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Ford Everest

Ford SA Announces Updated Everest for 2026

Ford South Africa has announced the updated Everest model lineup for 2026, with the revised range gaining a new engine option and Active derivative. Recently, […]
Posted by Cale Nuttall - 26 November 2025
Ranger T1+

Ford’s Dakar Ranger T1+ may ditch 3,5-litre V6 for Dakar

Taking the current, locally built NWM Ranger T1+ bakkie to the next level, Ford Performance has not confirmed the powertrain to be used at the Dakar Rally alluding to something different from the 3,5-litre V6.

By Alex Shahini - 19 June 2023
Ford Raptor - Next-Generation Ford Ranger

ARCHIVE: Next Generation Ford Raptor with V6 power

In the April 2022 edition of CAR Magazine, we delved into the freshly unveiled next generation of the terrain-taming Ford Raptor. A model that combines both a strong mechanical build and an intuitive technology kit, making it capable of taking on whatever off-road challenges that might appear.
By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 28 October 2022
Raptor walkthrough

WATCH: Next generation Ford Ranger Raptor walkthrough

The Blue Oval reigns supreme in the performance bakkie segment in our local market, no other brand has adapted one of their models into a purpose built 4×4 yet. The next generation Ford Ranger model looks set to dominate the segment without competition for now at least, here is a closer look with a Raptor walkthrough.
By Alex Shahini - 25 May 2022
Bronco engines

Headaches for Ford after multiple reports of Bronco engines failing

Ford’s Wrangler rivalling off-roading hit is not being sold in South Africa and while its rugged ability and retro looks make it something that could succeed in our market, there are already reports of Bronco engines failing with minimal mileage on the odometer.
By Alex Shahini - 3 May 2022
Focus ST Mountune

Mountune’s 272 kW Focus ST Upgrade

It’s understood that production engines run at a fraction of their true potential – completely understandable when one considers longevity and consumption and the fact […]
By John Whittle - 15 August 2021
Ford EcoSport

DRIVEN: Ford EcoSport 1,0T Titanium

LISBON, Portugal – The First EcoSport was introduced into South Africa back in 2013. And in the past four years, local sales have reached almost […]
By Peter Palm - 21 December 2017
2017 Ford Kuga front

DRIVEN: Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend Auto

Once a hero, but most recently cast in the role of villain, the Ford Kuga is back and is offering its most convincing “good guy” persona to date…
By Ian McLaren - 20 September 2017
Ford Fiesta front

DRIVEN: Ford Fiesta 1,0 EcoBoost manual

It’s been nine years since the launch of the outgoing Fiesta. In that time, it competitors have advanced in terms of space utilisation, perceived quality and connectivity options.

By Terence Steenkamp - 24 July 2017
Avatar reveals Focus RS-powered track-toy

This little sports car is powered by a Focus RS engine

Avatar is a small, British sports car manufacturer that revealed its first creation last year as a prototype. And now the production model has been unveiled, promising light-weight, high-powered fun. […]
By Nikesh Kooverjee - 13 January 2017
Ford EcoSport

TECH MAIL: Boiling EcoBoost

I bought a Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost in May 2015. I took the car in for its 20 000 km service at Ford’s Eagle Corner […]
By CAR magazine - 26 September 2016

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