Ford dealers in Nigeria, Coscharis Motors have launched the new Ford Figo hatchback. Members of Nigerian Motoring Press were permitted to take a test drive in the vehicle at the launch. Various interesting details were revealed of this small hatchback which has already seen resounding success in India and has won over 20 awards in the last two years. Mr. Raju Sawlani, executive Director of Sales and... 

Celebrating Indian Independence Day along with rest of the country saw Ford Figo on a Bharat Yatra across Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Celebrations along with the people of India who were seen singing patriotic songs and waving national flags Ford Figo cruised along the roads enjoying the spirit of free India. Joining in the 64th Independence celebrations, 30 families of Figo team members drove... 

Chevrolet Beat Diesel from General Motors comes with specs that are hard to beat rightaway.  Chevrolet Beat Diesel is expected to be first among equals in its category.  This small sized hatchback from General Motors is attracting a lot of attention with its fuel economy marked at 24 kmpl making it not just fuel efficient, but also affordable. Reliable and a fun car to be seen in, the Chevrolet Beat... 

Rising petrol prices in the country have made automakers rethink their diesel engine options and accommodate increased diesel power trains manufacturing. Close on the heels of the new made for India Ford Fiesta, the company has acknowledged diesel powertrain supply constraints. Ford India manufactures 250,000 engines per annum at their Chennai plant and their diesel range includes the Ford Figo hatchback,... 

Ford India looks forward to expanding their sales and service network to 200 plus by 2011 end, and the number of dealerships is expected to treble by 2016. The expansion plans are in tandem with the company's plan to launch 8 new cars by 2015 with at least 5-6 small cars (hatchbacks). Ford India looks forward to increase their share in the Indian car market from their current achievement of 3%. Ford... 

Ford India was proud to announce their 100,000th achievement.  This was the amount of Figo's that were rolled out from the company plant in Chennai.  The management held celebrations at Chennai to mark the occasion.  The introduction of the Figo has definitely been a high point for the company. Though Fiesta, Icon, Endeavour, Fusion, etc, have all been excellent vehicles, they have not done any... 

With car manufacturers in India resorting to price hikes to deal with increasing input costs, it comes as no surprise that Ford Figo will now be dearer by 1%. As can be expected, this is not the only car price hike in the offing, and Ford is in a stage of assessment regarding price hikes on others cars from their stable. The hike equates to the Ford Figo petrol and diesel variants to cost between... 

Ford India, one of the foremost car manufacturers worldwide at present manufactures Figo, Fiesta Classic and the top class SUV Endeavour at their Chennai manufacturing unit at Maraimalai Nagar. Managing Director of Ford India, Mr. Michael Boneham told media at a function recently, that they had brought manufacture of Ford Ikon for domestic use to a close. Ford Ikon was introduced in India in 1999. In... 

The Ford Figo is reaping rewards for its success in the India auto market. At the Economic Times-ZigWheels Car and Bike awards held this weekend, Ford Figo bagged the prestigious car of the year award. In fact, Ford bagged 3 awards at the event. The ZigWheels .com Viewers Choice car too went the Ford Figo way. Car buyers have certainly taken a liking to the Ford Figo with the company having sold more... 

Ford India will have another great year. The Ford Motor Company subsidiary plans Ford Figo exports to roughly 48 countries, including South America, Africa and Middle East. 2010 saw Ford India exports 7000 Ford Figo cars to South Africa. Now, Nepal too can choose the Ford Figo.  Ford India is certain to concentrate efforts on exporting to Europe. Ford India hopes to sell upward of a lakh cars in...