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2024

Forget Flowers, Kiwis Would Choose an Electrified Vehicle to Make a Good First Impression, According to Ford’s Latest Study

30/09/24

More than 60 per cent of Kiwis are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle1 in the next five years, according to a survey conducted in May 20242 by Ford Motor Company.

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Ford Ranger PHEV Makes Global Debut, Introduces Limited-Edition Stormtrak Model

16/09/24

Ford is blazing a new trail for plug-in hybrid pickups with the Ranger PHEV that today makes its global public debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Germany.

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New Ford Escape Arrives in New Zealand

02/09/24

Now arriving at Ford dealers throughout New Zealand, the new Ford Escape - Europe's bestselling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) - will inspire drivers to embrace the electric future.

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Annaliese Atina Appointed Managing Director of Ford New Zealand

16/05/24

Ford New Zealand has announced the appointment of Annaliese Atina to the role of Managing Director. Annaliese takes on the role from Simon Rutherford who has been appointed to a new regional role within the Ford International Markets Group.

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All New, Seventh Generation Mustang GT Convertible Available to Order in New Zealand

12/04/24

No vehicle is more synonymous with freedom and the open road than the Ford Mustang. Make that Ford Mustang a convertible and it takes it up another level.

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Ford New Zealand Recognises Top Ford Dealerships with 2023 President’s Award

19/03/24

Ford New Zealand announced the winners of its annual President’s Awards late last week at a gala dinner hosted at the Fiji Marriott Resort in Momi Bay Fiji. The event was attended by Ford Dealer Principals, their partners and members of the Ford New Zealand team.

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New, Limited Edition, Ranger Tremor Adds Even Greater Capability and Versatility to Ranger Line-up

13/03/24

Following the very popular and adventure-ready Ranger Wildtrak X, Ford is introducing even greater diversity and appeal to the Ranger line-up with the new Ranger Tremor; also a limited edition in New Zealand. The Ford Ranger Tremor is available to order today from Ford dealers across the country and has a recommended retail price of $74,990*.

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Choose Any Team, So Long as it's Black; Ford New Zealand Looking Forward to a Sold-Out Black Clash T20 Event This Weekend in Tauranga

17/01/24

Ford New Zealand returns to the Hot Spring Spas T20 Tauranga Black Clash this weekend as a Major Sponsor and the Official Vehicle Partner.

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2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets a Sharper Price Point for the New Year

11/12/23

In great news for customers thinking about purchasing a Mustang Mach-E in the new year, Ford New Zealand has today announced a price reduction for the new all-electric SUV effective from 1 January 2024.

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Attention Adventure Seekers: Ford Everest’s Towing Tech Makes Hitching and Hauling Your Gear Easier Than Ever

14/11/23

For adventurers who need to tow, the Ford Everest’s rugged capability, innovative technologies and smart safety features make hitching and hauling a trailer or caravan easier, safer, and more convenient than ever.

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FORD NAMED ONE OF 3BL’S 100 BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, RANKING HIGHEST AMONG AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIE

18/10/23

Ford today was named one of 3BL’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens for a second year in a row, coming in at No. 18 overall, No. 5 for human rights and No. 11 in environment. The prestigious annual ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. Ford is the highest ranked company in the automotive category.

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New Ford Puma ST Arrives

18/10/23

Responsive, rewarding, fun-to-drive Ford Performance dynamics are now set to be enjoyed by even greater numbers of customers as Ford New Zealand welcomes the new Puma ST to dealerships across the country.

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Ford Expands Ranger Family with First Ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid, including Pro Power Onboard

19/09/23

Ford will offer customers a plug-in hybrid version of New Zealand’s best-selling vehicle from early 2025. The Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will combine electric driving capability with the adventure-ready versatility and work-ready dependability customers have come to expect from Ranger.

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Ford Continues Grand Quest to Shorten Wait Times With Exclusive Three-Year Deal

17/08/23

Ford Australia and New Zealand have taken the extraordinary step of signing an exclusive three-year lease deal on a vehicle carrier ship in an effort to reduce customer wait times for new vehicles.

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The Horse Has Bolted! Ford New Zealand Opens Reservations for the All-New 2024 Ford Mustang

01/08/23

Ford once again sounds a wake-up call for sports car lovers around the country with the introduction of the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang. The seventh generation is the most exhilarating and visceral yet, from its digital cockpit to its V8 powerplant to its edgier yet timeless exterior design.

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Spend Your Day Trawling Through This Treasure Trove of Classic Fords from the Online Vault

01/05/23

Almost 120 years since the founding of Ford Motor Company Ltd, Ford’s online Heritage Vault has added more than 2000 photos and brochures of some of the brand’s most interesting and iconic models – with more to follow soon.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E RTR Now Ready to Rock in New Zealand

20/04/23

Ford New Zealand is excited to introduce the Ford Mustang Mach-E RTR, the electrifying new addition to the legendary Mustang line-up. Available for RWD and AWD models (excluding GT), the Mach-E RTR Styling Pack is a must-have for anyone looking to take their Mach-E to the next level.

