Ford Australia today confirmed pricing and the opening of online reservations for the highly anticipated, all-electric Mustang Mach-E – the company’s first production fully electric SUV. Embodying the spirit of Mustang for an electric future, Mustang Mach-E will arrive in Australian showrooms late this year.

Kicking off the line-up in Australia is the Mustang Mach-E Select which is priced from $79,990 plus on-road costs. This model boasts a 71kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery mated to a single electric motor which delivers 198kW and 430Nm of torque via the rear wheels. New for 2023, the LFP battery will allow Ford to offer the Mach-E with fresh technology proving to be more durable, using fewer high-demand, high-cost materials and with the ability to sustain fast charging as it approaches maximum capacity. The Mach-E Select will offer a driving range of up to 470 km.

Mustang Mach-E Select is equipped with a 15.5-inch infotainment screen (standard across the range) running Ford’s latest-generation SYNC 4A2 system. For enhanced visibility when parking a 360-degree camera is standard as is a B&O sound system with 10 speakers and subwoofer. Wireless phone charging as standard means you can conveniently charge your compatible smartphone without the hassle of a charging cable.

Across the line-up there’s room for five people. There are ISOFIX mounts on the two outboard seats and top tether anchors for all three back seats, making installing child seats easy. The rear seats fold 60:40 to increase rear luggage space when needed.

Mach-E Select features Black Onyx Sensico seats in the front and back, a premium artificial leather upholstery. The front seats are eight-way powered.

On the outside, Select boasts 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof and Ford’s E-Latch door handles which replace conventional door handles, as well as a front-trunk or ‘frunk’ for additional luggage space.

The Mustang Mach-E Premium is priced from $92,990 plus ORCs and boasts a bigger 91kWh battery delivering 216kW and 430Nm of torque via a single motor on the rear axle. This model balances enhanced performance with efficiency, delivering the longest potential driving range of the line-up – with up to 600 km of range.

Building on Select, Premium adds luxury touches like LED projector headlamps, premium-finish scuff plates and pedals, and interior upgrades, including red contrast stitching to its Black Onyx Sensico seats (front and rear), black headliner, and multi-colour ambient lighting as standard.

For the ultimate in performance, the Mustang Mach-E GT can streak from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and is priced from $108,990 plus ORCs.

It features the same 91kWh battery as Mach-E Premium but runs two electric motors (one at the front and one at the rear) delivering 358kW and 860Nm of torque to all four wheels with a driving range of up to 490 km. Mustang Mach-E GT will be the fastest accelerating Ford the Blue Oval offers in Australia.

As the performance-oriented model in the line-up, Mach-E GT features MagneRide Active Suspension which can adjust up to 1000 times a second allowing the dampers to respond in real-time to changing road conditions or driving style. The system also automatically adjusts damping force based on the selected drive mode.

Speaking of drive modes, GT adds Untame Plus to the modes available on the other models: Active, Whisper or Untame. This setting is designed for closed-course driving only and adjusts everything from battery cooling to steering to throttle response, traction and stability controls, all-wheel drive strategy and ensures consistent power and torque delivery for longer-lasting thrills.

Ensuring it stops as well as it goes, Mustang Mach-E GT runs Brembo Flexira front performance brakes, 20-inch alloys wrapped in bespoke Pirelli tyres.

The ‘performance’ continues inside with a pair of bolstered Ford Performance sport front seats designed to support driver and front passenger during spirited driving and finished in a soft-touch leather-like material.

Online order of the Ford Mustang Mach-E is available now, with first costomer delivery expected in Q4 this year.

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Pricing and specifications for the biggest Ford pickup ever to roll on Australian roads, the Ford F-150, have been confirmed. The flagship American ute will arrive Down Under in the second half of 2023 with a factory-backed five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and the convenience of servicing through a nationwide Ford dealer network.

The Ford F-150 range will start from $106,950 plus on-road costs, with four variants in the range, including both short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) body styles for the XLT and LARIAT.

