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Ford’s new Ikon now with more ‘Josh’

Posted by automobz on November 6, 2008

ford-ikon-launch-pic-1Ford India unveiled the new Ikon range offering significant improvements ranging from a new advanced DuraTorq TDCi engine offering superior fuel efficiency through to the fresh, bold European design cues.

“The new Ford Ikon continues to be a leader in its segment and caters to customers with a combination of superior fuel efficiency, improved engine performance, best-in-class driveability and exceptional value for money,” said Michael Boneham, president, Ford India. Read the rest of this entry »

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Mazda - A good prospect for India?

Posted by automobz on October 3, 2008

Just as the Paris Motor Show is about to start and Mazda will flaunt its Kiyora, I got thinking about two other cars from the Japanese auto-maker more seriously than any of its concepts. I confess that I have a personal liking towards Mazda. The RX8 is one sports car that I would love to own, primarily because it does not have any of the regular sports car drawbacks. And then is the engine – a rotary. It is merely a 1.3L unit but has 232 manic horses waiting angrily to unleash their power. Nothing gets better than owning a hyper-performance car that is endowed with the goodies and does well to endorse a mad-hat character. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ford Endeavour festiv-edition with more bells & whistles

Posted by automobz on September 9, 2008

Ford India is bringing in the festive season with the all new package with Ford Endeavour – the Navi Gear. The Ford Endeavour is the highest selling SUV in India and the most advanced and powerful in its class. Ford India has now further enhanced the Ford Endeavour with Navi gear that includes new high tech GPS Navigation system, in-car chiller cum warmer and a 5th door convex mirror. Read the rest of this entry »

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