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The Advertiser
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty punished by robot test drivers
The latest phase of durability testing for the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, which will bring a class-leading 4500kg towing capacity and other heavy-duty capabilities, has left its development driver speechless. Ford Australia has turned to robot drivers for durability testing at the Blue Oval brand's You Yangs proving ground in Victoria, which is shielded from public view as the company develops its upcoming models and pulls apart its rivals. The use of robotic drivers has enabled rigorous 24/7 testing of the hardcore Super Duty ahead of its scheduled arrival in Australian showrooms next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With robotic drivers behind the wheel, we can simulate years and years of punishment," Ford said in a video clip released this week. Ford Australia said it used robots to test the locally developed Super Duty to its full 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) while tackling the You Yangs facility's Silver Creek torture test. "Silver Creek is our toughest man-made durability track," said Ranger Super Duty program manager Justin Capicchiano in a statement. "It stressed the Ranger Super Duty from the wheels to the roof, simulating the wear and tear you'd typically experience across a decade of driving on the world's harshest road conditions." A first of its kind in Australia, the Ranger Super Duty borrows its Super Duty name from the biggest and most capable F-Series pickups sold in the US, but its was conceived and is being developed in Australia. Without the same towing capability from rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max, the Super Duty will target buyers of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series by adding F-150 towing capability in a smaller package. The Ranger Super Duty earns its name by employing a reinforced chassis, 33-inch wheels attached to eight-stud hubs, and uprated differentials, all of which help enable its 4500kg braked tow capacity (when fitted with a 70mm tow ball) – a full 1000kg above the standard Ranger's towing limit. Full specifications and pricing are yet to be announced, but Ford has confirmed the Super Duty will be powered by the same 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission available in the mainstream Ranger lineup. It has also announced the toughest Ranger yet will be released initially in eponymous Super Duty cab/chassis form across two-door single-cab and extended-cab and four-door dual-cab body styles, with more touring-focused XLT four-door pickup and cab/chassis versions to join the lineup in mid-2026. Content originally sourced from: The latest phase of durability testing for the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, which will bring a class-leading 4500kg towing capacity and other heavy-duty capabilities, has left its development driver speechless. Ford Australia has turned to robot drivers for durability testing at the Blue Oval brand's You Yangs proving ground in Victoria, which is shielded from public view as the company develops its upcoming models and pulls apart its rivals. The use of robotic drivers has enabled rigorous 24/7 testing of the hardcore Super Duty ahead of its scheduled arrival in Australian showrooms next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With robotic drivers behind the wheel, we can simulate years and years of punishment," Ford said in a video clip released this week. Ford Australia said it used robots to test the locally developed Super Duty to its full 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) while tackling the You Yangs facility's Silver Creek torture test. "Silver Creek is our toughest man-made durability track," said Ranger Super Duty program manager Justin Capicchiano in a statement. "It stressed the Ranger Super Duty from the wheels to the roof, simulating the wear and tear you'd typically experience across a decade of driving on the world's harshest road conditions." A first of its kind in Australia, the Ranger Super Duty borrows its Super Duty name from the biggest and most capable F-Series pickups sold in the US, but its was conceived and is being developed in Australia. Without the same towing capability from rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max, the Super Duty will target buyers of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series by adding F-150 towing capability in a smaller package. The Ranger Super Duty earns its name by employing a reinforced chassis, 33-inch wheels attached to eight-stud hubs, and uprated differentials, all of which help enable its 4500kg braked tow capacity (when fitted with a 70mm tow ball) – a full 1000kg above the standard Ranger's towing limit. Full specifications and pricing are yet to be announced, but Ford has confirmed the Super Duty will be powered by the same 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission available in the mainstream Ranger lineup. It has also announced the toughest Ranger yet will be released initially in eponymous Super Duty cab/chassis form across two-door single-cab and extended-cab and four-door dual-cab body styles, with more touring-focused XLT four-door pickup and cab/chassis versions to join the lineup