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The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread
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The problem for the US Ranger is simple: F150 is better in every single way and therefore the Ranger doesn't stand much of a chance.
But in SA, the Ranger is great because it's the best we have. This does show you how backward SA is though.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Not a fair assesment of the last line. Vastly different motor industry vs the US. ZA pretty much mirrors the British motor industry with preferences & trends.
True, but the Americans had sync in Ford's many years before us so we definitely get tech upgrades much later than the US
FiestaST
Honorary Master
(November) Truck Month.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford SA, local government plan to create 7 000 jobs with new partnership to bolster economy
Ford South Africa partnered with National, Provincial and Local Government to launch the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pretoria by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa.
The Tshwane Automotive SEZ is an automotive component supplier industrial park that plays an intergral part in bolstering investment and job creation in the local economy.
Opportunity and development
It is also aimed at driving investment in the City of Tshwane, supporting the economic development of surrounding communities and, ultimately, becoming a world-class automotive manufacturing hub. It will be beneficial to the surrounding communities of Mamelodi, Nellmapius and Eesterust.
www.wheels24.co.za
Ford South Africa partnered with National, Provincial and Local Government to launch the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pretoria by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa.
The Tshwane Automotive SEZ is an automotive component supplier industrial park that plays an intergral part in bolstering investment and job creation in the local economy.
Opportunity and development
It is also aimed at driving investment in the City of Tshwane, supporting the economic development of surrounding communities and, ultimately, becoming a world-class automotive manufacturing hub. It will be beneficial to the surrounding communities of Mamelodi, Nellmapius and Eesterust.
Ford SA, local government plan to create 7 000 jobs with new partnership to bolster economy | Life
Ford South Africa partnered with National, Provincial and Local Government to launch the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pretoria by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa.
www.wheels24.co.za
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Mzansi's Motor City in Tshwane
The nation’s capital wants to attract more motoring capital with a special automotive zone.
Tshwane wants to become the old Detroit of Africa. As part of government’s urgent recognition that South Africa’s stalled economy requires a reboot, the new Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been launched.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, fresh from his victorious supporter visit to the Springboks in Japan, announced the new venture.
Although it is not located near a major port, Tshwane has become a powerful automotive assembly and supplier hub. BMW, Ford and Nissan all have substantial manufacturing facilities there and produce a great many more vehicles for exports, than they do for domestic delivery.
The government wishes to incubate this Tshwane automotive assembly momentum by creating a special zone. As such the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will see the first phase of its development in land adjacent to Ford’s Silverton facility, with the American company becoming a chief partner and beneficiary.
The initial project will see the development of an industrial supplier park, servicing the automotive industry, on 81 hectares of land. Projected employment growth with this first phase, is calculated to equal 6 700 new jobs.
Nine unnamed companies have committed to entering the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone by January of 2021.
Broader development could see up to 70 000 possible new job opportunities, as the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone is expanded to 161 hectares in future.
South African vehicle exports are surging. Last month South Africa built 41 277 vehicles for export. Some of the individual model numbers are enormous. Ford exported 8 133 Ranger bakkies in October and it will be the new development’s anchor tenant.
www.cars.co.za
The nation’s capital wants to attract more motoring capital with a special automotive zone.
Tshwane wants to become the old Detroit of Africa. As part of government’s urgent recognition that South Africa’s stalled economy requires a reboot, the new Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been launched.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, fresh from his victorious supporter visit to the Springboks in Japan, announced the new venture.
Although it is not located near a major port, Tshwane has become a powerful automotive assembly and supplier hub. BMW, Ford and Nissan all have substantial manufacturing facilities there and produce a great many more vehicles for exports, than they do for domestic delivery.
The government wishes to incubate this Tshwane automotive assembly momentum by creating a special zone. As such the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will see the first phase of its development in land adjacent to Ford’s Silverton facility, with the American company becoming a chief partner and beneficiary.
