South Africa’s Silverton Manufacturing Plant has kicked off full-scale production of Ford’s new Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), marking a pivotal shift in the company’s global ...

Ford has made clear that Silverton must remain globally competitive to be considered for future models. “We want to be the best Ranger plant in the world,” Berry says. That target, he notes ...

Ford South Africa is the first carmaker to produce the Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for global export ...

The Ford Ranger has indeed redefined the bakkie segment, setting new benchmarks in quality, comfort, technology, capability, and durability. Its impact is reflected in an exceptional track record of ...

The Ford Motor Company is investing tens of millions more in its Silverton assembly plant following the R5.2 billion investment it announced in 2023 for the production of the Ford Ranger Plug-in ...

Ford SA has commenced full-scale production of the Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at its Silverton manufacturing plant. The locally produced model is designated for global ...

The PHEV powertrain consists of a 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine and 11.8kWh battery pack with 75kW electric motor. A total of 205kW of power and 690Nm of torque is sent to all four wheels via ...

Ford South Africa has shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers this week. During a showcase of the newly upgraded Silverton plant, in Pretoria ...

Ford’s concerns echo those of Volkswagen Group Africa chair and MD Martina Biene, who also raised alarms over the deteriorating business conditions for car manufacturers in South Africa.