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The updated Ford F-150 has arrived with a fresh face, more technology and three distinct specification levels, but the real question is whether one of these enormous American pickups actually…

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Why Ford Believes Australia’s Best Engineering Days Are Ahead

For a lot of Aussie’s, the end of local car manufacturing felt like the end of an era. When the last Falcon rolled off the line in 2016, it was…

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Blue Oval bets big on storytelling

Ford Australia just launched a new online content hub called From The Road. We know what you are thinking. Why does a car manufacturer need a lifestyle blog? Well, it…

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Everest Wildtrak Makes A Triumphant Return

The team at Ford has decided to dust off one of their most popular badges for another run. We’ve just got word that the Everest Wildtrak is making a comeback…

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The Big Boss in the Bush: Ford CEO heads Down Under

We’ve seen a few high-flying CEO types roll through Australia over the years, but they usually stick to the boardrooms of Sydney or the cafes of Melbourne. It’s not every…

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Ford throw $4000 worth of fuel in your tank

We’ve all felt the pinch at the bowser lately. It feels like every time we plan a big trip up the coast or into the red centre, the fuel prices…

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Ford Ranger and a lap of the map up for grabs

We’ve seen some massive giveaways over the years, but the “BIG Aussie Review” currently doing the rounds is certainly one of the biggest. The premise is straightforward: someone is going…

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New look F-150 lands in Aus

We’ve finally laid eyes on the brand new face of the Ford Australia delivered F-150. After spending the better part of three years living out of the previous iteration, taking…

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Does Australia Actually Want To Build Things Anymore?

There was a line dropped over the weekend that cut straight through the usual corporate PR fluff. Ford CEO Jim Farley, speaking during the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, warned…

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The Robot Ranger: Can it Handle the Real Bush?

Would you trust a computer to steer your rig through a bushfire? It sounds like a tall tale from a sci-fi flick. But a new Aussie project is trying to…

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Ranger Super Duty: When Medium Finally Stops Meaning Compromise

Ford reckons the Ranger Super Duty exists because people were sick of choosing between too small and too big. For years, if you needed real payload, serious towing, or proper durability in remote…

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Ford Backs Drive Against Depression

There is a concept in the touring world we reckon holds a lot of water. It is called ‘windshield therapy’. You know the feeling. The noise of the daily grind…

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Ranger Wolftrak: The No-Nonsense 4X4 Everyone’s Been Asking For

Most of the motoring world is busy talking about Ford’s new black grilles, fresh paint codes, and whatever trim piece has been darkened this time. But buried underneath all the…

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Super Duty Details: More Options For Tough Tourers

Righto, let’s talk heavy hitters. Ford’s Ranger Super Duty ute has been a bit of a dream machine for anyone doing serious work, but let’s be honest, the initial offerings…

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Factory-Backed Mods? Ford’s New Convertor Program Makes It Happen

If you’ve ever bolted on a canopy, rewired a dual-battery system, or fitted a tray and wondered if it’d void your warranty Ford’s Pro Convertor Program just stepped in with…

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Raptor Gets Finked With ARB

Ford’s Ranger Raptor has already proved it can conquer one of the harshest off-road races on the planet, now it’s bringing a slice of that Finke-winning DNA to the showroom.…

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Ford Everest Sport Bi-Turbo: Style, Without the V6 Complexity

Ford has announced a limited run of the MY26 Everest Sport Bi-Turbo, giving buyers a chance to score the sleek blacked-out Sport trim but with the proven 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel…

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How to Spec Up Your Super Duty

Ford’s Ranger Super Duty lands in early 2026, and while the ute itself is built tough, the real talking point is the way you can tailor it straight out of…

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Ford Ranger PHEV Now Available to Order

It’s been teased, it’s been announced, and now it’s finally here. Ford Australia has officially opened orders for the Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), marking a significant moment in…

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RANGER SUPER DUTY – FIRST LOOK

IN BRIEF I’ve just come from the first sneak peek of the Ranger Super Duty, and can safely say that this is not only the launch of the year, but…

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Ford Ranger PHEV: The Future of 4X4ing is Here

For years, the idea of an electrified 4X4 has been met with skepticism from off-road enthusiasts. Concerns about range, power, and practicality in rugged conditions made many assume that petrol…

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Ford Goes All In On Tough Wagons With The Everest Tremor

Ford’s dominance in the dual-cab ute segment is undisputed. The Ranger has been an outright sales juggernaut, capturing the hearts and wallets of Aussie off-roaders. But what if you don’t…

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Australia One Step Closer to Rally-Spec Ranger

The Ford Ranger MS-RT – a widebody, lowered, street-focused take on Australia’s best-selling ute, is creeping closer to an Aussie launch, thanks to a new production plan in Thailand. Originally…

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Ford Ups The Ante With Limited Run Wildtrak Everest

If you thought the Ford Everest couldn’t get any better, think again: Ford Australia has just announced that the Everest Wildtrak is making a comeback in 2025, and only 950…

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Ranger Raptor North Edition: The Everyday Sleigh For Santa

