Ford’s Puma Mild-Hybrid is Coming Next Year
The Puma will get two mild-hybrid variants in 2022.
Ford Unveils New Fiesta Range
The update includes changes to the Fiesta, Fiesta ST and a new Fiesta Active model.
Now in NZ: Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford announces a full hybrid to join the PHEV in their Escape range.
The EscaPHEV – Ford Escape PHEV first drive
Yesterday we were invited to the unveiling of the new Ford Escape PHEV, which in their own words, ‘is the beginning of a number of electric passenger vehicles’ that will soon grace New Zealand’s shores. Not only did we get to hear all about this hybrid powered SUV but also got to take it for […]
Posh as truck, Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review
You could say that the good ‘ol ute has changed a lot over the years. As well as moving off of the farm, becoming domesticated (and becoming VERY popular), across the board it’s been given more horses, been given more technology, been made safer and more aware of its surroundings and also (in many cases) […]
Auxsome Ford Ranger FX4 MAX review
The Ford Ranger has (more or less) been NZ’s most popular vehicle for what seems like an age now and with its vast range, special editions, raft of accessories and ‘the Raptor’ to play with, there’s something for everyone. But wait, there was a gap that needed to be filled (an upmarket ute that’s also […]
Prowling Puma: Ford Puma ST Line Review
Who remembers the original Ford Puma? We sadly never got in New Zealand, but I remember watching many Motoring Journalists on video thrashing this front wheel drive coupe around test tracks and engaging in driving exuberance on twisting back roads. It looked awfully fun. Now the Puma has returned, but this time around, it’s a […]
Escape Vroom – 2021 Ford Escape ST-Line X review
Initially made ‘infamous’ in twisted horror movie plots, escape rooms are essentially problem solving games where a team (or just a group of people) are locked in a themed room and by solving a series of puzzles, riddles and cyphers they are able to ‘escape’ the room and/or impending doom. Escape rooms test the problem-solving, […]
Absolute Power: Roush Mustang RS3 Review
There is an old saying, “absolute power corrupts absolutely.” While this has often been true throughout world history, the same cannot be said in the world of the Ford Mustang. Since the golden days of Ford’s pony car, countless tuners and performance boffins have been doing everything they can to give buyers the most extreme […]
Decisions decisions, Ford Puma and Escape first drives
A little over a month ago Ford New Zealand unveiled their new nameplate Puma and completely revamped Escape at the Glasshouse in Auckland and last week we got to drive them both, however, the drive left us in a bit of a quandary – which one did we prefer? The drive event was based at […]