The reintroduction of F-Series comes after significant demand from Aussies for Ford’s biggest, boldest and most capable pick-up. Following extensive re-engineering work by Ford Australia and RMA Automotive, the right-hand-drive F-150 will now be available from local Ford dealerships.

Both the XLT and LARIAT F-150 will feature the top-selling 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6 petrol engine, coupled with 10-speed automatic transmission in 4×4 Crew Cab configuration. With 298kW and 678Nm across the range, the F-150 features Ford’s port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system, which uses a pair of injectors per cylinder along with twin turbochargers that offer on-demand power while minimising lag.

Each F-150 variant can be purchased either as a SWB with a 3683mm wheelbase and 1676mm styleside box, or LWB that extends the wheelbase to 3987mm and styleside box to 1981mm. All F-150 models in Australia are capable of towing 4.5 tonne, matching arch rival RAM 1500.

The XLT aims at owners wanting compelling capability from their pick-up paired with no-nonsense ruggedness. For the F-150 XLT, standard features include 20-inch six-spoke machined-aluminium wheels, chrome front and rear bumpers, black platform running boards, tailgate with flexible step and work surface as well as a “Tough Bed” spray-in bedliner.

The F-150 XLT SWB is priced from $106,950, while the XLT LWB asks for $107,945.

As the flagship of the Australian F-150 range, the F-150 LARIAT brings added levels of luxury with additional features over and above the XLT variant including premium mesh insert grille with chrome surround, chrome appearance package including mirror scalps, door handles, belt moldings, tow hooks and running boards, powered twin-panel moonroof and LED headlights, fog lights and taillamps.

The F-150 LARIAT SWB costs $139,950, while the LWB LARIAT has a sticker of $140,945.

All prices quoted exclude on-road costs.

Ford F-150 specifications:

F-150 XLT

• Two-bar style grille with chrome surround and black accents
• 20-inch six-spoke machined faced alloy wheels
• Chrome front and rear bumpers
• Black platform running boards
• Tailgate with flexible step and work surface
• Tough Bed spray-in bedliner
• Boxlink cargo management locking cleats
• Underbody skidplates
• 12-way power (including lumbar) driver cloth seat
• 10-way power (including lumbar) front passenger cloth seat
• Column mounted gear shifter
• SYNC 4 with eight-inch centre touchscreen
• Satellite Navigation system
• Seven-speaker sound system
• Eight-inch multiview digital instrument cluster
• FordPass Connect
• Dual zone automatic climate control
• Power adjustable foot pedals
• Foldout office workspace
• Six airbags
• Rear view camera
• Rear parking sensors
• Ford Pro-Trailer Back-Up Assist
• Cruise control
• Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking (AEB)
• BLIS with cross-traffic alert and trailer tow coverage
• Lane-keeping aid and driver alert system

F-150 LARIAT (in addition to XLT)

• Premium mesh insert grille with chrome surround
• Chrome appearance package including mirror scalps, door handles, belt moldings, tow hooks and running boards
• Powered twin-panel moonroof
• LED headlights, fog lights and taillamps
• Power release and close tailgate
• Power sliding rear window
• Leather-accented seats
• Heated and cooled front seats
• Heated rear seats (excluding middle seat)
• 12-way power (including lumbar) driver seat with memory settings
• 12-way power (including lumbar) front passenger seat
• Floor console mounted shifter
• 12-inch centre touchscreen
• 12-inch digital instrument cluster
• B&O unleashed sound system by Bang & Olufsen with 18 speakers
• Power adjustable foot pedals with memory settings
• Front parking sensors
• 360-degree camera
• Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
• Lane centering
• Speed sign recognition
• Evasive steering assist
• Intersection assist
• Wireless phone charging

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The first race-prepared seventh-generation Ford Mustang has made its first global appearance at Mount Panorama today ahead of the Bathurst 1000 race weekend.

The 2023 Ford Mustang GT ‘Gen3’ Supercar was uncovered in the pit lane at Mount Panorama in full racing guise.