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Ford New Zealand Delivers Next Level of Commercial EV Leadership with Smarter, Fully Connected, All-Electric E-Transit Courier

06/04/23

Ford New Zealand today confirmed the E-Transit Courier, a ground-up new all-electric commercial vehicle 1 bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers through FordPass, will be launching locally.

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First-ever Ford Everest Wildtrak Confirmed for New Zealand; Everest Sport Now Available with 2.0L Bi-Turbo Powertrain Option

17/01/23

Ford New Zealand today announced changes to the Everest line up, confirming the first-ever Everest Wildtrak is coming in July 2023 and customers can now also opt for the Everest Sport with the popular 2.0L Bi-Turbo powertrain.

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2022

Ford Mustang Mach-E Reservations Open for New Zealand Customers, Pricing and Specifications Now Available

28/09/22

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is now available to order in New Zealand for the first time, Ford today announced. The online reservation system went live this afternoon, with more than 100 customers already signed up.

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Ford New Zealand Confirms Sponsorship of Repco Rally New Zealand

28/06/22

Ford New Zealand today announced it has signed on as an Elite Sponsor of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round to be held in New Zealand from 29 September to 2 October.

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New Zealand 2022 Next-Gen Ranger Pricing Announced

07/04/22

New Zealand pricing of the 2022 Ford Ranger has been confirmed, with the range starting at $46,990 RRP for the XL 4x2 Chassis Cab, through to the top of the range Raptor priced at $89,990 RRP.

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Next-Generation Ford Everest Is Bold Outside, A Sanctuary Inside and Engineered For Adventure

01/03/22

The Next-Generation Ford Everest makes its global debut today, blending adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun to drive SUV.

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Next-Gen Ford Everest Puts Safety at the Heart of Every Adventure

01/03/22

Whether conquering off-road trails or city traffic, the Next-Generation Ford Everest’s driver assist technologies and safety systems are designed to help owners and their families explore with confidence.

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Next-Gen Ranger Raptor Rewrites the Rulebook for Off-Road Performance

22/02/22

The Next-Generation Ford Ranger Raptor has arrived. Designed and engineered to dominate in the desert, master the mountains and rule everywhere in between, the second-generation Ranger Raptor raises the off-road performance bar as a pick-up built for true enthusiasts.

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Next-Gen Ranger Delivers the Versatility Every Truck Customer Needs

25/01/22

Whether next-generation Ranger is being used for work, family or play, Ford knows its customers rely on a pickup that is functional, convenient and durable. And Next-Gen Ranger goes all-out with a wider cargo box packed with features and opportunities to transform the space into a total cargo management makerspace.

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2021

Ford and New Zealand Football announce ground-breaking partnership to power women’s football

25/11/21

New Zealand Football and Ford New Zealand are delighted to announce a ground-breaking three-year partnership, primarily focused on women’s and girls’ football.

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Customers Helped Create Athletic, Bold and Distinctively Styled Next-Generation Ford Ranger Design

24/11/21

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 24 November 2021 – With an athletic exterior and premium interior, the next-generation Ford Ranger is the result of deep customer insight, developed through extensive customer research into what makes a great pickup.

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HOW WE MADE THE NEXT-GENERATION RANGER THE SMARTEST, MOST CAPABLE AND MOST VERSATILE RANGER YET

24/11/21

The Next-Generation Ranger has been redesigned from the ground up to help you do more, work smarter and go further than you ever have before. Here’s just a few of the things that make the Next-Generation Ranger the perfect partner for work and adventure.

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Next-Generation Ford Ranger Delivers High-Tech Features, Smart Connectivity, Enhanced Capability and Versatility for Work, Family and Play

24/11/21

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 24 November 2021 – Ford today put the global pickup world on notice by revealing the smartest, most versatile and most capable Ranger yet – delivering an even more desirable pickup partner for customers.

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Ford Charges Ahead In An Electric Era with Seven New Electrified Vehicles Coming to New Zealand by 2024

05/10/21

Ford New Zealand today announced a customer-focused electrification strategy that will give Kiwi customers the choice of up to seven new Ford electrified vehicles by the end of 2024.

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Ford to Introduce Puma Mild Hybrid in 2022

27/09/21

The new Ford Puma compact crossover fuses stunning exterior design, uncompromised load space, and now coming in Q2 2022, sophisticated Mild Hybrid (mHEV) powertrain technology.

