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US seeks clarification from India on Ford Foundation, Greenpeace issue

US seeks clarification from India on Ford Foundation, Greenpeace issue

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The United States on Friday expressed concern over India's crackdown on Ford Foundation and Greenpeace, and said it is seeking "clarification" on the action.

Ford has big plans for Mayapur

Ford has big plans for Mayapur

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Alfred B Ford, senior trustee of Ford Motor Company Fund, said on Friday that he was talking to several strategic partners for setting up a Vedic Cosmological Project at Mayapur, West Bengal.

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 14.56 lakh

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 14.56 lakh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Ford India on Thursday announced the launch of a new variant 'Ford Endeavour with hurricane gear' in the domestic market as part of its efforts to consolidate its position in the fast-growing sports utility vehicles segment.

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The surprise was Conde Nast Portfolio's topper for the world's best-ever CEO. It was Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motors. There is no doubt that Ford was a great entrepreneur and business visionary. But, with the hindsight of almost a century, it is worth questioning whether he was a good CEO. Ford could easily have won the accolade in his lifetime for revolutionising the personal transportation industry with the Model T.

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The company also did not share the amount of booking backlog.

EVs: Why LFP Is The Next Big Thing

EVs: Why LFP Is The Next Big Thing

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

From the customer point of view too, LFP batteries are safer and offer a longer life.

Ford launches new variants of Ikon

Ford launches new variants of Ikon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Ford India on Wednesday launched a new line of its mid-size 'Ikon' model adding two new variants 'LXi' and 'EXi' and improved versions of the existing 'ZXi' and 'Flair' as part of efforts to increase market share.

Ford India rolls out Endeavour

Ford India rolls out Endeavour

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Ford India has entered the sports utility vehicle segment of the domestic car market by rolling out its globally popular SUV Endeavour at its manufacturing facility near Chennai on Wednesday.

Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track

Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Sanand plant exported 78,930 cars. The one at Chennai exported 79,539 units of EcoSport model

Ford Fiesta makes global debut in India

Ford Fiesta makes global debut in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Highlighting the importance of the Indian market, US auto giant Ford Motor Co on Tuesday had the first public showing of its new mid-size premium car 'Fiesta' with company chairman and CEO Bill Ford promising further investments

Harrison Ford's condition improving: Son Ben

Harrison Ford's condition improving: Son Ben

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The Hollywood star met with an accident last week.

Any extra tax on diesel would be regressive: Ford

Any extra tax on diesel would be regressive: Ford

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Share of diesel vehicles has been on the rise in the overall vehicle sales in the country.

Ford to recall 42,300 cars in India to fix airbag issue

Ford to recall 42,300 cars in India to fix airbag issue

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The company did not clarify if the software error affects only domestic sales or exports from the plant as well

Ford to launch new Mondeo in Jan

Ford to launch new Mondeo in Jan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

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.

Can Ford's EcoSport take on Renault's Duster?

Can Ford's EcoSport take on Renault's Duster?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The compact SUV's exteriors and fuel efficiency could make it a tough challenger, provided Ford plays its price card well.

Ford to launch eight new cars by 2015

Ford to launch eight new cars by 2015

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

US car maker Ford on Thursday said it will introduce eight new products in India by 2015 in a bid to tap the burgeoning domestic car market.

Ford India resumes bookings for EcoSport

Ford India resumes bookings for EcoSport

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The company had stopped taking bookings for the vehicle, which was launched in June, in the wake of heavy demand.

Ford was offered 3-year contract: Pawar

Ford was offered 3-year contract: Pawar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Almost three weeks after Graham Ford turned down the offer to coach the Indian cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India added a new angle to the embarrassing episode with Board president Sharad Pawar disclosing that the South African w

Ford recalls over 1.28 lakh cars in India

Ford recalls over 1.28 lakh cars in India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

In one of biggest ever such exercises in the country, Ford India on Monday said it has recalled over 1.28 units of its best selling Figo and Classic cars to rectify problems related to steering and rear suspension.

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.

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.

Ford may launch these beauties in India soon

Ford may launch these beauties in India soon

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Find out cars that Ford may launch in India and the facelifts it plans for the existing models.

Ford launches all-new Figo, price starts at Rs 4.29 lakh

Ford launches all-new Figo, price starts at Rs 4.29 lakh

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Ford launches all-new Figo, price starts at Rs 4.29 lakh.

Ford to expand export market for Figo

Ford to expand export market for Figo

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

US carmaker Ford on Wednesday said it will expand export market for its compact car Figo to Mexico and other nations in North Africa, the Caribbean and Middle East as part of plans to make India a global small car hub.

Rivals for Jaguar await Ford verdict

Rivals for Jaguar await Ford verdict

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

People close to Indian carmakers Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, and the buy-out group One Equity Partners, said on Tuesday that they expected Ford to respond imminently to their revised offers made last week.

Ford keen to double outsourcing from India

Ford keen to double outsourcing from India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Ford Motor Company expects its sourcing of components from India to double or even treble in the next few years, a top official of the company's Indian subsidiary said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

What's Shannon Doing With Indiana Jones?

What's Shannon Doing With Indiana Jones?

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'It feels surreal that I was posing at the same time as Mr Ford was on the carpet!'

The new Ford Fiesta at Rs 823,500

The new Ford Fiesta at Rs 823,500

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The kinetically designed all New Ford Fiesta was launched in Mumbai.

Coming Soon: More Auto Exits From India

Coming Soon: More Auto Exits From India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Of the 15 car manufacturing companies in India, eight have a market share of below 2 per cent, raising questions about their long-term future in a competitive market that has already seen Ford Motors and General Motors slam the door on India.

SL appoint South African Ford as coach: official

SL appoint South African Ford as coach: official

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

South African Graham Ford has been appointed as the new coach of Sri Lanka on a two-year contract, a Sri Lanka cricket official said on Thursday.

Graham Ford new Team India coach

Graham Ford new Team India coach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Ford has been appointed as India's cricket coach for a one-year period.

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

US authorities have been scrambling to establish how many Americans have been killed or taken hostage in the conflict.

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'When you walk on to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, it is complete surrender. You have to become a sponge.'

Fletcher, Ford emerge contenders

Fletcher, Ford emerge contenders

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

Graham Ford and Duncan Fletcher are the latest names linked to the Indian coaching post.

Ford vs GM: And the winner is...

Ford vs GM: And the winner is...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006