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QuickPic | March 23, 2020 Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in Response to Coronavirus Vehicle and engine temporary production suspension began at Ford’s International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites Saturday, March 21 Production suspensions will vary market by market; expected to last a number of weeks depending on pandemic situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints...

QuickPic | March 23, 2020 Ford Rallies to Bridge Literacy Gap with R1-million Sponsorship Ford South Africa celebrates a 21-year partnership with Rally to READ Ford visits remote and disadvantaged primary schools on #WorldBookDay weekend Ford delivers books, teaching aids, and educational materials to under-resourced rural schools to help communities #GoFurther PRETORIA, South Africa, 23 March 2020 – On Saturday 7...

QuickPic | March 20, 2020 Ford Struandale Engine Plant a Leader in Environmental Management Ford Struandale Engine Plant awarded the SJM Flex Environmental Award in 2019 for excellence in environmental management Efficient production methods and technologies have resulted in noteworthy improvements in water and electrical consumption Rainwater harvesting and recycling of 97 percent of waste reduces the environmental impact of...

Dear Kelfords Ford Clients, We are writing to inform you of the actions that we have taken to ensure the well-being of our colleagues and customers, in response to the growing threat from Coronavirus. Shortly after the COVID-19 outbreak occurred in China, we began reviewing and implementing provisions as a part of our overall business continuity plan. This plan outlines...

QuickPic | March 12, 2020 Ford Ranger Wins 9th Consecutive CAR Top 12 Best Buys Title The Ford Ranger earned CAR Magazine’s Top 12 Best Buys award for ninth year in a row in the popular double cab pickup segment Reaffirms the Ranger’s continued trend-setting attributes in terms of comfort, refinement, safety, performance and technology Ford Ranger is among the...

QuickPic | March 12, 2020 Ford to Design, Build and Race a Brand New Car in Just a Few Months – with Help from the Gamers Who Will Drive It Ford is calling on gamers to help design the ultimate virtual racing car in a unique collaboration between an auto manufacturer and the gaming community A completely new vehicle, “Team...

QuickPic | March 4, 2020 Compare what you would’ve paid for a litre of fuel five years ago, and 10 years ago, to what you pay today Monthly #FordFuelUpdate helps you stay abreast of your expenses and make better purchasing decisions in 2020 Ford Ranger’s 2.0-litre single-turbocharged diesel engine, matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission, achieved an exceptional average fuel...

QuickPic | March 3, 2020 There are only 7,100 wild Cheetahs left worldwide Human-mediated gene flow by conservationists ensures genetic diversity of the species Ford Wildlife Foundation supports the Cheetah Metapopulation Project PRETORIA, South Africa, 3 March 2020 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa commemorates World Wildlife Day on 3 March through its continued support of the Cheetah Metapopulation Project,...

QuickPic | March 1, 2020 Lance Woolridge and Elvéne Vonk end third overall on first outing in premier FIA-class of the South African Cross Country Series Marcos Baumgart and Kleber Cincea show impressive pace, fighting back from mechanical issue on first loop to set sixth-quickest time on second lap Ford NWM privateers Wors Prinsloo and Andre Vermeulen fly the flag...

QuickPic | February 28, 2020 Not just for soccer moms and 4x4 enthusiasts, the New Everest promises a #JourneyExtraordinary every time you get behind the wheel The second-generation Ford Everest boasts the latest-generation SYNC®3 infotainment system, new-generation turbodiesel performance, and advanced 10-speed automatic transmission Ford ups the ante in terms of overall quality and refinement in its premium SUV, adding several new...

QuickPic | February 26, 2020 Cutting-edge Production for Global Markets at Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth assembles the new-generation 2.0 Bi-Turbo and 2.0 Single Turbo engines for selected Ranger and Everest models State-of-the art production processes and technology for the new-generation diesel engines, including fully automated robotic stations, multiple camera and transponder systems...

QuickPic | February 25, 2020 Ford Satnav Breadcrumbs Feature Ensures Drivers Who Venture Off Road Can Easily Find Their Way Back Again Ford SYNC®3 Breadcrumbs feature makes venturing off-road easier Ford Motor Company highlights the ease of tracing back your “tracks” on South Africa’s multifaceted terrain Ford’s Ranger Raptor is fitted standard with Satnav Breadcrumbs feature PRETORIA, South Africa, 25...

QuickPic | February 24, 2020 From 2011 to date, 400 000 Ford Rangers have been exported to more than 100 global markets Ranger topped LCV exports in 2019 on 65 908 units – almost 25-percent more than its closest competitor Nearly 7 000 Rangers shipped from Port Elizabeth to Europe since April 2019 Locally-assembled Ranger is the top-selling pickup in Europe PORT ELIZABETH,...

QuickPic | February 24, 2020 Ford Motor Company of SA is contracted to supply more than 1.8-million catalytic converters annually for local vehicle assembly and export markets Catalytic converters supplied to 25 Ford customer plants and two aftermarket divisions internationally Almost 37-million catalytic converters produced over the past 25 years PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, 24 February 2020 – Ford Motor Company...

QuickPic | February 21, 2020 African Penguin populations in the wild have declined by 95 per cent over the past 200 years, with just 20,000 breeding pairs remaining today At the current rate of decline, African Penguins in the wild could be extinct within the next 20 years Ford Wildlife Foundation provides the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of...

QuickPic | February 21, 2020 Agri Eastern Cape receives grant of $20 000 (almost R290 000) from Ford Motor Company Fund to assist with disaster relief due to the devastating drought Through the Ford Fund grant and a fund-raising initiative hosted by Eastern Cape Motors Ford William Moffett, almost R530 000 has been donated to help local farmers Current drought now in...