The road-going variants of the seventh-generation Mustang were revealed in Detroit last month, with computer-generated images of the race cars shown at the same time.

Closely resembling the road-going Mustang, the Gen3 Supercar features a low bonnet and wider body, with the production-based Coyote V8 engine tweaked to power the racecar with 600hp (447kW).

The Mustang Supercar has been built by Ford’s homologation team Dick Johnson Racing, in conjunction with Ford Performance, in preparation for the 2023 season when a new era of Supercars racing begins.

Ford supported teams in 2023, who will race the new Mustang, include Dick Johnson Racing, Tickford Racing, Grove Racing, Blanchard Racing Team and new to the Mustang stable, Walkinshaw Andretti United.

Johnson, the Ford legend whose namesake team is celebrating the incredible milestone of 1000 races this weekend, will drive the car for the first time at the iconic 6.2km Mount Panorama circuit.

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Ford once again sounds a wake-up call for sports car enthusiasts around the world with the introduction of the all-new Ford Mustang. Claimed as the most exhilarating and visceral Mustang yet, the seventh generation model brings a “fighter jet-inspired” digital cockpit, updated turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally aspirated V8 engines, and an edgier yet muscular exterior design.

With the introduction of the new Mustang, Ford Australia will add an exciting new special edition nameplate to the Mustang stable, Dark Horse. Designed as a street and track-capable performance Mustang with striking visual cues and increased capability, the Mustang Dark Horse will boast sinister looks and a specially modified 5.0-litre V8. Further specifications and information will be released closer to local launch.

The seventh generation Mustang adds modern chiseled looks to its heritage-inspired design, which sets out to appeal to the broadest Mustang customer mindset yet.

Each model in the Mustang lineup carries its own unique front end. GT is differentiated from EcoBoost models by larger, more aggressive grill openings, engineered to allow increased airflow to cool the V8 engine, reflecting the increase in power and performance. The car’s aerodynamics are optimised further with the addition of new bonnet vents and redesigned front splitter. At the rear, an extended rear spoiler module houses new crisp signature tri-bar lighting and redesigned diffuser for improved aerodynamic balance.

Like before, the Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-litre Coyote V8 engine. The fourth-generation 5.0-litre is claimed to deliver the most naturally aspirated horsepower of any Mustang GT.

Ford has saved the manual transmission for a new generation and the 5.0-litre V8 continues to offer a six-speed manual transmission for purist who want an uncompromised connection to eight-cylinder power. Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission is also available.

Drivers who desire better fuel efficiency can opt for the EcoBoost model, powered by an updated, four-cylinder turbocharged 2.3-litre powertrain.

For the first time, Mustang GT with the manual transmission includes standard rev-matching that helps hold engine RPM when the clutch is engaged to retain peak torque between manual gear changes.

In terms of safety, the new Mustang is available with Ford’s next-generation Driver Assistance Technologies, including speed sign recognition, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control – with stop-and-go functionality on automatic transmission equipped variants, Lane Centering Assist, Evasive Steer Assist and Reverse Brake Assist.

The all-new Mustang goes on sale in Australia in late 2023 and is assembled at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan in the United States. Full specification and pricing will be announced closer to launch.

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Ford has taken the wraps off its all-new 2023 Ford Everest which promises to be more comfortable than its predecessor.

Key to its comfort is a longer wheelbase, while a 50mm (1.9-inch) wider track than the outgoing model is said to make the Everest better to drive around town and on the freeway.

However, the Everest hasn’t forgotten its Ranger-based roots, either, with all variants equipped with underbody protection, a rear locking differential, selectable off-road drive modes, and two functional tow hooks at the front.

Its off-road credentials are also bolstered with 800mm (31.4-inch) of wading depth along with an array of features designed to make towing easier than ever before, including a dedicated Tow/Haul drive mode to optimise gear shift timing to maintain ideal power delivery and engine braking and a camera that helps guide the SUV in reverse parking when hitched to a trailer. There’s also an optional Tow Pack that brings an integrated trailer brake controller and offers 3,500kg (7,716 lbs) of towing capacity.

