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Ford, Bedrock and Bosch are Exploring Highly Automated Vehicle Technology in Detroit to Help Make Parking Easier Ford research vehicles begin demonstrating infrastructure-based solution for highly automated valet parking Using a sophisticated set of infrastructure-based sensors in Bedrock‘s Assembly Garage, vehicles drive and park themselves inside the enclosed garage Drivers benefit from reducing the stress of looking for a parking...

Ford Launches Engine Donation Programme for Technical Schools in South Africa to Promote Skills Development Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) partners with Department of Basic Education to enhance skills development, training and youth empowerment in South Africa 240 locally assembled engines, produced at Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth and valued at R7.8-million, will be donated to...

Ford Everest Range Expanded, LED Headlamps Now Standard on XLT and Limited New Ford Everest XLT 2.0-litre Single Turbo 4x4 model added to the range, delivering impressive performance, fuel economy and value for money The 2.0 Single Turbo engine produces 132kW of power and 420Nm peak torque, paired with advanced new 10-speed automatic transmission High-tech LED headlamps with LED daytime...

No Bones About it: Ford Experiments with Four-Legged Robots, to Scout Factories, Saving Time, Money Ford is tapping four-legged robots at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design which is used when we are getting ready to retool our plants These robots can be deployed into tough-to-reach...

Ford Supports Women in Conservation Ford recognises women in conservation in celebration of women’s month The once male-dominated conservation sector is increasingly represented by dynamic women Three women from the Ford Wildlife Foundation share their experiences as women in conservation PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 24 August 2020 – This month as we celebrate women in South Africa, we take a look at...

Love at First Sight – Women Who Made Ford Mustang History Gail Wise was the first woman to own a Ford Mustang, and also the first global Mustang owner The Ford Mustang continues to be a popular choice for South African women Jeanette Kok-Kritzinger, driving a modified Ford Mustang, holds the land speed record as the fastest woman in South...

Ford Struandale Engine Plant Scoops Two Exporter of the Year Awards from Exporters Eastern Cape Ford wins Best Exporter OEM award for the fourth time from Exporters Eastern Cape Second consecutive IDC Job Creation award acknowledges Ford’s ongoing drive to expand its employment and skills development programmes Exporters Eastern Cape hosted a virtual awards ceremony on Friday 14 August 2020...

Ford Employee Donation Match Program Contributes More than $1 million to COVID-19 Relief Worldwide Ford Motor Company Fund’s COVID-19 Donation Match program helps 47 community organizations in 20 countries and 14 U.S. states Program surpassed its goal of $1 million, raising more than $633,000 in individual contributions that were matched by $500,000 from the Ford Fund – the philanthropic arm...

First-Ever Ford GT Heritage Edition to Celebrate Storied ’66 Daytona Win, Plus 2021 Studio Collection Graphics Package Ford Performance unveils new Ford GT Heritage Edition inspired by the 1966 Daytona 24 Hour Continental, a stylish Frozen White with exposed carbon fiber and Race Red livery that pays homage to the 55th anniversary of the epic race where Ford achieved its...

Ford Castrol Team Emerges from Dry and Dusty Bronkhorstspruit 400 with Reasonable Points Haul Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer finish sixth overall on their FIA class debut in the Ford Castrol Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ranger Lance Woolridge and Elvéne Vonk end seventh, with 47 seconds separating the two crews Qualifying: 67km, Loop 1: 150km, Loop 2: 150km, Total: 367km...

Going for Gold this Women’s Month Endurance runner Gerda Steyn and professional swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker are Ford dealer supported athletes Gerda is the first woman to run the comrades in under six hours Tatjana becomes the first South African to earn a medal at the biennial Fina World Championships in Gwangju PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 14 August 2020 – Nothing in Gerda...

Ford Introduces Limited-Edition Ranger Thunder, Spec Upgrades on Ranger XLT, XLS Exclusive new Ford Ranger Thunder now available with sportier exterior and interior styling elements, along with practical additions to rear load box LED headlamps, as well as LED daytime running lights and foglamps now standard on all Ranger XLT, Wildtrak, Thunder and Ranger Raptor models Ranger XLS models gain...

Ford Ranger is the Best-Selling Used Car in South Africa – New AutoTrader Report Confirms Second-hand vehicle market accounts for around 65-percent of all cars sold in South Africa Ford Ranger, EcoSport and Fiesta are amongst the top 10 best-selling used vehicles in SA Recent updates to Ford Approved will continue to give customers peace-of-mind in the pre-owned vehicle marketplace...

INVITATION New Ford Ranger Thunder to be Officially Introduced in SA with Virtual Launch Event PRETORIA, South Africa, 12 August 2020 – Ford is expanding the Ranger line-up with the addition of the New Ranger Thunder, which will be officially introduced to South Africa with a virtual Facebook launch event on Thursday, 13 August 2020. The Ranger Thunder, a bespoke limited-edition...

In the Racing Seat with Ford South Africa this Women’s Month This Women’s Month, Ford South Africa celebrates three South African women for their contribution to motorsport Their achievements have paved the way for other women to follow in their footsteps Support these drivers and navigators as the motorsport calendar resumes PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 07 August 2020 – Women have been...

Ford Castrol Team ready for action as the 2020 SA Cross Country Series resumes 2020 SA Cross Country Series finally recommences after the COVID-19 lockdown, with the Bronkhorstspruit 400 on 14 and 15 August 2020 as the second round of the season Lance Woolridge and co-driver Elvéne Vonk will be fighting for another podium result in the FIAclass after finishing...