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FPV F6 310 Review & Road Test

Anthony Crawford — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:40 +0000

This is a serious Aussie muscle car, despite the absence of a large capacity V8 Model Tested: 2009 FPV FG Falcon F6 310; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $67,890* Options Available: Metallic Paint $NCO; Premium Brakes $6375; Dark Agent 19-inch Alloy Wheels $1122; Satellite Navigation $3230; Leather Upholstery $2962; Power Adjustable Pedals $353; Reverse Camera $705 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FPV F6 310 Review & Road Test

Ford Australia President optimisitic on 2010 sales figures

Matt Brogan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:50:55 +0000

Ford Australia President Marin Burela is hopeful that the automotive industry will continue to fight back in 2010 with predictions of national sales up to 950,000. The self-confessed “glass half-full” forecaster expects the sales to soften in the first quarter after a solid end to 2009 before a kick-up in the second quarter continuing through the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Australia President optimisitic on 2010 sales figures

Ford Falcon outsells Holden Commodore, first time in 4 years

Matt Brogan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:30:15 +0000

The Ford Falcon sedan outsold the Commodore sedan for the first time in almost four years in October. An ecstatic Ford Australia president Marin Burela today announced that his company sold 2460 Falcon sedans compared to Holden’s 2425. “We outsold them by only 35 or 36 cars but I’ve got to tell you, one would have been [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon outsells Holden Commodore, first time in 4 years

FPV Falcon GS Review & Road Test

Matt Brogan — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:43:43 +0000

Be a Grand Sport all over again Model Tested: 2009 FPV FG Falcon GS; 5.4-litre, V8, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,950* Options Available: Metallic Paint $400; XR Leather Upholstery $2100; Satellite Navigation $2290; Premium Brakes $4900; Reverse Sensing System $500; Reverse Camera $500; Alarm $500; FPV Floor Mats $230 Pricing point; powerful V8 engine; smooth six-speed auto; limited-edition [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FPV Falcon GS Review & Road Test

2009 Large Car Comparison

Paul Maric — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:22:32 +0000

Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb Models Tested: 2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan - $57,490 2009 Holden Commodore Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790 2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990 2009 Honda Accord [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Large Car Comparison

Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute Review & Road Test

Paul Maric — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:50:07 +0000

The Paris Hilton of Utes: so wrong, but oh so right. Model Tested: 2009 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo petrol; six-speed automatic; utility – $43,490* Options Available: Prestige Paint $400 (Dash); Safety Enhancement Pack $600; XR Sports Pack $1000; Satellite Navigation $2290 Gob-smacking acceleration; fuel consumption; cabin space Load carrying capacity; handling; ESC calibration CarAdvice Rating: What [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute Review & Road Test

Ford Falcon EcoBoost on schedule: Burela

David Twomey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:35:51 +0000

Ford has moved a step closer to the four-cylinder Falcon with the news that the first test prototypes using the EcoBoost engine have begun running. Ford’s President and CEO Marin Burela told a media briefing in Melbourne this morning that the first Falcon ‘mules’ running the 2.0-litre, direct-injection, turbocharged, four cylinder were in operation. Questioned by CarAdvice [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon EcoBoost on schedule: Burela

Ford Falcon G6 Limited Edition announced

David Twomey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:10:52 +0000

Ford has decided to spark up some interest in the orphan of its FG Falcon range the G6 by announcing a Limited Edition version that will offer drive-away pricing and a host of extras at no extra cost. The model will go on sale this month and incorporates almost $4000 worth of additional equipment into a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon G6 Limited Edition announced

Ford Australia celebrates 50 years at Broadmeadows

Matt Brogan — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:38:48 +0000

Past and present employees recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Ford Australia’s Broadmeadows Assembly Plant. As part of the celebrations Ford held a week long celebration which culminated in a lunchtime sausage sizzle and display of historical photos and vehicles built over the last five decades. The 10 longest-serving Ford employees in Australia were on hand to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Australia celebrates 50 years at Broadmeadows

Australian Muscle Car Masters

George Skentzos — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:43:49 +0000