Power- and drivetrain

When it launches, the Everest will be offered with two engine options – a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder and a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 – both connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission. However, Ford is keeping the power output until closer to launch.

Entry-level Ambiente and Trend variants will feature rear-wheel drive while all other variants will have a permanent four-wheel drive system that utilises an electronically controlled on-demand two-speed electromechanical transfer case.

All-new interior and technology

Inside, the latest Everest’s interior will be a big step up from the outgoing model, with a large portrait style infotainment screen taking centre stage on the fresh new dashboard. It measures 10.1-inches in the Ambiente model and 12.0-inches in the Trend, Sport and Platinum models.

As expected, all variants now comes with a digital instruments cluster measuring 8.0-inches in the Ambiete, Trend and Sport, and 12.-4-inch in the range-topping Platinum. Both screens run Ford’s latest SYNC 4A system.

Other highlights include wireless phone charging, heated and ventilated front seats (Sport and Platinum). Platinum buyers will further luxuriate in 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel and a 50:50 split third row that fold with a touch of a button.

Safety

The 2023 Everest comes with nine airbags, including a centre airbag between the driver and front passenger, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, Stop & Go and evasive steering assist, reverse brake assist, pre-collision assist with intersection function, and a blind-spot information system with trailer coverage.

Full pricing and specifications will be announced closer to its launch later this year.

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They are two of the most iconic cars to grace our roads. One, an unapologetically all-American with a big, old-school fire-breathing V8 under its long, chiselled bonnet that has become one of the most successful sports cars in recent times.

The other, a samurai warrior that came out of its 17-year sabbatical to reignite the flame for Japanese performance machine.

Both are the only mainstream, rear-wheel drive, high-performance sports coupe on the market today.

Are they close competitors?

Both are rear-wheel drive two-door coupes with a passion for speed and tyre shredding antics but importantly, both claim a sub 4.0 seconds 0-100km/h and a love of corners.

There are differences, too.

The GR Supra, with the help of BMW, comes with a German heart that is heavily based on the 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine in the latest BMW Z4, and for 2021, bringing an extra 35kW for a grand total of 285kW. Torque remains unchanged at 500Nm and directed to the rears via an eight-speed auto.

The Mustang on the other hand, comes with a significantly more powerful, naturally-aspirated 339kW/550Nm 5.0-litre V8 matched with a 10-speed automatic. However, it also comes along with a considerable weight penalty of 261kg over the Supra.

How much do they cost?

The Supra GTS tested here comes with a relatively steep $97,126 price tag, which is $30,836 or nearly a Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid more than the Mustang’s more down to earth $67,390 list price. Both before on-road costs.

Both score largely similar equipment, too.

Starting on the safety front, the Mustang comes standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, auto high-beam, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist, while the Supra matches with Toyota’s Safety Sense driver assistance systems, which includes pre-collision assistance with cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, LED headlights and auto-high beam, along with seven airbags.

It further adds speed sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and tyre pressure monitoring and Brembo brakes.

Stepping inside, Ford’s 8-inch SYNC3 comes with Emergency Assist that automatically calls emergency services in the event of an accident, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with a 12-speakers B&O sound system that will surely please audiophiles are all thrown in with the list price. Electrically operated, leather upholstered, heated front seats, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster are also standard.

Meanwhile, the GR Supra’s 8.8-inch BMW-sourced touchscreen infotainment system is slightly bigger compared to the Mustang’s. It also comes with recently upgraded wireless Apple CarPlay though Android Auto users will still be unable to mirror their phones on the system. Sound comes courtesy of Toyota’s favoured JBL through 10-speakers. Like the Mustang, the front seats are electrically operated and comes wrapped in leather.

What makes them great?

There’s no disputing that both of them put a great big smile on your face when the road opens up and on the track.

