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P-plater turbo ban lifted

Posted by Waggin @ Sat May 19, 2012 9:11 am

More fuel efficient new Falcon prompts rethink on P-plater restrictions.

Road safety authorities are re-assessing a blanket ban on probationary drivers getting behind the wheel of turbocharged cars.

The re-think has been prompted by the release of a turbocharged four-cylinder version of the locally-built Ford Falcon.

VicRoads has already overturned its blanket ban on P-platers driving turbo cars in favour of a system that concentrates more on a power-to-weight ratio that more accurately reflects vehicle performance.

Previously, P-platers had to apply for an exemption to drive the low-powered, turbocharged Golf 77TSI.

And NSW could follow suit, with the Roads and Maritime Services department (formerly RTA) also reviewing ...

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Ford Falcon vs Holden Commodore

Posted by Waggin @ Fri May 11, 2012 11:15 pm

It used to be the battle of the heavyweights, now the Ford-Holden battle is one of survival. Which is best equipped for the fight?

Old heavyweight boxers aren’t renowned for their ability to pick the perfect moment to retire.

Time and again they lumber back into the ring looking for one last payday, or a final shot at glory. Instead, all they end up with is one shot to the head too many and the nickname “Mumbles”.

It’s a bit like the large car segment, where a couple of legendary pugilists are in the twilight of their respective careers.

Holden’s Commodore and Ford’s Falcon still dutifully shuffle into the ring for the monthly sales war, but of late have been taking fearful punishment from younger, smaller rivals.

The...

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Ford Australia posts its biggest financial loss

Posted by Waggin @ Wed May 09, 2012 6:09 pm

The Blue Oval was $290 million in the red in 2011.

Despite $102 million of state and federal government support last year, Ford Australia recorded its biggest financial loss in decades – and possibly the largest in its history.

Figures for 2011 released today show Ford Australia made a $78 million operating loss and a one-off “tax impairment and accounting adjustment” of $212 million for a total loss of $290 million.

The previous worst result on record was in 2008 when the company reported a loss of $274 million; it posted modest profits of $13 million in 2009 and $26 million in 2010.
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Fordmods hits 2000 likes on Facebook!

Posted by Waggin @ Mon May 07, 2012 2:38 pm

Well I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has "liked" us on Facebook. We've finally hit 2000 likes which is very exciting for us.

Facebook is a great way for us to expose Fordmods to new users and continue to grow this community and wealth of knowledge around our beloved Falcon platform.

If you haven't liked us yet then why not do it now... http://www.facebook.com/fordmods

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