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Ford India launches toll free number

Ford India launches toll free number

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Ford India announced on Friday the launch of a free nationwide telephonic customer care service.

WikiLeaks: Did Modi help the Ford Foundation?

WikiLeaks: Did Modi help the Ford Foundation?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Ford Foundation, whose financing came under scrutiny in India last year, appears to have received help from John Podesta, chairman of the Clinton Campaign, to resolve the issue for which he is believed to have spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi too, according to latest emails released by WikiLeaks.

Ford India recalls 20,752 units of EcoSport

Ford India recalls 20,752 units of EcoSport

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The company will also check the reorienting wiring harness related to the correct deployment of side airbags in the recalled vehicles.

Ford recalls diesel variant of EcoSport

Ford recalls diesel variant of EcoSport

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

There's issue related to the Glow Plug Module.

Volvo, Ford join hands in India

Volvo, Ford join hands in India

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Europe's top-end car maker Volvo is planning an onslaught on the Indian market on the back of Ford India Ltd. Ford India's parent, the US-based Ford Motor, owns Volvo's car business.

How well do you know Mr. Ford?

How well do you know Mr. Ford?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Tata Motors made waves when it bought the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Test your knowledge about the erstwhile owner of these brands -- Henry Ford.

All new Ford Fiesta automatic soon in India

All new Ford Fiesta automatic soon in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Since a couple of months, Ford India is busy giving a makeover to its cars.

Anti-theft system in Ford cars

Anti-theft system in Ford cars

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Anti-theft system in Ford cars

Alfred Ford romances the Himalayas

Alfred Ford romances the Himalayas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

A trip to Ford India's Chennai plant

A trip to Ford India's Chennai plant

Rediff.com31 May 2010

Ford India has created waves in the Indian hatchback market with its latest offering the Ford Figo.

Ford to enhance local component sourcing

Ford to enhance local component sourcing

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Ford India's commitment to launch a new product in the country every 12-18 months will see the company strengthening its domestic supplier base, as it seeks to keep the costs down while maintaining global quality standards.

Ford Figo to cost more

Ford Figo to cost more

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Ford India on Friday said it will be increasing the price of its latest small car Figo on account of rising input cost by next week.

Ford unveils Figo Aspire, to launch in June 2015

Ford unveils Figo Aspire, to launch in June 2015

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Figo Aspire will be the company's first ever sub-4 meter sedan.

A third of iPhone output to be India-made

A third of iPhone output to be India-made

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Apple and its vendors are aiming to assemble 32 per cent of iPhone's global production volume and 26 per cent of its value in India by 2026-27 -a year after the final year of the five-year production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile devices. This could translate into a production value of over $34 billion, assuming global iPhone sales remain consistent with 2023-24 (FY24) levels. The estimates are based on discussions between Apple Inc and its vendors, along with central and state governments, regarding the assembly of products in India, according to sources.

Ford to phase out Fusion

Ford to phase out Fusion

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

US car maker Ford on Tuesday said it will phase out its hatchback 'Fusion' from the Indian market, as it gets ready to launch the small car 'Figo' next month.

Ford opens 28 dealerships across the country

Ford opens 28 dealerships across the country

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The past two years have seen a 30 per cent jump in the number of cities with Ford outlets.

Now, Ford plans a small car

Now, Ford plans a small car

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Ford is expected to start production in two years, said Arvind Mathew, president and managing director, Ford India. The details of the small car, however, are yet to be finalised.

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford underwent surgery to repair a broken ankle and pelvis following his death-defying plane crash in California.

Ford Figo to roll out on Friday

Ford Figo to roll out on Friday

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Speculations are on about the price of the car which is expected to be between Rs 350,000 and 450,000.

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

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.

Ford exports 100,000 Ikons

Ford exports 100,000 Ikons

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Ford India recently exported its 5000th container, thus despatching so far over 100,000 units of Ford Ikons in completely knocked down condition.