Despite the BMW underpinnings, Toyota has done a commendable job in giving the Supra its unique ‘Toyota’ flavour. There’s the BMW dynamics of balance, neutrality and light-footedness that we have come to know and like from the propeller brand, but with the big T’s infusion of playfulness and agility.

It’s fast-in-fast-out with the Supra with its superbly accurate and perfectly weighted steering and tonnes of grip from its soft 255/35 and 275/35 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

One of the reasons Toyota chose BMW to be its development partner for the Supra was because of its B58 3.0-litre in-line six. It’s the same powerplant that is used not only in the latest Z4, but also in the 3 Series, 5 Series and 8 Series, as well as their respective SUV derivatives.

It pulls strongly from 1,500rpm all the way to 7,000rpm with no flat spots in between. It also sounds amazing especially when you put it into Sport mode and manually shift the ZF-sourced eight-speed auto via the flappy paddles.

The heavier American, on the other hand, is more of a ‘slow in-fast out’ proposition. It feels heavier and not as agile compared to the Japanese. You need to shave a bit more speed going into a corner but once on the apex, you could almost go all out with the throttle and away you go.

And while the Supra’s in-line six sounds amazing, the Stang’s 5.0-litre V8 is ridiculously good! Flick it into Sport and the soundtrack gets even better, though it still won’t catch the Supra on the way to 100km/h.

Thanks to the Supra’s slimmer proportions and newfound kilowatts, 0-100km/h has dropped from a previously Mustang equalling 4.3 to 4.1 seconds.

Which would I take to the shops?

Neither of them is outstanding supermarket trolleys but the Mustang is the pick of the two with more cabin space, a pair of rear pews (though only good as extra storage) and an incredibly large boot for a car of its type, at 408 litres along with 50/50 split folding rear seats. This is against the Supra’s meagre 296 litres boot space and just a pair of front seats.

What would I change?

When it comes to noises, the Supra can certainly do better. It’s not entirely drama free though, with appropriate pops and crackles on overrun but compared to the Mustang’s angry exhaust notes, it sounds… a little tame.

Thankfully, there are plenty of aftermarket exhaust options available.

Around town, the Supra’s MacPherson front struts and multi-link rears with adaptive dampers don’t afford a lot of travel even in normal mode and can transmit nasty road bumps into the cabin.

Road noise also sips in from the rear of the car which is not separated from the cockpit in any way.

The Mustang isn’t much better, but our Magneride adaptive dampers-equipped tester seems to iron out road imperfections a little better. It’s also a tad quieter compared to the Supra thanks to the separation of the boot from the cabin.

What are the running costs?

No surprise here, the Mustang likes a drink! Officially, it gulps down 12.7L/100km of the pricey premium unleaded but drive it as it’s meant to be, you can almost see the fuel gauge drop right before your eyes! We averaged 15.0L/100km on test.

While the Supra also have a taste for premium juice (albeit 95RON), it’s less of a heavy drinker, sipping on average 9.5L/100km.

Both brands come with 5 years, unlimited kilometre warranty and capped price servicing although the Supra is the cheaper to maintain, costing just $385 per service or $1,925 for the first five years. The Mustang on the other hand will set you back $2,265 for the same period.

Verdict

Both the GR Supra and Mustang GT are great performance cars that bring endless joy to drivers and picking one from the other will ultimately depend on your budget, preference for turbocharged propulsion or old school displacement, and of course, styling.

For the budget conscious buyer, the Mustang certainly can’t go wrong, but if your bank account allows, our pick is for the more sophisticated Supra, which is slightly quicker, goes slightly better and a little less common.

Pricing and Specifications

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The new-generation Ford Ranger is officially out and it’s been touted by its maker as the smartest, most versatile and most capable Ranger ever.

Like the generation before it, the new Ranger’s development is led by Ford’s Product Development Centre in Australia, with local engineers and designers responsible for the model’s design and validation in all key areas including drivetrain, technology and safety.

