tag:ford News


Title and summary Date/time
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Ford India to export cars from Chennai Port
Ford will be in a position to move all its exports via the Chennai Port by early next year. The company is also thinking to align with the government to consider the use of the Indian Railways to transport its consignments. He said noting that the ...
21 Aug, 2009
22
Ford India launches ‘Driving Skills for Life’ program
Ford plans on putting its more than 5,500 India-based employees through the DSFL driver's education training through the next eight months as part of the initial phase of the program in India. Today's launch event was followed by the first training ...
19 Aug, 2009
23
Ford India introduces the cool new Ikon iKool
The iKool comes loaded, the exterior features new iKool badging, chrome deck lid appliqué, Black BSPM and spoiler that define the exterior with crisp, sculpted lines and a confident stance for an overall stylish look.
10 Aug, 2009
24
Ford to run a small car debut in '10
Ford gave a pep talk to dealers whose sales have been under pressure due to competition in the recent past at the recent dealers meet. This month, one more new Endeavour to taken on Toyota's Fortuner is expected to be launched by the company.
6 Aug, 2009
25
Ford India launches new stylish Fiesta SXI
Ford India raises the competitive bar with the new look and stylish Fiesta SXI which brings added sophistication to the luxurious car withits chrome & silver finish and The top-end SXI variant has been aggressively priced at Rs. 6.99 lakhs(petrol) and ...
29 Jul, 2009
26
Delphi, Ford launch advanced affordable radar in 2010 Ford Taurus
The new Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system launches in summer 2009 on the 2010 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS luxury sedan and Lincoln MKT full-size luxury crossover. The radar uses proven solid state technology with no moving parts and class-leading ...
16 Jul, 2009
27
Toyota ranks highest in JD Power’s customer service study in Thailand
The study, redesigned in 2009, measures new-vehicle owner satisfaction with the after-sales service process by examining dealership performance in five factors. In order of importance, they are: service quality; service advisor; vehicle pickup; service ...
13 Jul, 2009
28
Ford India announces lower prices for Endeavour
This new pricing of the Endeavour is a direct result of the announcement made in yesterday's Union Budget. It has been proposed that the excise duty applicable on cars of engine capacity 2000 cc and above will be reduced from Rs. 20,000/- per vehicle to ...
7 Jul, 2009
29
JD Power releases 2009 vehicle initial quality study report
Overall, the industry average for initial quality is 108 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in 2009, down from 118 PP100 in 2008. Initial quality for domestic brands has improved to an average of 112 PP100 in 2009 from 124 PP100 in 2008. Lower PP100 ...
25 Jun, 2009
30
Ford unveils Ford Transit with ECOnetic low CO2 technology
New Ford Transit ECOnetic priced at £18,095, Supplement of just £290 over base model, Based on Transit 280 SWB Van with 2.2-litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi, Combined fuel economy of 39.2mpg*, (average 189g/km CO2), Stage V emissions option ...
19 Jun, 2009
31
New Ford Fiesta: Automatically Excellent
Ford has made a smooth-shifting new addition to the Fiesta range, in the form of the new Durashift automatic transmission models.The refined transmission is matched to the Ford Fiesta’s new 1.4-litre, 96PS Duratec petrol engine, with a responsive ...
16 Jun, 2009
32
May-June sees great discounts for cars
A top car marketer says that compared to last monsoon, this year the rebates are a “lot steeper”. So, this is the right time to buy the car, if you wish so. Discounts are offered between between Rs 5,000 and Rs 1 lakh as discounts to boost ...
13 Jun, 2009
33
Ford India rolls out 'Monsoon Campaign 2009'
With the advent of the monsoon, Ford India is all set to take care of the vehicles of its customers by rolling out ‘Monsoon Campaign 2009’ to be conducted at all the authorized Ford dealerships across the country in a phased manner covering ...
12 Jun, 2009
34
Ford Models Top in JD Power's India Vehicle Dependability Segments
Ford models rank highest in the entry mid-size and SUV segments according to the 2009 J.D. Power Asia Pacific India Vehicle Dependability Study released today. The Ikon and the Endeavour have won the top scores for Vehicle Dependability Segment in India ...
30 May, 2009
35
Gentex RCD Mirror on New Ford Vehicles
Gentex Rear Camera Display Mirror Featured on 2010 Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang, and Mercury Milan.
29 May, 2009
36
Auto industry posts year-over-year improvement in vehicle dependability
Ford models rank highest in the entry midsize and SUV segments and Toyota models rank highest in the premium midsize and MUV/MPV segments.
29 May, 2009
37
Ford CEO statement on one national standard for fuel economy
The following is a statement from Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally regarding President Barack Obama's announcement of one national standard for fuel economy.
20 May, 2009
38
New Ford Scheduled Service Plan for Indian customers
Scheduled Service Plan is a brand new service pack for periodic and scheduled maintenance of vehicles, and covers scheduled services such as engine oil change, fuel filter, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, etc.
19 May, 2009
39
Flood of premium compact car launches this year
According to experts, car makers are increasingly focusing on the premium compact segment as most developed auto markets are witnessing a transition to smaller cars in the premium segment.
15 May, 2009
40
Premium sports utility vehicles show optimism for carmakers
According to Amish Shah, who is an auto analyst from Antique Broking, "Premium SUVs are still a relatively new concept in India. The market is still very niche. But buyers are warming up to the concept."
15 May, 2009