Ford to unveil concept compact car at Auto Expo

Ford to unveil concept compact car at Auto Expo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Car maker Ford plans to unveil a new concept vehicle at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo as the company looks to tap growth in the compact car segment India.

'Ford is passionate about India'

'Ford is passionate about India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

'We announced a $500 million investment plan for India. I have not received a single call from either the US or Bangkok (Ford's Asian centre of operations) asking me to freeze the investment programme or to scale it down,' says Michael Boneham, MD, Ford India.

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.

Ford India launches Endeavour

Ford India launches Endeavour

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Ford India Ltd on Tuesday drove into the growing sports utility vehicle market with the launch of its Endeavour model.

Michael Boneham to retire from Ford by Dec

Michael Boneham to retire from Ford by Dec

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

He will be succeeded by Joginder Singh, who now heads the Business Services Centre of Ford Motor Company.

Ford goes beyond Make in India, will Design in India

Ford goes beyond Make in India, will Design in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The move will make it the first global automobile major to design a vehicle here

Chennai home away from home, says Ford, to invest Rs 1300 cr

Chennai home away from home, says Ford, to invest Rs 1300 cr

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The automaker will invest USD 195 million (about Rs 1,300 crore) and would employ 3,000 workers over the next five years, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford said in the Tamil Nadu capital today.

Ford to cut several hundred jobs in Europe

Ford to cut several hundred jobs in Europe

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Ford had reported a loss of $404 million in Europe in the second quarter this fiscal and had said it expects the full year loss in the continent to exceed $1 billion.

Ford to roll out SUV from Chennai facility

Ford to roll out SUV from Chennai facility

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Early this year, Ford displayed SUV-Ecosport at the Auto Expo held in New Delhi.

Pooran smashes quickfire half ton to guide WI to victory over SA

Pooran smashes quickfire half ton to guide WI to victory over SA

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

South Africa handed a debut to fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, who at the age of 18 years and 137 days is the youngest to play in a T20 International for his country.

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Harrison Ford released from hospital after plane crash

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The Hollywood veteran was spotted driving around Saturday.

The 10 Best Francis Ford Coppola movies

The 10 Best Francis Ford Coppola movies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Raja Sen picks his top 10 favourites from Coppola's cinematic vineyard.

Ford India looking at new small car model

Ford India looking at new small car model

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Car maker Ford India said it is looking at introducing a small car model in the country as part of its strategy to roll out eight new products by 2015.

Former US first lady Betty Ford dies

Former US first lady Betty Ford dies

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Betty Ford, the much-admired wife of late United States President Gerald R Ford and powerful advocate of women's rights and health who helped treat drug and alcohol addicts at her California-based facility, has died. She was 93.

Ford to invest $75 million in India

Ford to invest $75 million in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Days after Ford Motor chairman and CEO Bill Ford promised fresh investments for India, the company said it will be pumping in $75 million (around Rs 330 crore) for expanding operations.

Ford Endeavour @Rs 14.72 lakhs

Ford Endeavour @Rs 14.72 lakhs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Ford India launched the premium action sports utility vehicle, which is equipped with a 2.5 litre duratorq engine and is available as 4x2 wheel drive and 4x4 wheel drive variants at the cost of Rs 14,72,000 ($36,058).

Ford's small car from Thai plant

Ford's small car from Thai plant

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

US automobile manufacturer Ford is studying the feasibility of launching a compact car in India that will be imported as a completely-knocked-down kit from a manufacturing hub in Thailand.

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked gorgeous in her first appearance at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.

Tata, Ford to sign deal soon

Tata, Ford to sign deal soon

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Indian conglomerate Tata and US car maker Ford are expected to complete the deal of the latter's luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover within a few days, a media report said on Monday. According to The Guardian newspaper, Ford is expected to complete the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata "within a few days." However, neither side has put a price on the marques. The price tag is likely to get closer to $ 2 billion. The deal was prolonged due to complexities in the agreement.