When it comes to testing the next-generation Ranger’s toughness and durability, Ford’s global team of development engineers doesn’t pull any punches. After all, they need to deliver a truly global pickup that is up for the challenge across 180 markets.

The appeal of the Ford Ranger Raptor high-performance off-road pickup has been raised even further with the launch of the new Special Edition model in South Africa, which is being produced in limited numbers to ensure exclusivity

Ford South Africa has expanded the availability of its innovative FordPass Connect system, which is now fitted as standard equipment across the Ford Everest sport utility vehicle (SUV) range, as well as on Trend and Titanium derivatives of the EcoSport compact SUV

Ford has emerged as a leading brand in the highly respected AA Spare Parts Pricing Guide for 2021, with the locally assembled Ford Ranger and Everest, as well as the Figo hatchback, claiming victories in their respective categories for the lowest cost of service, maintenance and body repair parts. A total of 63 vehicles were included in the survey, spanning all the major categories of passenger car, sport utility and light commercial vehicles.

Ford Motor Company has announced organizational and leadership changes for its International Markets Group (IMG), with Neale Hill appointed president of Ford Motor Company Africa, effective 1 October 2021.

The search for South Africa’s top three sim-racers, who will soon compete in the Team Fordzilla Nations Cup, went down to the wire in a one-hour endurance race that brought both strategy and outright speed into play.

The SA Cross Country Series (SACCS) is set to roar back into action for the second half of the season at the 4x4 Mega World 400 in Bothaville, Free State, on 1 and 2 October 2021. The Ford Castrol Cross Country Team is primed and ready to resume the battle for this year’s championship title, with rounds four and five condensed into two action-packed days of racing.

When the school bell rang on 15 September at Ndima Primary School in Mamelodi, learners rushed to their chairs and desks in newly-built and spacious classrooms for the start of an unforgettable day in the school’s history. The construction of these 7m x 7950mm classrooms with aluminium windows and vinyl flooring was made possible by a grant from Ford Motor Company Fund, the automaker’s philanthropic arm. The donation is part of Ford Fund’s efforts to provide assistance to local communities around the world coping with pandemic-related issues.

The recently-announced Ranger Stormtrak makes its debut in South Africa this month. Based on the luxuriously appointed Wildtrak, the Stormtrak is poised to continue the success of Ford’s popular recent limited-edition model, the Ranger Thunder.

Ford South Africa is celebrating significant milestones this year for its local production of the Ranger pickup. At the beginning of September the Ford Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria produced its 500 000th Ranger for export, which is a fitting achievement since it is also the current model’s 10th anniversary this year.

The search for a parking space can be a daunting endeavour, and when a space is found, it might be a tight squeeze to get the vehicle in. The solution? Leave that work to the vehicle.

The Ranger Raptor – the toughest, highest-performing variant of one of South Africa’s best-selling bakkies – is set to get even more desirable as Ford confirms the launch of the new Ranger Raptor Special Edition in South Africa.

Ford South Africa has funded the production of school shoes for 4 300 underprivileged children in Pretoria and Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). The first batch of 1 010 pairs of shoes were handed over today to Ramahlale Primary School in Mamelodi, near Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant.

In celebration of Women’s Month in August, Ford South Africa has been celebrating women who are pioneers in their respective vocations. South Africa has made considerable progress in the advocacy for gender equality in the workplace, and more specifically in the automotive industry. According to the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), the percentage of women in the motor industry has been steadily increasing in recent years.

Ford South Africa is gearing up for its next Esports sim-racing competition, which is set to launch on August 23. The competition, which is free to enter and open to all age groups, will be the first time that South African sim-racers will be able to represent their country and test their mettle against five European countries, all aligned to Ford’s established sim-racing division known as Team Fordzilla. Prizes from some of the biggest gaming brands and partners in Esports and motorsport will add to the local and global excitement.

The Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF), founded in 2014, is lending a supportive hand to the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), by providing Ford Ranger 4x4 Double Cabs to the non-profit wildlife conservation organisations for a period of two years.

The versatility and security of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak has been enhanced with the introduction of the Securi-lid Roll Top Cover – now available as a Ford-approved accessory exclusively on the Ranger Wildtrak, and available for order through Ford’s nationwide dealer network.

Ford South Africa is making an important contribution to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic by having opened specialised Vaccination Clinics at both of its local manufacturing plants, with cooperation and approval from the National Department of Health (NDOH).

Yota Baron has been appointed the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Ford South Africa, effective 1 August 2021. She previously served as CFO for Direct Markets within the Ford International Markets Group.

Ford Motor Company continues building on its commitment to empowering the youth through education with the announcement of the winners of the Ford College Community Challenge (C3), run in partnership with global non-profit organisation Enactus.

The Ford Ranger Raptor created a whole new segment when it blasted onto South African roads in 2019, delivering true race-developed performance and technology to create the market’s first high-performance off-road pickup. Now, this thoroughbred Ford Performance DNA will be showcased in the extreme world of cross country racing, as the Ranger Raptor is the official route reconnaissance vehicle for the second half of the 2021 South African Cross Country Series (SACCS).

