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THE Ford Transit Custom has finally come of age. It has gone through the stages most of us go through. 5 Ford has grafted the wide F O R D grille from the Raptor pick-up on to the nose of its best-selling van - and it looks mint From the fresh-faced new boy phase, to the spiky-hair-and-shell-suit phase, to the handsome thing it is now. It has found its look. Ford has grafted the wide F O R D grille from the Raptor pick-up on to the nose of its best-selling van. And it looks mint. But this new C...

What does Ford Europe going electric mean for Australia? Is the blue oval set to turn green? Ford of Europe announced plans to become an electric-only brand by the end of the decade overnight, which could have major ramifications for Ford Australia. The local operation sources much of its range from Europe - including the Focus, Puma, Escape and Transit Custom - which are all likely to be affected by this dramatic change. However, Ford Australia admits it’s too early to know what impact the c...

New-car sales posted their third month in a row in positive territory as COVID-19 travel restrictions eased and dealers continued to fill backorders in January 2021. Former favourite Holden also appe ...

slideshow The number of electric vans available to buy is growing. Which ones are the best?... 31 Jan 2021 01:10 Increasing demand (often driven by large city centres imposing more stringent clean air zones) is causing an electric motoring revolution and prompting more manufacturers to launch electrified vans. As new electric vans enter the market, the capability of whats on offer is increasing too. If youre unsure as to whether an electric van is the right choice for you, you can read our g...

Next-gen Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom Spied For The First Time ++ This may be just an early mule but theres a lot to be seen. In June last year, Volkswagen and Ford shared more details about the cooperation the two companies announced earlier in 2020. Their plans include a number of jointly developed models and what you see in the gallery below could be the first actual fruit of their partnership. Our photographers sent us a batch of shots showing an ...

As a commercial van, the Ford Transit Custom PHEV offers plenty. One of the challenges with electrified vehicles is range, particularly if the vehicle is a large commercial van. But Ford New Zealand is offering a way to go green without suffering the so-called range anxiety. The company has introduced a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Transit van, which is now on sale here, to customer order, as a load-carrying Custom with 6 cubic metres of load space and 1000kg carrying capacity, and as...

Butch new Ford Ranger MS-RT revealed Butch new Ford Ranger MS-RT revealed January 20, 2021 Ford aftermarket specialist launches tough new upgrade for Australias top-selling 4x4 ute Ford’s British aftermarket partner, MS-RT, has released a new Ford Ranger upgrade kit – and it’s on the way to Australia too. Available from selected Ford dealers in the UK and Europe from mid-2021, MS-RT’s new-look bling kit replaces the extensive Ranger treatment that’s already on offer here. Local releas...

Ford Fiesta is Top-Selling Vehicle in Britain for 2020 Photo: Ford It’s not necessarily a surprise to note that the Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain for all of 2020. After all, the nameplate had been Britain’s No. 1 seller for 11 years prior with some 1.3 million examples sold since 2009. But in a tumultuous year, Ford is nonetheless appreciative that the Fiesta keeps its top spot with Brits. “I want to thank our customers for continuing to show their confidence and trust in...

Meet the VN5, a London cab for packages, not people (LEVC) After nine months of the ‘new normal’, I now permanently work from home. Water-cooler bants now happen on Slack, meetings take place via Zoom. And the time I spent commuting back-and-forth on the M25 is now used for home-schooling two uninterested children. Every silver lining… Anyway, after 35 years, clearing the office was no small task. There were computers, desks and swivel chairs, of course, but also shelves ...

Sky Adds 151 Ford Transit Custom PHEVs to Fleet Photo: Ford Sky, Europe’s entertainment and media powerhouse, is aiming to be net zero carbon by 2030. To help with that goal, Sky is turning to another titan: Ford Motor Company. With a fleet of 151 Ford Transit Custom PHEVs at its disposal, Sky aims to cut fleet emissions to nil within the next decade. Sky made the choice to link up with Ford after the automaker’s successful trial in London. Over 12 months, a fleet of Transit Plug-in Hybrid ...