Ford Looks To Tata For Cash
7th January, 2008
Ford is committed to focused negotiations at a more detailed level with Tata Motors concerning the potential sale of the combined Jaguar Land Rover business ..... more

Glass Roof For Ford Mustang
6th January, 2008
North American Ford Mustang enthusiasts have yet another choice, with a segment-first factory-installed fixed glass roof available in early (northern) summer of 2008 ..... more

Ford Researches Possible Next-Generation Safety Belt Technology
2nd January, 2008
One of Ford’s possible next-generation safety belts incorporates a four-point “belt and suspenders” design in lieu of the familiar three-point safety belt, while a second possible future safety belt incorporates an air bag directly into the belt itself ..... more

Ford Meets RV Growth With Most Capable Motor Home Chassis Ever
2nd December, 2007
Ford adds most capable RV chassis ever to America’s best-selling motor home chassis line-up to meet consumer needs for larger RVs with more amenities ..... more

Ford Ka Goes Retro With Two-Tone Colours
30th November, 2007
Britain's best-selling 'super mini', the Ford Ka, continues to reinvent itself. The retro-look Two-Tone special edition is now on sale throughout the UK ..... more

Ford's Easy Fuel System Takes The Guesswork Out Of Filling-Up
26th November, 2007
Ford of Europe has announced that its Easy Fuel system which prevents drivers from filling up with the wrong type of fuel will be available on more Ford cars ..... more

Ford's New Summer Addition
20th November, 2007
German designed and engineered in conjunction with Pininfarina in Italy, the Coupé-Cabriolet will offer Ford Focus customers a stylish, smooth driving convertible that retains the impressive dynamics associated with the established model range ..... more

Ford's Genk Plant Hits 13 Million!
18th November, 2007
Another production milestone will be achieved at the Ford plant in Genk, Belgium, this weekend ..... more

Ford Mondeo Is A Hit In UK
9th November, 2007
Figures from the UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show how the Ford range is winning more retail business – and how more buyers are opting for top spec luxury models ..... more

Ford Mustang Bullitt Races To North American Streets In 2008
7th November, 2007
Four decades after hitting the big screen and redefining the on-screen car chase, the Ford Mustang Bullitt returns to the streets in 2008, blending the best Mustang ever with the latest Ford Racing technology ..... more

Ford Flex at SEMA
5th November, 2007
Ahead of Flex’s arrival in North American dealerships next (northern) summer, Ford tapped two customisers to help customers start dreaming about the customisation options this all-new vehicle brings ..... more

Ford Dunton Looks Forward To Another 40 Years Engineering The Blue Oval's Lead
1st November, 2007
Ford Dunton (England), where future engines, transmissions and commercial vehicles are developed, turns 40 this year. During his visit in July to mark the anniversary, The Prince of Wales drove a prototype Ford Focus low-carbon ECOnetic model ..... more

Worldwide Recall Issued on Ford Model Ts
30th October, 2007
The recall is, of course, voluntary and all part of the fun of the 2008 Model T Ford Centennial T Party being held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and Exposition Centre in Richmond, Indiana, USA ..... more

New Ford Focus Range Delivers Choice & Value
29th October, 2007
Increased safety levels, white-hot pricing, a powerful yet economical diesel engine, two new body configurations and revised styling are among the raft of changes providing a greater level of choice and value for customers in the 2007 Ford Focus line-up ..... more

Ford Mondeo Scoops Top Scots Award
28th October, 2007
Ford’s new Mondeo has collected a top motoring accolade after triumphing at the 2007 Scottish Car of the Year awards ..... more

Ford Announces Bold New Look On Falcon XR
24th October, 2007
The new look Falcon XR sedan includes a new body kit and revised exterior mirror treatment, along with a revised alloy wheel design on premium XR sedan models ..... more

FPV Unleashes New F6 X
19th October, 2007
The new F6 X is the first non-Falcon based vehicle introduced by FPV, which will extend the FPV brand into new markets and offer customers a unique opportunity in Australian performance motoring ..... more

Ford's Cabrio Arriving Next Month
17th October, 2007
Coupé-Cabriolet is the sophisticated new star of the Focus range and will become the hero car in terms of luxury flair and elegance, just as the Focus XR5 Turbo represents performance said Ford Australia President Tom Gorman ..... more

New Ford Mondeo More Than Just Good Looks
15th October, 2007
Dramatic design, state of the art safety, innovative features and an attractive recommended retail price will see the new model enjoy the same success in Australia as it has already experienced in Europe ..... more

FPV Unveils The Cobra
12th October, 2007
The iconic Cobra name has returned to Australian motoring, with Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) unveiling its new special edition GT Cobra and Cobra Ute ..... more

Ford Announces Limited Edition "XR by Craig Lowndes"
11th October, 2007
Ford Australia has announced details of its unique limited edition "XR by Craig Lowndes" Falcon Ute, which is due for release this week ..... more

New Mondeo Is Latest Ford Model With Top Safety Rating
27th September, 2007
The new Ford Mondeo has won a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing announced yesterday ..... more

Ford Mustang GT Arrives In Australia
19th September, 2007
The V8-powered Ford Mustang GT coupe or convertible are available for $115,000 (RRP), ready for registration in any State or Territory with a high-quality conversion to right-hand drive and full compliance to Australian Design Rules ..... more

Ford Transit and the AA Patrol Britain's Roads
19th September, 2007
Ford and the AA, the UK's largest roadside assistance organisation, have strengthened their partnership with the announcement that 300 new Ford Transits will be used by patrols across the country ..... more

