June news: 1 lakh Figos sold, Ford India sales up 53%
In June 2011, we delivered our 100,000th Figo while our increased sales by 53 percent for the year. Ford India sold more than 60,000 cars (wholesale and export vehicles) from January to June 2011, compared to 39,465 cars sold during the same period last year. In June alone, we sold 9,145 vehicles, compared to 8,483 units [...]
All-new Ford Fiesta: Why it drives the best (and looks good too)!
The few lucky people who’ve seen or driven the all-new Ford Fiesta absolutely love it. And fans across the country are already asking us when they can see it on the roads – which would be soon enough. We bring to you some insider stories about the car that everyone’s talking about: from Michael Boneham [...]
All-new Fiesta: Powerful car, classy looks, engaging experience
After creating excitement for the Ford Fiesta at the Fiesta Café and the Tech Deep Dive, it’s time Fiesta fans across the country get to know more about the car. So here’s what you need to know about the all-new Ford Fiesta: New powertrains The all-new Fiesta’s got modern, fuel-efficient powertrains that not only deliver [...]
All-new Ford Fiesta update: Production begins at Chennai plant
We’re happy to announce that we have kicked off production of the all-new Ford Fiesta in our Chennai plant. The Maraimalai Nagar engine plant will produce the advanced 1.5L Ti-VCT petrol and Duratorq TDCi diesel engines for the car. These extremely agile and fuel-efficient engines helped Fiesta achieve class-leading fuel economy figures of 17 km/L [...]
Initial reactions: All-new Ford Fiesta
We recently concluded the Tech Deep Dive for the all-new Ford Fiesta in Bengaluru for auto journalists, bloggers, and our dealers. Everyone got a first-hand experience of the car in a drive from Bengaluru to Mysore, and we are glad that they all gave the Fiesta a thumbs-up! Some picturesque shoot locations, a mix of [...]
Fiesta-inspired fashion in pictures
Last week’s Ford Fiesta Futuristic Collection by designer Swapnil Shinde was a hit among Fiesta and fashion lovers alike. As the crowd at Select Citywalk, New Delhi applauded and admired the fabulous garments and the car, our team at the venue enjoyed the juxtaposition of the car’s kinetic cues with Swapnil’s design elements. We bring [...]
President on the Shop Floor
It was a typical Tuesday at our Maraimalainagar plant and the afternoon shift at the Blanking and Stamping department was about to start when a special visitor dropped by. It was Michael Boneham, president and managing director of Ford India, ready to spend time on the shop floor with the people who play a vital [...]
The Rs 2 lakh Fiesta photograph is here!
The winning photograph by Gaurav Chauhan The flowing lines, the kinetic design and the futuristic touch make this a jaw-dropping photograph by Gaurav Chauhan—adjudged the winner of the All-new Ford Fiesta Photography Contest. The contest, which accepted entries from Amateurs between May 7th to 15th, screened and selected twelve contestants whose photographs were uploaded on [...]
Ford India’s strong business momentum continues in April
After breaking several sales records for the past few months, Ford India continued with its strong business momentum in April 2011. With domestic wholesales of 7319 vehicles and robust exports this month, the numbers are overwhelmingly positive . The quarterly numbers are encouraging as well. The company sold 42,395 wholesale and export vehicles from January [...]
Ford Fiesta: What the press is saying post-unveil
On a very special day last week, we revealed the new Ford Fiesta to India at the specially created Fiesta Café in Delhi, with more than a 100 auto bloggers and journalists attending the event. The car’s unveiling was held at an unusual location—Saket Citywalk Mall, right where urbane, smart and tech-savvy shoppers can check [...]
