Posted in Ford, Shelby on Jul 22nd, 2007
Pictures have begun to emerge online of Fords latest car from the Mustang stable, the Super Snake GT500.
As you’d expect from looking at it, the Super Snake won’t come cheap.
Even if you have the cash, getting your hands on a Super Snake won’t be easy… did that sound a little wrong?
The Super Snake GT500 […]
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Posted in Ford on Jul 18th, 2007
The big announcement from Ford Australia today was that from 2010 Ford Australia will import a global new Duratec V6 engine, including high performance derivatives, for use in the company’s locally built Falcon, Falcon Ute and Territory models.
The decision is said to be based on improving the economies of scale that will result from […]
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Posted in Ford on Jul 4th, 2007
Increased availability of safety features, a new diesel engine, two new body configurations as well as some revisions to styling, mean potential Ford Focus buyers will have a lot of choices to make on the shop floor in the second half of 2007.
In move that Ford are touting as a first for Focus in Australia, […]
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Posted in Ford on Jul 3rd, 2007
Ford Australia has launched its exclusive website www.ford.com.au/racing, providing a direct link for fans to their favourite Ford teams and drivers as part of the Blue Oval’s growing commitment to motorsport.
With a primary focus on V8 Supercars, www.ford.com.au/racing additionally showcases Ford’s involvement in Nascar, World Rally Championship, Australian Rally Championship, V8 Utes and Formula […]
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Posted in Ford, Holden, Safety on Jul 2nd, 2007
Effective from July 1, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ( also known as Electric Stability Control or Electronic Stability Program) is now fitted as standard equipment on all automatic petrol and XR Falcon sedans, and across the entire Territory range.
DSC has been added to the standard specification of all automatic transmission-equipped petrol Falcon XT, Futura and […]
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Posted in Ford on Jun 8th, 2007
The Ford Fiesta XR4 is set to hit the Australian market within the next month. Put together by the same crew that pumped out the tarmac violating Focus XR5, the Fiesta XR4 will be available for sale in June with a recommended retail price of $24,990 AUS.
Fiesta XR4 is powered by a specially modified version […]
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Posted in Ford on May 29th, 2007
Four classic Ford GT’s headline the 66 lots at the Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction with a stunning and genuine 1971 Ford Falcon XY GT Phase III Sedan expected to fetch well over half a million dollars.
Delivered new in 1971 and just one of 39 Ultra White GT-HO Phase IIIs built, the Phase […]
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Posted in Ford on Nov 30th, 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 December 1.
“Ford Territory has a renowned safety pedigree and these new safety packages add a comprehensive list of competitively priced features that will further enhance Territory’s safety credentials,” said General Marketing […]
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Posted in Ford on Nov 20th, 2006
The lime metallic green 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet Fastback that Shannons are auctioning in Melbourne on Monday November 27 is the stuff American muscle car fans loose sleep over.
Big block Mustangs, particular Mach I models with the 428 Cobra Jet option rated at a conservative 335HP, are rare and extremely […]
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Posted in Ford on Oct 25th, 2006
The Ford Territory was launched in June 2004, and since that time has become the SUV of choice for more than 50,000 Australians.
Its launch also created a number of significant firsts for an Australian manufactured vehicle, specifically the first to offer Dynamic Stability Control (also known as Electronic Stability Control or Electronic Stability Program) and […]
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