Ford Verve Concept Hints At Small Car Future
24th August, 2007
All eyes will be firmly focused on the Ford stand at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show when the manufacturer takes the wraps off its vision for the future, - the Ford Verve Concept ..... more

Ford Kuga For Europe In 2008
20th July, 2007
Ford of Europe's model range will have an all-new addition early in 2008 – The Ford Kuga. A preview model of the production vehicle will be presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in mid-September ..... more

Ford Announces New Engine Direction
18th July, 2007
Way back on 10th November, 2005, the Next Car team reported on Ford's new 3.5 litre V6 engine. You can read the story here. The article included the quote “Our new 3.5-litre V-6 is a key component in Ford’s global powertrain strategy..." ..... more

Ford Enhances Falcon, Territory, Ranger and Focus
3rd July, 2007
Ford Australia has announced a host of key enhancements across its popular Falcon, Territory, Ranger and Focus model lines, including more safety equipment, additional features and revised pricing .... more

America's Ford Taurus X Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
27th June, 2007
Ford's new crossover vehicle, the 2008 Ford Taurus X will arrive in North American showrooms in coming months bearing both a Top Safety Pick rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the US government’s highest five-star rash test ratings ..... more

Ford Shelby GT For 2008
21st June, 2007
The magic duo of Ford Mustang and Carroll Shelby bring open-air excitement to American roads for the 2008 model year as the Ford Shelby GT returns with a new convertible body style ..... more

Ford At Goodwood Festival of Speed
19th June, 2007
Ford Motor Company, a major sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed since its inception in 1993, will again be supporting this prestigious event on 22nd-24th June, 2007. The Festival of Speed is Europe's premier historic motor sporting event, a combination of hill climb, rally stage, garden party and motor show, all in the grounds of Goodwood House ..... more

Ford Fiesta XR4 Now Available
10th June, 2007
Ford's latest hot-hatch, the Fiesta XR4, will deliver an exciting new sports performance option for small-car enthusiasts when it goes on sale this month ..... more

Ford's Role In Developing More Lifelike Paediatric Crash Dummy Receives Recognition
29th May, 2007
Ford Motor Company's leading role in developing an abdominal insert for pediatric crash dummies continues to receive positive recognition from engineers and experts within the field of biomechanics ..... more

Ford Joins UK's New Eco Rally
27th May, 2007
Future and current Ford vehicles leading the auto industry towards reduced carbon emissions will be part of the first Brighton to London eco rally on 5th June, 2007 ..... more

Ford Escape Hybrid Taxis For New York
27th May, 2007
The Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid meet the existing New York City taxi requirements and the proposed new fuel economy policy ..... more

Ford Australia Reports 2006 Financial Results
20th May, 2007
Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited reported, on Friday, a net after-tax loss of $40.3 million for its 2006 fiscal year, compared to an after-tax profit of $148.2 million in 2005 ..... more

The 1932 Ford and Henry Ford’s Flathead V-8 engine
2nd May, 2007
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of two automotive icons, a once-in-a-lifetime celebration will take place in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, on 9th-12th August, 2007 ..... more

More Show For Shelby GT500
27th April, 2007
Even with demand for the most muscular Mustang ever – the Ford Shelby GT500 – at a record high, Ford is cranking up additional interest in the USA with a new, limited-edition package that adds unique visual appeal to the Shelby GT500 ..... more

US Car Chiefs Meet With President George Bush
27th March, 2007
Joint statement attributable to Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner regarding the meeting between President George W. Bush and the CEOs of America’s domestic auto industry ..... more

Ford Fiesta Line-Up Grows
13th March, 2007
The addition of a sporty new European styled Fiesta Zetec five-door has bolstered the ranks of Ford's feature-laden light car competitor to include five different models ..... more

Ford at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
6th March, 2007
An expanded Ford line-up has been revealed at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show, with the announcement of several new models, namely the Fiesta XR4, the Focus diesel, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet, the new Mondeo in addition to numerous Falcon based 'specials' to join the Ford range later this year ..... more

Europe's New Fords
26th February, 2007
The dramatic, all-new Mondeo, Ford of Europe's most technologically-advanced car ever and the redesigned C-MAX will take centre stage on the Ford stand in Geneva ..... more

Ford Taurus Returning To North America
8th February, 2007
Ford Motor Company announced, overnight, that it is bringing back the well-known Ford Taurus name to North America and introducing a new name – the Taurus X – for its new wagon and returning the Mercury Sable to the line-up as 2008-models ..... more

The Longest Ford Transit in the World
16th January, 2007
Ford's Commercial Vehicle development team, based at the company's  Dunton Technical Centre in Essex (England) has developed an unusual one-off  limousine – the Transit XXL ..... more

Model T Ford Club's Adelaide Display
15th January, 2007
Sunday, 14th January, 2007 saw the opening of a display by the Model T Ford Club at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia ..... more

Records Tumble as FPV Celebrates Its Best Year
12th January, 2007
Ford Performance Vehicles defied high petrol prices and a national trend away from large cars in 2006 to post the best sales year of its short history ..... more

Ford Interceptor Concept
9th January, 2007
Building on its legacy of bold muscle cars, Ford is introducing a modern, all-American sedan concept that combines “Built Ford Tough” attitude with the sporty elegance of its iconic 1960s sedans at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