In a move equal parts mischievous and merry, Ford has teased out concept sketches of what could be described as the world’s first “everyday sleigh.” Dubbed the Ranger Raptor North…

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Pat’s F-150 – Project Thirst Responder hits the outback

Everyone has that one vehicle they’ve always dreamed of owning, but for Pat Callinan, it’s been more than just a fantasy. Ever since he was a kid playing with a…

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Ford Bronco May Finally Go RHD

It looks like the long wait might be coming to an end for Australian 4X4ers. After years of back-and-forth, rumours, and denials, the global boss of Ford has dropped a…

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Everest Gets Spec’d Up with new Tremor model

There’s a certain expectation when you hear the word “Tremor” attached to a vehicle. It’s a name that suggests capability, toughness, and a willingness to tackle the unknown. Ford’s latest…

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Clearview Taps Into Full-Size Pickup Market

Never one to miss out on a good towing opportunity, Clearview Accessories have just announced they’ve got a range of their Next-Gen Towing Mirrors to suit the Aussie Delivered Ford…

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Could A Mustang Raptor Be Your Next 4X4?

Make no mistake. The allure of a dirt road or an outback track is something more and more people are finding. But with the absolute sales explosion of the Ranger…

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Ford Goes All In on Wild V8-Powered Raptor T1+

Ford has been making waves in the world of high-performance vehicles. Rolling out insane race cars left, right, and centre, many of which sport cutting-edge EV drivetrains. However, in a…

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Is the F-150 Up to the Outback? Pat Heads to the Canning to Find Out

With the rise of American-built 4X4s on Aussie tracks there’s been a lot of conjecture about their ability to survive in Aussie conditions, especially compared to their Japanese or Thai…

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Ranger Raptor Dominates the Finke Desert Race… Again

Ford Performance has once again showcased its prowess at the legendary Finke Desert Race, with the Ranger Raptor securing its second consecutive victory in the Production 4WD class. Clocking in…

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The Story Behind Project Thirst Responder – Our F-150 with Attitude

For over two decades, Pat Callinan has built himself a reputation as a no-nonsense outback tourer. His shows, websites, magazines, and 4X4s have all been about exploring the Australian landscape…

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Pat Takes on the New Bronco Raptor

When you think of New York City, sprawling skyscrapers, Broadway lights, and bustling streets might come to mind. But at this year’s New York City Auto Show, Ford brought the…

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Can an EV cut it in the Outback?

Make no mistake, EVs are the way of the future. There’s simply no two ways about it. Us as consumers have been increasing our demands of the humble old internal…

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Ride Along with Ian Foston: The Mind Behind the Ranger and Everest

Meet Ian Foston, the brains and brawn behind the wheel of some of Ford’s coolest rides—the Ranger, Everest, and the mighty Bronco. Based out of Melbourne, Australia, Ian’s the guy…

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Behind the tiller of Pat’s new F-150

As children, our imaginations are boundless, fueled by the simplest of toys. For some, like our very own Pat Callinan, a single Matchbox car, the Ford F-150, was not just…

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Would the Aussie 4X4 Crowd Embrace a Rally-Inspired Rig?

Australia’s rugged landscapes are a playground for 4X4 enthusiasts, offering everything from the sun-baked expanses of the Outback to the rainforested slopes of Queensland. It’s no wonder that the 4X4…

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Opinion: Why Ford’s little ute could be a big winner

Us Aussie’s love our utes. We’re a unique nation that defines the saying “Word hard, play hard” and we expect the same of our vehicles. We want something that’s perfect…

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Ford Enhances Towing Experience with Pro Trailer Backup Assist

In a significant development for Australian 4X4 enthusiasts and families, Ford has announced the introduction of its Pro Trailer Backup Assist technology in the 2024 models of the popular Ranger…

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The most Aussie ute you can buy is the #1 seller.

You’ve probably heard whispers, but let’s make it official. The Australian-designed and engineered Ford Ranger has not just made waves but created a tsunami in the 2023 sales charts. For…

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Ford’s Ranger Raptor: Tough as Finke

In the heart of Australia’s unforgiving red centre, a testament to automotive engineering and resilience takes on one of the world’s most challenging races. The Finke Desert Race. This is…

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First Drive F-150 – More than meets the eye

Recently, I managed to drive an Australian-delivered Ford F-150 for the very first time. In this article, I’ll let you know my first impressions, what it’s like to drive, and…

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Adventures in Barrington Tops: Tales of Tough Tracks and 4×4 Tips

Pat recently ventured into the heart of Barrington Tops alongside his son Bill and our good mate, Kalen Ziflian. He faced the wild, the muddy, and the downright daunting. As…

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Ford’s Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Hits the Scene

Brand allegiance aside, it’s hard to argue against Ford’s innovation of late. From one end of the market to the other, they’re kicking goals. For those after the convenience of…

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the F-150

The Ford F-150 is a nameplate that has become synonymous with hard yakka, and for good reason. It’s a workhorse, a daily driver, a towing legend, and an off-road beast,…

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