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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 Ranger Review & Road Test

Paul Maric — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:28:52 +0000

With a 3000kg towing capacity, you could even tow Amanda Vanstone. Model Tested: 2009 Ford Ranger XLT 4×2 Crew Cab; 3.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel; five-speed manual – $40,590 Fuel consumption; towing & load carrying capacity; styling No ESC available; rear seat leg room CarAdvice Rating: It’s big, it’s brash and it’s the latest iteration of Ford’s ‘built Ford [...]

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

Ford Ranger Review & Road Test

Holden Caprice US police deal threatened by Ford’s new Taurus

Matt Brogan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:23:23 +0000

Holden’s opportunity to export its Caprice model to police in the US is under threat as Ford’s American division plans a replacement for the popular Crown Victoria. Chevrolet last month unveiled the Caprice PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle) and announced that it would aim to sell the long wheel-base Australian as a police-only vehicle from early 2011. But [...]

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

Holden Caprice US police deal threatened by Ford’s new Taurus

Ford’s EcoBoost engine sales exceed expectations in US

Matt Brogan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:40:24 +0000

Ford’s four-cylinder EcoBoost engine is attracting younger and more affluent buyers to the brand, according to Ford US. The 2.0-litre direct-injection turbocharged unit is currently available on the Taurus SHO and the Flex, as well as Lincoln’s MKS and MKT. The 205kW/379Nm EcoBoost will make its way into the Falcon in early 2011, and Ford Australia President [...]

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

Ford’s EcoBoost engine sales exceed expectations in US

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

Ford Mondeo Titanium Road Test & Reivew

Nadine Armstrong — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:28:33 +0000

A well kept secret, Mondeo Titanium is a real crowd pleaser Model Tested: 2009 Ford Mondeo Titanium; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; hatch – $45,990* Spacious; versatile; economical Poor rearward visibility CarAdvice Rating: A well kept secret in its segment, the Ford Mondeo Titanium is solid, stylish, spacious, versatile and economical; this car has the potential to [...]

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

Ford Mondeo Titanium Road Test & Reivew

Ford introduces seatbelt-airbag hybrid

Matt Brogan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:46:45 +0000

These days airbags are expected in all new cars, from dual airbags in the front, front seat side airbags and curtain airbags to cover the side windows. Now Ford has designed an airbag incorporated into the seat belt for passengers in the back seat. The belt is the same width as a regular belt, but is [...]

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

Ford introduces seatbelt-airbag hybrid

Ford financial woes ease as profits boost Wall Street

Matt Brogan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:36:46 +0000

It seems the pressure of the Global Financial Crisis may be easing, at least where Ford Motor Company is concerned. The New York Times have reported yesterday that Wall Street stocks rose in hesitant trade the night prior after a surprise profit reported by Ford boosted market sentiment. Ford’s third-quarter profit of US$997 million (AUD$1,103 million), and [...]

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

Ford financial woes ease as profits boost Wall Street

Transmission sharing in US exposes Ford, GM to Indian parts shortage

Matt Brogan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:37:39 +0000

A parts shortage from an Indian supplier has affected both General Motors and Ford in the US because both manufacturers use the same six-speed gear box. The transmission sharing was a money saving move made by both companies who, instead of developing their own fuel saving technology, decided to share the costs of US$720 million in [...]

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

Transmission sharing in US exposes Ford, GM to Indian parts shortage

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic triumphs at Global Green Challenge

Matt Brogan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:05:45 +0000

Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic is Australia’s most fuel efficient car, consuming 98 litres of fuel on the 3147km trip from Darwin to Adelaide for the Global Green Challenge. This result rates the Fiesta ECOnetic as the most fuel efficient of all entrants in the Global Green Challenge, and the most economical through the entire event. The Fiesta averaged [...]

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

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic triumphs at Global Green Challenge

Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo bidder

Matt Brogan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:59:42 +0000

Chinese manufacturer Geely Group Holdings is Fords top bidder to purchase Volvo. Ford will begin more detailed negotiations with Geely, but final decisions have not been made. “Ford believes Geely has the potential to be a responsible future owner of Volvo and to take the business forward while preserving its core values and the independence of the [...]

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

Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo bidder

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic achieves sub-3.0L/100km fuel economy

Matt Brogan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:14:15 +0000

Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic has officially cracked the sub-3.0L/100km fuel economy barrier, achieving a Day Four fuel economy figure of only 2.9L/100km during the Alice Springs to Cooper Pedy leg of the Global Green Challenge. The 2.9L/100km figure equates to a 21.28 per cent improvement over the Fiesta’s already industry-leading official fuel economy number of only 3.7L/100km. Ford’s [...]

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

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic achieves sub-3.0L/100km fuel economy

Ford up, Chrysler down in key US quality survey

Matt Brogan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:06:49 +0000

According to an annual US Consumer Reports survey, Ford has improved the quality of its cars against other manufacturers. Chrysler on the other hand was rated last in the list of 33 manufacturers. Japanese manufacturers rated well with Toyota’s youth orientated Scion at the top. Honda placed second with Toyota third. Ford is the only US manufacturer [...]

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

Ford up, Chrysler down in key US quality survey

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, Falcon XR6 meet Global Green Challenge

Matt Brogan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:39:55 +0000

The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic and Falcon XR6 taking part in the Global Green Challenge are achieving better than expected fuel economy figures. There was a change in regulations at the end of day one (Alice Springs) requiring the results to be recalculated across the board. This caused a hold to the official day three fuel economy [...]

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

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, Falcon XR6 meet Global Green Challenge

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

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:13:14 +0000

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review Power, Power and even more Power; incredible sound; owns the road; stands out like nothing else; it’s a Mustang! Cornering is a foreign concept to the Mustang; interior, pricing CarAdvice Rating: - by Alborz Fallah – Photography – Tristan Schoonens Holy S#$*! Those are two words I repeated constantly during the four [...]

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

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review

Ford Fiesta Econetic – Australia’s most fuel efficient car

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:54:13 +0000

Updated 3 pm: Ford Australia has revealed details of Australia’s most fuel efficient car, the Ford Fiesta Econetic. Using just 3.7 litres of fuel per 100km, and producing 98 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre, the Fiesta takes the title from the Prius and Mini Cooper D. Pricing is $24,990 drive away and the Fiesta comes with [...]

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

Ford Fiesta Econetic – Australia’s most fuel efficient car

Ford to recall 4.5 million more vehicles over leaky switches

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:35:29 +0000

When it rains, it pours. Toyota and its floor mats, GM and its brake issues, now it’s Ford’s turn to continue a decade long saga of recalls involving leaky cruise control switches that may cause vehicle fires. The announcement today by Ford now puts the total number of cars recalled due to the issue at 16 [...]

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

Ford to recall 4.5 million more vehicles over leaky switches

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