FPV to Celebrate 10th Annual Open Day
5th January, 2007
Ford Performance Vehicles will celebrate the completion of the most successful year in its history at the 10th consecutive running of its famous Open Day on Sunday, 25th February, 2007 ..... more

Lincoln MKR Concept Car
2nd January, 2007
Lincoln is pulling the wraps off a head-turning new concept car at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show next week, signaling its design strategy for the next-generation of premium American vehicles ..... more

New 2007 Ford Shelby GT Begins Production
27th December, 2006
The first Ford Shelby GT has fired up its engine and driven out of the Shelby Automobiles build centre in Las Vegas (USA) in celebration of the start of production of the third model in the modern day Ford Shelby Mustang portfolio ..... more

Safety Package For Ford Territory
1st December, 2006
Ford has announced details of two new safety packages which will be available on Territory TX rear-wheel drive and Territory TS rear-wheel drive from today ..... more

Duke of Edinburgh presents the Lord’s Taverners 800th Ford Transit Minibus to mark the Queen’s 80th Birthday
30th November, 2006
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron and Twelfth Man of The Lord’s Taverners, cricket’s official charity in England, has presented the 800th Lord’s Taverners minibus to Holyport Manor School, Maidenhead at Windsor Castle ..... more

Mustang by Giugiaro
29th November, 2006
The Ford Mustang captured the hearts and minds of millions of enthusiasts and future owners when the all-new model debuted ..... more

Detroit's Big 3 Meet US President George W. Bush
15th November, 2006
Joint statement attributable to Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner regarding the meeting between President George W. Bush and the CEOs of America's domestic automotive industry ..... more

New Ford Ranger Unveiled
14th November, 2006
Ford Australia unveiled the vehicle that will replace Courier and spearhead its light commercial vehicle line-up in 2007 at the recent Sydney Motor Show – the all-new Ford Ranger ..... more

Ford Ready To Claim 30 Years Leadership in UK
7th November, 2006
Ford is racing towards 30 successive years as Britain's top selling car brand, helped by an October share of the total vehicle market of almost 17 per cent ..... more

Ford Dedicates New R&D Centre in Geelong
2nd November, 2006
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford joined with Victorian State Premier, Steve Bracks and Federal Minister for Industry, Tourism & Resources, Ian Macfarlane last Friday to officially dedicate the new Research & Development Centre currently under construction by Ford in Geelong ..... more

Here comes the new Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
30th October, 2006
Ford's stylish range of small vehicles just got a whole lot wider with the announcement that the fun and exciting Focus Coupe-Cabriolet will join the line-up in 2007 ..... more

Ford launches the new BF Falcon MkII range
17th October, 2006
Ford has launched the new BF Falcon MkII range, which will go on sale later this month ..... more

Ford Wins Bathurst!
9th October, 2006
Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup have won Australia's biggest motor race, the 1,000 km endurance race at Bathurst in a Ford Falcon ..... more

New Ford All-Rounder Hits a Six
5th October, 2006
The dynamic world of Australian limited overs cricket has a new sponsor – the new Ford Ranger ..... more

Ford Australia Reports 2005 Profit
1st October, 2006
Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited* reported a net profit after tax of $148.2 million for calendar year 2005 ..... more

Ford Transit Is International Van of the Year 2007
26th September, 2006
The new Ford Transit that was recently launched in Australia has been awarded the prestigious title of 'International Van of the Year 2007' at an award ceremony in Germany ..... more

Paris Preview For Europe's All-New Ford Mondeo
24th September, 2006
Europe's all-new Ford Mondeo makes its world debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show between 30th September and 15th October, 2006 ..... more

New Ford Transit Has It All
7th September, 2006
Ford's most successful global commercial vehicle range, Transit, enters a new era in its long and accomplished life with a series of extensive improvements ..... more

Around Australia for Under $1,000!
27th August, 2006
Ford's LPG Challenge returned to Melbourne at 3:15pm on Friday 25th August after driving more than 13,950kms around Australia and spending only $997.55 on fuel by filling up solely on LPG ..... more

LPG Challenge on Track to Achieve $1,000 around Australia Target
21st August, 2006
Ford's LPG Challenge arrived in Brisbane yesterday (Sunday 20th August) after covering more than 11,700 kilometres and spending only $851.95 on fuel ..... more

Woodward Dream Cruise: Ford
18th August, 2006
At this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise, one of America's great motoring events, Ford Motor Company is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the quintessential hot rod, the ’32 Ford, also known as the "Deuce" ..... more

Ford Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Hot Rod
17th August, 2006
The year was 1932. The United States was reeling from the Great Depression. War loomed in Europe. Famine ravaged Russia. Yet hope and innovation were dawning ..... more

New Initiative Makes Ford Dedicated LPG Vehicles an Even More Attractive Proposition
15th August, 2006
The Federal Government's contribution of $1,000 towards the purchase cost of a new factory-fitted LPG powered vehicle for private use has made Ford's range of dedicated LPG models an even more attractive proposition ..... more

Ford Announces New BF Falcon MkII
11th August, 2006
Ford Australia President Tom Gorman today announced details of the new BF Falcon MkII range, which will go on sale in October ..... more

Ford Confirms Shelby GT As Part Of Product-Led Turnaround
10th August, 2006
New Shelby GT to go on sale in January across America as the newest member of the Mustang performance car stable ..... more

Ford: Germany Restarts WRC Action
8th August, 2006
Following a two-month summer break, BP-Ford World Rally Team returns to competitive action on next week's Rallye Deutschland ..... more