Design

Visually, the new 2022 Ford Ranger is bold and rugged, with a purposeful exterior that shares Ford’s global truck design language. The design features a new grille, and signature C-clamp headlight treatment at the front while a subtle shoulder line down the sides incorporates bolder wheel-arches that gives Ranger a sure-footed stance.

For the first time, LED headlights are standard across the range. At the back, the taillights are also LEDs and designed in harmony with the signature graphics on the front.

Beneath the new bodywork is an upgraded chassis riding on a wheelbase 50mm longer and a track 50mm wider than the previous Ranger. A hydro-formed front-end structure creates more space in the engine bay for the new V6 engine and helps future-proof the Ranger for other propulsion technologies. It also opens up the front of the pick-up to allow more airflow to the radiator, which helps keep running temperatures low when towing or carrying heavy loads.

At launch, the new Ranger line-up will comprise of the capable XL, versatile XLS, stylish XLT, rugged Sport and adventurer Wildtrak.

Interior

Inside, the car-like cabin steps up, using premium soft-touch materials, and featuring the largest portrait-style centre touchscreen in the segment at 12 inches. It complements the fully digital instrument panel and is loaded with Ford’s latest SYNC4 infotainment system.

Many of the traditional driving mode controls have been moved from the dash and centre console to their own dedicated display on the SYNC screen. With one button press, drivers can go to Ranger’s dedicated screen for all off-road and drive modes where they can monitor the driveline, steering angle, vehicle pitch and roll angles and other controls. The screen is also linked to a 360-degree surround view parking camera.

Cargo Tray

The 50mm wider track has liberated more cargo space, with the new Ranger now capable of carrying fundamental items such as a sheet of building plywood or a full-size pallet all within its cargo tray.

Additional touches include a new, tough plastic-moulded bedliner that helps protect both the tray bed from scratches and owner’s knees from kneeling on a steel tray bed. Extra cargo tie down points – on strong steel tube rails – provide convenient points to secure loads. Durable, flexible load box caps around the sides of the box and across the tailgate conceal structural attachment points for canopies and other aftermarket accessories.

The new Ranger also offers a new cargo management system designed with dividers to hold various sized items – like timber or toolboxes. Owners also can create smaller compartments to store objects, which would otherwise have to go in the cab, using a system of ultra-strong spring-loaded cleats that clip into rails bolted to each side of the cargo box. The tailgate can also double as a mobile work bench with clamp pockets to measure, grip and cut building materials.

Also new is Zone lighting which is controlled via the in-cabin touchscreen or through the FordPass app. It provides 360-degree lighting around the pick-up to help give customers better visibility around the vehicle. Load box lighting is provided under the left- and right-hand rails and provides plenty of light for finishing up jobs in low light or finding things in the cargo box at night.

Powertrain

Depending on market, the new Ranger will be available with three turbodiesel engine options.

A new 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 will replace the previous 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbodiesel, with the proven Single-Turbo and the Bi-Turbo 2.0-Litre inline four-cylinder diesels once again called for duty in the new Ranger.

Final engine outputs are yet to be confirmed. For reference, the outgoing 3.2-litre turbodiesel produces 147kW and 470Nm, while the existing 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel and 2.0-litre single turbo diesel respectively develops 157kW and 500Nm, and 118kW and 385Nm.

Transmission choices include an updated 10-speed auto complementing the current six-speed automatic.

Chassis

The Ranger is known for its relatively comfortable ride and the new model is claimed to take that up a notch. The front wheels have been moved forward by 50mm for a better approach angle and outboard for better off-road articulation, both of which improve the off-roading experience. The rear suspension dampers have also been shifted outboard of the frame rails to give drivers and passengers a better ride both on- and off-road.

Customers will have a choice of two four-wheel drive systems – an electronic shift-on-the-fly system, or advanced full-time 4×4 system with a set-and-forget mode. Off-road recovery is made easier with prominent dual recovery hooks in the front bumper.

