Ford Technology

PRETORIA, South Africa, 25 February 2025 – The Ford Ranger has firmly established itself as one of the premier contenders in South Africa’s bakkie segment, celebrated for its unmatched reliability, durability, and quality. At the heart of this legacy lies Ford’s Silverton Manufacturing Plant in Pretoria, one of only five global hubs producing the Ranger. […]

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 22 January 2025 – In an era where performance and efficiency are paramount, Ford has unveiled a cutting-edge innovation that will redefine how vehicles are developed: the state-of-the-art Rolling Road Wind Tunnel (RRWT). This advanced facility combines the latest in aerodynamic testing technology with a unique, vehicle-sized treadmill system, propelling Ford’s vehicle […]

Nestled in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant stands as a beacon of automotive innovation and production excellence. This cutting-edge facility is the heart of the locally assembled Ford Ranger, powering not only South African roads but also exporting rugged reliability to over 100 global markets. Every engine under the hood of […]

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 29 October 2024 – The shift towards electric mobility is accelerating globally, and recent research from Ford Motor Company indicates that South Africa is no exception. According to Ford’s multi-market survey of South African drivers, 43 percent are considering an electrified vehicle (EV) within the next five years. With rising fuel costs […]

At Ford’s Silverton Manufacturing Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, an innovative shift is underway in the way weatherproof shields are installed in Ranger doors. This shift is driven by the integration of collaborative robots, or “cobots,” which are transforming traditional assembly line operations. These advanced machines are not replacing human workers but are enhancing their […]

Ford Everest Now Equipped with SVI’s Discreet B4 and B6 Armoring Packages SVI Engineering, a leading specialist manufacturer of armored products in South Africa, has announced the availability of Ford-recognized B4 and B6 discreet armoring packages for the Everest. This exciting development means the latest-generation Ford Everest SUV can now be equipped with advanced armoring […]

COLOGNE, Germany, 12 June 2023 – Ford today opened the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, a hi-tech production facility in Germany that will build Ford’s new generation of electric passenger vehicles for millions of European customers. Ford has transformed its historic plant in Niehl, Cologne – founded in 1930 – as part of a $2 billion […]

Viritech is to play a major role in one of the UK’s most significant fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle (FCHEV) projects: a programme to test the viability of fuel-cell versions of the UK’s best-selling commercial vehicle, the Ford Transit. With the concern that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) will be unable to fulfil LCV use-cases that […]

Dunton, Essex, Feb. 16, 2023 – Ford will this year introduce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to the Mustang Mach-E line-up 1 in Europe, as part of the company’s commitment to making EVs more affordable and accessible to customers. Ford has also announced it is investing $3.5 billion to build the first automaker-backed LFP battery […]

PRETORIA, South Africa, 8 July 2022 – Ford Motor Company’s R15.8-billion investment in its Silverton Assembly Plant operations in Pretoria is coming to fruition, with the completion of one of its