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Jun
04
2023
By The African Mirror
Ford SA’s double victory: Ranger makes history, Everest a good second

Ford SA’s double victory: Ranger makes history, Everest a good second

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FORDSA has made history and achieved a rare double at the podium of the prestigious South African Car of the Year competition.In a ground-breaking achievement, the Ranger has become the first bakkie - pick-up - to secure an overall win in the prestigious South African Car of the Year competition.Ford further asserted itself in the awards by taking second place overall with the Everest.The Ford Ranger's triumph marks a historic moment as no other bakkie has ever managed to beat all finalists to the top spot since the competition began in 1986. Fortuitously, this award coincides with Ford South Africa’s…
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Aug
29
2022
By The African Mirror
Built for the adventurous, the new Everest provides amazing capability when the road runs out

Built for the adventurous, the new Everest provides amazing capability when the road runs out

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WHETHER you’re scrambling up the side of a mountain or towing a trailer, next-generation Everest is filled with cutting-edge technologies to get you there and back again. From Everest’s Selectable Drive Modes which optimise vehicle performance to suit a range of different conditions - to its sophisticated surround view cameras and rear differential lock, off-road adventures are even more achievable. “The Everest has always been very good off the beaten track, and we wanted to build on the confidence customers have when travelling off-road,” said Ian Foston, chief platform engineer, Ford Everest. “So we focused on giving customers a vehicle…
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Mar
08
2022
By The African Mirror
Next generation Everest is in the house

Next generation Everest is in the house

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THE next-generation Ford Everest has arrived. The next generation Everest blends adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun to drive SUV.Engineered to excite, the Everest has been built for the adventurous – with capability at its core.Inside, premium levels of craftsmanship have created a quiet and refined sanctuary for up to seven occupants, while class-leading technology and safety make every journey more memorable.“When we started imagining the next-gen Everest, we started not at the beginning but at the end: With our customers,” said Ian Foston, chief platform engineer for Everest. “They’re people who like…
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Jun
11
2021
By The African Mirror
How Ford uses computers to accelerate vehicle development and improve real-world testing on the Ranger and Everest

How Ford uses computers to accelerate vehicle development and improve real-world testing on the Ranger and Everest

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NEW vehicle development can involve many hundreds of prototypes and thousands of staff at facilities around the world, with new vehicles taking many years to go from the drawing board to the showroom floor. New vehicles have become more sophisticated and feature-rich than ever before, and model line-ups are ballooning. The current Ford Ranger and Everest are perfect examples of how product lines have grown in complexity, with a considerable number of variations covering choices in powertrain, driveline, suspension style and body design.  The process of developing a new vehicle from drawing board to showroom floor used to take more…
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Jul
21
2020
By The African Mirror
Test Drive: Ford Everest, a smooth family ride

Test Drive: Ford Everest, a smooth family ride

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JOVIAL RANTAO BUYING a car is a major decision. Accordingly, there are key questions that we ask ourselves before settling on the purchase of a vehicle.  The first of these questions is, what attracts you to the car? The second question is the functionality of the car, from the way it drives to its interface with new technology. The third question to be answered is the important and monumental issue of safety. What are the safety features that will make you buy this car. The last, and perhaps the most important question, is how the vehicle fits into your lifestyle…
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