in mid-2026. Content originally sourced from: The latest phase of durability testing for the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, which will bring a class-leading 4500kg towing capacity and other heavy-duty capabilities, has left its development driver speechless. Ford Australia has turned to robot drivers for durability testing at the Blue Oval brand's You Yangs proving ground in Victoria, which is shielded from public view as the company develops its upcoming models and pulls apart its rivals. The use of robotic drivers has enabled rigorous 24/7 testing of the hardcore Super Duty ahead of its scheduled arrival in Australian showrooms next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With robotic drivers behind the wheel, we can simulate years and years of punishment," Ford said in a video clip released this week. Ford Australia said it used robots to test the locally developed Super Duty to its full 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) while tackling the You Yangs facility's Silver Creek torture test. "Silver Creek is our toughest man-made durability track," said Ranger Super Duty program manager Justin Capicchiano in a statement. "It stressed the Ranger Super Duty from the wheels to the roof, simulating the wear and tear you'd typically experience across a decade of driving on the world's harshest road conditions." A first of its kind in Australia, the Ranger Super Duty borrows its Super Duty name from the biggest and most capable F-Series pickups sold in the US, but its was conceived and is being developed in Australia. Without the same towing capability from rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max, the Super Duty will target buyers of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series by adding F-150 towing capability in a smaller package. The Ranger Super Duty earns its name by employing a reinforced chassis, 33-inch wheels attached to eight-stud hubs, and uprated differentials, all of which help enable its 4500kg braked tow capacity (when fitted with a 70mm tow ball) – a full 1000kg above the standard Ranger's towing limit. Full specifications and pricing are yet to be announced, but Ford has confirmed the Super Duty will be powered by the same 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission available in the mainstream Ranger lineup. It has also announced the toughest Ranger yet will be released initially in eponymous Super Duty cab/chassis form across two-door single-cab and extended-cab and four-door dual-cab body styles, with more touring-focused XLT four-door pickup and cab/chassis versions to join the lineup in mid-2026. Content originally sourced from: The latest phase of durability testing for the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, which will bring a class-leading 4500kg towing capacity and other heavy-duty capabilities, has left its development driver speechless. Ford Australia has turned to robot drivers for durability testing at the Blue Oval brand's You Yangs proving ground in Victoria, which is shielded from public view as the company develops its upcoming models and pulls apart its rivals. The use of robotic drivers has enabled rigorous 24/7 testing of the hardcore Super Duty ahead of its scheduled arrival in Australian showrooms next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "With robotic drivers behind the wheel, we can simulate years and years of punishment," Ford said in a video clip released this week. Ford Australia said it used robots to test the locally developed Super Duty to its full 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) while tackling the You Yangs facility's Silver Creek torture test. "Silver Creek is our toughest man-made durability track," said Ranger Super Duty program manager Justin Capicchiano in a statement. "It stressed the Ranger Super Duty from the wheels to the roof, simulating the wear and tear you'd typically experience across a decade of driving on the world's harshest road conditions." A first of its kind in Australia, the Ranger Super Duty borrows its Super Duty name from the biggest and most capable F-Series pickups sold in the US, but its was conceived and is being developed in Australia. Without the same towing capability from rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max, the Super Duty will target buyers of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series by adding F-150 towing capability in a smaller package. The Ranger Super Duty earns its name by employing a reinforced chassis, 33-inch wheels attached to eight-stud hubs, and uprated differentials, all of which help enable its 4500kg braked tow capacity (when fitted with a 70mm tow ball) – a full 1000kg above the standard Ranger's towing limit. Full specifications and pricing are yet to be announced, but Ford has confirmed the Super Duty will be powered by the same 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission available in the mainstream Ranger lineup. It has also announced the toughest Ranger yet will be released initially in eponymous Super Duty cab/chassis form across two-door single-cab and extended-cab and four-door dual-cab body styles, with more touring-focused XLT four-door pickup and cab/chassis versions to join the lineup in mid-2026. Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty punished by robot test drivers
