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FORD

More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission
Motoring
/ 11 September 2025

More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission

Last week, four brands issued recalls on vehicles and these attracted significant attention on social media

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Ranger Platinum Diary: One month in and enjoying its road excellence and features
Motoring
/ 30 August 2025

Ford Ranger Platinum Diary: One month in and enjoying its road excellence and features

We haven’t explored its towing or off-road capabilities yet but this 3-litre V6 bakkie has been performing like an SUV on the road

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment
Motoring
/ 20 August 2025

Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment

Brand expands the Tourneo range with two new derivatives, hoping to gain more market share in the MPV segment

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness
Motoring
/ 2 August 2025

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness

The Wildtrak X sits just below the Platinum in the Ranger line-up and can perform exceptionally wherever you go

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition
Motoring
/ 4 July 2025

Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition

The Territory has many features that are uncharacteristic of a Ford but a few tweaks keep the same sense of style while embracing the badge

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Territory a worthy contender in a crowded SUV segment
Motoring
/ 20 June 2025

Ford Territory a worthy contender in a crowded SUV segment

The spacious, luxurious interior stands out and, while the drive is very smooth, the sensitive calibration of the brakes and throttle can take some getting used to

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Everest Wildtrak: Brawny and powerful with a touch of luxury — but it’s thirsty
Motoring
/ 3 June 2025

Ford Everest Wildtrak: Brawny and powerful with a touch of luxury — but it’s thirsty

The mid-range Everest has a solid build, comes with a V6 engine and the interior brings a fair amount of style

By Eyaaz Matwadia
US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
Thought Leader
/ 23 April 2025

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

By HB Senekal & Julia Choate
Ford’s Platinum has style and substance
Motoring
/ 16 June 2024

Ford’s Platinum has style and substance

Ford has been on a double-cab Ranger assault lately, offering 17 derivatives on its catalogue

By Deon van der Walt
2024 Nampo Harvest Day: Debuts that will grow on you
Motoring
/ 25 May 2024

2024 Nampo Harvest Day: Debuts that will grow on you

Nampo agricultural event gives vehicle makers a chance to show off new offerings

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Mustang: A raw, classic muscle car
Motoring
/ 19 May 2024

Mustang: A raw, classic muscle car

Ford’s Shelby GT350 still provokes the excitement that greeted it in the 1960s

By Jordan Schmidt
This SUV is still in Ford territory
Motoring
/ 11 May 2024

This SUV is still in Ford territory

The marque’s Territory is a solid new family SUV offering, with a focus on technology, efficiency and no-nonsense motoring

By Avon Middleton
Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons
Partner Content
/ 5 March 2024

Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons

BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal

By Partner Content
The VW Amarok: When motoring titans come together
Motoring
/ 15 July 2023

The VW Amarok: When motoring titans come together

The VW Amarok is a Ford, sure, but it also has more VW than some VWs

By Deon van der Walt
Ford’s new Ranger Raptor takes no prisoners
Motoring
/ 4 March 2023

Ford’s new Ranger Raptor takes no prisoners

This vehicle could be the ultimate bakkie for extreme terrains – and on the blacktop

By Deon van der Walt
Ford returns to Formula One
Motoring
/ 11 February 2023

Ford returns to Formula One

The motor manufacturer is back as Red Bull’s technical partner after being out of the race for two decades

By Brent van der Schyff
New Ford Everest summits SA market
Motoring
/ 7 October 2022

New Ford Everest summits SA market

The re-imagined SUV, with V6 diesel power, has made its debut

By Papi Mabele
Five things to love about the new Ford Mustang
Motoring
/ 26 September 2022

Five things to love about the new Ford Mustang

Powerful pony likely to cause a stir in the younger market, those who grew up playing video games

By Ntsako Mthethwa
New Ford Mustang test mule caught testing before global unveiling in Detroit
Motoring
/ 29 July 2022

New Ford Mustang test mule caught testing before global unveiling in Detroit

Wearing heavy camouflage not much details have been given regarding the new sports car, which will be unveiled officially at the Detroit Auto Show in September this year

By Lerato Matebese
Ford’s Mustang California Special roars into South Africa
Motoring
/ 25 July 2022

Ford’s Mustang California Special roars into South Africa

Only 100 alluring and enigmatic 5.0-litre V8 California Specials are available locally

By Lerato Matebese
If the inflation-driving supply strain in the US lasts, it could put South Africa in a chokehold
Business
/ 19 September 2021

If the inflation-driving supply strain in the US lasts, it could put South Africa in a chokehold

In South Africa, a strong trade surplus, buoyed by robust commodity prices, will cushion our economy against pressure arising from US policy

By Sarah Smit
Ford Everest Sport: Reclaiming the essence of the SUV
Motoring
/ 28 July 2021

Ford Everest Sport: Reclaiming the essence of the SUV

The new Ford Everest Sport reminds us of what we want from a big family carrier

By Luke Feltham
To fight Covid-19, we must fight intellectual property, trade and investment rules
Article
/ 14 April 2020

To fight Covid-19, we must fight intellectual property, trade and investment rules

These restrictions must be overturned or ignored because they are limiting the production and importing of essential medical equipment such as ventilators

By Jonathan Cannard
Apartheid criminals still at large
Article
/ 21 February 2020

Apartheid criminals still at large

Corporations and banks that aided the apartheid regime have not been brought to book, so they continue to act with impunity

By Ilham Rawoot
Ford, on the road to freedom
Article
/ 30 August 2019

Ford, on the road to freedom

Cape Town-based radio technical producer Brett Kannemeyer only ever idolised one kind of motor vehicle — Ford

By Lester Kiewit
Raptor affords some thrilling rides
Article
/ 26 July 2019

Raptor affords some thrilling rides

A mobile couch lots of added engineering

By Beauregard Tromp
Formal rules are needed for class action lawsuits
Article
/ 5 March 2018

Formal rules are needed for class action lawsuits

A number of cases brought before the courts have started to build a fram​ework to guide class actions. But there is still a gap

By Staff Reporter
Global investors are launching a climate plan to pressure gas emitters
Article
/ 12 December 2017

Global investors are launching a climate plan to pressure gas emitters

The plan will focus on: improving governance on climate change, curbing emissions and strengthening climate-related financial disclosures"

By Agence France Presse
CES 2015: Ford plans to move the world
Article
/ 12 January 2015

CES 2015: Ford plans to move the world

At CES 2015, Ford announced a Smart Mobility plan incorporating connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data.

By Staff Reporter
Mobile World Congress’s top seven gadgets
Article
/ 5 March 2014

Mobile World Congress’s top seven gadgets

The main focus at the Mobile World Congress was on big names like Samsung, Sony and Nokia but smaller and lesser known brands also made a splash.

By Staff Reporter
Mercedes-Benz to invest a further R3-billion in SA
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Mercedes-Benz to invest a further R3-billion in SA

Mercedes Benz plans to push ahead with a R3-billion investment plan, despite other car makers’ concerns over labour instability.

By Staff Reporter
Leaked Ford Figo ad shows bound and gagged women in boot
Article
/ 25 March 2013

Leaked Ford Figo ad shows bound and gagged women in boot

Three ad mock-ups for the Ford Figo hatchback were leaked on the internet last week and have caused controversy for their sexually violent nature.

By Grethe Koen
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