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Ford partners with Geely to bolster European range, save Spanish plant

Derek Fung

Ford partners with Geely to bolster European range, save Spanish plant

After years of atrophy, Ford is growing its European range, this time in concert with Geely, which is taking a stake in its Valencia factory and producing cars there too.

14 Hours Ago

2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Off-Road SUV

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Off-Road SUV

This category recognizes rugged SUVs that deliver genuine off-road capability and the confidence to tackle New Zealand's toughest terrain without sacrificing everyday comfort.

2 Days Ago

Where is NZ’s Ford Ranger Super Duty? Delayed ute launch explained, with no solution in sight

Dave Kavermann

Where is NZ’s Ford Ranger Super Duty? Delayed ute launch explained, with no solution in sight

The capabilities of the Ford Ranger Super Duty have seemingly broken New Zealand's compliance laws. With the ute's launch now shrouded in red tape, we look into what's happened.

4 Days Ago

2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Ute

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Ute

No vehicle has become more ingrained in Kiwi life than the dual-cab ute. Here's what we think are the best options on sale today.

22 Days Ago

Ford moves to rehire veteran engineers after AI falls short on quality

Dave Kavermann

Ford moves to rehire veteran engineers after AI falls short on quality

Ford has turned back to experienced staff to maintain quality control, after AI failed to improve vehicle quality.

25 Days Ago

Ford launches capped-price servicing plans for Ranger & Everest

Dave Kavermann

Ford launches capped-price servicing plans for Ranger & Everest

Ford New Zealand has introduced pre-paid service plans for the updated Ranger and Everest, while increasing roadside assistance to five years.

1 Month Ago

Ford's Ranger-sized affordable EV ute to use right-hand drive platform

Damion Smy

Ford's Ranger-sized affordable EV ute to use right-hand drive platform

The US car giant has confirmed the underpinnings of its new ‘affordable’ ute are right-hand drive-capable, meaning it could be sold in Australia.

1 Month Ago

Ford says Ranger Raptor may have ‘too much power’, rules out V8

Dave Kavermann

Ford says Ranger Raptor may have ‘too much power’, rules out V8

A top Ford engineer says the twin-turbocharged V6 Ranger Raptor already packs enough punch, despite it now being outgunned by a new generation of Chinese PHEV utes.

1 Month Ago

Ford Fiesta ST to return as an electric hot hatch

Derek Fung

Ford Fiesta ST to return as an electric hot hatch

The next-generation Ford Fiesta might be a Renault 5 E-Tech under the skin, but it will have 'rally-bred' styling and an ST variant.

1 Month Ago

Ford Ranger and Everest development to remain in Australia, EV ruled out for now

Marton Pettendy

Ford Ranger and Everest development to remain in Australia, EV ruled out for now

The Blue Oval’s Australian R&D team is already thinking about the next-generation Ranger, but says there’s plenty of life left in Ford’s best-seller.

2 Months Ago

Ford Mustang sedan a possibility, but only if the numbers add up

Derek Fung

Ford Mustang sedan a possibility, but only if the numbers add up

A senior Ford exec has openly speculated about expanding the Mustang family to include a four-door sedan.

2 Months Ago

Ford: Electric tech not capable enough to justify BEV Ranger yet

Matthew Hansen

Ford: Electric tech not capable enough to justify BEV Ranger yet

"I think it’s really important that we focus on what the customer needs — not just wants but needs," says Ford marketing boss.

2 Months Ago

Ford defends less powerful new Ranger and Everest powertrain

Matthew Hansen

Ford defends less powerful new Ranger and Everest powertrain

Blue Oval believes new single turbo 2.0-litre is its most responsive diesel engine yet.

2 Months Ago

Ford - At Your Service

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Ford - At Your Service

SPONSORED: Owning a Ford comes with a certain level of confidence that only being part of a global automotive leader can provide.

2 Months Ago

Ford teases new Bronco family member, Fiesta replacement amid product onslaught

William Stopford

Ford teases new Bronco family member, Fiesta replacement amid product onslaught

Ford is reinvesting in cars and SUVs for Europe, with five new vehicles due by the end of the decade – some developed with Renault.

2 Months Ago

Ford Bronco tipped to arrive in Australia, New Zealand launch possible

Dave Kavermann

Ford Bronco tipped to arrive in Australia, New Zealand launch possible

The icon Ford Bronco is set to make its way to Australia, but not the one you're probably thinking of.

2 Months Ago

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