THIS IS NOT A TREATISE ON FORD’S India operations and nor do I know what’s happening, or is in store, for Ford India. But, for the sake of us driving enthusiasts, I just hope the current state of affairs are a mere blip — because if there’s one thing Ford did right it was The Thrill of Driving. The Ikon, Figo, Fiesta, all the spin-offs on that platform, even the short-lived Mondeo, all were fun to drive. Heck, even today, the Endy is the nicest to drive in its segment. Ford were also pioneers — don’t forget the EcoSport gave birth to the compact-SUV segment — but before that segment was even conceived came this, the Fusion.
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FAST STEAD
This Skoda Octavia RS 230 is fast enough to blow your mind but not its engine
Ford Fusion
Practical, great engine and dynamics, but weird styling ensured buyers stayed well away
Mahindra Bolero Neo
Armed with an iconic badge, a fresh face and a mechanically locking differential, the Bolero Neo could just be the compact SUV you’ve been looking for
RISING FROM THE ASHES
The third generation Suzuki Hayabusa is one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world, and a bike that truly deserves to be ridden flat out at the High Speed Track at NATRAX
BIJOY KUMAR Y
Bijoy is quite looking forward to what the recent space launches could mean
DOA: HSV HRT 427
This racing-inspired 7-litre Holden Monaro garnered more than enough interest for its limited production run to sell out. But sadly the sums didn’t add up
Mini Cooper S Convertible
Mini gives the Convertible a more modern front end, more technology on the inside and a very bright paint scheme
VW Taigun GT
Good news! With two GT variants, Volkswagen are set to make the 1.5 TSI motor even more accessible to us enthusiasts
THE DOCTOR CHECKS OUT
As Rossi decides to hang up his boots after 26 seasons, we take a look back at his journey through MotoGP
“IF THE RATING IS DONE, NATRAX COULD BE ONE OF THE TOP THREE PROVING GROUNDS IN THE WORLD”
Speaking to Dr N Karuppaiah, additional director and centre head, NATRAX
"Welcome to the most extreme Ford GT ever built"
Though outwardly it looked broadly the same as the cars it succeeded, famously the Ford GT40 MKIV was a completely different animal underneath.
2023 FORD F-150 RAPTOR R: Trucks of Fury
Highs: 700 horsepower, monster-truck presence, surprisingly graceful on-road manners. Lows: Not 703 horsepower, can't lock the rear diff in two-wheel drive, it costs how much?
A Reporter at Large: Second Nature
How rewilders in India are working to reverse environmental destruction.
This fourdoor Ford foreshadowed late-model Broncos
Ddecades ahead of the '20 four-door Bronco, and even preceding the Ford Explorer and Excursion, came an SUV that could have passed for OEM and was built to answer the call for a three-row people-haulin' off-roader.
WORK FORGES AHEAD AS SCHEDULED ON KENTUCKY EV BATTERY PLANTS
Ford Motor Co. and a South Korean partner company showed off their progress in developing a massive battery production venture in Kentucky, where they have laid the groundwork for one of the \"big bets\" the automaker is making in its electric vehicle business.
WORK FORGES AHEAD AS SCHEDULED ON KENTUCKY EV BATTERY PLANTS
Ford Motor Co. and a South Korean partner company showed off their progress in developing a massive battery production venture in Kentucky, where they have laid the groundwork for one of the \"big bets\" the automaker is making in its electric vehicle business.
PATHS HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW
If you've ever seen a makeshift dirt path connecting two sidewalks, that's a \"desire path,\" also known as a desire line or game trail.
Make it Happen!
Ford rolled out a 2024 Mustang GT3 race car during the 2024 Mustang launch-but what about a Cobra Jet?
After Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court is expected to rule racial preferences in college admissions are unconstitutional. How will that change american schools and society?
FAT FENDER RESCUE
A forgotten 1938 Ford Deluxe Coupe is pulled from the weeds.