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Ford files a small SUV patent targeting emerging markets. Will it come to India?

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 31 Mar 2024, 08:59 AM Ford is gearing up for a comeback in the Indian market with the launch of a new small SUV, tailored to meet the changing demands of Indian consumers. Ford has been a subject of keen interest lately due to speculation surrounding its return to India. What’s in store for India?

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2018 Ford F-150 gains new efficient V6s, 10-speed, diesel

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The 2018 Ford F-150 introduces an even smaller, more efficient 3.3-liter liter V6 in the 2018 F-150 is projected to offer a 5% power-to-weight ratio improvement versus the steel-bodied 2014 F-150 equipped with 3.7-liter liter will be paired to a segment-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission for 2018. 2018 F-150.

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JATO: Euro car market drops 7.9% in June; SUV demand slows; Tesla posts highest market share gain

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The European car market dropped in June 2019 as 1.49 It was the biggest monthly drop so far in 2019, as only four out of the 27 markets included in JATO’s analysis posted growth but counted for a marginal 2.6% compared to the 552,500 units of June 2018. compared to the 552,500 units of June 2018. of total registrations.

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Ford, Argo AI, and Walmart to launch autonomous vehicle delivery service in three US cities

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Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart are working together to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, DC—Walmart’s first multi-city autonomous delivery collaboration in the US. Argo and Ford have been operating in Miami and Washington, D.C.,

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Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X

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Ford has patented a new gullwing door design, which likely takes a little inspiration from the Tesla Model X. Despite all of its vehicles now being on the market for numerous years, they maintain a futuristic essence to them. As seen in the pictures provided in the patent, which Ford received from the U.S.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. XL also announced the addition of Brian Piern as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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Bird, Ford-owned Spin latest micromobility platforms to integrate with Google Maps

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Micromobility services Bird and Ford-owned Spin are the latest to integrate with Google Maps for Mobile (GMM). In addition to Spin and Bird, Google Maps is integrated with Lime (since December 2018), and others. Lime led the way in December 2018 as the first micromobility provider to integrate with the mapping service.

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