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Take your pick: For those who just need a workhorse, the XL, right, is perfect, and for those who want luxury and comfort, consider the Platinum.
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From Ford Ranger Platinum to entry-level ease

After spending almost six months in the Platinum model, the adjustment to the entry-level XL was tough but refreshing

The Everest XLT will make way for the Everest Active in 2026, but it was fun while it lasted

Review: The last of the Ford Everest XLT will be missed

The Everest XLT will make way for the Everest Active in 2026, but it was fun while it lasted

The Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X .

Practical and fuel efficient: Ford’s Tourneo Sport and Titanium X are  more than just minibuses

Priced at just over R1 million, Ford hopes that both vehicles will help it gain more of the market in the MPV segment

Ford Ranger Platinum

Ford Ranger Platinum diary: mechanical faults and recalls, but still comfortable

The vehicle experienced a fuel door issue and was part of Ford’s recalls, so I didn’t spend much time in it this month

Firebrand philosopher: Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, who died in India this week at the age of 80, was as complex as the country he sought to transform, the writer says. Photo: The Standard

Raila Odinga: The relentless pan-Africanist who dominated Kenya’s politics

He stood as Africa’s foremost opposition leader and a tireless champion of democracy, a moral compass whose defiance outlasted regimes, reshaped constitutions and inspired generations

Looks count: The BYD Shark (left), like the Ford Ranger (right), eats up the road. But for a head-turner the Shark wins the contest hands down. Photos: Supplied

Battle of the bakkies: A Shark or a Ranger?

The Shark has all the power and technology, but comfort wise, the Ranger is up there with it and offers more for the off-roader

South Africa has a mature automotive sector, including OEMs that export globally. (BMW Press Group)

More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission

Last week, four brands issued recalls on vehicles and these attracted significant attention on social media

Smooth driving: The Ford Ranger Platinum has a three-litre V6 turbodiesel engine, paired to a 10-speed automatic gearbox.

Ford Ranger Platinum Diary: One month in and enjoying its road excellence and features

We haven’t explored its towing or off-road capabilities yet but this 3-litre V6 bakkie has been performing like an SUV on the road

Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment

Brand expands the Tourneo range with two new derivatives, hoping to gain more market share in the MPV segment

Rugged and stylish: The Ford Wildtrak X

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness

The Wildtrak X sits just below the Platinum in the Ranger line-up and can perform exceptionally wherever you go

Top of the range: The Ford Territory Dark Edition replaces the Titanium variant.

Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition

The Territory has many features that are uncharacteristic of a Ford but a few tweaks keep the same sense of style while embracing the badge

Worthy contender: The Ford Territory is value for money  in the mid-sized SUV segment.

Ford Territory a worthy contender in a crowded SUV segment

The spacious, luxurious interior stands out and, while the drive is very smooth, the sensitive calibration of the brakes and throttle can take some getting used to

Big and beautiful: The Ford Everest Wildtrak combines rugged and sporty elements to make it a very attractive car.

Ford Everest Wildtrak: Brawny and powerful with a touch of luxury — but it’s thirsty

The mid-range Everest has a solid build, comes with a V6 engine and the interior brings a fair amount of style

The wine, steel, vehicle and insurance sectors are among those most affected by protectionist US tariffs.

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

Ford Ranger Platinum

Ford’s Platinum has style and substance

Ford has been on a double-cab Ranger assault lately, offering 17 derivatives on its catalogue

Cream of the crop: One of the vehicles on show at the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville, Free State, was the Ford Transit long wheelbase panel van.

2024 Nampo Harvest Day: Debuts that will grow on you

Nampo agricultural event gives vehicle makers a chance to show off new offerings

Hear me roar: The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, which I had the pleasure of driving, has a body which is in top condition and an impressive engine bay, despite being 60 years old. Photos: Niki Louw

Mustang: A raw, classic muscle car

Ford’s Shelby GT350 still provokes the excitement that greeted it in the 1960s

This SUV is still in Ford territory

The marque’s Territory is a solid new family SUV offering, with a focus on technology, efficiency and no-nonsense motoring

Toyota was Brand of the Year for the fourth time, determined through an analysis of market data and findings from the Cars.co.za Ownership Satisfaction Survey.

Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons

BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal