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Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

From setting up cutting-edge facilities to cater to the domestic market and building capabilities of global standards, the action is building up.

How to save car fuel: 15 tips

How to save car fuel: 15 tips

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

These tips have helped many car owners over the years.

The Ford SUV experioence

The Ford SUV experioence

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way to the Philippines to drive their various offerings at different kinds of terrains to show off their true capabilities.

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

There is another common trend among these three players - they are all registering a volume decline in a market that is expanding at over 8 per cent

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Jaguar bosses relaxed about Tata takeover

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The management of luxury carmaker Jaguar is 'entirely relaxed' about the prospects of Indian conglomerate Tata Group taking over the brand along with Land Rover. Earlier, this month, Ford had named Tata Motors, which is part of the Tata Group, as the preferred bidder for its British marquees -- Jaguar and Land Rover, but a final decision for the sale is yet to be taken.

A peek into the New Ford Figo Hatchback

A peek into the New Ford Figo Hatchback

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Figo will be powered by a 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine.

Ford India launches Ikon NXT

Ford India launches Ikon NXT

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Ford India Ltd on Wednesday launched Ford Ikon NXT series, the latest variants of its successful mid-size passenger car, Ford Ikon.

Jaguar, Land Rover sale by year-end

Jaguar, Land Rover sale by year-end

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Ford Motor Co on Wednesday said it expects the sale of its two European marques Jaguar and Land Rover, in which India's Tata Motors has evinced interest, to be through either by this year-end or early next year.

Ford may launch new Fiesta in April

Ford may launch new Fiesta in April

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The car will take on Honda City and Hyundai Verna.

Jaguar XK 120 among cars that changed the world

Jaguar XK 120 among cars that changed the world

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The list of '10 Cars That Changed The World' also features the Ford Model T, the Volkswagen Beetle, the Trabant, the Porsche 911, the Ford Mustang, the AMC Eagle, the Jeep Cherokee, the Dodge Caravan and the Toyota Prius. 'These vehicles changed people's lifestyles and habits as well as automakers' long-term strategies. Some even changed governments,' the magazine said in an accompanying report.

Tata to ink pact with Ford?

Tata to ink pact with Ford?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Tata Motors, say sources, instructed advisers in the past fortnight to begin evaluating the merits of a joint offer for Jaguar and Land Rover.

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.

Ford India recalls 3,072 units of Fiesta diesel

Ford India recalls 3,072 units of Fiesta diesel

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

As part of the new Central Motor Vehicle Rules, the government is framing a mandatory recall policy entailing penalties.

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ford is among several multinational automobile companies in India for whom exports now bring bigger volumes than local sales.

Ford vs GM: And the winner is...

Ford vs GM: And the winner is...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Tata to assemble Land Rover in India

Tata to assemble Land Rover in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

After turning around the fortunes of the iconic Land Rover, Tata Motors on Tuesday said that it plans to start assembling the high-end SUV in India from next year.

Ford EcoSport achieves 1 lakh sales milestone

Ford EcoSport achieves 1 lakh sales milestone

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The company, which had launched the model last year, has so far sold more than 60,000 units of the SUV in the country.

Tatas bag Jaguar, Land Rover for $2.3 bn

Tatas bag Jaguar, Land Rover for $2.3 bn

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Tata Motors has acquired Ford's British marquees Jaguar and Land Rover for $2.30 billion in an all cash deal, sealing a deal that it pursued for nine months. Under the deal, Tata would continue to source engine from Ford, which would be paying about $600 million toward the pension liabilities of Jaguar-Land Rover employees.

Hyderabad man in race for Microsoft's top job

Hyderabad man in race for Microsoft's top job

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In August, Steve Ballmer said he would retire within 12 months.

Ford to launch Figo @ Rs 3.5 lakh

Ford to launch Figo @ Rs 3.5 lakh

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Riding on the success of Ford Ikon and Ford Fiesta, in the mid-size sedan segment, Ford plans to roll out the new car by March.

Gates, Buffett, Jobs among America's best CEOs

Gates, Buffett, Jobs among America's best CEOs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Software czar Bill Gates, legendary investor Warren Buffett and Apple's Steve Jobs, all known for their business acumen, have been named among the 20 best American CEOs of all time.

Microsoft succession speculation focuses on internal candidates

Microsoft succession speculation focuses on internal candidates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

A source close to the company said no appointment was likely until the last week of January or in February.

This race may be Tata's to lose

This race may be Tata's to lose

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Will the Indian auto giant manage to take Jaguar and Land Rover off Ford's hands?

Companies, consumers and citizens

Companies, consumers and citizens

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Daewoo sale talks gain ground

Daewoo sale talks gain ground

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The exercise part of drive to combine operations under single firm.

NRIs' return to India puts auto R&D in top gear

NRIs' return to India puts auto R&D in top gear

Rediff.com10 May 2007

As part of Ford Motor Company's crack research and development team, he helped the US car maker launch its popular hybrid car Excape.

Stylish & safe, the new Ford Figo is a great hatchback

Stylish & safe, the new Ford Figo is a great hatchback

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The second generation Ford Figo offers the best of safety, performance, technology and styling, emerging as a complete hatchback.

Global auto bodies to talk trade

Global auto bodies to talk trade

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Indian auto parts drive global cars

Indian auto parts drive global cars

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

In 2006, components worth $2 billion, around Rs 90,000 crore were exported by Indian companies, 75 percent of which were bought directly by car companies.

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Rediff.com1 May 2008

The appliance maker seeks to buy Motorola's ailing cell-phone division to complement its telecom business; critics say it's not a good fit

JLR to enter India 'in a few months'

JLR to enter India 'in a few months'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

The India foray of the two brands, which debuted in 1922 and 1948, respectively, has been hastened by their new Indian owner, Tata Motors, which took over in 2008 from Ford Motor Company of the US. The spokesperson said Tata Motors would be the distributor of these brands in India.

Ford small car by early 2010

Ford small car by early 2010

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

"The small car will be our new model and it will be rolled out by early 2010," Ford India Executive Director Nigel E Wark told reporters in Kolkata. He said the company is yet to decide on the target segment of the small car, but added that it would not compete with small cars like Nano from Tata Motors' stable.

Volvo launches new S60 saloon, XC60 crossover

Volvo launches new S60 saloon, XC60 crossover

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Can Volvo take advantage of the festive season with the launch of its refreshed cars that rival Audi A4 and Q3?

Jaguar to pull out of Formula One

Jaguar to pull out of Formula One

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Ford said its Jaguar F1 team would pull out at the end of the 2004 season and its Cosworth engine company was also up for sale.

Ford EcoSport is made for Indian roads

Ford EcoSport is made for Indian roads

Rediff.com14 May 2013

You reach triple digit speed in a breeze.

Five best ways to deal with pink slips

Five best ways to deal with pink slips

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Getting emotional won't help; have a well-planned exit strategy even when you are getting into your first job.