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  • Ford SA flexes its agility with face shields for COVID-19 workers

    Ford has strapped on its thinking caps – almost literally – and in a matter of days converted a section of its Silverton plant from Ranger and Everest assembly to a production line of face shields in the fight against COVID-19. These face shields will be distributed to medical...
  • Ford Ranger Raptor South Africa

    Test Review: New Ford Ranger Raptor is tough as nails

    We drive the new 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor in South Africa. Not some aftermarket kit, is it? Nope. Built locally in Pretoria on an assembly line that runs parallel to the new-gen Ranger, Ford’s 2019 Ranger Raptor isn’t merely one of the dressed-up Wildtrak’s you see affixed with different...
  • Ford Fiesta

    Drive Test: Ford Fiesta Ecoboost Titanium is a halfway ST

    Vantage and DBS Superleggera. Two models which recently differentiated Fiesta’s oval front grille from the ones sculpted to long, low V12-snouted Aston Martins. But for a supercar maker on the move, Aston is having far fewer headaches compared to Ford. Oh and it’s not the endless spate of Ford...
  • Ford Focus ST in South Africa

    The new Ford Focus ST: 4 Things you need to know

    Ford has just pulled the covers off the all-new Focus ST. If it’s anything like its predecessor, then we can expect to see hundreds of them on South African roads. Although we will have to wait on official word from Ford South Africa as to whether the new Ford...
  • New Ford Ranger Silverton South Africa

    News: Ford’s (2019) Ranger sees daylight at Silverton plant

    A passenger-car bottleneck at Ford South Africa has developed. Some of 2018’s stock (Focus, Fiesta ST, Mustang) hasn’t been disgorged on our shores because Ford is busy satisfying their main markets ahead of our little daub on the spreadsheet.  Not that those will affect the outcome in the bigger...
  • VW Ford Alliance South Africa

    Ford and Volkswagen confirm ‘global alliance’

    Ford and Volkswagen have just confirmed a ‘global alliance’ between the two automotive powerhouses, beginning with the American and German manufacturers collaborating on commercial vehicles, with the possibility of them exploring autonomous and electric vehicles. The first fruits of the global alliance is expected to be a Volkswagen van...
  • Cover lifted Off New Ford Focus Hatchback

    Ford seemingly stunned the world after they revealed the fourth-generation of their Focus hatchback, coinciding with the models 20th anniversary. The design of the new Focus plays it safe relative to its predecessor, with smooth lines and clean folds all around the car. Jordan Demkiw, the exterior designer of...
  • Navara 4×2 Double Cab now on sale

    Nissan SA has expanded its Navara range with a 4×2 Double Cab model. The model features new technology, a more refined ride and a spacious interior. The interior of the new Navara is spacious thanks to its tilted rear-seats and impressive dimensions. It’s also packed with nifty technology, like...
  • Locally produced Ford Raptor is a go!

    Ford has finally lifted the covers from their highly-anticipated Ranger Raptor bakkie. The Raptor will be produced in Thailand and Pretoria and is expected to go on sale in 2019. The Raptor boasts some interesting dimensions – 1873mm in height, 2180mm in width and 5398mm in length. Ground clearance...