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Expert Insights: Q&A with Ford Australia product communications manager Ben Nightingale

Marton Pettendy

Expert Insights: Q&A with Ford Australia product communications manager Ben Nightingale

We sit down with Ford’s product spokesperson to quiz him about all things Ranger Super Duty, potential Chinese-built models, and emissions headwinds.

6 Days Ago

2027 Ford Ranger to add more Super Duty variants

James Wong

2027 Ford Ranger to add more Super Duty variants

The Ranger Super Duty lineup will expand again later this year, with Single Cab and Super Cab body styles gaining XLT grades, plus new carpet options.

6 Days Ago

Ford's Ranger-sized affordable electric ute will use a platform that supports right-hand drive

Damion Smy

Ford's Ranger-sized affordable electric ute will use a platform that supports right-hand drive

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.

7 Days 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 new Chinese PHEV utes.

11 Days Ago

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Van

CarExpert

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Van

No other van on the Australian market can match the Ford Transit Custom's depth of talent and breadth of variety.

16 Days Ago

Ford's affordable electric ute spotted for the first time

Derek Fung

Ford's affordable electric ute spotted for the first time

The Blue Oval’s battery-powered compact dual-cab has broken cover in the US and it looks smaller than a Ranger.

18 Days Ago

Ford Bronco Filson revealed as upmarket, Raptor-powered version of rugged off-roader

Damion Smy

Ford Bronco Filson revealed as upmarket, Raptor-powered version of rugged off-roader

A collaboration between Ford and 129-year-old US outdoor brand Filson has resulted in a more upmarket version of the Bronco, using the same engine as the Bronco Raptor.

21 Days 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.

21 Days Ago

Ford Ranger and Everest development to remain in Australia

Marton Pettendy

Ford Ranger and Everest development to remain in Australia

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.

22 Days Ago

Which electrified ute should you buy?

Josh Nevett

Which electrified ute should you buy?

Electrification has hit Australia's ute market and there are now several hybrid, PHEV and EV options available, but which is best?

24 Days 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.

25 Days Ago

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Ute

CarExpert

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Ute

The Ford Ranger still stands tall even amid fresh and tempting rivals, with a diverse model range and class-leading refinement, ride and handling.

29 Days Ago

Shane van Gisbergen’s first V8 Supercars-winning Ford Falcon up for auction

Damion Smy

Shane van Gisbergen’s first V8 Supercars-winning Ford Falcon up for auction

The car Shane van Gisbergen drove to his first V8 Supercars career win is up for sale for the first time in more than a decade.

1 Month Ago

Ford Ranger EV not happening for now because battery-electric tech not capable enough yet

Marton Pettendy

Ford Ranger EV not happening for now because battery-electric tech not capable enough yet

Ford says battery-electric vehicle technology and EV charging infrastructure don't yet meet the demands of Aussie ute buyers.

1 Month Ago

Ford Ranger Super Duty outselling Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series

Marton Pettendy

Ford Ranger Super Duty outselling Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series

The toughest Ford Ranger ever offered has found thousands of buyers since the Super Duty was released in late 2025.

1 Month Ago

Ford hits back at BYD and other Chinese brands

Marton Pettendy

Ford hits back at BYD and other Chinese brands

The Blue Oval brand says it’s not worried about Chinese auto brands, despite their rapid ascent up the sales charts in Australia.

1 Month Ago

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