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Ford posts record loss

9 May 2012 By Paul Pottinger Source: Herald Sun In motoring news
Ford posts record loss

Ford Australia has recorded a $290 million after-tax loss. It's the worst ever result for the troubled local carmaker. Ford, whose iconic Falcon sedan continues to plunge in the sales charts, had ... more

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Ford Mustang tipped to arrive in right-hand drive

13 Apr 2012 By Kurt Ernst Source: Herald Sun In motoring news
Ford Mustang tipped to arrive in right-hand drive

Ford Mustang tipped to arrive in right-hand drive. The One Ford global platform may see the 2015 Ford Mustang on sale in Australia.When it comes to iconic cars, the Ford Mustang is easily on par with ... more

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Ford Kuga design

17 Feb 2012 By Carsguide team Source: The Sunday Telegraph In motoring news
Ford Kuga design

Ford aimed to get instant recognisability with the design of the Kuga. Martin Smith, Ford of Europe Executive Design Director, headed the design team during the Ford Kuga’s creation. “It ... more

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Ford set for better sales

5 Jul 2011 By Paul Gover Source: The Sunday Telegraph In motoring news
Ford set for better sales

A powerhouse showroom performance by the updated Territory? ..has cleared some of the storm clouds swirling around Ford Australia.Dismal sales of the flagship Falcon and its SUV twin the Territory ... more

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Ford adds to MyKey safety system

6 Jan 2011 By Stuart Martin Source: The Daily Telegraph In motoring news
Ford adds to MyKey safety system

Speed-limiters and radio filters for young drivers could be part of the Ford features list before the end of the year. The new Focus and Mondeo are among a growing list of Ford product that could ... more

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Ford Kuga may come here

9 Dec 2010 By Neil Dowling Source: News Limited Community Newspapers In motoring news
Ford Kuga may come here

THE burgeoning compact SUV sector is preparing to welcoming another player. Ford in the US this week says it will reveal a near production concept to replace its Escape and - in other markets - the ... more

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Ford Mustang prize ... for loan

23 Nov 2010 By Neil Dowling Source: The Australian In motoring news
Ford Mustang prize ... for loan

WHEN is winning not really winning? When you get to borrow the prize.  That's the deal from Ford with its competition in the US to name its V6-engined Mustang.Ford's Facebook site is hosting the ... more

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Ford Falcon GTHO: car of the week

4 Sep 2009 By Carsguide team Source: News Limited Community Newspapers In motoring news
Ford Falcon GTHO: car of the week

Arguably the first real Australian muscle car, the Ford Falcon GT was introduced in 1967 as a variant of the XR range. It featured a 289 cu in (4.7-litre) Windsor V8 engine that pumped out 225 ... more

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Falcon depreciates fastest

3 Sep 2009 By Neil Dowling Source: News Limited Community Newspapers In motoring news
Falcon depreciates fastest

Car prices tumble as depreciation eats into some of Australia's favorites. The humble Ford Falcon depreciates faster than any other car on the Australian market, retaining only 47.9 per cent of its ... more

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Ford Mondeo: Car of the Week

21 Aug 2009 By Jonah Wigley Source: The Daily Telegraph In motoring news
Ford Mondeo: Car of the Week

The Ford Mondeo was introduced globally in 1993 as a replacement for the Ford Sierra in the UK and the Ford Telstar in much of Asia. Development costs were very high mainly due to the completely new ... more

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Ford steps up ad campaign

22 Apr 2009 Source: The Daily Telegraph In motoring news
Ford steps up ad campaign

A new burst of advertising is being used to remind ordinary Aussies about the strengths of the Blue Oval. Ford has suffered a signficant sales setback over the past 18 months but the company's new ... more

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Last Fairlane standing

4 Mar 2008 By Chris Riley Source: The Daily Telegraph In motoring news
Last Fairlane standing

The Ford Fairlane was a bit of a fizzer in the end. A charity auction ended in disappointment when the last Fairlane to leave Ford's production line failed to realise even its list price on ... more

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Tander in good shape for the opener

14 Feb 2008 By Stuart Innes Source: Herald Sun In motoring news
Tander in good shape for the opener

Many fans of the Holden Racing Team can expect a return to the winner's circle at the Cipsal 500. All the Victorian teams in the V8 Supercar Championship, along with those from the division-two ... more

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Loaded question on wagons

2 Jan 2008 By Neil McDonald Source: The Daily Telegraph In motoring news
Loaded question on wagons

Ford remains committed to a new Falcon wagon as an integral part of the Orion line-up. Unlike Holden, which has moved away from a traditional load-carrying wagon with its new Commodore Sportswagon, ... more

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Shelby GT350: popular with juniors

17 Oct 2007 By Ashlee Pleffer Source: The Daily Telegraph In motoring news
Shelby GT350: popular with juniors

Move over Hummer, the mini Mustang is getting all the kids' votes. The Hummer may be the biggest, most-aggressive looking car at this year's motor show, but one that is significantly smaller; and ... more

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Cobra gone in 48 hours!

11 Oct 2007 By Kevin Hepworth Source: News Limited Community Newspapers In motoring news
Cobra gone in 48 hours!

Australia's newest muscle car has come and gone quicker than a Cobra's strike. Less than 48 hours after being officially unveiled at Bathurst last Sunday, Ford Performance Vehicles' Cobra GT is ... more

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Typhoon creates a storm

10 Oct 2007 By Stuart Martin Source: News Limited Community Newspapers In motoring news
Typhoon creates a storm

The new regime is in at FPV and the product revolution has begun, with the release of the F6 R-Spec Typhoon. FPV has released a limited-edition F6 R-Spec Typhoon, debuting the R-Spec suspension and ... more

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Ford goes 1, 2, 3 in a fight to the end

9 Oct 2007 By Peter Kogoy Source: News Limited Community Newspapers In motoring news
Ford goes 1, 2, 3 in a fight to the end

Wet, wild ride fails to slow Ford's Lowndes and Whincup. Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup showed nerves of steel in the final laps after a roller-coaster ride in the wet at Mt Panorama yesterday to ... more

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Ford tease: Verve

1 Sep 2007 By Paul Gover Source: Carsguide In motoring news
Ford tease: Verve

Ford's new showpiece hatch, the Verve, is a glimpse of the new Fiesta. This is how the next Ford Fiesta will look. Not exactly, because this great-looking hatch is only a motor show tease, but the ... more

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Ford stands down 1250 employees

25 Aug 2007 By Ewin Hannan Source: News Limited Community Newspapers In motoring news
Ford stands down 1250 employees

Strike at parts supplier has caused Ford to lay off workers until the dispute is resolved. Ford Australia faces days of lost production after a strike at a components supplier forced the car giant to ... more

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