Ford Takes On a Fuel Challenge
4th August, 2006
How much would it cost to drive a family sedan around mainland Australia? Ford Australia believes it can be done for approximately $1,000 in fuel costs ..... more

Ford Unveils Coolest Car At The London Motor Show
18th July, 2006
Ford today celebrates the success of the Ford Focus – the UK 's most popular car – with the unveiling of a unique new model sure to melt the hearts of show goers ..... more

One Millionth Ford Focus For London Motor Show
13th July, 2006
Sales of Britain's top-selling car have broken seven figures, with car number 1,000,000 scheduled for display at the London Motor Show next week ..... more

Falcon & Territory Head Ford June Sales
10th July, 2006
Sales of Ford's locally manufactured large car family – Falcon, Territory and Falcon Ute – have performed strongly during June, heading up a solid finish to the second quarter for Ford Australia ..... more

New Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet
29th June, 2006
The new Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet combines open air motoring with the comfort, stability and all-round practicality already associated with the Focus range ..... more

New Ford Territory Turbo
21st June, 2006
"The Territory turbo range of vehicles continues the innovation and groundbreaking development associated with the original Territory programme," said Ford Australia President, Tom Gorman ..... more

Ford Confirms Mexican Investment
18th June, 2006
Ford Motor Company confirmed, on Friday 16th June, 2006, an intent to invest in and strengthen its 81-year-old manufacturing presence in Mexico as part of the company’s North American Way Forward plan ..... more

Ford Delivers a New Way to Escape
8th June, 2006
Ford Australia has pulled back the covers on the new ZC series Escape SUV, boasting fresh exterior styling, a more luxurious and convenient interior package and upgraded powertrains for improved driving quality ..... more

Special Edition Falcon Utes Loaded With Value
19th May, 2006
Four special edition Falcon Utes go on sale this month, each loaded with a range of additional features ..... more

75th Anniversary Of Iconic ’32 Ford
16th May, 2006
A display of the 75 most significant ’32 Ford hot rods of all time will launch next year’s 75th anniversary of the celebrated 1932 Ford, a car known for its innovative engine and bold design ..... more

Bill Ford's Speech To Shareholders
15th May, 2006
When Bill Ford speaks, shareholders listen ..... and so do others. Here's his speech from last week ..... more

Ford Australia Announces Major New Projects
5th May, 2006
Ford Australia has announced a new strategic direction for the company, including significant investment in new projects and accompanying facilities, totalling more than $1.8 billion (AUD) over the next decade ..... more

Ford Shelby GT500 Rated At 500 Horsepower
3rd May, 2006
The most powerful factory-built Mustang ever just got even more potent. Final certification testing of the Shelby GT500’s 5.4-litre supercharged V-8 shows it will produce 500 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque ..... more

Focus XR5 Turbo Boosts Ford Performance Arsenal
21st April, 2006
Ford has revealed the latest weapon in its high performance arsenal – the Focus XR5 Turbo; engineered in Europe and boasting performance levels that will be the envy of many larger car drivers ..... more

New Ford Transit To Be Unveiled Next Week
19th April, 2006
The Ford stand at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show in England (26th-27th April), will be an array of new models for the commercial vehicle world ..... more

Ford Posts Strong Small Car Sales In March
12th April, 2006
Fiesta registered 517 sales for the month, while Focus sales of 1,311 vehicles saw it record its best first quarter result ..... more

Ford Designs And Builds New V8 Diesel Engine
10th April, 2006
The launch of a new V8 diesel engine at Ford's Dagenham Diesel Centre has further strengthened the site's role as the company's global centre for diesel engineering and manufacturing ..... more

Ambrose Scores First NASCAR Points
3rd April, 2006
Former V8 Supercar driver, Marcos Ambrose has made an impressive, but ultimately tough debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Martinsville in Virginia (USA) yesterday ..... more

Ambrose Tests Racing Ford Truck in the USA
22nd March, 2006
Two-time V8 Supercar Champion Marcos Ambrose has taken the wheel of his Ford F-150 racing truck over the past week in testing ahead of his entry in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the USA ..... more

Ford Unveils New Territory in Thailand
21st March, 2006
"The decision by Ford Thailand to add Territory to their line-up is further proof this innovative model is a world class vehicle," said Ford Australia President Tom Gorman ..... more

Positive Future for Pirtek Rally Team Ford
20th March, 2006
Despite a non-finish in the Rally of Canberra, Pirtek Rally Team Ford has taken a lot of positives from its first official factory entry in the Australian Rally Championship for 25 years ..... more

Zetec Arrives To Complete New Fiesta Line-Up
16th March, 2006
Ford Australia's new 2006 Fiesta range is now complete, following the addition of the sporty Zetec models to the line-up ..... more

Ford Adds Fuel To The Energy Debate
14th March, 2006
Calling on American lawmakers to "act with urgency," a Ford executive has told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that policies are needed to support an aggressive, integrated approach by industry and government ..... more

New Ford Courier Debuts in Thailand
10th March, 2006
Ford Australia has indicated the all-new Courier light truck range will go on sale here at the end of 2006 ..... more

Pirtek Backs Ford In Rally Championship
8th March, 2006
Ford's entry in the 2006 Australian Rally Championship will officially be known as Pirtek Rally Team Ford ..... more

Ford Announces New Racing Manager
7th March, 2006
Ford Australia yesterday announced the appointment of Ray Price as the new Ford Racing Manager in Australia ..... more

