Building the 'most efficient platform of any EV on the planet': Ford's game-changing electric car strategy will replace Puma and may revive Focus and Fiesta nameplates by 2027 to challenge Chinese upstarts: report

Building the 'most efficient platform of any EV on the planet': Ford's game-changing electric car strategy will replace Puma and may revive Focus and Fiesta nameplates by 2027 to challenge Chinese upstarts: report

30 Jul 2024 by John Law

Ford will move away from big electric cars in the hopes to drive profits with smaller, more affordable vehicles for the masses. Read more
Get them quick! Suzuki Baleno, Mitsubishi Pajero, Ford Fiesta ST and other discontinued models are expected to sell out forever soon!

Get them quick! Suzuki Baleno, Mitsubishi Pajero, Ford Fiesta ST and other discontinued models are expected to sell out forever soon!

26 Jun 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Saying a final goodbye is always hard. Especially when it involves a much-loved name. We are talking about cars, of course. It’s always disappointing to hear about another famed hot hatch ...Read more
Ford Australia then and now: 10 years on from the day Ford announced the end of Australian manufacturing and changed our car industry forever

Ford Australia then and now: 10 years on from the day Ford announced the end of Australian manufacturing and changed our car industry forever

28 May 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Has it really been 10 years since Ford announced that it would cease making vehicles in Australia? The actual date, Thursday, May 23, 2013, happened to coincide with the national press launch of ...Read more
Fast Fords and Volkswagens for Australia! British tuner Mountune officially comes Down Under with facility in Tasmania

Fast Fords and Volkswagens for Australia! British tuner Mountune officially comes Down Under with facility in Tasmania

24 Apr 2023 by Chris Thompson

A British tuning company Mountune, best known to Australians for a recent partnership with Ford for the Focus and Fiesta, is officially making Australia its newest base of operations. Read more
Have you driven a Ford EV, lately? The hybrid and electric cars, SUVs and utes with legendary names that Australians deserve to drive - should the Ford Explorer, Maverick and more make it Down Under?

Have you driven a Ford EV, lately? The hybrid and electric cars, SUVs and utes with legendary names that Australians deserve to drive - should the Ford Explorer, Maverick and more make it Down Under?

25 Mar 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Since the beginning of this decade, models like the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle (EV), reborn Explorer and Bronco SUVs and the trailblazing Maverick ute have really connected with consumers. Read more
Avoid these second-hand cars! Holden Cruze and Captiva, Nissan Pulsar and more are on our lemons list

Avoid these second-hand cars! Holden Cruze and Captiva, Nissan Pulsar and more are on our lemons list

12 Mar 2023 by Laura Berry

You’re looking for a second-hand car. It could be your first car or just the next car, the thing is money is tight and you don’t want to pick a lemon - a dud. You could end up wasting ...Read more
Rust in pieces: From Ford to Toyota and Mitsubishi - here are all of the models we farewelled in 2022

Rust in pieces: From Ford to Toyota and Mitsubishi - here are all of the models we farewelled in 2022

27 Dec 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

It has been among the weirder new-car years on record in Australia, with most models hard to come by — with lengthy ordering queues and shipping delays — and their prices seemingly only ...Read more
Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2022: From the Ford Ranger to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2022: From the Ford Ranger to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

23 Dec 2022 by Tim Nicholson

We all know the past few years have been akin to a dumpster fire, thanks to that rotten pandemic, and a bunch of natural disasters. Oh and a war. Read more
'Murica! Ford to cash in on American roots in shift to electric cars

'Murica! Ford to cash in on American roots in shift to electric cars

14 Dec 2022 by Chris Thompson

Ford is leaning more heavily on its American heritage, as it shifts towards an electrified future with a very different-looking European line-up.While Ford in the US is seen as the brand with models ...Read more
The party's over! Ford Fiesta to be axed globally, so was Australia the canary in the coal mine?

The party's over! Ford Fiesta to be axed globally, so was Australia the canary in the coal mine?