The initial project will see the development of an industrial supplier park, servicing the automotive industry, on 81 hectares of land. Projected employment growth with this first phase, is calculated to equal 6 700 new jobs.
Nine unnamed companies have committed to entering the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone by January of 2021.
Broader development could see up to 70 000 possible new job opportunities, as the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone is expanded to 161 hectares in future.
South African vehicle exports are surging. Last month South Africa built 41 277 vehicles for export. Some of the individual model numbers are enormous. Ford exported 8 133 Ranger bakkies in October and it will be the new development’s anchor tenant.
Mzansi's Motor City in Tshwane
The nation’s capital wants to attract more motoring capital with a special automotive zone. Tshwane wants to become the old Detroit of Africa. As part of government’s urgent recognition that South Africa’s stalled economy requires a reboot, the new Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ)...
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford announces special automotive hub to boost local industry
Ford South Africa has teamed up with both local and national governments to create an industrial hub for automotive component suppliers.
The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which will be positioned adjacent to Ford’s Silverton assembly plant in Gauteng, was officially launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a ‘soil turning’ ceremony on Tuesday.
The initiative aims to play a significant role in bolstering further investment and job creation in the local economy, while also aiding future expansion projects for the Ford plant.
The SEZ will be launched in several phases, with construction of the initial 81 hectare phase having already commenced. This first phase is expected to create around 7000 jobs, but the zone is expected to eventually span 162 ha of land, ultimately contributing to an estimated 70 000 jobs in the “total value chain”, Ford said.
"I am pleased to note that the 18 companies that have been engaged to set up operations in this SEZ are already revving their engines and are rearing to go; with nine already confirmed to set up factories here by January 2021,” Ramaphosa said.
The president added that there were many potential benefits for companies joining an established SEZ, including favourable customs regulations, a preferential corporate tax regime, employee tax incentives, building allowances as well as support for training and capital investment.
www.iol.co.za
Ford South Africa has teamed up with both local and national governments to create an industrial hub for automotive component suppliers.
The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which will be positioned adjacent to Ford’s Silverton assembly plant in Gauteng, was officially launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a ‘soil turning’ ceremony on Tuesday.
The initiative aims to play a significant role in bolstering further investment and job creation in the local economy, while also aiding future expansion projects for the Ford plant.
The SEZ will be launched in several phases, with construction of the initial 81 hectare phase having already commenced. This first phase is expected to create around 7000 jobs, but the zone is expected to eventually span 162 ha of land, ultimately contributing to an estimated 70 000 jobs in the “total value chain”, Ford said.
"I am pleased to note that the 18 companies that have been engaged to set up operations in this SEZ are already revving their engines and are rearing to go; with nine already confirmed to set up factories here by January 2021,” Ramaphosa said.
The president added that there were many potential benefits for companies joining an established SEZ, including favourable customs regulations, a preferential corporate tax regime, employee tax incentives, building allowances as well as support for training and capital investment.
Ford announces special automotive hub to boost local industry
Ford SA has teamed up with government to create Special Economic Zone for automotive component suppliers.
www.iol.co.za
FiestaST
Honorary Master
US-spec Ford Ranger handed the RTR off-road treatment
RTR Vehicles in the United States has revealed its take on the Ford Ranger, improving the bakkie’s off-road ability and adding a handful of styling elements.
Offered at “select Ford dealers globally”, the company says the dealer-installed package can be applied to almost any Ranger trim level.
The Ranger gains the signature RTR grille (complete with LEDs), fender flares (with the front items including intake induction points) and an RTR graphics package. The upgrade furthermore includes a Fox 2.0 suspension kit, Nitto Ridge Grappler tyres and 17-inch RTR Tech 6 off-road wheels. A floor liner and numbered plaque are also included inside.
In addition, a Ford Performance cat-back exhaust has been fitted, although the 2,3-litre EcoBoost engine (standard in North America, mated with a ten-speed automatic transmission and offering 201 kW and 420 N.m) has been left untouched
www.carmag.co.za
RTR Vehicles in the United States has revealed its take on the Ford Ranger, improving the bakkie’s off-road ability and adding a handful of styling elements.
