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NEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 – When the new Figo hits the streets in just a few short weeks, it will signal Ford's commitment to Indian consumers with a vehicle that is a result of intensive research and aimed squarely at more than 70 percent of the country's new vehicle market.

NEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 – Ford India officially launched the Figo today announcing pricing for the much anticipated new compact car.

NEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 - Based upon a proven global architecture that has been redefined for the Indian market, the new Figo has undergone extensive engineering to the suspension and steering system along with improved sound refinement to bring new levels of driving enjoyment to the B- car segment of the market.

NEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 – Perhaps one of the biggest factors for Indian customers when purchasing a new car beyond the initial price is the cost of ownership. Factors such as fuel efficiency, cost of maintenance, registration and insurance are all key in determining what is affordable for a new car buyer.

NEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 – Say goodbye to the two-box design strategy for economy cars and hello to kinetic design with the new Ford Figo.

NEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 - When the new Ford Figo arrives in India dealer showrooms, motorists will be able to choose from two fuel-efficient powertrains, including a new fuel efficient 1.2L petrol engine developed exclusively for the Indian market.

Cologne, February 18, 2010 – Ford's next-generation Focus makes its European debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show on March 2, just weeks after a global unveiling at the North American International Auto Show in January. This will be the first chance for European customers to see the car that spearheads Ford's next generation of global C-platform models.

NEW DELHI, India – Ford India, preparing for next month’s launch of the all-new Ford Figo, today opened 28 new authorized Ford dealer facilities in 24 cities, improving market availability and service facilities for its full line of vehicles. The new retail stores bring Ford’s dealership total to 164 facilities located in 97 cities across India. In the past two years, the number of cities with a Ford outlet has jumped more than 30 percent.

CHENNAI, India, February 5, 2010 – With a capacity of 250,000 engines a year, Chennai stands poised to become a major hub for the export of both diesel and petrol engines in the next decade. The new engine plant is more than 40,000 square metres and will quadruple production capacity of the engine manufacturing facility.

Chennai, India - Less than six months after Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, revealed the new Figo to India, the first production model was driven off the assembly line today with Honourable Chief Minister of the State of Tamil Nadu D. M Karunanidi in attendance.