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Ford may make hybrid cars in India

Ford may make hybrid cars in India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

US automobile giant Ford Motor Company on Wednesday said it was seriously considering expanding production of its fuel-efficient hybrid car.

Ford to launch Fiesta in Nov

Ford to launch Fiesta in Nov

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Ford Motor India on Wednesday said it would launch its new premium mid-sized sedan 'Fiesta' by November this year in the Indian market.

Ford's most fuel efficient vehicle

Ford's most fuel efficient vehicle

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Ford picks India to launch new car

Ford picks India to launch new car

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

Automotive major Ford India Pvt Ltd on Wednesday said it would launch a new premium car in India by the end of this calendar year and announced the appointment of Aravind Mathew, as the new chief for Indian operations.

Toyota had the largest number of car recalls in 2013

Toyota had the largest number of car recalls in 2013

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

22 million vehicles recalled in 2013: US safety agency

Fiat, Ford tie up to make small cars

Fiat, Ford tie up to make small cars

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Italian automaker Fiat Auto SpA has an alliance with Ford Motor company to make small cars, a company official said on Friday.

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and Harley-Davidson have another trait in common: all three have failed in India, the world's fifth largest automobile market. All three of them took a tough call to de-prioritise India as a market amid disruption from heightened regulations and sharper focus on capital allocation by the parent.

Daewoo sale talks gain ground

Daewoo sale talks gain ground

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

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.

New Ford Fiesta for Rs 6.9 lakh

New Ford Fiesta for Rs 6.9 lakh

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Ford India has introduced a new line-up of its mid-size sedan Fiesta in New Delhi.

Why 2021 is a very good year for the hatchback buyer

Why 2021 is a very good year for the hatchback buyer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The new year will see a line of hatchbacks (including compact SUVs) hit the Indian roads. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com offers a peek.

Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant

Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Ford Motor Co plans to triple exports from India.

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.

General Motors to hike price in January

General Motors to hike price in January

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

Maruti, Tata Motors and Ford Motor India have already made similar announcements.

M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

M&M is keen to increase the number of factories in the Africa region and plans are afoot to have one each in Sudan and Kenya.

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.

India set to become a hub for Ford: Mulally

India set to become a hub for Ford: Mulally

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

With India leading the small SUV market and attracting majority of investments from Ford Motor Company, the country is set to become a hub for the US automobile major, a top official said.

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

For the love of vintage

For the love of vintage

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Stunning cars from the Mumbai International Motor Show.

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

'Krishna is your best friend. He knows what's best for you.' 'They talk about death being a final exam. So at 65, I have to be studying for my final exam.'

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Kant, an alumnus of IIT-Kharagpur, was managing director of the company before being promoted as vice-chairman five years ago.

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

It is not clear as to whether we are in a bubble in technology stocks. What is clear, however, is that there is no reason why this potential bubble will pop anytime soon, notes Akash Prakash.

Ford's ambitious plan to 'Make in India' for the world

Ford's ambitious plan to 'Make in India' for the world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

India can become one of the world's automotive export hubs of the 21st century.

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

India has exported passenger vehicles worth $268 million to the US in three months ended June

Elon Musk breaks silence, reveals why Tesla is out of India

Elon Musk breaks silence, reveals why Tesla is out of India

Rediff.com31 May 2018

He says that while 30 per cent of parts must be locally sourced, the supply doesn't yet exist in India to support that

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The transaction - the second one in less than a year - is seen as an effort to restore investor faith in the company following a dismal performance by its UK subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive.

A feature-rich car with surprising off-roading capabilities

A feature-rich car with surprising off-roading capabilities

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Built on the Ford Figo platform, this car is a lot different because it has got a wider track, a better ride height, new set of 15-inch tyres wrapped around in smart black alloys and a ground clearance of 190 mm, says P Tharyan.

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Seven of the 30 largest U.S. corporations paid more money to their chief executive officers last year than they paid in U.S. federal income taxes, according to a study released on Tuesday that was disputed by at least one of the companies.

Ford targets emerging markets with frugal India engineering

Ford targets emerging markets with frugal India engineering

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Ford to launch new compact car Figo Aspire in India