The latest phase of durability testing for the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, which will bring a class-leading 4500kg towing capacity and other heavy-duty capabilities, has left its development driver speechless. Ford Australia has turned to robot drivers for durability testing at the Blue Oval brand's You Yangs proving ground in Victoria, which is shielded from public view as the company develops its upcoming models and pulls apart its rivals. The use of robotic drivers has enabled rigorous 24/7 testing of the hardcore Super Duty ahead of its scheduled arrival in Australian showrooms next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'With robotic drivers behind the wheel, we can simulate years and years of punishment,' Ford said in a video clip released this week. Ford Australia said it used robots to test the locally developed Super Duty to its full 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) while tackling the You Yangs facility's Silver Creek torture test. 'Silver Creek is our toughest man-made durability track,' said Ranger Super Duty program manager Justin Capicchiano in a statement. 'It stressed the Ranger Super Duty from the wheels to the roof, simulating the wear and tear you'd typically experience across a decade of driving on the world's harshest road conditions.' A first of its kind in Australia, the Ranger Super Duty borrows its Super Duty name from the biggest and most capable F-Series pickups sold in the US, but its was conceived and is being developed in Australia. Without the same towing capability from rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max, the Super Duty will target buyers of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series by adding F-150 towing capability in a smaller package. The Ranger Super Duty earns its name by employing a reinforced chassis, 33-inch wheels attached to eight-stud hubs, and uprated differentials, all of which help enable its 4500kg braked tow capacity (when fitted with a 70mm tow ball) – a full 1000kg above the standard Ranger's towing limit. Full specifications and pricing are yet to be announced, but Ford has confirmed the Super Duty will be powered by the same 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission available in the mainstream Ranger lineup. It has also announced the toughest Ranger yet will be released initially in eponymous Super Duty cab/chassis form across two-door single-cab and extended-cab and four-door dual-cab body styles, with more touring-focused XLT four-door pickup and cab/chassis versions to join the lineup in mid-2026.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty punished by robot test drivers
The latest phase of durability testing for the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, which will bring a class-leading 4500kg towing capacity and other heavy-duty capabilities, has left its development driver speechless. Ford Australia has turned to robot drivers for durability testing at the Blue Oval brand's You Yangs proving ground in Victoria, which is shielded from public view as the company develops its upcoming models and pulls apart its rivals. The use of robotic drivers has enabled rigorous 24/7 testing of the hardcore Super Duty ahead of its scheduled arrival in Australian showrooms next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'With robotic drivers behind the wheel, we can simulate years and years of punishment,' Ford said in a video clip released this week. Ford Australia said it used robots to test the locally developed Super Duty to its full 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) while tackling the You Yangs facility's Silver Creek torture test. 'Silver Creek is our toughest man-made durability track,' said Ranger Super Duty program manager Justin Capicchiano in a statement. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'It stressed the Ranger Super Duty from the wheels to the roof, simulating the wear and tear you'd typically experience across a decade of driving on the world's harshest road conditions.' A first of its kind in Australia, the Ranger Super Duty borrows its Super Duty name from the biggest and most capable F-Series pickups sold in the US, but its was conceived and is being developed in Australia. Without the same towing capability from rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max, the Super Duty will target buyers of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series by adding F-150 towing capability in a smaller package. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Ranger Super Duty earns its name by employing a reinforced chassis, 33-inch wheels attached to eight-stud hubs, and uprated differentials, all of which help enable its 4500kg braked tow capacity (when fitted with a 70mm tow ball) – a full 1000kg above the standard Ranger's towing limit. Full specifications and pricing are yet to be announced, but Ford has confirmed the Super Duty will be powered by the same 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission available in the mainstream Ranger lineup. It has also announced the toughest Ranger yet will be released initially in eponymous Super Duty cab/chassis form across two-door single-cab and extended-cab and four-door dual-cab body styles, with more touring-focused XLT four-door pickup and cab/chassis versions to join the lineup in mid-2026.
