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2020
Ford to Produce 50,000 Ventilators in Michigan in Next 100 Days; Partnering with GE Healthcare Will Help Coronavirus Patients
31/03/20
Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, announced today it will begin producing in Michigan a third-party ventilator with the goal to produce 50,000 of the vitally needed units within 100 days and up to 30,000 a month thereafter as needed.
Ford Works With 3M, GE, UAW to Speed Production of Respirators for Healthcare Workers, Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients
25/03/20
Ford Motor Company, joining forces with firms including 3M and GE Healthcare, is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for healthcare workers, first responders and patients fighting coronavirus.
2018
New Ford Transit Fleet Helps noon.com with its Biggest Shopping Season of the Year Delivering Happiness to Shoppers on “Yellow Friday”
26/11/18
Online retail platform noon.com recently took delivery of a new fleet of Ford Transits, the growing van brand in the land. Tactically deployed throughout the United Arab Emirates, more than 80 uniquely branded yellow Ford Transits helped tackle the ‘Yellow Friday’ sales rush.
Ford F-150: The Middle East’s Best 4x4 Full-Size Pickup Truck by Far
27/09/18
Tougher, smarter and more capable 2018 F-150 is built to take on the region’s toughest terrain
Middle East Favourite, Ford Mustang, Celebrates 10 Millionth Pony Off Production Line
13/08/18
Ford Mustang, a cultural icon inspiring optimism and independence around the world, celebrates the production of its 10 millionth car at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan
Over 40 New Features and Driver-Assist Technologies, Class-Exclusive Functionality and Best-in-Class Capability, Make Ford Expedition a Slam Dunk for Large SUV Buyers
15/07/18
Adaptive Cruise Control with class-exclusive Stop and Go functionality, and Collision Warning with Brake Support offer added peace of mind and convenience
Ford Celebrates 41 Consecutive Years of Truck Leadership As F-150 Continues to Set US Sales Records
24/02/18
• Ford F-Series is now America’s best-selling truck for 41 consecutive years and America’s best-selling vehicles with 896,764 models sold in 2017
• One F-Series truck was sold every 35 seconds throughout the year
• New tougher, smarter, and more capable 2018 F-150 now in Ford dealerships across the Middle East
Ford and Effat University Help Women Make History in Saudi Arabia with Safe-Driving Education Course
19/02/18
Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) For Her, the first event of its kind since the historic royal decree to lift the ban on women obtaining a driving licence in Saudi Arabia, makes its global debut March 5-8 at Jeddah’s Effat University
Five Better Driving Tips from Ford that will Help Slash Your Fuel Bill
22/01/18
Dubai, UAE, January 22, 2018 – Ever get the feeling you should be getting more out of your tank of fuel? Having a car with a fuel efficient engine – like Ford’s award-winning EcoBoost range – is a great start, but how you drive it makes a big difference.
2017
Ford Celebrates a Century Writing Truck History
31/07/17
One hundred years ago, on July 27, 1917, Ford Motor Company set off on an adventure that would change the automotive industry forever. It began with the Model TT, a truck based on the hugely successful Model T car, and grew, over the course of a century, into the world’s best-selling truck brand.
Meet the Beast – See Five Reasons Why the F-150 Raptor is Awesome
17/07/17
The All New F-150 Raptor is here – and there’s no-one better to introduce five features of Ford’s flagship off-roader than Ziyad Dallalah – Ford’s Chief Resident Engineer, Middle East and Africa. He’s the man responsible for ensuring the vehicle is tough enough to handle the rigors of the Middle East’s punishing conditions.
FORD CHAMPIONS PEACE OF MIND AND ALL-ENCOMPASSING PRODUCT PROTECTION WITH EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
04/05/17
When you buy a car, most manufacturers promise a certain number of kilometers or years of service before warranties expire. We’ve come to accept it as standard practice, and come to terms with the fact that after a year or two, the onus is on ourselves to make sure the vehicle is in tip-top shape, and bear the brunt of any repairs required.