Ford Duo Claim Points Finish In Rally Mexico
6th March, 2006
BP-Ford World Rally Team drivers Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen and team-mates Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen both claimed points finishes on the Rally Mexico ..... more

Ford Unveils Tough Truck Concept in Brisbane
3rd March, 2006
Ford Australia today drove home the importance of the light truck market by staging the local premiere of a stunning concept truck at the Brisbane Motor Show ..... more

WRC Leaders Ford Seek Treble In Mexico
27th February, 2006
The unbeaten BP-Ford World Rally Team will take its lead in the FIA World Rally Championship to Mexico this week ..... more

Ford's S-Max And Galaxy For Geneva
20th February, 2006
Ford Motor Company today announced the arrival of two all-new interpretations of the modern people carrier. The sporty new Ford S-Max and the spacious new Ford Galaxy ..... more

Ford Territory SR
17th February, 2006
Ford unveiled a special edition model of its popular award winning Territory at the Melbourne Motor Show – the Ford Territory SR ..... more

Falcon SR & New E-Gas Model Range Revealed
16th February, 2006
A new special edition Falcon was revealed at the Melbourne Motor Show, alongside an expanded range of dedicated E-Gas Falcons ..... more

New Special Edition BF Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis
14th February, 2006
Only 300 of the new special edition models will be made, to go on sale in May ..... more

Ford Territory Turbo
12th February, 2006
The all new turbo Territory models are a Ford Australia engineering innovation – it's no small task mating one of Ford's most popular engines to Australia's most successful Sports Utility Vehicle ..... more

Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Pricing Announced
10th February, 2006
The latest addition to Ford Australia's high performance arsenal, the new Focus XR5 Turbo, will go on sale in May with a recommended retail price of $35,990 ..... more

Ford Reveals a Stylish New Escape
7th February, 2006
"The Melbourne International Motor Show marks the first time this new vehicle is being shown before going on sale throughout Asia Pacific later this year," said Ford Australia President Tom Gorman ..... more

Focus Claims Ford's 50th World Rally Win
6th February, 2006
Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen scored Ford's 50th world rally victory when they won the Swedish Rally in a Ford Focus RS World Rally Car at the weekend ..... more

WRC Leader Ford Heads To Snowy Sweden
31st January, 2006
Rallye Monte Carlo winner Ford takes its FIA World Rally Championship lead to the Swedish Rally with an opportunity to build on its victorious start to the season ..... more

The 75 Most Significant ’32 Ford Hot Rods
30th January, 2006
After nominating 474 individual cars and completing 3 rounds of balloting, a blue ribbon panel of hot rod authorities has selected America's 75 most significant ’32 Ford hot rods ..... more

Ford Wins 2006 Monte Carlo Rally
23rd January, 2006
Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen claimed a masterful victory on their debut in the new Ford Focus RS World Rally Car on the Rallye Monte Carlo over the weekend ..... more

Four Millionth Ford Focus Produced In Europe
22nd January, 2006
The Ford Focus, one of Europe's most popular cars, reached another milestone last week when the four millionth example produced in Europe, a Colorado red, 136 PS TDCi Ford Focus 4-door, was driven off the line at Ford's assembly plant in Valencia, Spain on Thursday ..... more

Ford Ready For WRC
18th January, 2006
The opening of the FIA World Rally Championship season on the Rallye Monte Carlo (19th - 22nd January) heralds a new era for Ford ..... more

Ford Transit Gets Better
14th January, 2006
The most successful commercial vehicle range in Europe – the Ford Transit – enters a new era in its long and successful life, with a series of extensive improvements to keep it modern and relevant ..... more

Ford Shelby GT500: Most Powerful Mustang Ever
13th January, 2006
After 40 years, racing legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Mustang are back together with the introduction of America's 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 ..... more

Mustang Lets Kids Put The Pedal To The Metal
25th December, 2005
Just as the 1965 Mustang was a runaway hit, so was its counterpart pedal car. Four decades later, the pedal car with the Mustang logo is back ..... more

Australian Know-How Behind India's New Ford Fiesta
15th December, 2005
The latest model in Ford's Fiesta range has just commenced sales in India – and it's thanks to a team led by Ford Australia engineers and designers that motorists in the sub-continent have a car designed specifically for their local conditions ..... more

Pricing For 2006 Ford Fiesta
11th December, 2005
Ford Australia has released pricing details of its new Fiesta range, which goes on sale from January 2006 ..... more

Ford's New Rally Challenger Launched
5th December, 2005
Ford of Europe has unveiled the new Ford Focus RS World Rally Car at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. The car will be Ford's challenger in the FIA World Rally Championship from 2006 onwards ..... more

More Success for Ford in Best Car Awards
23rd November, 2005
Australia's state motoring organisations have named Ford as winner in two categories in, what they call, 'Australia's Best Cars' ..... more

Ford Invention Wins Award
17th November, 2005
The UK's Autocar magazine has presented Ford with the "Idea Of The Year Award" for its Easy Fuel Concept, a simple device that prevents drivers from accidentally filling their diesel car with petrol ..... more

Ford Drives UK Transport Secretary
13th November, 2005
The Ford Focus Flex Fuel Vehicle was the UK's Transport Secretary's chosen car to travel to the Environment Friendly Vehicle Conference, ..... more

