India to become 3rd largest auto manufacturer by 2020: Ford
India's automotive industry is expected to reach 7 million vehicles milestone by 2020, making the country the third-largest auto manufacturer in the world, behind the US and China, a top official at Ford Motor has said.
Mar 29, 2015, 15:18 PM IST
Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant
Ford Motor Co plans to triple exports from India with a $1 billion plant that will be one of its most heavily automated in Asia, offsetting slower sales inside the country with a push to sell more local production abroad.
Mar 26, 2015, 18:59 PM IST
Ford recalls over 220,000 vehicles in North America for 3 issues
Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it is recalling more than 220,000 vehicles in North America for potential issues with door handles, vacuum pump relays and sensors.
Mar 25, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!
Ratan Tata and his team faced "humiliation" when they went to sell the group's fledgling car business to Ford in 1999, but came back to "do a big favour" just nine years later by taking over the American giant's marquee brands Jaguar and Land Rover.
Mar 15, 2015, 13:45 PM IST
GM's Indonesia closure highlights automakers' emerging markets woes
General Motors Co`s decision to shutter a car factory in Indonesia comes as global automakers rethink the timing and scope of investments in emerging markets once touted as engines of growth.
Feb 27, 2015, 02:36 AM IST
Nissan, Ford recall hundreds of thousands of cars
Nissan and Ford issued recalls of hundreds of thousands of cars Wednesday to address problem parts that could lead to injuries.
Jan 29, 2015, 00:27 AM IST
Ford to introduce new infotainment system in India next year
Ford showcased its SYNC 3 technology at the International CES here. SYNC 3 will be available in vehicles in US this year.
Jan 11, 2015, 19:24 PM IST
Ford announces 25 global experiments, one in India
India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25 mobility experiments this year to test breakthrough transportation ideas for creating better customer experiences.
Jan 07, 2015, 21:08 PM IST
Ford India sales up 28% in December
However, Ford's domestic sales declined by 36.05 per cent to 3,754 units in December as against 5,871 units in the same month of last year, it added.
Jan 02, 2015, 17:49 PM IST
Ford to start automotive financing in India in early next year
US-based auto maker Ford will start automotive financing in India by first quarter of next year with its financing arm, Ford Credit India getting licence from the Reserve Bank to operate as a non-banking financial company.
Dec 22, 2014, 16:03 PM IST
As Ford closes, European rust belt seeks new ideas
Two car plants closed this month as companies sought cheaper labour elsewhere, the final chapter of a manufacturing boom that began when coal mines fuelling Europe`s industrialisation shut in the 1960s.
Dec 21, 2014, 15:13 PM IST
Ford India recalls 20,752 units of EcoSport SUV
Ford India has recalled 20,752 units of its compact SUV EcoSport, manufactured between January 2013 and September 2014, to correct "concerns" regarding airbags and fuel and vapour line corrosion.
Dec 16, 2014, 19:20 PM IST
Ford reboots touch-screen system with new Sync 3
Ford said Sync 3 will be more intuitive, sport improved voice-recognition software and operate more like a smartphone than the first two generations, the last of which prompted customer complaints in Consumer Reports magazine for being distracting, clumsy and overly complex.
Dec 11, 2014, 23:28 PM IST
Ford India recalls over 3,000 Fiesta diesel cars
The concern involves replacing the Glow Plug Control Module, a component used to heat the engine in cold starts. The recall will be free of charge to the consumer, the company said.
Nov 22, 2014, 09:39 AM IST
Ford recalls 3,072 units of Fiesta in India
Ford is writing to customers and asking them to contact their local Ford dealer.
Nov 21, 2014, 19:34 PM IST
Ford EcoSport Facelift version likely to hit roads by 2016
Ford Motor is ready to launch its facelift version of Ford EcoSport. Interestingly, the new test of facelifting was seen without a rear-mounted spare wheel, suggesting the facelift 2016 EcoSport is likely to come with a bare rear design.
Nov 08, 2014, 16:10 PM IST
Festive season fails to cheer car makers, Oct sales subdued
While Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai posted marginal rise in sales during October, others including Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota Kirloskar and Ford registered decline in sales.
Nov 01, 2014, 18:19 PM IST
Ford India sales decline 22% in October
Ford India today reported a decline of 22.12 % in total sales at 11,630 units in October.
Nov 01, 2014, 16:29 PM IST
US automaker Ford starts luxury Lincoln sales in China
Lincoln on Thursday launched a mid-sized sedan, the MKZ, priced from 315,800 yuan to 395,800 yuan ($51,770 to $64,885), according to a news release.
Oct 24, 2014, 11:44 AM IST
GM, Chrysler sales up in September; Ford sales dip
US auto giants General Motors and Chrysler scored solid sales gains in September on robust demand for larger vehicles, but Ford sales slipped, according to figures released Wednesday.
Oct 02, 2014, 10:39 AM IST
