Ford India now has changed - Interview with Nigel Wark, Executive Director (Marketing, Sales & Service) Ford India

WheelsUnplugged had a interesting Q&A session with Nigel Wark, Executive Director (Marketing, Sales & Service) Ford India to get an insight into the company’s changing image. Anamit Sen reports...

How has Ford India managed to, if it has, weather the slowdown?
In terms of FI, we have had some plans in place that have been supported positively not just by our regional but all the way to the board in terms of the investment that was made in India and during all the changes that have happened globally we have not missed a beat in terms of going after and still delivering on the objectives of our investment – the expansion of the assembly operations, the very significant investment to build a fully flexible engine facility that will assemble engines for local and export and also the development of a small car which is specifically not just for India and gives us export opportunities to take advantage of the costs and the capabilities of the total processes and resources that we now have in India after the 500 million dollar investment.

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Ravi Kant becomes non-executive VC while P.M. Telang takes over as MD of Tata Motors

Tata Motors has announced that Ravi Kant, the managing director of Tata Motors, will retire from his executive position on June 1, 2009, on reaching the retirement age of 65 years as per the Company’s policy. However, the board of directors of the company has decided to retain him Ravi Kant on the board as the non-executive vice-vhairman of the company.
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Jaguar UK rolls out police-pursuit vehicle - Police-spec XF Diesel

Jaguar UK has launched a high performance police-pursuit vehicle based on its award-winning XF Diesel S model. The first ever Police-spec XF is currently being evaluated by police forces across the country. The Police specification Jaguar features the 275PS 3.0-litre Diesel S engine with its unique, parallel sequential turbocharger system. Delivering high torque throughout the entire rev range, improved throttle response and low CO2 emissions, the twin-turbochargers work sequentially to deliver unrivalled response and best-in-class torque that means the XF packs a huge punch at all engine speeds.

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Lohia Auto opens new showroom in East Delhi for e-Bikes

In a move aimed to increase the concept of fuel saving e-biking, Lohia Auto Industries is expanding operations in East Delhi. A new showroom was presented to people of East Delhi in Geeta Colony. The showroom targets the bike and loving youths, housewives, working men & women as well as senior citizen by presenting a world-class treat to the visitors. Entering the showroom, one is amazed with its excellent range of services, which makes the display unit of OMA and FAME rather distinctive. A team of dedicated professionals is present to attend the consumers for all their queries related to finance, insurance, warranty, accessories and other aspects.
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J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Survey ranks Ford,Toyota, Maruti Suzuki and Honda select models in India

According to J D Power Asia Pacific Reports, the auto industry in India posts year-over-year improvement in Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). The study, which measures the dependability of three-year-old vehicles, ranks vehicles in 10 segments and examines more than 150 problem symptoms across nine categories: vehicle exterior; driving experience; features, controls and displays; audio and entertainment; seats; heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC); vehicle interior; engine; and transmission. Overall dependability is based on the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100), with lower scores indicating a lower rate of problem incidence and higher long-term vehicle quality. Ford models rank highest in the entry midsize and SUV segments, and Toyota models rank highest in the premium midsize and MUV/MPV segments
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Aldiam Hyundai is 3S dealer in Vadodara for Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai Motor India has inaugurated a new dealership – Aldiam Hyundai in Makarpura, Vadodara city of Gujarat. This is the 18th dealership in Gujarat taking the total number of dealers in the Western region to 58. Promoted by Vipul Shah, the new dealership is spread across a built up area of 42,948 sq feet with 3S facility (Sales, Service & Spares), and boasts of a capacity to showcase the entire range of Hyundai cars.

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Mahindra FES now moves brand from tractors to agri-value space

Mahindra & Mahindra recently organized a unique customer-centric initiative for the farmers of Rajasthan. The Mahindra Kisan Mahotsav saw around 1,500 farmers from across the State converge in Jaipur for a special customer meet. The farmers, both Mahindra and non-Mahindra customers received information and guidance on various areas including the latest tractors, implements and other technological innovations.
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