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New Escape Hybrid SUV Powers into New Zealand, Offering Even More Choice to Customers

16/09/21

Ford is further expanding its line-up of electrified new Escape SUVs with the new Ford Escape Hybrid – able to deliver up to 1,000 km of petrol-electric and pure-electric driving between fill-ups and without ever having to plug in to recharge.

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Ford New Zealand delivering clean-car options for Kiwi motorists

26/07/21

Ford New Zealand has welcomed the rebates introduced as part of the Government’s Clean Car Discount Programme.

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Special Edition Ford Everest BaseCamp Comes to New Zealand

24/06/21

With more and more New Zealanders exploring the great backroads of the country and choosing off-roading adventures, the Ford Everest makes the perfect companion. Capable, safe and comfortable on or off road, the Everest is the perfect choice for any terrain and New Zealand buyers now have a new model added to the range to choose from - the Special Edition Everest BaseCamp.

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Ford New Zealand joins Drive Electric

06/05/21

Ford New Zealand has become a member of Drive Electric, a New Zealand non-profit organisation that has been working to make electric vehicle ownership in New Zealand mainstream.

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Ford and ARB Announce Collaboration to Supply Accessories for Off-Road Ranger and Everest

03/05/21

Two iconic global brands – ARB and Ford – are joining forces in a high-level collaboration to sell selected off-road accessories as Ford Licensed Accessories through participating Ford dealers in New Zealand from the second half of 2021.

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Ford Rocks Beach Hop 2021, Whangamata 24-28 March

22/03/21

Ford New Zealand is set to return this week to one of its favourite sponsored events – Beach Hop in Whangamata. Ford will be taking part in all five days of the festival from 24 to 28 March and will have a Ford stand set up in Williamson Park for the weekend.

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Ford Again Receives Global Corporate Sustainability Honours For Leadership In Climate Change, Water Management

13/01/21

Ford Motor Company was recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability by CDP, securing a place on the global environmental non-profit group’s prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change and protecting water security.

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2020

High Performance Icon Set to Thrill Customers as Ford Mustang Mach 1 in Manual and Automatic Transmissions Debuts in Showrooms in 2021

22/10/20

Mustang fans will celebrate that the limited-edition, high-performance Mustang Mach 1 will be available to customers for the first time in 2021. The high-performance icon is the best-handling production Mustang to reach New Zealand shores.

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X Arrives!

20/10/20

Ford New Zealand is thrilled to announce the arrival of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak ‘X’ limited to 150 units, now at Ford dealerships around the country.

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The Speed of Sound: Legendary Ford Mustang Mach 1 Set to Arrive in New Zealand Showrooms in 2021

14/10/20

Seventy-three years ago today over Rogers Dry Lake in Southern California, the world flew faster than ever before with the first-ever sound barrier-breaking flight. Mission accomplished: Mach 1 was achieved. Seventy-three years later, the thirst for speed is quenched again. Mach 1 has returned as a truly global model and will join the Ford Mustang line-up in New Zealand for the first time in 2021.

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Ford Puma Achieves 5-Star Ancap Rating, Arriving In Showrooms Soon With Standard Aeb With Pedestrian Detection, Emergency Brake Assist, Six Airbags

24/09/20

The Ford Puma has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, with local models scoring well across each of ANCAP Safety’s four key areas of assessment. The rating was published ahead of Puma’s arrival in showrooms nationwide from October.

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Ford Ranger FX4 MAX Makes a Statement On 32-Inch BF Goodrich All-Terrain Tyres, Fox Shock Absorbers, 3500kg Towing and Ranger Raptor-inspired Capability

18/09/20

The first ever Ford Ranger FX4 Max will make its New Zealand debut in early 2021, delivering customers a new factory-built, fully warranted Ranger with extended off-road capabilities inspired by the Ford Ranger Raptor.

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Ford New Zealand and Singer Electrify Dealership Network in Preparation for the Arrival of Europe’s Best-Selling PHEV – The All-New Ford Escape PHEV, and New Zealand’s Only PHEV Van – The Transit Custom

14/09/20

Ahead of the arrival of the all-new Ford Escape PHEVs and Transit Custom PHEVs, Ford New Zealand has partnered with Singer Group Limited to prepare its network of dealerships around the country with dealership charging stations and customer home or business charging solutions.

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FordPass Connect Arrives in New Zealand, With Ford Ranger, Everest And Transit Leading Connectivity Push, FordPass App Now In App Stores

16/07/20

New Zealand customers can now experience FordPass Connect, with the first ‘connected’ 2020.75MY Ford Rangers, 2020.5MY Transits and 2020.75MY Everests arriving in dealerships across the country. The FordPass Connect embedded modem pairs with the FordPass smartphone app to unlock a range of new connected services.

