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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 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 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 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...

QuickPic | February 21, 2020 Ford Castrol Cross Country Team set to compete in the top FIA-class of the South African Cross Country Series in 2020 All-new Ranger designed and built by Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) will be launched during the season, introducing a world-first for cross country racing – the twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost petrol engine First 3.5 EcoBoost-powered...

QuickPic | February 14, 2020 Ford Celebrates the History of Car Audio on #WorldRadioDay The sophisticated infotainment systems we rely on in our cars today have a century of development behind them From 8-tracks and cassettes, to CDs, MP3 players, and now smartphones which connect wirelessly to our cars, we’ve come a long way in auto audio over the past...

QuickPic | February 12, 2020 Fried Food Could Give Planet a Health Kick; Now Transit Runs on Green Fuels Made from Cooking Oil Ford approves the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in Europe. The creation process, using hydrogen as a catalyst, means HVO is both cleaner-burning than conventional biodiesels and has a longer shelf life. HVO offers significant environmental...

QuickPic | February 4, 2020 Back to Varsity in Style Owning a car could expand your employment options both during and after your varsity career An economical car doesn’t mean you have to compromise on comfort, safety features, driving dynamics, and good looks For an affordable, practical student car, the Ford Figo ticks all the boxes, and boasts a raft...

QuickPic | February 4, 2020 Head for Business, Heart for the World Philanthropic Ford Fund partners with global NPO Enactus to support student-led social and environmental improvement projects Team of Durban University of Technology students collect and recycle 29,000 kg of used hotel soaps to manufacture liquid detergents Team of University of Pretoria students assist informal brick-maker with free supply...

QuickPic | February 3, 2020 Ford’s Green Initiatives, Low-Carbon Ambitions, Earn Company Climate ‘A List’ Designation from CDP CDP names Ford Motor Company to its Climate ‘A List’ for the first time,  Actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy are amongst the brand’s contributions Ford aspires to power all its manufacturing plants globally with 100-percent...

QuickPic | January 28, 2020 Ford Acquires Digit, World’s First Commercially Available Humanoid Robot As online retail continues growing, Ford believes that package delivery services by commercial and autonomous vehicles could become more efficient and affordable with the help of a humanoid robot called Digit When a vehicle arrives at its destination, Digit can be deployed to grab a package...