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Ford EcoSport: official pictures of new baby SUV

The production version of the Ford EcoSport has been unveiled at the 2012 Beijing motor show, revealing the look of the new pint-sized SUV that will reach Australian showrooms in 2013. Ford’s smallest SUV is based on the Fiesta city car and

Ford Australia forced to stop Falcon, Territory production

Ford Australia has been forced to stand down approximately 1800 Broadmeadows and Geelong workers after key supplier CMI Industrial was placed into receivership this morning. Keith Crawford and Matthew Caddy of McGrathNicol were appointed as re

Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50 production boosted to meet demand

High global demand for the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 has encouraged the two manufacturers to ramp up production of the all-new utes. A $US27 million ($26 million) investment from Ford and Mazda into their AutoAlliance Thailand (ATT) manufact

Parts supplier closure could stop Ford Australia production

Ford Australia could be forced to turn away up to 1800 workers from its Geelong and Broadmeadows plants from Thursday as a major Victorian parts supplier remains on the brink of administration this morning. Around 100 workers at CMI Industrial

Ford Falcon EcoBoost Review

Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) was used as a media launch pad for the new Ford Falcon EcoBoost, though it's unlikely Ford Australia intended there to be an analogy made between the new, modern four-cylinder engine now offered as an alt

Ford Transit Custom previews new commercial van range

The first model in the all-new Ford Transit range has been revealed ahead of its unveiling at next week’s 2012 Birmingham commercial vehicle show. The Ford Transit Custom previews the manufacturer’s new generation of one-tonne commercial v

New Ford Mustang to shift focus to Gen Y

The next-generation Ford Mustang is expected to be the first Mustang to shy away from its past as Ford attempts to entice younger buyers into the iconic Pony car. While manufacturers have targeted baby boomers with recreations of hero cars fro

Ford Focus Electric sets the pace for NASCAR

Ford America is making NASCAR history with its all-new Ford Focus Electric becoming the first all-electric pace car for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. The Ford Focus Electric pace car will be unveiled to the public on April 25 before leading