South African motorists are likely to be handing over more of their hard-earned money at the fuel pumps at the end of July, according to the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa. Mid-month data indicates that petrol is set for an increase of 87 cents a litre, diesel 58 cents and illuminating paraffin 56 cents, and the AA says it expects little respite before month-end.

Following the remarkable success of the limited-edition Ford Ranger Thunder in 2020, Ford South Africa is introducing another unique and appealing iteration based on the upmarket Wildtrak – the Ranger Stormtrak – later this year.

“A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” It is this inspiring quote from Nelson Mandela that helped set in motion a humanitarian relief effort between Gift of the Givers, Ford South Africa and Cars.co.za within the small town of Touws River in the Western Cape.

Ford South Africa has partnered with the Gift of the Givers Foundation to tackle the ongoing drought in Nelson Mandela Bay. With the metro’s combined dam levels currently at just 10.5 percent, Ford has donated R2.5-million to drill boreholes at three schools in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

The M-Sport Ford World Rally Team (WRT) today revealed for the first time a prototype of the new Puma Rally1 rally car that will help usher in an exciting new era of electrified competition in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2022.

When the Ford Ranger made its first public appearance at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show, it was more than just the eye-catching design and capability of the all-new pick-up that set it apart from the competition. It was the highly advanced levels of safety, security and occupant protection.

Ford Motor Company has recognised the promising talent of University of Pretoria student Natalie Hanekom by awarding her an Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship for 2021 – one of only 10 scholarships awarded globally each year, each valued at $10 000 (approximately R140 000).

The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is the most track-focused Mustang yet, and it has officially touched down in South Africa. As an exclusive limited-edition model, only 90 units are available for the South African market, making the new Mustang Mach 1 a highly sought-after car that pays tribute to the original, iconic 1969 version – but with all the modern design and performance attributes that have helped make the current-generation Mustang the world’s best-selling sports car.

It was an intense and action-packed three days of racing at this year’s gruelling 1 000km Desert Race – round three of the SA Cross Country Series (SACCS), held in Upington for the first time from 18 to 20 June. As the longest and toughest event on the calendar, the 2021 event lived up to its proven reputation of pushing the teams and vehicles to the absolute limit.

Ford South Africa’s close involvement with the Ford Wildlife Foundation continues to prove that no matter how big or small, the life of every animal on this earth is one worth protecting.

Shelby dealerships around the world, including Shelby South Africa, have confirmed specifications and production numbers for the 2021 Shelby Super Snake, including the eye-catching and extremely exclusive Shelby Speedster which forms part of the dynamic line-up. To celebrate the 98th anniversary of founder Carroll Shelby, a matching number of Super Snakes will be produced, while the Shelby Speedster will be even more limited with only 25 units being built.

Tyres, Batteries and Brakes are among the most common wear and tear items on any vehicle and need to be regularly inspected and replaced to ensure optimal performance, safety and reliability of a vehicle.

Ford Motor Company has announced a series of leadership and organisational changes for South Africa, effective from 1 June 2021, which are aimed at accelerating its strategic transformation plan and strengthening its automotive operations.

Ford is challenging the population of Fordwich, Britain's smallest town, to switch to electric in the all new, all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E as new research* shows a large majority of those in the countryside (82%), small towns (79%) and villages (76%) would not feel confident purchasing an EV as their next vehicle, if the ban on petrol and diesel cars came in next week.

The Ford Castrol Cross Country Team was left ruing what could have been at its home race, the Sugarbelt 400 in Pietermaritzburg this weekend, after a strong qualifying performance came to nought with both FIA-class Ford Rangers sidelined due to a relatively minor technical issue.

As the world’s best-selling sports car, the iconic Ford Mustang range in South Africa will soon be bolstered by a very special and exclusive model – the Mach 1 Fastback coupé, which is the pinnacle of Mustang 5.0-litre V8 style and performance. The unrivalled exclusivity of the Mustang Mach 1 will be guaranteed, as only 90 units are available for the South African market.

The recently announced Ford Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Development Team will make its debut at the Sugarbelt 400, round two of the South African Cross Country Series (SACCS), which takes place on 21 and 22 May 2021 in Eston, KwaZulu-Natal

Ford South Africa has partnered with the ChildSafe Pedestrian Safety Programme to launch Global Road Safety Week in association with the Eastern Cape Department of Transport.

Fifteen new Ford Ranger XL models painted in Ford’s Colorado Red have been added to Hilti South Africa’s fleet as part of a partnership extension that was announced in May. These eye-catching Ford Rangers, driven by Hilti’s reps, will continue to prove their outstanding all-round versatility and reliability as they traverse the country, over all types of terrain, while carrying heavy-duty equipment.

The Ford Castrol Cross Country Team is targeting another strong performance for its new 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost-powered Ford Ranger when the South African Cross Country Series (SACCS) returns to Eston, near Pietermaritzburg, for round two of the championship on 21 and 22 May 2021.

Many van drivers rely on their side mirrors, with rear view mirrors not so helpful when there is a partition or cargo behind you. As the bumper stickers proclaim: “If you can’t see my mirrors – then I can’t see you!”