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Ford Ranger FX4 Supports Street Smart Driver Training

03/07/20

Ford New Zealand is proud to support the innovative and proven young driver training program Street Smart with a brand new Ford Ranger FX4 4WD that will provide the needed towing power for the event’s country-wide tour. The Street Smart tour begins on the 8th of July in Taupo.

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Team Hutchinson Ford acquires Grey Ford

22/06/20

As of July 1 Team Hutchinson Ford will acquire the business of Grey Ford which has been operating in Greymouth since 1922 and has most recently (since 2006) been owned and operated by Neil and Ann Smith.

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2020 Ford Mustang GT Black Shadow Fastback Coming To New Zealand

16/06/20

The Ford Mustang GT Black Shadow Fastback brings greater personalisation to customers with a bold, athletic look in eye-catching colours. Dealers are now taking deposits for the limited number destined for New Zealand.

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2020.75 Ford Focus Range Sharpened With Driver-Oriented Upgrades, Including Chassis Improvements, Increased Connectivity With FordPass Embedded Modem

05/06/20

The 2020.75 Ford Focus will receive equipment upgrades and specification improvements in a sharpened, driver-focused line-up. The revitalised Focus range continues to offer customers distinctively different Focus models that reflect unique character, flexibility and diversity of lifestyles and tastes.

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Ford Performance Focus ST Arrives!

20/05/20

The new-generation Ford Focus ST, developed under the leadership of Ford Performance, brings New Zealanders the most advanced, capable Focus ST to date with more power and technology.

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Ford New Zealand Celebrates 11 Years of New Zealand Cricket Sponsorship

29/04/20

Ford New Zealand and New Zealand Cricket are excited to confirm a renewal of the existing agreement as the Official Vehicle Provider for New Zealand Cricket.

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Ford COVID-19 Announcement

25/03/20

In line with the New Zealand Government’s announcement that the COVID-19 alert level has risen to Level 4 effective at 11.59pm on Wednesday 25^th^ March, all normal services at Ford dealerships throughout New Zealand will temporarily cease from the close of business today until further notice.

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Award-Winning Ford Puma line up for New Zealand brings new levels of smart technology and inspiring design to an otherwise crowded, lookalike SUV segment

12/03/20

The connected, highly-contented and fun-to-drive all-new Ford Puma will soon arrive in local showrooms.

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All-New Ford Escape Brings Effortless, Next-Gen Technology Including FordPass Connectivity And Efficient Hybrid Powertrain

25/02/20

The all-new Ford Escape SUV will bring a fresh offering to SUV buyers, with advanced technology, an all-new platform and standard FordPass Connect embedded modem across a premium focussed line-up.

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Ford Ranger to become New Zealand’s first utility to offer connectivity standard across the range, with FordPass Connect

12/02/20

The multi award-winning Ford Ranger will bring buyers another innovative first when FordPass Connect embedded modem is standardised across the Ford Ranger line-up in mid-2020. This ‘connected car’ technology pairs with the FordPass smartphone app to unlock a range of new connected services and remote vehicle functions to simplify the ownership experience.

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2019

Ford Ranger FX4 Bi-Turbo Special Edition joins MY2020.25 line up with smart, distinctive identity, and offered in either 4WD or 2WD

10/01/20

The Ford Ranger FX4 Bi-Turbo Special Edition will be offered as part of the 2020.25MY Ford Ranger line-up. Based on the volume-selling, highly equipped Ranger XLT double-cab, the return of the FX4 nameplate brings with it an even more distinctive identity, with unique design elements inside and out for a fresh take on Ranger’s renowned versatility

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Auction of special-edition Ford Mustang ends with delighted new Bullitt owner and welcome contribution to children’s charity

18/12/19

A proud kiwi motorist is the happy owner of a special-edition Ford Mustang with a celebrated backstory, following a spirited online auction that ended with some revved-up bidding.

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The Ford Focus wins AA and Driven Car of the Year 2019!

11/12/19

The 2019 New Zealand Automobile Association and Driven Magazine New Zealand Car of the Year Awards bestowed the country’s most prestigious award on the new Ford Focus.

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Smartest and Most Productive Next-Gen MY2019.75 Ford Transit Cargo adds AEB With Pedestrian Detection, SYNC3, More Safety & Driver Assist Technology Across Entire Range

04/12/19

The award-winning Ford Transit Cargo has been updated for the MY2019.75 to offer more car-like comfort, infotainment and Driver Assist Technology, adding to its practicality and cargo-carrying smarts.

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New Ford Everest Sport 4WD to join award-winning Everest Line-up and offer New Zealanders a fully-capable, seven seat off-roader with an athletic attitude and looks

06/11/19

The Ford Everest Sport 4WD will join the line-up for MY2020, bringing the first new variant to the line-up since the award-winning nameplate’s introduction. The New Everest Sport 4WD adds an athletic, uniquely styled and fully-capable 7-seat off-roader to the line-up, expanding Ford’s SUV offering in New Zealand with EcoSport, Escape, and Endura alongside Everest to offer more choice to customers.

