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Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has launched an all-new, China-specific SYNC infotainment system that leverages Baidu artificial intelligence for improved connectivity. Ford SYNC+ was announced in conjunction with the unveiling of Ford China 2.0, the automaker’s blueprint for the next several years as it seeks to revitalize its brand in the world’s biggest new auto…

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is ready to punch in, boss Photo: Ford As famed announcer Jim Ross might say: Business is about to pick up. Ford is now taking reservations on its F-150 Lightning Pro, the commercial-oriented entry-level version of its groundbreaking, game-changing all-electric truck. Need Something for Play? Try the 2021 Ford…

The 2021 Ford Bronco is as beautiful a sight as we’d all hoped it would be Photo: Ford It seems fair to say that even after more than three years of waiting, the 2021 Ford Bronco is worth the wait. You could splice photos of the Bronco into the scene from Interstellar where Matthew McConaughey…

2021 Ford F-150 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company hasn’t been the leader of the pickup truck segment for 43 years straight by resting on its laurels. Behind its success is a push to constantly do better, get stronger, and separate trucks like the F-150 from the pack. With the all-new 2021 Ford F-150, which debuted…

 Added on June 8, 2021  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

*Metallica intensifies* Photo: Ford If you were waiting for Ford to spill the beans on a version of the F-150 Raptor that can eat the Ram 1500 TRX for lunch, you’ll hafta wait just a skosh longer. Ford has exactly six words (well, five words and one letter) to say about that truck: “Raptor R…

Ford has tested its BlueCruise systems on hundreds of thousands of miles of road trips Photo: Ford Ford’s newly rechristened BlueCruise hands-free driving technology is coming later this year. To make sure that drivers can use it with full confidence when it drops, Ford tested BlueCruise on what it calls the “mother of all road…

Get a load of the next-gen Ford Ranger Photo: Ford Here we sit on the cusp of the most gluttonous of holidays, mentally and perhaps spiritually preparing for the harrowing experience we’re about to put ourselves through. Without even so much as a hint of an explosive conversation about mandates, Ford dropped a feast on…

The 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades is just ridiculous Photo: Ford It’s already been a bit of a banner year for the Ford Bronco. In January, the Bronco grabbed the title of 2022 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. Then, just a couple weeks later, Ford revealed the highly-anticipated Bronco Raptor. And we ain’t done…

Alert: The horses are out of the barn Photo: Ford For the most part, the 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Not that a lot of folks would want it to — look at the response to the Mustang Mach-E, after all. But what the seventh-generation Mustang certainly does is take that well-familiar wheel…

SPOILER ALERT: You would be correct in thinking that this is a picture of a 2015 Ford Focus parked next to a 2002 Ford Focus This year has been pretty fun for me, car-wise. I bought new tires in January and replaced my windshield in February (thanks semi driver!). Last week, the moment all car…

The new-look 2025 Ford Explorer ST in Vapor Blue Metallic Photo: Ford Ford is giving its bestselling Explorer a big overhaul for 2025, making it the first under the Blue Oval to feature the Ford Digital Experience and the latest to receive BlueCruise hands-free technology. The 2025 Explorer will also see several aesthetic enhancements —…

Photo: Ford If you’ve ever wanted to set up your own Carpool Karaoke experience without the albatross of James Corden, you’re in luck. Ford is making Stingray Karaoke, the popular karaoke service, available on the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. This feature will also eventually launch on vehicles equipped with the new Ford Digital Experience…

The 2019 Ford Everest Limited Photo: Ford Motor Company The new 2019 Ford Everest is making its debut in South Africa, offering several upgrades over the outgoing SUV. Chief among the improvements with the Everest is the inclusion of the 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo and Single Turbo engines that joined the new Ranger lineup. “The Everest has…

2015 Ford Transit Van The 2015 Ford Transit Van is all-new and intended to replace the E-Series. 2015 Ford Transit Van Exterior Versatility is the name of the game. The 2015 Ford Transit Van comes with three roof profiles—83.6 inches, 100.8 inches, and 110.1 inches—and six body lengths ranging from 217.8 inches to 263.9 inches,…

What will Ford end up naming its new Baby Bronco? Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is bringing back its iconic Bronco nameplate, starting with a Baby Bronco unibody compact SUV to be released next year. However, there’s still a great deal of uncertainty over Ford’s plans for naming this vehicle. In the spring, Ford filed…

