Ford Show. Live on Facebook Tomorrow...

[csv8]

We're really excited to announce that our facebook community will be able to tune in to watch a live feed from our Go Further event tomorrow. Watch the feed and learn more about Ford Australia's vision for the future. Check out our page tomorrow morning for more details.
https://www.facebook.com/FordAustral...ocation=stream

[Road_Warrior]

More info

http://www.ford.com.au/go-further

[Wretched]

I'll be logging in to have a look.
It will be interesting to see what will be revealed for FoA future product line.
Obviously the emphasis will be on the imported products and I will be keen to understand where each will fit in the line up.
Falcon I would assume will take a back seat, a small reveal but knowing the shrinking market and sales i think FoA will be pushing for the imported product. Understandable too, many have moved on from Falcon.

[Polyal]

They would be wise to start with the Falcon update and then end on the "good" newws of other models..we will see.

[GQ_Smooth]

Originally Posted by Polyal

They would be wise to start with the Falcon update and then end on the "good" newws of other models..we will see.

Agreed, start on Falcon, get it over an done with early, then concentrate on the future models.

[madmelon]

I'm still yet to see what TIME to log in to look...

[Lukeyson]

Live feed from 12pm

[dimka100]

Is it only of Facebook? No YouTube channel or similar?

[Sinead Phipps]

You can actually view via www.ford.com.au from 12 noon. We'll also post it to YouTube afterwards.

[the_scotsman]

So why are there a few people using "we". Are there Ford reps posting here? Sorry, just confused

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

So why are there a few people using "we". Are there Ford reps posting here? Sorry, just confused

Yep, Sinead Phipps is from Ford PR...

And also, AFF Facebook site will be streaming the presentation too..

[dallasv8]

spewing, i wont get to see the gossip until after 7pm...no damn phone reception near where i work.

[Bossxr8]

Committed to Australia. That's a laugh.

But interesting to see what get's shown.

[Joe5619]

How long will it go for??

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Committed to Australia. That's a laugh.

But interesting to see what get's shown.

Committed to making a profit in Australia...

[Nikked]

Committed to proving that there is more then the Falcon in Fords range...

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Committed to proving that there is more then the Falcon in Fords range...

Everyone knows its the falcon motor company...

[PepeLePew]

Quite fascinated to see what's happening with Falcon, while its a swansong. So much speculation....

[Smoke Pursuit]

That's if they even bother to talk Falcon...

[eb2fairmont]

Falcon will be 5 minutes. Rest is all about ford releasing new product to drag punters into showrooms to sell cars.

Only to alienate them with poor service.

[Lukeyson]

Originally Posted by Joshua Dowling

Ford and Holden have always been mortal enemies but at 1pm on Tuesday they will be at even greater odds.

Ford will host a $4 million party in Sydney to launch the return of the iconic Mustang and reveal a sneak peak of the last Falcon - at the exact same time as the future of Holden will be decided in a solemn vote by factory workers in Adelaide.

Ford has booked out two sound stages at Fox Studios and invited 1000 dealers, VIP guests and the media for its biggest ever event in Australia.

The public isn't invited but Ford fans can watch a live webstream.

The $4 million spend for the two-hour blockbuster is more than double what it would spend on a motor show that runs for 10 days.

Ford is taking the unusual step of revealing up to 12 top-secret new models - some of which won't be in showrooms for at least three years - to reverse the perception that the car maker is leaving Australia when its manufacturing facilities close in 2016.

In a rare about-face Ford's global head of sales and marketing Jim Farley - who has been tight-lipped for two years when asked by media about the future of Ford Australia - has flown to Australia to reveal the company's secrets.

"There is a group of people who completely understand that Ford is staying and only our factories are closing, but there are others who believe Ford is leaving in its entirety," said the boss of Ford Australia Bob Graziano.

Ford has been in Australia since 1925 - and will have an historic Model T at the event to underline its longevity in Australia, as well as a preview of up to dozen new models.

The Ford Mustang due in Australia in late 2015 or early 2016 will not be revealed until next April at the New York motor show. But Ford is expected to confirm its comeback almost 50 years after the first factory-built right-hand-drive Mustang arrived in Australia.

Ford says it will increase the number of models in its Australian range by 30 per cent between now and when the last Falcon rolls off the Broadmeadows production line.

"Ford vehicles have been part of the automotive landscape in Australia for almost 110 years and we have manufactured here since 1925," Mr Graziano said at the May announcement of the factory shutdowns.

"We are proud of that history. Overall, we are changing, but our commitment to Australia remains strong."

The timing of the Ford and Holden events continues a series of unfortunate coincidences.

Holden workers were due to vote last Friday but it was delayed, creating today's clash.

When Holden unveiled the new Commodore to the media in May, Ford announced it was closing its factories.

Fast facts: Ford Mustang

Debut: New York motor show, April 1964.

Movie highlights: James Bond's Goldfinger (1964), Clint Eastwood's Bullit (1968), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000).

Sales: More than 1 million were sold in the first 18 months. More than 8.5 million have been sold to date.

Today's Mustang: The flagship Shelby 500 GT powered by a supercharged 5.8-litre V8 is the world's most powerful V8 road car (662hp or 493kW).

Tomorrow's Mustang: It will adopt sleeker and more futuristic lines than the current model inspired by the 1968 coupe, and it will have a choice of turbo four-cylinder, V6 and V8 power.

http://www.news.com.au/business/comp...-1226695930553

[Sorted]

Today will be a big day for the regular Ford backwards enthusiasts to post - oh what a fun read this will be - 95% of criticism to be posted - yippee :(

Better call the Waaaaaaaambulance now for them

[DJM83]

Looking forward to this that's for sure. Can't wait to see what's ahead.

[Franco Cozzo]

I'm at trade school, might be the thing to watch today rather than turbo lawnmowers while waiting for books to be marked off

[chevypower]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

Committed to making a profit in Australia...

That'd be a nice change, I'm sick of companies relying on taxpayer subsidies.

[barra240t]

Impressed Ford are opening this to the public to view. Obviously not enough for some on here

[grandpa_spec_F6]

http://www.news.com.au/business/comp...-1226695930553

"The public isn't invited but Ford fans can watch a live webstream"

Again, News.com.au fails to deliver... WHERE'S THE LINK!? Even on Ford.com.au there is ZERO mention of the Live Stream, I had to come to AFF to find out where the live stream is... all hope is lost for the general public :(

Did I mention I can't wait to see what they have in store?

[Road_Warrior]

Much excitedment. The next 2 hours are going to take foreverrr to pass!!

[imugli]

Delete.

[barra240t]

Direct link:

http://gofurtheraustralia.ford.com.au/

Hopefully it can withstand all the viewers!