27 Oct 2022 by James Cleary

After seven generations and 46 years on sale globally it appears the writing is on the wall for the Ford Fiesta, one of the world’s most enduring and popular small cars. ...Read more
Could the Ford Focus and Fiesta ST hot hatch live on in an electric future?

Could the Ford Focus and Fiesta ST hot hatch live on in an electric future?

1 Oct 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Ford Australia’s decision to drop the Focus and Fiesta ST hot hatches seemingly brought the carmaker's hot hatch era to a close. But the global head of Ford Performance believes there is still ...Read more
What is the future of Ford Performance? The Ranger Raptor has landed but the Blue Oval has stopped taking orders for the Mustang, Focus ST and Fiesta ST

What is the future of Ford Performance? The Ranger Raptor has landed but the Blue Oval has stopped taking orders for the Mustang, Focus ST and Fiesta ST

18 Sep 2022 by Stephen Ottley

The Ford Ranger Raptor has leapt onto the scene - literally and figuratively - to help secure the future of Ford Performance - at least in the short-term.That’s because it has been a rough few years ...Read more
Farewell, Focus and Fiesta! Ford Australia goes all in on Ranger, Mustang, SUV and van-only strategy

Farewell, Focus and Fiesta! Ford Australia goes all in on Ranger, Mustang, SUV and van-only strategy

5 Aug 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Ford Australia's last remaining passenger cars, the Fiesta light hatchback and Focus small car, will be discontinued by the end of the year, leaving the Ranger, Everest, Transit, Transit Custom, ...Read more
Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla Cross and other new cars still to arrive in 2022! CarsGuide Podcast #239

Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla Cross and other new cars still to arrive in 2022! CarsGuide Podcast #239

15 Jul 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 239 - New models incoming! Read more
How long is the wait time for these small cars in Australia right now? Update on Toyota Corolla, MG 3, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf and more delivery times

How long is the wait time for these small cars in Australia right now? Update on Toyota Corolla, MG 3, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf and more delivery times

7 Jul 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Anyone in the market for a new car right now knows how challenging it can be to get into a new model immediately.A high number of variants of most top models are on backorder with customers facing ...Read more
Best hatchbacks arriving in 2022

Best hatchbacks arriving in 2022

30 Jun 2022 by Tim Nicholson

It looks like 2022 will be much quieter than 2021 when it comes to hatchback launches, with just a handful of small and light cars expected to hit Australian showrooms. Read more
Enjoy the Volkswagen Golf R, Hyundai i30 N, Honda Civic Type R and Mercedes-AMG A45 while you can, because this could be the end of the road for hot hatch greatness | Opinion

Enjoy the Volkswagen Golf R, Hyundai i30 N, Honda Civic Type R and Mercedes-AMG A45 while you can, because this could be the end of the road for hot hatch greatness | Opinion

11 Jun 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Enjoy the golden age of hot hatches while you can, because all signs point to a very different future for the pocket rockets we’ve come to know and love. ...Read more
Why we should stop buying utes and SUVs | Opinion

Why we should stop buying utes and SUVs | Opinion

19 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Saying utes and SUVs are popular isn't a cutting insight on the Australian automotive landscape. Read more
Why new cars are becoming unaffordable: The reasons behind so many new models - from Toyota Yaris to Jeep Grand Cherokee L - costing more and more to buy explained

Why new cars are becoming unaffordable: The reasons behind so many new models - from Toyota Yaris to Jeep Grand Cherokee L - costing more and more to buy explained

13 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

As CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares has a lot of cars to sell. So when he says he’s worried about how affordable new models are and admits he’s concerned that if prices continue to rise ...Read more
Best cars nobody buys!: Ford Fiesta ST, Jaguar F-Type, Citroen C4 and more! - CarsGuide Podcast #220

Best cars nobody buys!: Ford Fiesta ST, Jaguar F-Type, Citroen C4 and more! - CarsGuide Podcast #220

4 Mar 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 220 - Best cars nobody buys! Read more
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