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New MY2020.5 Transit Custom and Tourneo Plug-InHybrids deliver zero emission driving with no rangeanxiety

29/10/19

New Zealand’s number one light commercial brand, Ford New Zealand, is introducing plug-in hybrid technology for zero-emission driving capability to the light commercial van segment, with the innovative new MY2020.5 Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid and the MY2020.5 Tourneo Titanium Plug-In Hybrid eight-seat people-mover arriving mid-2020.

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Ford New Zealand Celebrates 25 Years of All Blacks Sponsorship

18/09/19

Ford New Zealand is proud to have been the driving force behind New Zealand's very own legendary World Champion All Blacks for the past 25 years.

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Upgrades across the line-up coming for Ford Ranger

16/08/19

Arriving from late December 2019, the 2020.25MY Ford Ranger will be offered with increased equipment levels across the line-up, from the entry-level Ranger XL through to the Ranger Raptor, and builds on AEB with Pedestrian Detection being standardised on every Ranger model earlier in 2019.

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Ford Mustang High Performance 2.3L introduces more capable Ford Performance-developed turbocharged powertrain, bespoke styling and cabin treatments for unique sports car appeal

01/08/19

The High Performance 2.3L Mustang will join the New Zealand line-up in February 2020 with a more potent, customisable turbocharged model, reflecting customers’ calls for a unique performance version alongside the 5.0-litre V8 Mustang GT.

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Ford New Zealand celebrates shared heritage with Kiwis in bold new marketing campaign – ‘The future belongs to those who build it’

05/06/19

Ford New Zealand is launching an entertaining new campaign that celebrates the profound way Ford innovation has become embedded in Kiwi culture over more than 100 years of working together.

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Now standard on 2019.75MY Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor: Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection; additional upgrades across the line-up at no added cost

04/06/19

The latest 2019.75 model year Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor now bring Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection as standard across the range, to offer its most comprehensive Driver Assist Technology suite to date.

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FORD IS NEW ZEALAND’S NEW BEST-SELLING LIGHT COMMERCIAL BRAND

09/01/19

For the first time in the Company’s New Zealand history, Ford New Zealand has become the country’s best-selling light commercial brand in 2018. Bolstered by the arrival of the new Ford Transit with automatic transmission, Ford has taken pole position in the highly competitive and important segment.

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2018

New Ford Endura to arrive in New Zealand in February 2019 with premium levels of equipment, comfort and technology

07/12/18

The sporty and finely crafted new Ford Endura – the company’s most technologically advanced sports utility vehicle yet – arrives in New Zealand showrooms February 2019. Available in stylish Trend, performance-inspired ST-Line and upscale Titanium.

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All-New European Ford Focus coming to New Zealand

20/11/18

The all-new Ford Focus – the most accomplished and technically-competent Focus yet – has been developed from the ground up to provide the most confidence-inspiring, intuitive, and rewarding driver and occupant experience for New Zealanders.

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Rethink What Service Should Be; Ford’s Consumer Experience Initiatives continue with The Ford Store by North Harbour Ford and Ford Link by Capital City Ford

07/11/18

Ford is continuing its drive for innovation that focuses on the consumer experience with two new-format dealer store openings in November. While very different in size, the two new Ford Stores have a similar but non-traditional take on what it means to be a Ford dealership.

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New Ford Ranger Raptor Arrives, Delivering Unmatched Driving Dynamics

20/09/18

Simon Johnson climbs out of the camouflaged Ranger Raptor with the red Alice Springs dust swirling behind him. Removing his racing helmet, the Vehicle Dynamics Lead has a grin from ear to ear…. “Wow. People are going to be able to buy this?”

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First Ford Performance Ranger Raptor to be priced from $84,990 ahead of arriving in New Zealand showrooms from October 2018

20/09/18

The first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor is the ultimate expression of the Ford Ranger, and will be available for New Zealand off-road enthusiasts as a bold entrant in an all-new niche. It will go on sale in late 2018 with a Recommended Retail Price of $84,990

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2019 Ford Everest Titanium: 500Nm Bi-Turbo engine and Five year warranty now standard

31/07/18

Representing a significant evolution in safety, technology and design, the updated 2019 Ford Everest will go on sale in the top-level Titanium specification only this September with a recommended retail price of $87,990**.

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Ford New Zealand to phase in a new five-year warranty

23/07/18

AUCKLAND, 23 July 2018 – Ford New Zealand is phasing in a new five-year Ford Express New Vehicle Warranty on all new vehicles, including Ford Transit from 1 August, and upon arrival in October this year, the new 2019 Ford Ranger.