Ford Unveils America's New V-6 Engine
10th November, 2005
Ford yesterday unveiled its new 3.5-litre V-6 engine, a more powerful and cleaner engine that, eventually, will be under the bonnet of one in five Ford products in North America ..... more

Fiat and Ford Sign Small Cars Agreement
8th November, 2005
Fiat and Ford announced yesterday that they have signed a definitive agreement to cooperate on the joint development and production of vehicles in the European small car (sub-B) segment ..... more

Ford GTX1 Roadster At SEMA
2nd November, 2005
With the 1966 Sebring-winning Ford GTX1 roadster as inspiration, Ford SVT's Kip Ewing unveiled his take on that legendary racer at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas ..... more

New Sparkle for 2006 Fiesta
31st October, 2005
Ford's small car range, Fiesta, is set to receive a distinctive new look ..... more

Thailand Important For Ford's Growth
28th October, 2005
Ford Chairman, Bill Ford shared the company’s global vision on Innovation when he visited the Ford Jor Charoen Prachuabkirikhan dealership in Hua Hin, Thailand yesterday ..... more

Bill Ford Hosts Debut Of Ford Fiesta In India
26th October, 2005
Ford Motor Company took another step forward in the important and growing Indian automotive market ..... more

FPV Shifts into Top Gear with New BF Range
18th October, 2005
Ford Performance Vehicles unveiled its bold new range of high-performance vehicles at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

New Focus XR5 Turbo to Join Ford Line Up
17th October, 2005
Ford has revealed its latest performance vehicle – the five cylinder Focus XR5 Turbo, equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox ..... more

Ford Equator Concept
11th October, 2005
Ford Motor Company has announced that a world premiere concept - the Ford Equator - will join the all-new Focus and Explorer at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show ..... more

2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
30th September, 2005
The Ford Shelby GT500, one of the most anticipated and powerful cars for America in 2006, just got hotter with the announcement that a convertible version will join the Ford line-up ..... more

Global Ford Fiesta Debuts in India
29th September, 2005
Designed and engineered by a team of Ford Australia, Ford India, and European designers and engineers, a new Fiesta is set to revolutionise the Indian market ..... more

FPV Sets New GT Record
27th September, 2005
Ford Performance Vehicles has developed the most successful GT Falcon of all time ..... more

"Easy Fuel" concept launched by Ford
26th September, 2005
Ford engineers have developed an intelligent refuelling system to prevent petrol accidentally being put into the tank of a diesel-engineered car ..... more

Bill Ford Remarks On Innovation
23rd September, 2005
People listen when Bill Ford speaks about the future of Ford. Here's his speech from Wednesday 21st September, 2005 ..... more

A Joint Fiat & Ford Tiny Car
21st September, 2005
Fiat and Ford have confirmed that discussions have taken place between the two companies to determine if they should pursue a joint development ..... more

New Ford Model Pricing Released
20th September, 2005
Ford Australia today released pricing details of its upcoming BF Falcon and SY Territory range ..... more

Territory Looks Out The Back For Safety
13th September, 2005
The Ford Territory continues to set new levels of vehicle safety with the introduction of the first reverse camera on an Australian manufactured vehicle ..... more

Ford Iosis Shows New Design Direction
10th September, 2005
Ford will unveil a new concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, to express its design strategy for the next generation of European road cars ..... more

Ford Australia Improves Year Over Year Sales
6th September, 2005
August VFACTS figures show Ford Australia's sales volume increased by 4.4% over the same month last year ..... more

Ford GT ‘Heritage’
23rd August, 2005
America's 2006 limited-edition Ford GT ‘Heritage’ paint livery recalls the JW Automotive/American Gulf Oil sponsored Le Mans winning Ford GT ..... more

FPV's F6 Gets More Six Appeal
17th August, 2005
Ford Performance Vehicles has today confirmed it will widen its choice to customers with an optional six-speed automatic transmission available for the first time on the BF FPV range in October ..... more

BF Falcon – A Refined Evolution
17th August, 2005
As the most refined and sophisticated Falcon range ever built, BF Falcon combines fresh design elements and leading edge technologies with the elegant and powerful appeal of its predecessor ..... more

Ford F-Series Sets New Monthly Sales Record
5th August, 2005
Ford sells one F-Series truck about every 34 seconds in America ..... more

Auto Express Honours Ford Focus
24th July, 2005
The all-new Ford Focus was voted Car of the Year by Britain's biggest selling weekly motoring magazine, Auto Express ..... more

Geoff Polites is appointed CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover
22nd July, 2005
Former Ford Australia boss, Geoff Polites is appointed CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, effective 1st September, 2005 ..... more

Ford Celebrates Transit's 40th Anniversary
13th July, 2005
Ford Motor Company celebrated the 40th anniversary of its successful commercial vehicle, the Ford Transit, yesterday with a ceremony at the Ford Otosan Kocaeli Assembly Plant in Turkey ..... more

Ford Celebrates Territory Sales Record
6th July, 2005
Ford Territory has marked the first anniversary of its introduction to the Australian market with an all-time sales record, achieving 2,537 sales for the month of June ..... more

Beach Boys Headline “Ford Cruisin’ Legends’”
4th July, 2005
Ford Motor Company will celebrate hot rod cruisers and cool summer music as part of Birmingham’s (Michigan) annual Woodward Dream Cruise festivities in August ..... more

Ford of Europe's SAV Concept Vehicle
29th June, 2005
Ford of Europe's SAV Concept vehicle, which captured the imagination of both the media and public at the recent Geneva Motor Show, will soon become a production reality ..... more