It is no coincidence that the Australian Muscle Car Masters falls on Australia’s Father’s Day weekend, and for many dads there’s would be no better way to spend their day than with the smell of vintage automotive ‘muscle’ in the air. I arrived at Eastern Creek International Raceway, in Sydney, with my own dad at perhaps [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Australian Muscle Car Masters

V8 Supercars confirmed for Forza 3

George Skentzos — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:46:50 +0000

The Australian V8 Supercar series has added another event to its calendar, due to make an appearance in living rooms across the nation on October 22 as part of the highly anticipated launch of Forza 3. Arguably the world’s best console racing simulator, Forza 3 will allow fans to take the wheel of their favourite V8 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

V8 Supercars confirmed for Forza 3

FPV GS recreates a famous Ford

David Twomey — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:01:59 +0000

Ford Performance Vehicles has today lifted the lid on one of its worst keep secrets the FPV GS, the recreation of a famous Ford model from the late 1960s, and one CarAdvice broke virtually the full details on several weeks ago. The FPV GS first became a badly kept secret when an FPV dealer briefly posted [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FPV GS recreates a famous Ford

FPV releases new F6 E model

Matt Brogan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:07:41 +0000

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today officially revealed the latest addition to their FG range, with the unveiling of the all-new F6 E. Setting a new benchmark for luxury and performance, today’s launch of the F6 E ends months of public speculation of “will they or won’t they”. Originally launched as a concept vehicle at the Melbourne International [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FPV releases new F6 E model

FPV to release low cost ‘GS’ in September

Paul Maric — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:04:07 +0000

If an FPV GT is out of your price range and you still want the FPV badge – sans the forced induction option – Ford Performance Vehicles is set to awaken your senses with a cut-price V8 model, badged the ‘GS’. CarAdvice can exclusively reveal that the FPV GS will be powered by Ford’s renowned 5.4-litre [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FPV to release low cost ‘GS’ in September

Ford Falcon, Territory go four-cylinder, diesel

Paul Maric — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:10:10 +0000

Ford Australia has officially announced major engine developments for its Falcon and Territory vehicles, including diesel and four-cylinder engines, in a press conference at its corporate headquarters at Broadmeadows, Victoria. By Paul Maric and David Twomey The historic changes for the Australian manufacturer will cost $230-million, $42-million of which comes from the Federal Government’s Green Car Innovation [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon, Territory go four-cylinder, diesel

Nissan GT-R and V8 Supercars part ways

Karl Peskett — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:49 +0000

It’s only been four rounds, but Nissan’s heroic GT-R is no longer the safety and course car for the 2009 V8 Supercar series. Buried in the bottom of a press release for the Hidden Valley round, the statement was very vague in its reasons. We understand, however, that it was alcohol branding which raised the ire [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan GT-R and V8 Supercars part ways

Ford Australia posts $274m loss

David Twomey — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:39:30 +0000

Ford Australia has posted a substantial $274.4 million loss for last year but says much of that involves restructuring costs that will place it in a better position to move forward. Restructuring charges cost it $162.2 million and came as sales revenue fell 7.4 per cent, lead by a declining interest in the Ford Falcon large [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Australia posts $274m loss

2010 FPV GT supercharged V8 ‘Coyote’ spied!

Paul Maric — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:08:45 +0000

A deafening whine made the ears of our spy photographer prick up, that deafening whine was the sound of a supercharged V8 Falcon. Before the car scurried off into the distance, our photographer was able to snap some shots of what could possibly be Ford’s latest attempt at slaying Holden’s HSV offerings. With over 60 per cent [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 FPV GT supercharged V8 ‘Coyote’ spied!

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS

Matt Brogan — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:01:27 +0000

Well it’s been a little over a week now, and we’ve finally pulled together all the results for our Ford Falcon XR8 versus Holden Commodore SS AFM fuel economy challenge. To take you back a few steps, and perhaps as a means for summarising the situation, the idea for this little test came about after a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS AFM fuel economy challenge

Paul Maric — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:26:03 +0000

Dyno testing Performance testing Economy testing Final results and conclusion Leaving Melbourne on an early, and slightly chilly autumn morning, our destination is Tarcutta, NSW. The reason behind our choice is that the small farming town sits exactly halfway between Melbourne and Sydney on one of the busiest major highways in the world – the Hume. Historically, this town was once [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS AFM fuel economy challenge