Offered at “select Ford dealers globally”, the company says the dealer-installed package can be applied to almost any Ranger trim level.
The Ranger gains the signature RTR grille (complete with LEDs), fender flares (with the front items including intake induction points) and an RTR graphics package. The upgrade furthermore includes a Fox 2.0 suspension kit, Nitto Ridge Grappler tyres and 17-inch RTR Tech 6 off-road wheels. A floor liner and numbered plaque are also included inside.
In addition, a Ford Performance cat-back exhaust has been fitted, although the 2,3-litre EcoBoost engine (standard in North America, mated with a ten-speed automatic transmission and offering 201 kW and 420 N.m) has been left untouched
US-spec Ford Ranger handed the RTR off-road treatment… - CAR Magazine
RTR Vehicles in the United States has revealed its take on the Ford Ranger, improving the bakkie’s off-road ability and adding a handful of styling […]
www.carmag.co.za
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford Ranger RTR Is Your Budget Raptor
The SEMA show is full of wild and wacky customised cars and the bakkie segment has seen some interesting creations. Check out the Ford Ranger RTR.
The United States is one of the few countries which doesn't get the Ford Ranger Raptor, but there are many companies who will build you something similar. Enter RTR, famous for their stellar work on the Ford Mustang, who will build you the Ranger RTR.
www.cars.co.za
The SEMA show is full of wild and wacky customised cars and the bakkie segment has seen some interesting creations. Check out the Ford Ranger RTR.
The United States is one of the few countries which doesn't get the Ford Ranger Raptor, but there are many companies who will build you something similar. Enter RTR, famous for their stellar work on the Ford Mustang, who will build you the Ranger RTR.
Ford Ranger RTR is a 'budget Raptor'
The SEMA show is full of wild and wacky customised cars and the bakkie segment has seen some interesting creations. Check out the Ford Ranger RTR. The United States is one of the few countries which doesn't get the Ford Ranger Raptor, but there are many companies who will build you something...
We already be having that fake raptors with tacky cheap plastic bits bolted on with wood screws in benoni.Ford Ranger RTR Is Your Budget Raptor
The SEMA show is full of wild and wacky customised cars and the bakkie segment has seen some interesting creations. Check out the Ford Ranger RTR.
The United States is one of the few countries which doesn't get the Ford Ranger Raptor, but there are many companies who will build you something similar. Enter RTR, famous for their stellar work on the Ford Mustang, who will build you the Ranger RTR.
Ford Ranger RTR is a 'budget Raptor'
The SEMA show is full of wild and wacky customised cars and the bakkie segment has seen some interesting creations. Check out the Ford Ranger RTR. The United States is one of the few countries which doesn't get the Ford Ranger Raptor, but there are many companies who will build you something...
Wild traxz Bro.
Saw a fabulous one with nastily orange painted drum brakes.
Symphonized
Well-Known Member
Ford Ranger pickup camper
One of SEMA's "most attainable" camping rigs is also one of its most slickly-designed. A Ford Ranger upfitted by Hellwig and Old Steel Fabrication, the pickup camper is ready to explore deeper than most thanks to its nimble midsize platform and pair of Specialized electric mountain bikes hanging off the hitch. Those bikes swing out of the way to access the fully-equipped camper with roof-top tent, slide-out kitchen and off-grid power. It's a simple but effective design, begging to let loose and bushwhack through forests or scramble up mountains.
