Now in its third generation, the Ford Escape has proven to be a well-rounded cost-effective family car. Sitting right in the middle of the market, the Escape range offers customers a wide range of options. We were keen to see what the latest Escape had to offer, and how the new EcoBoost engine performed.The RangeThe...
There’s no denying the Focus is a strong seller for Ford New Zealand, with the ST-Line leading the pack in sales. While the Focus Trend is the base, the ST-Line makes for the sporty-looking model, and the top-spec Titanium grabs the luxury model moniker.But is there something missing in the range? Ford NZ thinks so, and in October...
As the replacement for the Ford Territory, the rest of the world know this car as the Ford Edge. Now available in Australia and New Zealand, it’s being sold under the model name Endura.Can the Endura stand up to the legacy of the old Territory and how will it compare to other brands in the massively expanding SUV market?The...
A quiet achiever in the small hatchback market, the Focus has been with us for decades. It’s one of those cars you don’t notice, until you start to actually look for them – then they appear in numbers. Ford did have the previous version of the Endura available in New Zealand since early 2018, but those who knew the new model was...
The Ford Ranger has been New Zealand’s best selling vehicle for the last three years. Think about that: a ute, designed as a tough work vehicle, outsells all other vehicles in New Zealand. I think that’s pretty surprising. Obviously the Ranger has something special to create all of these sales.I drove one for a week to find out...
The history of car designs as many iconic and pivotal moments. The Jennings Motor Group decided to have another look at them, giving the retro a modern day look. From the iconic Ford Mustang to the ultra-exclusive Bugatti Chiron, they have married old and new to create some awesome images.Ford Mustang 2017 Retro...
The Ford Escape has been seen by some as a bit of an underdog; overshadowed by the CX-5 and Sportage, it hasn’t had the same high profile. With 2017, Ford aims to change that perception. The new Escape is decidedly bigger, bolder and much more in your face.Could it be time to take the Escape seriously, as a contender in the...
Night fears rooted in our pre-historic past cause stress behind the wheel; new poll shows most people worry about night blindness, many fear hitting pedestrians. After dark, traffic accidents with pedestrians can be almost twice as likely to lead to a fatality
Ford introduces tech that can automatically brake for pedestrians at...
Last November was a crazy month. It kicked off with the first ever Pagani Raduno in Asia, something I still can’t believe happened. Straight off the coattails of the Raduno was the Ferrari Cavalcade in Kyoto, an event where there no less than six LaFerraris as well as other legendary Ferrari models.To wrap up what was an...
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