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European-manufactured All-New Ford Focus brings AEB standard, and advanced powertrains as the most sophisticated Focus ever offered in New Zealand

20/07/18

Auckland, New Zealand, 20 July, 2018 – The all-new Ford Focus will be on sale in New Zealand from February 2019, offering enhanced specification and designed from a clean sheet of paper. The all-new Ford Focus ushers in a new era for technology, comfort, space and driving experience for New Zealand customers.

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2018 Ford Transit Custom Arrives: Enhanced Style and Technology with AEB and SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility

10/07/18

The new Ford Transit Custom is now in showrooms with a bold new design, an all-new interior and enhanced features for New Zealand innovators, smart-working tradies and entrepreneurs.

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Ford Tourneo Custom: You Have Arrived

07/07/18

The new Ford Tourneo Custom is now available in New Zealand with a bold new design, an all-new interior and enhanced features offering the best seat in the house. The Tourneo Custom offers a spacious and luxurious cabin with unique-in-segment rear seating with six individual seats that can be arranged in conference format.

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Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) to come standard on every Ford Escape from September, as first Escape ST-Line gives New Zealanders Ford’s most comprehensive SUV line-up to-date

27/06/18

The Ford Escape ST-Line will join Ford’s SUV line-up later in 2018 to give New Zealanders a sports-oriented mid-sized SUV, while Autonomous Emergency Braking has been expanded to become standard equipment on every 2018 Escape model from September 2018.

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Ford Mustang BULLITT the most powerful Mustang GT yet sold in New Zealand, arriving October 2018 from $93,490

19/06/18

The Ford Mustang BULLITT will be in New Zealand showrooms this October, in time to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Steve McQueen film that saw the Hollywood legend drive a 1968 Mustang Fastback in one of the silver screen’s most epic car chases.

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2019 Ford Ranger pricing and models: better value for money with higher equipment levels

24/05/18

The updated 2019 Ford Ranger will go on sale in October 2018 with a raft of focused improvements that build on Ranger’s renowned and award winning off-road capability and on-road versatility

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2019 Ford Everest Titanium to feature 500Nm Bi-Turbo diesel engine and 10-speed automatic offering greater capability, refinement and efficiency

17/05/18

Available from September 2018 and offered in the single premium Titanium variant, the 2019 Ford Everest brings significant upgrades and advanced technology including AEB, with a state of the art powertrain for greater touring range and capability.

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2019 Ford Ranger: New Zealand’s favourite new vehicle brings 500Nm, 10-speed auto, and advanced new features for greater off-road capability

16/05/18

On sale from October 2018, the 2019 Ford Ranger will bring New Zealanders an even more capable pick-up with a freshened line-up that combines classleading technology, safety and convenience features into a package with lower running costs

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New-generation Ford Fiesta ST hot-hatch to join New Zealand Ford Performance line-up in first half of 2019.

17/04/18

The New Ford Fiesta ST will go sale in New Zealand late 2019, to offer enthusiasts a fun-to-drive, dynamic and advanced hot-hatch as part of the Ford Performance range.

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Made-in-Germany: New Ford Focus to bring driver-oriented, high quality and technically advanced vehicle line-up to New Zealand customers

11/04/18

Ford New Zealand will bring the most advanced, highly equipped and freshly styled Ford Focus to New Zealand customers in late 2018. The new German-made Ford Focus will bring the latest safety, technology and European sophistication to more New Zealanders looking for a dynamic, practical passenger car.

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First Ford Performance Ranger Raptor to be priced from $84,990 ahead of arriving in New Zealand showrooms Q3 2018

09/04/18

The wait is over: New Zealanders will be able to order a Ford Ranger Raptor in 2018 from $84,990 with genuine Raptor DNA as the new hero model for the Ranger line-up, following its globle reveal in Bangkok, Thailand, in February this year

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New Ford Mustang BULLITT coming to New Zealand

06/03/18

The new special edition Ford Mustang BULLITT – celebrating the 50th anniversary the legendary film – will be made available in New Zealand for the first time.

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Confirmed: New 2018 Ford Mustang arriving in New Zealand with sleek new design, greater performance and personalisation as the most advanced Ford Mustang yet

13/02/18

Ford New Zealand today confirmed the 2018 Mustang will begin to arrive on our shores from April, bringing more of what pony car enthusiasts want most: more power, more technology, and more choices to make any Mustang their own.

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Ford Unleashes First-Ever Ranger Raptor; Off-Road Pickup Loaded with ‘Built Ford Tough’ and Ford Performance DNA

07/02/18

The first-ever Ranger Raptor, Ford’s new off-road, performance pick-up truck, blasted out from behind its camouflage during an reveal event in Thailand today.

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2017

Ford Ranger wins Best in Class 2017 for 6th year in a row!

