original_query: What is the significance of FPV vehicles in the Australian automotive industry?
query: What is the significance of FPV vehicles in the Australian automotive industry?
answer: FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) was the premium performance arm of Ford Australia, producing high-performance Ford-based models from 2002 to 2014.  It filled a niche market for high-performance vehicles, contributing to the diversity of the Australian automotive industry and creating a link between road cars and V8 Supercars through its connection with Ford Performance Racing.