Australia’s automotive industry heavyweights predict new vehicle sales will once again eclipse the magic one million mark in 2012.
But Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries CEO Ian Chalmers admits the Australian-made Holden Commodore –
Senior Ford executives have again refused to guarantee the future of Australian-built Fords, admitting the Falcon large car is hindering local sales and suggesting the Territory SUV could eventually be replaced by a global model.
The US comp
The FG MkII Falcon upgrade and the efficient four-cylinder EcoBoost engine join the new EcoLPi LPG models early in 2012 to create what looks like the blue oval’s strongest local large car offering in years. The mid-year production relocation fo
Ford Australia won't guarantee a halt to sliding Falcon sales in 2012 despite the introduction next year of a model range update and a new, more fuel efficient four-cylinder engine.
This year will go down as one of the worst in the Falcon's 51-yea
The Ford Falcon EcoBoost is arguably the most important new vehicle for Ford Australia since the introduction of the Territory in 2004.
Though the local manufacturer is downplaying the four-cylinder Falcon’s role as the great white hope for the
The 2013 Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon V8 Supercars will introduce a new platform with independent rear suspension, a new transaxle differential, revised transmissions and more safety.
Two new prototypes were unveiled earlier today, showcas
The refreshed Ford FG Falcon MkII will be significantly cheaper than the model it replaces, with Ford Australia slashing between $2555 and $3655 off the price of every model in the range.
The FG MkII update brings with it a number of standard equi
The newly released LPG-powered Ford Falcon EcoLPi meets the same five-star safety standard as the conventional petrol-powered models.
Australia’s independent crash tester, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), confirmed the seda
The first images and details of the upgraded Ford Falcon FG MkII have been released, revealing revised exterior styling, enhanced interior technology and added safety features.
The Falcon FG MkII will hit showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2011, a
2011 and 2012 are significant years for the Australian Ford Falcon.
The ageing drivetrain will receive a host of updates to further diversify the vehicle's target reach.
EcoLPi was announced at the 2011 Melbourne International Motor Show an