Ford News in India

12 days ago
May 12, 2012

Ford India to focus on small car segment

With the small car segment accounting for the majority of sales in the Indian automobile industry, American auto maker’s Indian subsidiary Ford India has stated that it will focus on small cars to expand in the Indian market and boost sales. According to Mr. Nigel Wark Executive Director of Ford India, majority of the six products the company...
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23 days ago
May 01, 2012

Ford India April 2012 domestic sales down by 1.6 percent, exports up by 103 percent

The Indian subsidiary of the American automobile manufacturer Ford has reported a decline of 1.6 percent in its domestic sales for the month of April 2012 selling 7,201 cars in comparison to 7,319 cars sold in April 2011. The company’s exports witnessed a growth of 103 percent at 2,368 cars in April 2012 against 1,167 cars exported in the month in...
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52 days ago
Apr 02, 2012

Ford India reports marginal increase in sales in March 2012

American automobile manufacturer Ford has posted a marginal increase in car sales in India in March 2012. The company sold 12,148 units in the month in comparison to 12,063 units sold in March 2011. Ford India’s domestic sales saw a decline of 13.92 percent in March 2012 selling 9,026 units against 10,485 units for the same month in 2011. The...
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63 days ago
Mar 22, 2012

Ford India to export Figo to 50 international markets

Ford India has announced its plans to increase the number of markets for the Figo hatchback exports from the current 34 to 50 by the end of 2012. The company has been expanding export markets for the Figo and has added the Lebanon market in March 2012. Other markets include Mexico, UAE, Caribbean and North Africa. According to Mr. Michael Boneham...
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66 days ago
Mar 19, 2012

Ford India to invest Rs 5,000 crore to double production capacity

Ford India is planning to make an investment of Rs 5,000 crore setting up a car assembly and engine plant in the Sanand auto hub in Gujarat. The new facility will increase the company’s manufacturing capacity to more than double its existing capacity in India. Mr. Joe Hinrichs President of Ford Asia Pacific and Africa states that the investment is...
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70 days ago
Mar 15, 2012

Ford India launches new cheaper version Fiesta sedan

Ford India, the Indian arm of the American automobile manufacturer Ford has launched a new and cheaper version of its mid-size Fiesta sedan. The new version sedan has been priced between Rs 7,23,000 and Rs 8,99,000 (Ex-showroom Delhi). The new version that will replace the global Fiesta car model launched by the company in 2011 is cheaper by Rs...
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79 days ago
Mar 06, 2012

Ford India to focus on small low cost cars

Ford India has plans to develop a manufacturing hub in India to cater to the Africa and Asia-Pacific region. As part of the plan, the company will now focus on the small and low-cost cars segment in India which is witnessing immense growth along with the entry of a number of global players. A range of new small car models are being planned for...
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84 days ago
Mar 01, 2012

Ford India sales decline by 3 percent in February 2012

Amid significant sales growth reported by major automobile manufacturers in India, Ford India has posted a decline of 2.82 percent in its sales in the month of February 2012 selling 10,424 units in comparison to 10,726 units in February 2011. The decline is the result of a 1354 percent decline in its sales in the domestic market from 9,293 units...
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84 days ago
Mar 01, 2012

Ford India to reduce prices across car models

With the objective of raising the competition bar in the sluggish Indian automobile market and to boost its sales, Ford India is planning to lower the prices of its car models. The company has seen a decline of 4 percent in its sales in the fiscal year 2011-12 and with two months remaining to the end of fiscal, it is compelled to implement this...
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85 days ago
Feb 29, 2012

Ford India launches Fiesta automatic petrol variant

Ford India the Indian subsidiary of the American automobile manufacturer launched the petrol variant of the sedan Ford Fiesta with an automatic transmission on February 28, 2012. The new sedan variant has been priced between Rs 8,99,000 and Rs 9,70,000 (Ex-showroom price Delhi). Equipped with a six speed Automatic Powershift, the new sedan is...
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