Biz Bahrain
16-02-2025
- Automotive
- Biz Bahrain
Ford Raptor Family Redefines Off-Road Performance
Ford's Raptor family – the Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor – are not just trucks; they represent a complete 'Built Ford Tough' vehicle philosophy born from a fusion of Ford's performance street truck expertise and its off-road racing heritage. The Raptor lineage began with the ground-breaking F-150 Raptor in 2009 and has grown across the last 15 years to a family of three. The core principles established for that original Raptor – wider track, reinforced frames, long-travel advanced race-proven suspension, Ford Performance-tuned engines (with anti-lag technology), advanced drive modes (including Baja1 mode), and functional design features like heavy-duty bash plates and upturned steel bumpers – remain central to each Raptor model. This commitment to real-world performance is underscored by the fact that every Raptor model competes in stock form at the Baja 1000. 'The Raptor family is a breed apart from their base model siblings,' said Justin Capicchiano, Ford Performance and special vehicle program manager, Ford Australia. 'It's a family of vehicles inspired by Ford's off-road racing heritage and a lineup that's now proven itself in some of the toughest off-road races on the planet.' Global success The Ranger Raptor has cemented its place on the driveways of performance enthusiasts from South Africa and the Middle East to Thailand, Australia and New Zealand and places in between. 'Across IMG in 2024, one in every six Rangers purchased was a Ranger Raptor,' said Kay Hart, president, Ford International Markets Group. Purpose built When it comes to off-road capability, Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor and F-150 Raptor are apex predators. Whether it's carving up a rough gravel track, low-speed rock crawling, or powering across dunes, all three Raptor models are equipped for adventure with selectable drive modes, live-valve FOX® shocks that can 'predict and prepare' and reinforced chassis and suspension systems to handle the abuse of life off-road. 'All three Raptor models have been developed with purpose in mind,' said Capicchiano. 'And that purpose is performance. Whether it's Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor or F-150 Raptor one drive down the road is enough to tell you that these machines mean business and that the Raptor name goes all the way down to the bone.' The Ford Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor are available at distributor showrooms across the region.
Mid East Info
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Ford Raptor Family Redefines Off-Road Performance - Middle East Business News and Information
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, February, 2025 – Ford's Raptor family – the Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor – are not just trucks; they represent a complete 'Built Ford Tough' vehicle philosophy born from a fusion of Ford's performance street truck expertise and its off-road racing heritage. The Raptor lineage began with the ground-breaking F-150 Raptor in 2009 and has grown across the last 15 years to a family of three. The core principles established for that original Raptor – wider track, reinforced frames, long-travel advanced race-proven suspension, Ford Performance-tuned engines (with anti-lag technology), advanced drive modes (including Baja 1 mode), and functional design features like heavy-duty bash plates and upturned steel bumpers – remain central to each Raptor model. This commitment to real-world performance is underscored by the fact that every Raptor model competes in stock form at the Baja 1000. 'The Raptor family is a breed apart from their base model siblings,' said Justin Capicchiano, Ford Performance and special vehicle program manager, Ford Australia. 'It's a family of vehicles inspired by Ford's off-road racing heritage and a lineup that's now proven itself in some of the toughest off-road races on the planet.' Global success: The Ranger Raptor has cemented its place on the driveways of performance enthusiasts from South Africa and the Middle East to Thailand, Australia and New Zealand and places in between. 'Across IMG in 2024, one in every six Rangers purchased was a Ranger Raptor,' said Kay Hart, president, Ford International Markets Group. Purpose built: When it comes to off-road capability, Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor and F-150 Raptor are apex predators. Whether it's carving up a rough gravel track, low-speed rock crawling, or powering across dunes, all three Raptor models are equipped for adventure with selectable drive modes, live-valve FOX® shocks that can 'predict and prepare' and reinforced chassis and suspension systems to handle the abuse of life off-road. 'All three Raptor models have been developed with purpose in mind,' said Capicchiano. 'And that purpose is performance. Whether it's Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor or F-150 Raptor one drive down the road is enough to tell you that these machines mean business and that the Raptor name goes all the way down to the bone.' The Ford Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor are available at distributor showrooms across the region. About Ford Motor Company: Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company's Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Ford employs about 175,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at