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With the next-generation Ford Ranger inching closer to its late 2021 market launch, Ford has released a teaser video of the highly anticipated and popular ute showcasing the model being off-road tested in a variety of terrains, including gravel, sand, rocks and snow.

Like the current-generation, the new Ranger is designed and engineered in Australia for the global market, with Ford claiming the new model will have “superior off-road credentials paired with dynamic driving DNA”, as well as being “the toughest, most capable, most connected and most versatile Ranger yet”; the latter no doubt hinting at the hi-tech features inside the car.

Despite the heavy camouflage, it’s clear the next-gen model will favour the more truck-like face of the F-150, with larger and vertically-arranged LED headlights, a larger grille and muscular wheel arches.

Sitting on an upgraded version of the T6 ladder-frame platform which will also underpin the next Volkswagen Amarok, the new model will be the first Ranger to be offered with a plug-in hybrid variant. Rumours suggest a 2.3-litre EcoBoost married to an electric motor for a combined output of 270kW (362hp/367PS), along with a decent-sized battery for a reasonable EV only range.

Other engine options are likely to include a 224kW (300hp/304PS) 2.3-litre Ecoboost four-cylinder, a 246kW (330hp/335PS) 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6, and a 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 with 298kW (400hp/406PS) borrowed from the Ford Bronco Warthog for the Ranger Raptor flagship. Australia will also likely to retain the 2.0-litre EcoBlue bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel with 157kW (210hp/213PS).

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When Ford is asking designers to imagine the Mustang as an electric sports car in a new segment, it’s a sure sign that the iconic pony car is going electric in the not too distant future.

The challenge from Ford was for the many creative minds in the online automotive world to give their best shot at envisioning a Mustang EV, without diluting its heritage and design trademark.

One of the designers who took up the challenge was Tyler Kwon, who came up with this futuristic interpretation of the Mustang. It may look 10 years into the future but it has successfully retained much of the Mustang’s iconic styling cues, such as the bulging bonnet, strong side crease interrupted by the wheel arches, and those obligatory triple beam taillights. It’s a fantastic effort from Tyler.

With Ford already putting the mustang-inspired Mach-E full electric crossover into production, the Mustang will most likely see a hybrid model in the next iteration, before moving into fully electric by the end of the decade. One thing certain is that the Mustang EV will be the fastest in the history of the nameplate.

Source: Tyler Kwon

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If you’re a fan of monster trucks, then this PaxPower Alpha F-150 will surely stops you in your tracks.

Designed to be an extreme off-road ready pickup, the Alpha F-150 features an aggressive exterior consisting of extended wheel arches, a ram air hood, a sports exhaust system and 17-inch wheels shod in massive 35-inch tyres.

PaxPower has also given the F-150’s chassis a once over, with the majority of the stock suspension replace by those from the previous F-150 Raptor. This includes the axles, control arms and Fox Racing shocks with internal-bypass technology. It is also equipped with leaf springs, steering links and brake lines from the Raptor.

All these don’t come cheap though, with the Alpha F-150 package costing US$18,950 (A$25,620) and taking three weeks to complete. PaxPower also offers a plethora of options, including heavy-duty steel bumpers costing US$6,950 (A$9,396) which offers additional protection and improved approach angle. It also comes complete with LED light bars, which is said to last the life of the truck.

That’s not all, a supercharger kit for the 5.0-litre V8 engine will cost an additional $12,450 (A$16,832) and pushes the power output to 574kW/915Nm.

Those with the 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 and 3.0-litre Power Stroke turbo-diesel V6 are not left out either, with the company offering performance upgrades that boost power to 373kW/847Nm and 298kW/827Nm, respectively, courtesy of a cold air intake, larger intercooler and revised engine calibration.

In Australia, the Ford F-150 is converted by Performax International with pricing ranging from A$99,000 to A$250,000 for a fully optioned F-150 Raptor.

Unfortunately for those of us in Australia, the Alpha F-150 isn’t available here.

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