13/12/17

As 2017 draws to a close, the Ford Ranger has earned new hardware for the trophy cabinet! The Ford Ranger has won three new awards including Automobile Association and Motoring Writers’ Guild Best in Class 2017 for the 6th year in a row.

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Upscale your drive with the new Ford Endura ST-Line

14/11/17

Ford New Zealand today announced the new Ford Endura ST-Line, a smart, premium SUV, will go on sale across the country for the first time in May 2018.

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Do as I Say, Not as I Do: A New Study by Ford Motor Company Finds that Parents are the Most Distracted Drivers in Australia and New Zealand

04/07/17

Parents often worry about screen addiction for their children, yet the data shows that adults find it hard to disconnect too. According to a recent survey conducted by Ford Motor Company of drivers in Australia and New Zealand, parents are the most distracted group of drivers on the road.

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2017 Ford Transits with first automatic transmission arrive in New Zealand and sell out!

14/06/17

The Ford Transit is set to become the automatic choice for Kiwis with the arrival of the automatic transmission along with new more powerful and economical 2.0L EcoBlue engine and wind stabilisation technology to help drivers stay in lane in high crosswinds.

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Fords Featured at Fieldays 2017

14/06/17

Ford New Zealand has brought its A game to Fieldays 2017 with a number of vehicles dressed to impress!

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Customers get in early for Ford Fieldays specials; Ranger sets another record in May

13/06/17

Combining two of Kiwis’ favourite things, Rangers and Weber BBQs, has helped propel New Zealand’s number one new vehicle to yet another monthly sales record. More than 880 Ford Rangers found new homes across New Zealand in the month of May.

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New Ford Transit now available with both new automatic transmission and Ford’s new 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine, delivering unrivalled package of fuel efficiency, performance and refinement

30/05/17

Available from June 2017, Ford New Zealand has revealed the new Transit Custom and Transit Custom Tourneo will be the first of the line in the country to be available with a much-anticipated 6-speed Select Shift automatic transmission in addition to the standard manual transmission.

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Black is the new Black; New Ford Ranger and Everest Special Editions Coming in May

05/04/17

Ford New Zealand is introducing two special edition vehicles. Available from May 1, the Ford Ranger FX4 and the Ford Everest FX2 will offer customers a unique look and a bit more attitude from both New Zealand’s top-selling ute and one of the most capable large SUVs on the market.

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Rethink What Service Should Be; Ford Launches New Consumer Experience Initiatives

22/02/17

On the back of record growth in 2016, Ford New Zealand is continuing its drive for innovation across the business with the launch of its most comprehensive consumer experience initiatives in its history.

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2016

Ford Plans Summer Escape

17/10/16

Just in time for the Kiwi summer - The new Ford Escape will join Ford’s expanding SUV line-up in December 2016, offering one of the most technologically-advanced, smart SUVs in New Zealand, five-star safety, improved fuel efficiency and all at a more affordable price.The New Ford Escape is the latest addition to Ford New Zealand’s expanding SUV range.

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Ford Ranger bolts ahead of competition as new upgrades come in

07/09/16

No longer a ‘neck and neck’ race, the Ford Ranger has bolted well beyond its nearest competitors. The Ford Ranger is now more than 1400 ahead of the current number two ute and more than 2000 ahead of the Corolla, further cementing its position as New Zealand’s favourite overall new vehicle.

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New Zealanders choosing Fords in 2016; First quarter results up almost 30 percent

07/04/16

Coming off one of the busiest years in Ford New Zealand’s history for new vehicle launches, Ford dealerships now feature one of the freshest line ups in the country. And New Zealanders like what is on offer. Quarter one sales for Ford New Zealand in 2016 are 29.3 per cent above the same period in 2015.

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Limited-Edition Ford Falcon Sprint Models Draw on Legacy, Packs Power and Performance Recommended Prices Starting at NZ$66,340

09/02/16

Ford is drawing on its performance heritage to launch the limited-edition, high-performance Falcon Sprint series, which goes on sale in May.A total of just 1400 limited edition Falcon Sprints will be built with 550 being XR6 Sprints and 850 XR8 Sprints.

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Ford sets fierce pace with a fantastic start to 2016

04/02/16

Ford has had a great start to the year with a solid rise in passenger vehicles sales and a 12.1 per cent total market share for the month of January. Ford’s January 2016 results are a 43 per cent increase from the same month last year and in particular passenger vehicle sales increased from 5.5 per cent market share in January 2015 to 8.4 per cent market share in January 2016.

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New Zealand’s New #1 New Vehicle: The Ford Ranger

07/01/16

Leading a major shift in customer vehicle trends, the New Ford Ranger has knocked off the Corolla to become the overall number one new vehicle in New Zealand. The Ford Ranger not only outsold its direct competitors but outsold all passenger vehicles including long-time number one – the Toyota Corolla.