Falcon Celebrates 45 Years on the Road
28th June, 2005
Two Falcons - seven generations and 45 years apart - gathered near the birthplace of Ford Australia today to mark the 45th anniversary of the legendary Australian family car ..... more

Ford Mustang Succeeds At Drifting
21st June, 2005
With over 40 years of victories in road racing and drag racing all over the world and at various levels of competition, the Mustang has a proven track record ..... more

Smooth New Focus to Reshape Car Market
15th June, 2005
Ford Australia is set to alter the local motoring landscape with the launch of the all-new Ford Focus ..... more

2006 Ford Mustang
14th June, 2005
Ford Mustang – the hottest car in America – gallops into the 2006 model year with new product improvements announced last week at the Mid-America Ford Performance & Shelby Meet in Tulsa, Oklahoma ..... more

Ford's Newest GT Joins Its Predecessors
7th June, 2005
The first fully-homologated production Ford GT supercar to be officially imported by Ford into Europe, is to remain in the company's ownership and become part of its Essex-based Ford Heritage Collection of historically significant vehicles ..... more

Ford Records Best May Sales Since 1997
5th June, 2005
Ford Australia has posted its best May sales result since 1997 ..... more

Club For The Transit "White Van Man"
2nd June, 2005
It was an historic moment when the UK's BBC Radio 2 Presenter, Sarah Kennedy, coined the phrase "white van man" ..... more

Ford Announces Focus Pricing
23rd May, 2005
Ford Australia today released pricing details of its all new Focus range, which goes on sale next month ..... more

Ford Australia Reports Strong Profit Growth
18th May, 2005
Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited* is announcing a net profit after tax of $185.6 million for calendar year 2004 ..... more

Ford Continues Strong Start to 2005
4th May, 2005
Ford Australia continued its strong sales performance in 2005, achieving its best result for the month of April since 1997 ..... more

Ford Names Freeman Thomas As New Strategic Design Director
3rd May, 2005
Storied automotive designer Freeman Thomas is joining Ford Motor Company in June, sliding into the driver's seat of its North American strategic design enterprise ..... more

FPV F6 Tornado Blows into Town!
2nd May, 2005
Following delays, caused by clutch problems with the F6 Typhoon, Ford Performance Vehicles plan to commence production this week of its latest high-performance machine – the turbo-charged F6 Tornado ute ..... more

The Passing of Alex Trotman
26th April, 2005
Alex J. Trotman, former chairman and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company, passed away yesterday after a brief illness ..... more

Ford Tourneo Connect Kombi
22nd April, 2005
Europe's all-new Ford Tourneo Connect Kombi is built on a unique, dedicated commercial vehicle platform that provides truck-tough strength ..... more

Ford Mondeo Adopts A Fresh New Look
13th April, 2005
Europe's Ford Mondeo is adopting a fresh new look, making this vehicle even more appealing. A number of detailed exterior changes strengthen the timeless and contemporary design of a car which remains a strong favourite in the European CD segment ..... more

Ford To Enter The Australian Rally Championship
10th April, 2005
Ford Australia will enter an all-new Focus factory team in the Globalstar Australian Rally Championship, with Michael Guest as the lead driver ..... more

Minister Launches Ford Territory For South Africa
7th April, 2005
Federal Minister for Trade the Hon Mark Vaile yesterday visited the Ford plant at Broadmeadows in Victoria to press the button on a South African export programme expected to deliver $80 million this year ..... more

Ford's Q1 Sales Best in 15 Years
6th April, 2005
With continued positive results in March, Ford Australia has produced its best first quarter sales result since 1990, after recording sales of more than 32,000 vehicles for the first three months of 2005 ..... more

Ford Enter The 2005 Focus In The WTCC
26th March, 2005
Thomas Klenke and Thomas Jäger have been named by Team Ford Hotfiel Sport to drive the new Ford Focus in the 2005 FIA World Touring Car Championship ..... more

2006 Ford GT Kicks Off Anniversary Celebration
24th March, 2005
Here they come, lights blazing through the rain that darkens the late afternoon French sky this 19th day of June in 1966 ..... more

GT500 Returns As A Modern Thoroughbred
23rd March, 2005
The most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang in history takes to the street next year, following a unique collaboration between performance car legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team ..... more

Ford’s Historic Thunderbird Fades Away
22nd March, 2005
Ford Motor Company will put the legendary Thunderbird nameplate back into the company's future-product vault after this model year ..... more

Ford Increases Mustang Production
18th March, 2005
What’s a car company to do when demand for a hot model exceeds supply? Give the customers what they want ..... more

Falcon Ute Adds More Value
8th March, 2005
Ford Australia has added more value to its line-up of Falcon Utes with the release of three special edition models at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

More Value in Falcon Range
6th March, 2005
Ford has dramatically increased the value equation of the BA Falcon MkII with the release of a special edition at the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Ford Focus Vignale Concept Car
6th March, 2005
A surprise star headlines the Focus collection at the Ford Australia 2005 Melbourne Motor Show stand – a concept car inspired by the all-new Ford Focus ..... more

Ford Fairlane & LTD Pricing Announced
5th March, 2005
Ford Australia released pricing details of its new BA Fairlane MkII range at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Ford Territory Begins South African Safari
4th March, 2005
Ford Australia President Tom Gorman yesterday announced at the Melbourne International Motor Show the award-winning Territory SUV would be exported to South Africa ..... more