We were quite impressed with the Hellwig Rulebreaker Titan camper's effortless highway stability when we got behind the wheel last year, but truth be told, if we were going to be exploring off-pavement expanses for any length of time, we would much prefer something lower, sleeker and lighter. The new "Attainable Adventure" Ranger hits on all three points, and is something of a triumph of an "everything you need, no bulky overkill" building strategy.
newatlas.com
One of SEMA's "most attainable" camping rigs is also one of its most slickly-designed. A Ford Ranger upfitted by Hellwig and Old Steel Fabrication, the pickup camper is ready to explore deeper than most thanks to its nimble midsize platform and pair of Specialized electric mountain bikes hanging off the hitch. Those bikes swing out of the way to access the fully-equipped camper with roof-top tent, slide-out kitchen and off-grid power. It's a simple but effective design, begging to let loose and bushwhack through forests or scramble up mountains.
We were quite impressed with the Hellwig Rulebreaker Titan camper's effortless highway stability when we got behind the wheel last year, but truth be told, if we were going to be exploring off-pavement expanses for any length of time, we would much prefer something lower, sleeker and lighter. The new "Attainable Adventure" Ranger hits on all three points, and is something of a triumph of an "everything you need, no bulky overkill" building strategy.
Ford Ranger pickup camper makes horizonless adventure "attainable"
One of SEMA's "most attainable" camping rigs is also one of its most slickly-designed. A Ford Ranger upfitted by Hellwig and Old Steel Fabrication, the pickup camper is ready to explore deeper than most thanks to its nimble midsize platform and pair of Specialized electric mountain bikes hanging…
newatlas.com
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford SA says it’s ‘targeting’ export market with Ranger bakkie
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says it has “strategically mapped” its revenue pipeline with the locally built Ranger to target exports.
The local arm of the Blue Oval brand says it exports to more than 100 markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico, with the Ranger bakkie the top-ranking light commercial vehicle export.
www.carmag.co.za
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says it has “strategically mapped” its revenue pipeline with the locally built Ranger to target exports.
The local arm of the Blue Oval brand says it exports to more than 100 markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico, with the Ranger bakkie the top-ranking light commercial vehicle export.
Ford SA says it’s ‘targeting’ export market with Ranger bakkie… - CAR Magazine
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says it has “strategically mapped” its revenue pipeline with the locally built Ranger to target exports. The local arm […]
www.carmag.co.za
Yeah, I see what they did there. It's clever on the surface (exports = more money in foreign currency, right?), but the truth is, there are no local stock shortages of local Ranger models, so this means they are not diverting units overseas instead of locally, because then we would see stock shortages at our dealers.Ford SA says it’s ‘targeting’ export market with Ranger bakkie
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says it has “strategically mapped” its revenue pipeline with the locally built Ranger to target exports.
The local arm of the Blue Oval brand says it exports to more than 100 markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico, with the Ranger bakkie the top-ranking light commercial vehicle export.
Ford SA says it’s ‘targeting’ export market with Ranger bakkie… - CAR Magazine
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says it has “strategically mapped” its revenue pipeline with the locally built Ranger to target exports. The local arm […]
What they're actually saying is that they are doing very well with exports and that is where their big money is coming from.
The truth is that in our market, Ranger double cabs outsell Hilux Double Cabs, but in cab and a half and single cab workhorse, which are normally bought exclusively by business (vat deduction), Hilux owns the market.
My Commercial vehicle is the most popularest!
No my Commercial vehicle with a longer roof over the bit previously for holding compost is the popularest!
All I care about is which one is better for going over the speed bump at woolies. After seeing that savage goose video, I am even further away from understanding why people would willingly choose these things unless they are a DSTV installer.
No my Commercial vehicle with a longer roof over the bit previously for holding compost is the popularest!
All I care about is which one is better for going over the speed bump at woolies. After seeing that savage goose video, I am even further away from understanding why people would willingly choose these things unless they are a DSTV installer.
Well, you're certainly entitled to your opinion, as incoherent as it is....
sorry, I know reading is hard for the bakkie crowd.
Napalm2880
Expert Member
I'm looking for a fibreglass canopy for my T6 Double Cab. Anyone here have any experience with AndyCab, Beekman or CarryBoy?
Beekman executive: 3 of them in our fleet. Pricey, but you won't look back. Best fibreglass canopy on the market.