Photo: Ford Motor Company South African drivers with a SYNC 3-equipped Ford vehicle will now be able to enjoy the benefits of Waze navigation right on the comfort of their touchscreens. Ford announced this week that Waze integration is now available through SYNC 3 AppLink, meaning that the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app…

This sleek and sophisticated sedan is back for the 2018 model year. The Ford Taurus offers everyday commuters a stylish and affordable option, with enough cargo space to accommodate your longer trips, too. The 2018 Ford Taurus is available in four trims: SE, SEL, Limited, and SHO. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Ford Taurus?…

You’ve asked (and asked, and asked, and asked), and Ford has delivered. The 2019 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup is reporting for duty, and it looks ready for just about whatever plans you’ve dreamt up for it over more than five years of waiting. The 2019 Ford Ranger will be offered in three trims at the…

2013 Ford Focus For the 2013 model year, the Ford Focus abandons the SEL trim and instead offers more standard and optional equipment, especially on the SE version. 2013 Ford Focus Exterior The 2013 Ford Focus features a lower, sleeker windshield rake and flowing roofline to better emphasize its more aggressive and aerodynamic nature. The…

Ford on Monday announced that it will launch a new generation of Mondeo Hybrid vehicles for Europe in 2019. The next-generation Mondeo Hybrid lineup will include a new wagon variant, which joins the current four-door sedan body style. “For many customers the practicality offered by a wagon body style is an absolute must, so we’re…

2017 marks a milestone for Ford. The American automaker is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the debut of its first pickup truck in 2017. A century later, Ford continues to produce one of the top trucks on the market: the legendary F-150. The 2018 Ford F-150 has already accrued an array of awards since it…

The 2016 Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover that offers three engine choices and earned impressive crash test safety ratings from the federal government. Coming with the choice of front-wheel and all-wheel drive, the 2016 Edge carries a starting MSRP of $28,700. Key competitors in the mid-size crossover segment include the Nissan Murano, Jeep Grand…

What’s New for the 2014 Ford Fiesta There’s a new addition to the 2014 Fiesta’s trim level family with an ST model that has a more powerful engine and sportier handling. There’s also a new engine option for all other Fiestas with a turbocharged three-cylinder. The exterior has been updated a bit, more features have…

The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup can now use adaptive cruise control while towing When it comes to pickup trucks, Ford knows what it’s doing. The American carmaker is no doubt the leader in the pickup truck segment, and this has never been more obvious than now. Ford recently announced that the 2017 Ford…

Photo: The News Wheel When I was a teenager, I often saw other people’s cars tricked out with cool accessories that lit them up like glow sticks at night. I wished I could have a car that looked like theirs, but I realized that it took a lot of money and effort to install lights…

 Added on May 20, 2021  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

The next-gen Ford Kuga starts at 23,995 pounds Photo: Ford Motor Company Across the pond, the 2020 Ford Escape goes by the name Kuga. The Kuga has at least one thing in common with its kin on the other side of the Atlantic: an affordable starting price point. Ford reveals that the new Ford Kuga…

Ford Motor Company on Tuesday announced that it’s investing $1.05 billion (15.8… The Ford Wildlife Foundation donated a Ford Ranger 4×4 double cab to… Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is teaming with government entities to… Basil Green, the legendary businessman behind the Ford Capri Perana, was inducted… The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port…

Telenav powers SYNC 4 navigation in the new 2021 F-150 and Bronco Photo: Ford The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco and Ford F-150 are bound to be big hits with adventurous sorts. Not only will the returning off-road legend and iconic pickup truck have the power and capability to go places off the beaten path, but…

The 2017 Ford Escape is a small crossover utility vehicle that carries a starting MSRP of $23,600. The Ford Escape has been significantly restyled for the 2017 model year. Changes to the vehicle include updated exterior styling, new entertainment technology, and more powerful engine options. The new Escape competes in the same segment as the…

Ford makes the CDP A List for climate and water Photo: Ford CDP has named Ford Motor Company to its A List 2020 for water security, marking six straight years the automaker has earned a place on the list. Ford also earns its second consecutive placement on CDP’s A List for climate change. CDP, a…