Ford Ranger and Everest development to remain in Australia, EV ruled out for now

The Blue Oval’s Australian R&D team is already thinking about the next-generation Ranger, but says there’s plenty of life left in Ford’s best-seller.

Marton Pettendy

Managing Editor

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Marton Pettendy

Managing Editor

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