The fourth-generation Ford Mondeo seemed to sneak into New Zealand under the radar last year. One minute it was still on its way, the next it was here and had been for a few months. There was no fanfare, no Ford town crier hailing its arrival. Ford NZ said it couldn’t get every Mondeo model together at once, hence the low-key launch. But it clearly didn’t want to … [Read more...] about Ford Mondeo wagon an allrounder with good road manners
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Ford’s police cars in US get bullet-proof doors
Ford is equipping the Interceptor sedans and SUVs it supplies for police use in the United States with optional bulletproof front doors that can protect against armour-piercing .30 caliber rounds. Ford has previously made available doors that can stop .45-calibre handgun and non-armour piercing .30-calibre rounds. But the new combination of ceramic plate and a special tight … [Read more...] about Ford’s police cars in US get bullet-proof doors
Ford’s final fling – 150 go-faster Falcon Sprint models for NZ
Ford is giving its New Zealand customers going-away presents in the form of limited-edition XR6 and XR8 Falcon Sprint sedans. Ford Australia will build 1400, a final Falcon fling before its Melbourne factory shuts its doors for the last time next year. The company will thereafter rebadge vehicles from Ford plants overseas. New Zealand will get 150 Sprint models – 50 XR6s … [Read more...] about Ford’s final fling – 150 go-faster Falcon Sprint models for NZ
Ford Focus RS shipment for NZ sells before it lands here
The 2016 allocation of upwards of 50 Ford Focus RS hatchbacks for New Zealand has sold out, months before the cars are due to land. “Aside from utes, Kiwis also love their hot hatches,” said Ford New Zealand communications man Tom Clancy. The shipment is due around the middle of the year, he said. “Anyone who wants one now will have to wait for the 2017 shipment.” The car costs … [Read more...] about Ford Focus RS shipment for NZ sells before it lands here
Ford NZ awaits probe into why Everest SUV burst into flames
Ford New Zealand is awaiting the outcome of an Australian investigation into why a new Everest SUV suddenly burst into flames while being road-tested north of Sydney. Engineers at Ford Australia headquarters in Melbourne are examining the burnt-out wreck in an effort to find out the cause of the blaze. Until then, it has said, a recall on the Everest would be … [Read more...] about Ford NZ awaits probe into why Everest SUV burst into flames