks

Apple Watch exec takes over car project as outgoing manager defects to Ford – UPDATE
Ford has poached Doug Field, who has been responsible for Apple’s secretive car project for the past three years

VFACTS AUGUST 2021: Sales low for the month despite growth on 2020
Sales at their lowest for this time of year since 2009 (excluding pandemic-hit 2020 of course) as lockdowns and shortages continue to bite

101-year-old gets behind the wheel of a Mustang Mach E
Took great-grandkids out for a ride in the UK where his family lives

Ford UK launches hardcore Focus ST Edition
Lightweight wheels and adjustable suspension show this is more than a sticker job

Ford will double electric F-150 Lightning production to meet huge demand
Blue Oval insiders report Ford will spend an extra AU$1billion+ on F-150 Lightning production

Ford closes up GT Heritage Edition specials with homage to the 1964 prototype
Original GT40 prototypes honoured as GT production comes to a close

Ford enlists the help of robots ‘Shelby and Miles’ to test cars in extreme conditions
Blue Oval legends honoured with new testing robots to assist with vehicle development

New Ford Everest spied in Australia – UPDATE: More photos surface
Next-generation Everest mule spotted on roads in Victoria

VFACTS JULY 2021: New car sales defy lockdowns and parts shortages
Demand for new vehicles in Australia has continued to grow during July

Joe Biden wants carmakers to produce 40 per cent EVs by 2030
Voluntary pledge to be introduced as Biden administration aims to reduce carbon emissions

Ford battery R&D facility to be built in Romulus, Michigan
Blue Oval looks to gain foothold in future of EV market

Australia’s fastest-selling cars revealed
We reveal the vehicles that are growing sales the quickest in Australia – and there isn’t a Toyota in sight

Ford ditches diesel power for F-150
Oil burner engine on the chopping block thanks to petrol and hybrid popularity

Lego launches Ford F-150 Raptor
New brick-based F-150 Raptor scores functional V6 and long-travel suspension