Race in for Limited Edition Falcon XR8
3rd March, 2005
Ford fans have been offered an opportunity to celebrate the Blue Oval dominance of V8 Supercar racing with a choice of two limited edition XR8 MkII Falcons ..... more

New Focus on Small Cars
3rd March, 2005
The all-new German-engineered Ford Focus made its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, poised to deliver the best of European design and German engineering to the small car class ..... more

Ford Mustang Named Canadian Car Of The Year
17th February, 2005
Overnight, the Ford Mustang was named “Canadian Car of the Year” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada at the Toronto Motor Show ..... more

Ford Focus ST and new Sedan
15th February, 2005
First in Australia with the news on the new Focus ST and the new Focus sedan, Next Car reports both will be revealed at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Ford Donate To A Homosexual Support Group
8th February, 2005
Whilst many folks work tireless to raise funds to support victims and reconstruction in tsunami devastated South East Asia, Ford donate a huge $US250,000 ($A326,179) to a Michigan based homosexual support group ..... more

Ford to Divest its Ownership of Sydney RJV
8th February, 2005
Ford Motor Company will divest its ownership of Sydney RJV Pty Ltd as of 31st March, 2005 ..... more

Ford January Sales Reach a 15-Year High
3rd February, 2005
Ford Australia has started the new year with its best January sales result since 1990, maintaining the strong momentum it generated during 2004 ..... more

Ford Reinvigorates Australian Prestige Motoring
3rd February, 2005
Prestige motoring will be treated to a whole new level of comfort, luxury and refinement with the upcoming launch of Mark II versions of Fairlane and LTD ..... more

Ford Power and Passion on Display in Brisbane
2nd February, 2005
Brisbane Motor Show patrons can look forward to a Ford stand promising all the power, passion and prestige synonymous with the legendary Blue Oval ..... more

Ford Introduces V6 Power to Courier
20th January, 2005
Ford Australia has raised the stakes in the burgeoning light commercial vehicle market with the introduction of V6 power to its expanded Courier range ..... more

New Business Boost For Ford Bridgend
16th January, 2005
Ford's Bridgend Engine Plant in Wales has received new orders from Land Rover and Volvo. All engines in the 2006 Range Rover being unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show this weekend are Bridgend-built ..... more

Ford Sales Reach New Territory
6th January, 2005
Record sales of Territory and Fiesta and continued strong Falcon sales during December contributed to Ford Australia celebrating the end of 2004 with 135,172 retails - its best total sales result since 1995..... more

Ford & PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) Increase Production With Joint Venture Diesel
16th December, 2004
Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën are planning to expand production capacity for the 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 litre high technology diesel engines from the ongoing cooperative agreement between the two companies ..... more

Ford Records Best November Sales Since 1989
6th December, 2004
Ford Australia continues to post strong sales results as the local auto industry closes in on a record year for new car sales ..... more

Ford GT and Land Speed Jet Car on Show in Geelong
1st December, 2004
The Ford GT supercar and a jet-powered land speed racer are set to wow visitors to the Ford Discovery Centre over the coming Christmas/New Year holiday period ..... more

Ford to Host University Vehicle Design Competition
29th November, 2004
Ford Australia has announced it will host the annual Formula SAE-A university automotive engineering competition from 3rd-5th December, 2004 at the Victoria University Campus in Werribee ..... more

Racing Return for 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
18th November, 2004
In the early 1960s the Ford Falcon Futura Sprint competed successfully in the legendary Monte Carlo Rally. Last month, the same car made its comeback in the famous Mexican road race event La Carrera Panamericana ..... more

Ford Sells Its F1 Business
16th November, 2004
Ford Motor Company has announced that it has secured the sale of Cosworth, its motor sport technology engineering company and supplier of Formula One engines, and Jaguar Racing Limited, its F1 team ..... more

Ford Scores Hat-Trick in Australia's Best Car Awards
11th November, 2004
Ford Australia has been honoured with three trophies in the 2004 Australia's Best Cars Awards ..... more

Ford Focus Vignale
6th November, 2004
Ford of Europe extends its partnership with Pininfarina to put the star of the Paris Motor Show into production ..... more

Ford Records Best October Sales Since 1998
6th November, 2004
Ford Australia has recorded its best October sales performance since 1998, following another month of strong SUV and light commercial sales ..... more

Ford Falcon BA Mark II utes
28th October, 2004
Ford has increased the appeal of Australia's favourite Ute with the addition of new manual transmissions in its XR6 Turbo and XR8 performance versions ..... more

Ford Focus for 2005
27th October, 2004
The next generation Focus will be built in South Africa. The new five-door and four-door Focus will be exported to Australia next year ..... more

The Golden Anniversary of the Ford Thunderbird
26th October, 2004
Fifty years of T-birds is being celebrated ..... more

Ford Falcon BA Mk II
14th October, 2004
Making its debut at Sydney's Motor Show is the new BA Mark II range of Falcons. Specs and prices included in this article ..... more

Ford Focus Zetec R at AIMS
12th October, 2004
Ford Focus' continued World Rally Championship (WRC) success is being celebrated with the release of the rally-inspired, special edition Focus Zetec R ..... more

Ford GT at AIMS
11th October, 2004
America's new supercar, the Ford GT, is making its first public appearance in Australia at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more

Ford Courier V6
10th October, 2004
Ford Australia is treating light commercial vehicle buyers to a preview of the new V6-powered PH series Courier at Sydney's Motor Show .....