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Ford to develop eco-friendly wheat straw-reinforced plastics in vehicles
The first application of the natural fiber-based plastic that contains 20 percent wheat straw bio-filler is on the 2010 Ford Flex's third-row interior storage bins. This application alone reduces petroleum usage by some 20,000 pounds per year, reduces CO2 ...
16 Nov, 2009
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Ford expert develops new inflatable seat belt system
Automotive safety innovations don’t happen overnight. Just ask Dr. Srini Sundararajan, Ford Motor Company’s technical leader on the development of its new inflatable seat belt system – a project that has been in the works for ...
7 Nov, 2009
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Ford launches special edition of Fiesta 1.6 ZXI in India
The special edition Ford Fiesta 1.6 ZXI with leather comes replete with premium styling and features including plush leather seats, medium stone interiors, a premium cubic finish on the fascia, gear shift and parking brake and metallic accents on trim.
7 Nov, 2009
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New 'Noise Vision' Technology from Ford Motor
Ford is the first automaker in North America to use the new "Noise Vision" tool, which is part of Ford's drive to lead the industry in top vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Customers connect an ultra-quiet cabin with overall product ...
3 Nov, 2009
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Ford India registers impressive sales growth 98% in October 2009
October has been one of the best-selling months with Ford India recording its highest sales in the last 25 months. The sterling performance in October followed a robust 50% Year on Year growth in sales in September 09.
3 Nov, 2009
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Ford plans to introduce new cars every 1-1.5 year
Ford’s foray into the Indian compact car market with Figo is expected by the first quarter of calendar 2010 and the vehicle would be exported to Asia Pacific and Africa along with sales in India. The car will be competitively priced.
10 Oct, 2009
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Ford to enter toy and apparel segment!
The major car manufacturing company in US, Ford Motors is entering in new segment of toys, apparels and accessories. On Monday, the company launched its licensing programme in India that would manufacture and sell products such as toys, accessories, ...
9 Oct, 2009
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Ford India registers 50% YOY sales growth in September 09
In addition September has been one of the best-selling months during the current year recording a 38% sales increase on month-on-month basis compared to August 2009. The third quarter has also witnessed a 24% increase when compared to 2008 Q3.
2 Oct, 2009
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Ford Motor signs $500 million deal with TN government
Ford, which established manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu in 1996, had previously announced the $500 million investment and its plant in located in Maraimalai Nagar has already undergone the first phase of its transformation. It is now being readied ...
25 Sep, 2009
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Ford's Global CEO launches new small car ‘Ford Figo’ in Indian market
Ford Figo is the result of a significant Ford investment commitment to expand its plant near Chennai for volume production as a small-car centre of excellence regionally. Ford's $500 million investment has doubled the plant's production capacity to ...
24 Sep, 2009
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Ford to reveal new small car this week
Indian market is second largest after China and is developing fast in car segment. The major car manufacturer of US, Ford is having its eyes on India like all other car makers to develop its business globally from here.
22 Sep, 2009
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Ford India expands its Chennai plant capacity with $500 m
Ford India is also planning to introduce a new small car with unique features to stand in the competitive market. This small car along with other vehicles will be exported to Africa and the Asia-Pacific markets.
12 Sep, 2009
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Ford to raise 30% production this season
American car major Ford is all set to raise its production by 30% in order to meet the increasing demand of this festive season and Company has an installed production capacity of 1,00,000 units at its Chennai plant, which will be expanded to 2,00,000 ...
11 Sep, 2009
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Ford India launches All New Endeavour
All New 2009 Ford Endeavour adds contemporary design & Technology touches to its proven SUV capability and All new 5-speed automatic transmission introduced in India with shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive, touch-enabled SATNAV system with reverse parking ...
9 Sep, 2009
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Ford to launch the cars with engine that saves fuel ‘N’ saves nature
The Eco-Boost engine uses gasoline turbocharged direct-injection technology. In future this would help Ford to meet the future emission norms. This technology is not any new discovery though as it has been already launched by the US-based parent, in its ...
8 Sep, 2009
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Ford’s first three-wet paint process for cars globally
The new paint process, which eliminates the primer ovens used in traditional paint shops, produces less carbon dioxide emissions and reduces volatile organic compounds emissions by about 20 percent as compared to current medium-solids solvent-borne ...
4 Sep, 2009
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Ford’s $500 Mln investment in India paying off as plant readies for production of New Small Car
With cutting-edge automation and high-tech new facilities, the new site reflects the latest Ford manufacturing processes globally and pioneers new technologies for Ford and India. Created with a “best of the best” approach, the Chennai plant ...
4 Sep, 2009
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Indian roads to rock this festive season with all new car models
BMW India, the topmost luxury car manufacturer in India will be leading on launch of a new petrol variant of the 7-Series in September, followed by the Z4 in October. Moreover, the most famous luxury brand Mercedes Benz will launch the advanced version of ...
3 Sep, 2009
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Ford small car to hit the Indian roads in 2010
The small car going to be launched will be in sub-B segment and would be such that it meets the statutory requirements of having an engine capacity of 1.2 litre petrol engine and 1.5 litre diesel engine, says reports.
29 Aug, 2009
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Ford to roll out new Endeavour this Sept
Ford, the leading car manufacturer globally has announced to roll out the new version of highly acclaimed Sports Utility vehicle (SUV) - Endeavour. “Ford will be launching the new version of the SUV Endeavour in the forth coming month of September.
29 Aug, 2009

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