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2015

Mustang Arrives!

25/11/15

The wait is over for some of the 550-plus customers who have pre-ordered the All New Ford Mustang. The first ship from the USA with New Zealand-bound Mustangs aboard docked in Auckland earlier this week! “It’s New Zealand automotive history in the making,” said Corey Holter, managing director, Ford New Zealand.

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Ford celebrates New Zealand with the country’s #1 vehicle, Ford Ranger

24/11/15

Media from around the Asia Pacific region arrived in Queenstown this week to drive the Ford Ranger and experience the Kiwi lifestyle at Ford Ranger Camp New Zealand. With this exclusive event, Ford celebrates its special relationship with New Zealand and Ranger’s number one status in the country.

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All-New Ford Focus RS coming to New Zealand in 2016

20/10/15

Ford’s wave of exciting new vehicles continues in 2016 with the arrival of the highly anticipated all-new Ford Focus RS.

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Ford Ranger Solidifies Position as Kiwi #1

06/10/15

The New Ford Ranger has received the nod of approval from Kiwis around the country – as well as from the safety ratings organisation ANCAP! In its second month of availability, the New Ford Ranger has propelled the vehicle to yet another monthly record – the third in a row.

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The best is getting better; New Ford Ranger arrives in New Zealand

11/08/15

Building on the success of the current Ford Ranger, the New Ford Ranger has arrived into New Zealand and in significant numbers! More than 1000 new Ford Rangers are rolling onto Auckland’s wharfs this month.Corey Holter, Managing Director Ford New Zealand, says Ford New Zealand is in a great position to launch the new Ford Ranger.

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Ford’s Rugged and Refined New Everest Set to Redefine SUV Segment

06/08/15

After months of anticipation, the new Ford Everest is set to arrive in New Zealand in September. With stunning off-road and on-road capability, advanced technology, bold design and refined interior comfort for up to seven people, the new Ford Everest has an RRP starting at $75,990.

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Ford Mustang Fever Alive and Well in New Zealand

27/05/15

More than 300 Ford customers have now placed orders for the highly anticipated Mustang Fastback and Convertible, which are available in the muscle car’s legendary V8 performance version and the first-ever EcoBoost engine that will provide the power of a bigger engine in a smaller, more fuel efficient package.

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New Zealand’s #1 Ute continues its winning ways - Ford Ranger beats the competition in April

04/05/15

New Zealand’s number one ute, the Ford Ranger, continues to be the Kiwi favourite in 2015, beating the competition handily and opening up the gap on Toyota Hilux in April sales.

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All New Ford Mondeo: The new face of Ford offers smart safety technologies and better fuel economy than Camry Hybrid

09/04/15

Available now at Ford dealers throughout New Zealand, the All New Mondeo brings to New Zealand beautiful new design and smart new technologies including Ford-first safety features like the introduction of inflatable rear seat belts standard across the range.

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How the All-New Ford Mondeo’s advanced air filtration could prevent ‘Driving Blind” after sneezing at the wheel

09/04/15

Trying to cope with a sneezing attack can be a source of amusement for passengers – and a source of discomfort for drivers. But there’s a serious side.

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Ford is the one to watch in 2015; Ford’s record number of new vehicle introductions continues with refreshed Ford Kuga line up

31/03/15

Ford New Zealand has introduced new EcoBoost petrol technology and TDCi diesel technology to the stylish, innovative Ford Kuga to offer both more power and fuel economy across the range.

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All-New Ford Mustang pricing gives buyers the power of choice

03/03/15

Ford has announced sharp pricing for the all-new Ford Mustang Fastback and Convertible.The all-new Mustang arrives later this year with a recommended retail price (RRP) starting at $56,990 for the Fastback featuring an automatic transmission with a high performance 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine.

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Own a piece of automotive history: The last of the last New Zealand Ford Performance Vehicles GT Fs goes to special auction

11/02/15

Ford New Zealand is to auction FPV GT F #50.Only 50 of the Ford Falcon FPV GT Fs were built for sale in New Zealand, and the very last of these, #50, will go up for auction on TradeMe on 16 February and run for two weeks, closing on 2 March.

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All New Mondeo introduces Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection to New Zealand

29/01/15

Arriving in April 2015, the All New Mondeo (Trend and Titanium models) will feature Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection designed to reduce the severity of and, in some cases, even eliminate frontal collisions involving pedestrians.

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The New Kiwi #1; Ford Ranger takes out Hilux for top-selling ute of the year!

05/01/15

New Zealand has a new number one! The Ford Ranger has knocked off the Toyota Hilux and become New Zealand’s new number one ute in the country.According to provisional sales figures, the Ford Ranger was not only the top selling ute for the month of December with more than 708 sold.

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