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Ford partners with SVI Engineering to offer armoured protection for the Ford Ranger The Ford Ranger is the only vehicle in its category to be offered with OEM-approved armoured protection Armoured Rangers can be ordered directly from Ford dealers PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 28 January 2021 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa together with SVI Engineering are excited to announce...
Stylish new Ranger FX4 offers a distinctive exterior design with sporty black mesh grille, black mirrors and door handles, black 18-inch alloy wheels, extended-leg tubular sports bar and practical drop-in bedliner with 12-volt power socket Premium cabin features soft-touch leather-trimmed dashboard, along with leather for the steering wheel, gear lever and seats – all finished with striking red stitching. FX4...
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 18 January 2021 – Many of us are hitting the road to fitness after over-indulging during the festive period, whether it’s running, cycling, or going to the gym. The only problem is, when we get in the car afterwards, our exertions sometimes lead to the inside of the windscreen misting up – delaying our journey home, if...
After a series of helpful fuel price decreases, the new year has brought with it a reverse of fortune for motorists. While any fuel price increase is unwanted, January’s increase will be felt even harder as the country experiences more restrictive levels of lockdown. Not only do fuel price hikes affect travelling costs, but they also have a significant impact...
Ford Wildlife Foundation contributed R66 000 to the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) team’s Rhino Peak Challenge fundraising campaign. Three teams of 12 participants each ascended the 3 000m high Rhino Peak in the Southern Drakensberg in extreme weather to raise funds for projects related to rhino, vulture and crane conservation. This year the 36 Rhino Peak Challenge ambassadors raised a...
2021 will be pivotal for the long-term potential of the South African automotive industry. Consumers should always do their research before signing on the dotted line. The Ranger was recognised as the best-selling bakkie in the used car segment, according to AutoTrader. Extensive Ford model line-up and quality used car selection through Ford Approved. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 20 January 2021...
Gareth Woolridge a Rising Star in Cross Country Racing Gareth Woolridge started his racing career at the age of 16, and has been a leading contender in the South African Cross Country Series (SACCS) in the Ford Ranger since 2015 Woolridge and co-driver Boyd Dreyer finished third overall in the 2017 and 2018 Class T championships, with international racing debut...
Women Empowerment Takes Centre Stage with Ford’s 4 300km RangeHer Drives with a Mission Forty female journalists and influencers participated in RangeHer Drives with a Mission, with four rotations over a period of two weeks travelling off the beaten route from Gauteng to Port Elizabeth and Cape Town – and back again The event showcased the exceptional capabilities and performance...
Black Friday is Here but White and Silver are the Most Popular Car Colours in South Africa Henry Ford realised that black paint dried the fastest, thereby helping increase mass-production of the Model T In hot climates, like Africa, lighter colours are more popular Paint Defect Detection System utilised at Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant results in significant gains in final...
Ford Wildlife Foundation Powers University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Hippo Research Project with Ford Ranger Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) has provided a locally-built Ford Ranger to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) School of Life Sciences Pietermaritzburg campus for a minimum of two years to aid in its study of hippos in the wild The research aims revolve around understanding aspects of hippo...
Ford Expands its Share in Fleet Vehicle Segment The Ford Transit Custom is the most-driven car in South Africa with a 2019 registration year, according to AutoTrader Ford dealerships were able to service and maintain fleet vehicles during COVID-19 lockdown nationwide Modern safety features, large payload capacity and efficient, powerful engines are just some of the reasons behind these valued...
New Car Tech Could be Just What Cyclists Want – a Warning That Helps Stop Drivers ‘Dooring’ Them Exit warning system provides visual and audible alerts to road users and occupants Current customer clinics will ensure that the technology accommodates road users in different markets Ford’s Share the Road Campaign seeks to foster harmony between all road users PRETORIA, SOUTH...
Ford and Department of Basic Education Hand Over First Donated Engine to Port Elizabeth Technical High School Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is donating 240 locally assembled engines to technical high schools across South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education Valued at R7.8-million, the engines are produced at Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth,...
Impressive Results During Unpredictable Season, All Eyes on 2021 and All-New FIA Ford Ranger Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer end 2020 season as top-placed Ford Castrol Neil Woolridge Motorsport team, sixth in premier FIA class Lance Woolridge and Elvéne Vonk finish seventh – just one point behind their team-mates in the outgoing V8-powered Ford Ranger Testing of all-new FIA Ford...
Ford Embarks on Renewable Energy Programme for Silverton Assembly Plant, Vision to be 100% Green by 2024 Ford launches Project Blue Oval renewable energy programme with 13.5MW solar installation, valued at R135-million, at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria Solar installation comprises over 31 000 solar panels and covers 4 200 parking bays – making it one of the largest solar carports...
Virtual to Reality: How Ford Turns Data Into the Vehicle on Your Driveway Ford’s investment in simulations and simulators around the world has been revolutionizing the way they have been developing vehicles in recent years The South African built Ford Ranger was designed and developed in Australia with a multitude of configurations on offer globally The simulation model reduces development time and...