Ford Ranger Super Duty First Drive Review
Built Ford Tough Gets Even Tougher When Ford slaps a “Super Duty” badge on anything, you know they mean business and it’s a promise that’s been forged over decades. The Super Duty lineage traces back to 1958 with heavy-duty engines, but the iconic truck line we know today launched in 1998 as a distinct series […]
Ford’s Dropping US$5 billion on a $30k Electric Ute
Ford has just pulled the covers off a plan that’s either pure genius or utter madness: a $5 billion bet on a brand-new, affordable electric ute aimed squarely at the masses. And when we say affordable, we mean a targeted starting price of around $30,000. Yes, you read that right. This isn’t another six-figure electric […]
Ford patents ‘possessed and repossessed’ vehicle functions
In a move that feels ripped from a dystopian sci-fi comedy, Ford has secured a patent for a technology that would allow your car to leave you if you fall behind on payments. Forget the tow truck of shame; your vehicle might just decide it’s had enough and drive itself back to the dealership, or […]
Ford NZ Family Gets Twins – all-new Ford Tourneo Courier and Transit
Hold onto your jandals, New Zealand, because Ford is delivering not one, but two bundles of joy, and they’re set to make a splash! With their grand entrance at Fieldays 2025, the all-new Ford Tourneo Courier and its equally fresh sibling, the Ford Transit Courier, are here to prove that good things really do come […]
Ford’s Ranger Raptor Makes Finke Desert Dominance a Habit
If the legendary Finke Desert could whisper, it would probably be murmuring about the sheer audacity of the Ford Ranger Raptor. For the third consecutive year, this blue-oval beast has thundered its way to victory in the Production 4WD class at the Tatts Finke Desert Race, an event so grueling it makes lesser trucks consider […]
Ooo-Ahh Cantona’s Ford Capri
Eric Cantona, Manchester United’s self-professed “King,” has never been one for understatement, whether on the pitch, in a press conference, or, as it turns out, when unveiling his latest ride. Social media recently erupted as Cantona revealed his custom all-electric Ford Capri—an electrifying homage not just to a classic car, but to Cantona’s legendary aura […]
Tariffs Expected to Eat $1.5 Billion of Ford’s EBITDA
Ford Motor Company has publicly anticipated that newly imposed tariffs will have a significant financial impact, estimating they will reduce its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) by $1.5 billion this year. This projection reflects the intense uncertainty rippling through the automotive industry as trade tensions and policy changes disrupt global supply chains […]
Frothing at the bit – Ford Mustang Dark Horse review
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse isn’t just another trim level — it’s the most serious street-legal performance Mustang with a 5.0-litre V8 ever produced. For the first time in over 20 years, Ford has introduced a new performance nameplate to the Mustang family, and it’s one that oozes menace and capability in equal parts. Slotting […]
A Moving Experience with the New Ford Transit
They say moving a couch is equal parts strategy, strength, and a good dose of luck. But thanks to having the new Ford Transit Custom by my side, it’s not just a move – it’s a moving experience. Freshly equipped with cutting-edge features, generous cargo space, and customer-inspired innovations, the Transit morphs the chaotic chore […]
Ford NZ Celebrates Ranger’s Decade at the Top
The Ford Ranger has been New Zealand’s number one best seller for the past 10 years, and we were invited to Kauri Bay to help celebrate. Not only did we test out the capabilities of the Ranger and find out what made it so great, but were also treated to a digger competition, lamb on […]