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Ford Says US Not Ready To Compete With China In EV Production

Bill Ford Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., stated that his business is putting “all hands on deck” to prepare for electric vehicles because the US is “not quite ready” to compete with China in the manufacture of EV’s.

According to Bill, China has developed very quickly, and they’ve developed them on a large scale, and now they are exporting. China is on track to overtake the United States as the second-largest exporter of passenger cars, which could fundamentally alter the global auto market and challenge the dominance of its rivals and trading partners in the auto sector.

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Next-Gen Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel Debuts In Malaysia!

The wait is over for all you Raptor fans! Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia has just launched the Next-Generation Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel. This means Ford is offering another engine selection for you Raptor lovers in Malaysia.

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Am Radio Is Still Relevant

According to some news portals, major carmakers Ford, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo, Polestar and others have begun phasing out AM Radio. But this has not been received well by some parties including the authorities.

The big news about AM came via a social media post by Ford CEO Jim Farley following a barrage of criticism from politicians and customers alike. Everyone was concerned about the fact that many emergency notifications are broadcast on AM radio stations.

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Apple CarPlay Will Live On In Ford Vehicles

One of the nicest features for a smart driving experience is Apple Carplay. There are now a lot of businesses using this programme, but as technology develops, it’s very likely that automakers may wish to create their own entertainment systems.

For instance, starting in 2024, General Motors wants to phase out CarPlay in its electric vehicles. According to Ford’s CEO Jim Farley, there have been rumours that starting in 2023, it was going to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility from their new vehicles.

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New Ford Ranger Wildtrak: King of Pick-Up Trucks, Again!

The Malaysian pick-up truck segment enjoys a cult-like following with fiercely loyal fans who will not accept any discussion about any other truck being better than theirs.

Fans of the Hilux will swear that the Toyota is God’s gift to mankind while the fans of the D-Max, Navara and Triton are probably ready to bear arms to defend their choice.

But in the midst of it all, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak is the silent King. Elegant, poised and well equipped for just about anything the world has to throw at it, the Ranger Wildtrak is perhaps the one truck that could comfortably hold a wheel to any other brand because it has about all of the features that one could ever need.

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Ford To Build Ranger In China

Next-Gen Ford Ranger 2022

Although Ford pick-up trucks are sold all over the planet, they are not seen in China as the company’s range does not include such products. This will soon change as the carmaker has announced that it will manufacture and sell the Ranger in the world’s largest vehicle market.

The announcement was made at Auto Shanghai 2023 and the model to be introduced will be the latest generation which made its debut in November 2021 (Malaysia in July 2022). The Ranger is exported from two production hubs – in Thailand and in South Africa – to some 180 markets.

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Selling Ford Trucks In The World’s Most Advanced EV Market?

The Europeans never really liked SUVs because they were seen as big, heavy, consumed excessive fuel and were therefore not good for the environment. Pick-up trucks have been moderately tolerated but generally, they have preferred their small vans and stationwagons if they required something more utilitarian to carry stuff.

Of course, over the past 10 years, European carmakers themselves have also begun offering SUVs but they are more passenger car-like. They are compact and use passenger car platforms and drivetrains, so they are still largely cars with the looks of SUVs. And they are in great demand too…

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Head For the Mountains On Next Ford Ranger Getaways Event

The Ford Ranger has a go-anywhere capability while also being just as practical for daily transport around the city. Owners of the popular ‘Built Ford Tough’ pick-up truck have been able to create their own adventures and explore many areas of our country with their friends and family.

This May, the Ford Ranger Getaways organised by SDAC-Ford have the mountains as destinations for weekend adventures. There are two events to choose from – A Trip Through Nature at Gunung Jerai on May 6, and Chase the Sunrise in Cameron Highlands on May 27/28. The latter event will be the first overnight trip in this year’s Ford Ranger Getaways series.

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Hennessey Powered Bronco Raptor Unleashed

The improved version of Ford’s factory Bronco Raptor was approved by Hennessey’s engineering team following cold weather testing in the snowy mountains of Colorado, allowing production and delivery to start at the company’s headquarters in Texas.

The hypercar manufacturer calls it the Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 Bronco Raptor. Yes, that is a mouth full.

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Ford Develops Electronic Drift Brake For Novices And Competition Use (w/VIDEO)

Drifting a vehicle is a demonstration of supreme car control that impresses and fascinates. When done by professionals, it is like automotive ballet with the car (or cars) sliding around in precise movements. The skill these drivers possess can be seen when they can drift just centimetres away from a wall as their tyres smoke while fighting for grip.

The skill can be learnt though it takes time and lots of practice. Once a driver has gained sufficient skill and confidence, there are places where drifting can be enjoyed (but should not be done on public roads) and also events where drivers compete.

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Ford Says US Not Ready To Compete With China In EV Production

  • 20/06/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Timothy Prakash

Next-Gen Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel Debuts In Malaysia!

  • 08/06/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Timothy Prakash

Am Radio Is Still Relevant

  • 27/05/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Timothy Prakash

Apple CarPlay Will Live On In Ford Vehicles

  • 08/05/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Timothy Prakash

New Ford Ranger Wildtrak: King of Pick-Up Trucks, Again!

  • 07/05/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Keshy Dhillon
Next-Gen Ford Ranger 2022

Ford To Build Ranger In China

  • 27/04/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

Selling Ford Trucks In The World’s Most Advanced EV Market?

  • 23/04/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

Head For the Mountains On Next Ford Ranger Getaways Event

  • 07/04/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

Hennessey Powered Bronco Raptor Unleashed

  • 05/04/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Timothy Prakash

Ford Develops Electronic Drift Brake For Novices And Competition Use (w/VIDEO)

  • 03/04/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap
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