Ballistic. Weapons Grade. Fun. Three perfect synonyms for the Ford Focus RS.
Model Tested:
2011 Ford Focus RS; 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged petrol $59,990
Options:
None fitted.
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I felt like a giddy school
With prices starting from just $16,990, the updated WT Ford Fiesta range includes more diesel variants, sedan models, added safety features and a new six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
As we venture into a new decade there is consi
Models Tested:
2011 FPV GT Supercharged 5.0-litre V8
2011 FPV GT-E Supercharged 5.0-litre V8
2011 FPV GT-P Supercharged 5.0-litre V8
2011 FPV GS Supercharged 5.0-litre V8
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FPV’s new Coyote-based force-fe
Ford Focus RS Review
Model Tested: 2011 Ford Focus RS; 2.5-litre, five cylinder, turbocharged, six-speed manual
When it comes to notable advancements in car design, RevoKnuckle is unlikely to figure in your personal top ten. Yet this extraord
Ford Mondeo Review & Road Test
Ford Mondeos first arrived in Australia in 1994. They didn’t sell particularly well so imports were discontinued in 2000. The return of the Mondeo to Australia in 2007 was welcomed by those who liked the idea
Five years on and it's still just as fun to drive.
Model Tested:
2010 Ford Territory Ghia Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed automatic; SUV: $66,820*
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Launched in 2004 as Australia's take on the all
We’ve all done it. You hit the indicator stalk and start switching lanes, when all of a sudden you realise that another car has crept up into your blind spot and has blasted you with their horn, in the hope of avoiding an embarrassing coll
Finding a happy compromise
Model Tested:
Ford Falcon XR6; 4.0-litre, six cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; four-door sedan: $42,490*
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Words by Nadine Armstrong | Photos by Nadine Armstrong & Ford Austr
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Review
The Ford Fiesta, but better!
Model Tested:
2010 Ford Fiesta ECOnetic; 1.6-litre, turbo-diesel, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; five-door hatch: $24,990*
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Ford flaunts its eco-credentials in
Colossal torque comes at a price.
Model Tested:
2009 FPV F6 E; 4.0-litre inline six-cylinder; six-speed automatic - $79,740
Options:
Satellite Navigation $3230;
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Words - Paul Maric
310kW and 565Nm, the