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Ford Lane Keeping Technology to help avert accidents

Once Ford explorer hits the markets in early 2012, it will being into focus a new Lane Keeping Technology which is hoped to help avoid accidents as it promises to alert drivers in cases of drowsiness. Ford Motors has tested this new technology on a number of its cars over thousands of miles under different road and driving conditions. Ford Explorer will probably be the only car to be installed with... 

Jaguar to recall almost 18000 X type diesel engine cars manufactured from 2006 to 2010

Jaguar has issued a statement on Saturday that they were forced to recall 18000 cars in Britain.  The company that manufactures luxury vehicles said that there was a problem with their X type diesel engines manufactured during 2006 to 2010. The company sent notifications to customers saying that there were reports that the X type diesel engines experienced problems regarding disengagement with cruise... 

Suzuki, Mahindra and Ford record rise in demand for diesel cars

There is an increased demand for new and second hand diesel cars.  Rising petrol prices seem to have resulted in buyers opting for diesel variants and all top auto companies have noticed a changing trend in buyer's demands.  Petrol now costs Rs.25 more than a liter of diesel, and this has prompted buyers to show more affinity for diesel cars, both new and second hand. Used car dealers too are reporting... 

New Ford Fiesta strategic in mid size sedan segment and sells 1000 units in first two months

While Ford India hasn't kept too much under wraps regarding their plans for the Indian car market, one is always eager to know what their product lineup until 015 is likely to be. With eight additions to their product portfolio in India, it's easy to guess there'll be more small cars. They began this 8 car haul with the new Ford Fiesta. President and MD, Ford India, Michael Boneham said the new Ford... 
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Ford and Bug labs bring open source infotainment platform for vehicles

Ford will develop an open source platform with Bug Labs that will be used as infotainment in vehicles. This was announced in addition to Ford bringing out Spotify's crew to hack music streaming into the SYNC navigation system at the TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Dubbed the Open XC, Bug Labs will collaborate with Ford to develop this in-car research platform. Bug Labs is renowned for developing... 
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Ford family experience fosters spirit of belonging and car ownership

Motors as we know it is a family business with wards of Henry Ford being responsible for senior organization positions. That aside, there are other families that have followed the same approach when working for Ford Motors, so certainly families have a strong Ford connection wherein children, parents, and grandparents have all been employed by Ford. Take for instance Graham Boswell whose father was... 
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Ford made a big mistake selling Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors

Ford Motors became cash strapped due to the US recession, and  in order to save itself from bankruptcy they needed immediate cash flow. This lead to the sale of their luxury brands; Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin, probably their biggest mistake ever. Ford took over Jaguar in 1989 while Land Rover came under its wing mach later in 2000. Both brands had iconic status in the market, but somehow... 

Ford sedans, Mercury Montegos and Five Hundred recalled over faulty fuel tank

Ford Motors, issued a recall earlier this which week which will see approximately 3,000 units of Five Hundred and Mercury Montegos sedans heading back to the workshop. According to Ford Motors, there is a fault with the fuel tanks of these cars, because of which they are being recalled. In their report, Ford Motors stated that the Mercury Montegos and Five Hundred units manufactured at their plant... 

2011 Ford Fiesta for India Features, Details, Brochure, Photos

To be launched on 14th July, 2011, the new Ford Fiesta for India is available in Diamond White, Chill metallic, Moon Dust Silver, Sea Grey, Panther Black, ranging between white, silver and black. The more vibrant colors are the Kinetic Blue, and Squeeze (Green). Buyers can look forward to Style, Trend, Titanium, and Titanium + variants for both 1.5 liter petrol and diesel options. The Duratec Ti-VCT... 

Review: 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TI-VCT Petrol and 1.5 TDCI Diesel (pictures)

Driving the brand new Ford Fiesta 1.5 TI-VCT Petrol and 1.5 TDCI Diesel is an experience that one should not miss. Probably targeting the younger generation due to its classic exteriors and overall appeal, the new Fiesta seems to have a larger and more spacious overall look than its predecessor. Sportier in appearance and ready for action to take on sub-standard road conditions in India, the Ford Fiesta... 
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