Industry News

Ford Triumphs at Global Green Challenge

Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic has cemented its position as the most fuel efficient vehicle in Australia, using only 98 litres of fuel to travel 3147km from Darwin to Adelaide during the Global Green Challenge.

Ford Sponsored Solar Car Arrives Down Under

The Ford-sponsored University of Michigan Solar Car team recently visited Ford Australia, displaying their "Infinium" Solar Car, which is entered in the world-renowned Global Green Challenge race from Darwin to Adelaide.

Fords Global CEO Reveals New Ford FIGO

Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally today revealed the much-anticipated new car to be produced in India – the new Ford Figo.

Ford Australia Invests $230 Million in New Fuel-Efficient Engines for Locally Produced Vehicles

Ford Australia builds on its fuel economy leadership by adding three new, fuel-efficient engines as part of $230 million investment in sustainability initiatives. These initiatives add to Ford’s previously announced investment in engineering its I6 engine for Euro IV by mid-2010.

Ford continues global roll-out of EcoBoost by adding an all-new 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine to the Falcon range in 2011, the biggest environmental transformation in Falcon’s fifty-year history.

Ford is also introducing an advanced liquid injection LPG system for the Falcon and a clean diesel 2.7L turbocharged V6 engine for Territory.

FPV F6 Wins NZ Autocar Car of the Year Award

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has dominated the 2008 New Zealand Autocar Car of the Year Awards.

FG Falcon Wins Australia's Best Cars Award

Ford’s all-new FG Falcon has won its second Car of the Year award in as many weeks, after taking home the Best Large Car trophy in the 2008 Australia’s Best Cars awards announced today.

Ford G6E Turbo Wins Carsguide Car of the Year

Ford’s all-new G6E Turbo has won the first major national Car of the Year award for 2008, taking out the carsGuide Car of the Year.

New Technologies and Eye Catching Kinetic Design for Ford Focus XR5 Turbo

Ford’s fire-breathing Focus XR5 Turbo will boast a fresh new look and will be loaded with even more specification and premium quality features when the new LV model goes on sale this month.

FPV Appoints New Sales Operation Manager

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has today announced the appointment of Anthony Botta to the newly created role of Sales Operation Manager.
Anthony will be responsible for developing and coordinating the FPV Sales Strategy whilst working closely with the FPV Regional Operation Managers to ensure all aspects of the sales plan are met.

Geoff Polites - Chief Executive Officer Jaguar Land Rover - Dies

Geoff Polites, chief executive officer of Jaguar Land Rover, has died peacefully in his home country of Australia. He was 60.

Statement from Ford Australia Re Passing of Geoff Polites

The untimely passing of Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover and former Ford Australia President Geoff Polites over the weekend has robbed his family, friends and colleagues of a dedicated, focused and determined man who was an inspiration to everyone he met.

Ford Announces Pricing for All-New FG Falcon

Ford Australia today announced full recommended retail pricing for the all-new FG Falcon range, including both sedan and Ute models, along with the new BF Falcon Wagon MkIII.

Ford FG Falcon - The Latest in Integrating Vehicle Systems

The all-new FG Falcon will be equipped with a world-class, technologically advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI), which brings vehicle interaction, system control and integration to a new level.

Ford FG Falcon - Performance Responsiveness and Fuel Efficiency

Ford Australia has developed a series of comprehensive upgrades for the engine line-up that will power the all-new FG Falcon range, including significant revisions to the six-cylinder engine family, along with a new V8 engine for the Falcon XR8.
The 2008 FG Falcon range also introduces two new transmissions � a new six-speed manual for all manual transmission variants and a new five-speed automatic, in lieu of the previous four-speed unit, on petrol sedans and utes.

Ford FG Falcon - More Performance and Improved Fuel Economy

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In addition to the widespread performance gains achieved on six-cylinder and V8 petrol engines with the all-new FG Falcon range, Ford Australia has also delivered further improvements to fuel economy on a number of key sedan powertrains.

Adelaide Debut of Fresh New Ford Escape SUV

Ford released details of a new fresh-looking Escape Sport Utility Vehicle at the Adelaide International Motor Show today, showcasing an extensive make-over, a revised interior, additional safety and an attractive new recommended retail price.

ITS technologies to make rail level crossings safer

A landmark decision has been taken by peak transport industry bodies to collaborate in a project to develop and apply intelligent transport systems (ITS) technologies to reduce rail crossing crashes in Australia.

New Falcon Confirmed For Motor Show

The all-new FG Falcon range will be revealed to the public at 5pm on Friday 29 February when the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show opens its doors.

All New FG Falcon - President Bill Osborne Speech

Welcome speech by President of Ford Australia, Mr Bill Osborne at the official launch of the new FG Falcon.

Ford Ranked Third As Car Market Charges Towards Million Mark

The Australian motor vehicle market is charging towards an annual record in excess of one million sales, following another very strong sales result in November.

Motor Industry Refutes Media Claims

The peak industry body of the Australian automotive industry, the FCAI, has refuted claims published today in The Australian newspaper.