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Ford Australia to make major manufacturing announcement

Speculation is rife that Ford Australia is set to announce today the closure of its Broadmeadows and Geelong production plants. The local car maker issued a statement at 9:15am today alerting the media to a press conference at 10:45am, in...

Ford EcoSport to evolve with market demands

New-car buyers will shape the evolution of the Ford EcoSport, with the Blue Oval determined to seek out and react to the market's wants and needs from its all-new sub-compact SUV.

Ford EcoSport: low-$20,000s SUV here in December

The Ford EcoSport will target city dwellers and young families when it launches into Australia's burgeoning sub-compact SUV market in December. Blending the compact dimensions of a city car with the elevated ride height and added...

Ford Mustang celebrates twin production milestones

The Ford Mustang is celebrating twin milestones, with production of the classic American car entering its 50th year, and the production of the one-millionth Pony model at its current Flat Rock assembly plant.

Ford Kuga ST: hot SUV variant a possibility

A sporty Ford Kuga ST could join the new mid-sized SUVs line-up if the vehicles lead engineers get their way. The second-generation Ford Kuga was this week launched in Australia ahead of its official on-sale date of May 1st.

Ford appoints new Asia Pacific design director

Ford has appointed a new design boss to lead the styling direction of new vehicles developed within the Asia Pacific region. In his new role as Ford Asia Pacific director of design, Joel Piaskowski will lead teams across Asia Pacific...

2013 Ford Kuga: pricing and specifications

The second-generation Ford Kuga has launched officially in Australia as the company's first truly competitive contender in the mid-sized SUV segment for a number of years. The new Ford Kuga starts $10,000 below its predecessor that was...

Ford Explorer caught in Melbourne

The latest Ford Explorer has been snapped driving in Melbourne by a keen-eyed CarAdvice reader, though don't get too excited about a return of the famous American SUV to Australia.

Ford Focus world's best-selling nameplate

The Ford Focus was the biggest-selling vehicle nameplate in the world last year, according to a collation of new vehicle registrations by Polk. Its the second consecutive year the Blue Ovals small car has proved to be the most popular...

1967 Ford Mustang: Gone in 60 Seconds' "Eleanor" for sale

The original 1967 Ford Mustang hero car used in the film Gone in 60 Seconds, dubbed "Eleanor", will go under the hammer at an upcoming US auction. Though several cars were built by Cinema Vehicle Services with assistance from car designer...