Ford is developing a new India specific MPV which will be based on the Mahindra Marazzo. There are some exciting new products in the pipeline from Ford and Mahindra thanks to the JV between the American and Indian carmakers. One of the new products is an MPV from Ford which will be based on the … Read More
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Ford Motor Company is an American car manufacturer that was found in 1903 by Henry Ford. Ford offers a range of products including hatchback, sedan, MPV, SUV, pick-up trucks, etc. Ford also has a reputed history in motorsports winning several titles. The American brand is available in the Indian market having five vehicles in its portfolio – Fiesta, Classic, Figo, Endeavour and EcoSport. Ford has seen a tremendous success in the Indian market in 2013 with the EcoSport compact SUV. Ford has aggressive plans for India, as they are considering the Indian market as a global compact car hub. Ford plans extensive localisation for their future offerings in India.
Ford To Cease Independent Operations In India
Mahindra will own 51% in the new joint venture. Ford like many other automakers, has faced a sharp decline in its domestic sales by 31.4% in August 2019. Only 5517 units were sold compared to 8042 units in the same month last year. While the auto industry slowdown is a factor, Ford has struggled to … Read More
Ford 1.0-Litre EcoBoost To Be Replaced By Mahindra 1.2-Litre Engine
Ford to ditch the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine due to low sales and will switch to Mahindra’s 1.2-litre TGDI engine. Ford will discontinue the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine from its line-up. It is set to be replaced by Mahindra’s new 1.2-litre TGDI engine. Due to low sales of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine. Ford believes that it would … Read More
Ford To Launch 3 New SUVs, Plans Rs. 7000 Crore Investment
India is an emerging market for the automobile sector and plays an important role for Ford. The American manufacturer is set to make Rs. 7000 crore investment in Indian operations over the next 5-7 years. Three new Ford SUVs are on the cards, with the company investing Rs. 3500 crore for two SUVs that will … Read More
Ford To Continue Selling Diesel Cars Post BS6
Ford will make its engines BS6 compliant ahead of the 1st April 2020 deadline. The BS6 emission norms will come into place in the Indian market from April 2020. A lot of automakers are considering discontinuing the diesel variants of their small cars because the cost of upgradation from BS4 to BS6 is turning out … Read More
Ford To End Independent India Business After Deal With Mahindra
With the new joint venture between Ford and Mahindra, Ford will be the third independent car manufacturer to exit Indian shores after GM and Fiat. Ford Motor Company is very close to forming an alliance with Mahindra in India. This will follow with the American carmaker exit from independent manufacturing in the country. The move … Read More
Shelby India Launch Possible In Late 2019
Shelby cars are built on Ford platforms, provide the thrill of driving and performance. Every car enthusiast would know about the Ford Shelby cars. The performance-oriented Shelby cars are much likely to be launched in India. There is no timeline for the launch as of now, but we could expect a launch by the end … Read More
Ford Made-For-India SUV Launch In End-2020
Ford and Mahindra partner up to deliver an up-market C-segment SUV in end 2020. The partnership between Ford and Mahindra is comprehensive in its capacity. The carmakers have discussed everything such as engine and platform sharing SUVs, sedans and electric cars and we are likely to see the first products of this partnership by the … Read More
Mahindra Starts Selling Ford Cars In India As Alliance Expands
The Ford-Mahindra alliance looks to improve Ford’s reach across India using Mahindra’s established network. Taking a step forward with the Ford-Mahindra alliance, the Indian automaker has started selling Ford vehicles using its dealership network across the country. Mahindra dealers are opening new showrooms in those parts of India where the Detroit, US based company does … Read More