ALL-NEW 2017 F-150 RAPTOR TERRAIN MODES: WHERE WE'RE GOING, WE DON'T NEED ROADS
02/05/17
The all-new Ford F-150 Raptor features six terrain modes designed to handle the most demanding terrains. From off-road rock crawling and desert running to on-road sport mode, Raptor is ready for any type of driving. Here’s a breakdown of each mode.
2016
Still Unmatched: All-New Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew is high Performance Off-Road Pickup Truck
17/01/16
Roomier: All-new Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew adds room for passengers and gear, expanding choice and versatility in the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever
Ford Unveils Smartest, Most Technology-Packed Fusion Ever, Including Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Versions of New Sedan
14/01/16
Class-exclusive combination of all-wheel drive and twin-turbocharged V6 engine pushes Ford Fusion V6 Sport to leave other family sedans
Ford Conducts Industry-First Snow Tests of Autonomous Vehicles – Further Accelerating Development Program
13/01/16
Ford is the first automaker to test fully autonomous vehicles in winter weather, including snow – a major step toward fully autonomous driving
Ford Invests in Making Customer Experience as Strong as Its Cars, SUVs, Trucks and Electrified Vehicles with FordPass
12/01/16
FordPass®, part of Ford’s transformation into an auto and mobility company, aims to do for car owners what iTunes did for music fans
Ford Tripling Size of Autonomous Vehicle Development Fleet, Accelerating On-Road Testing of Sensors and Software
05/01/16
Ford is tripling its fleet of Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles this year – making Ford’s fully autonomous vehicle fleet the largest of all automakers – and accelerating the development and testing of its “virtual driver” software in both urban and suburban environments
2015
Ford Named One of LinkedIn’s 2015 “Top 50 Most InDemand Employers in Middle East and North Africa”
23/12/15
The largest social networking platform in the world dedicated to professionals ranks Ford as the top automotive-related employer in MENA region for 2015
Thierry Sabbagh to Lead the Future Growth Strategy of Ford Middle East, Following His Appointment as Managing Director for the Region
22/12/15
Sabbagh comes from an extensive automotive background, having held various positions in sales and marketing on the manufacturer and dealership front
BraunAbility –World Leader in Mobility Vehicles – Chooses Ford Explorer for First-Ever Wheelchair-Accessible SUV
17/12/15
BraunAbility introduces its first-ever wheelchair-accessible sport utility vehicle – the BraunAbility MXV™
The Legend Shelby GT350 Mustang Wows Audiences at the Dubai International Motor Show
10/11/15
All-new Shelby® GT350 Mustang is a thoroughbred capable of tackling the world’s most challenging roads and racetracks
Ford Rocks Dubai Motor Show with Six New Vehicle Reveals, Big Commitment to MEA
10/11/15
Rally star Ken Block reveals new Ford GT supercar, among six Ford vehicles making their regional debuts
Ford Sets New Benchmark for Compact Sedans with the Launch of the New 2016 Figo in the Middle East
05/11/15
Figo offers new levels of sophistication, smart technology and safety in a compact sedan
Ford to Reveal New Tougher, Smarter, More Capable Ford Ranger Pickup at Dubai International Motorshow
03/11/15
New design gives new Ranger a bolder, more sophisticated appearance
Ford Mustang is Middle East Car of the Year; Ford Celebrate Triple Win at Region’s Most Coveted Awards
01/11/15
Mustang and Focus ST claim top honours in their respective segments, Mustang wins overall Jury Middle East Car of the Year
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Looking to the Gecko for Answers; Ford to Seek Solutions by Mimicking Nature
20/10/15
Ford researchers will study the gecko’s sticky toe pads for clues to improve adhesives and increase the recyclability of auto parts
Building on 25 years of innovation and sales leadership, the new 2016 Ford Explorer arrives in the Middle East with even more smart technology
19/10/15
New 2016 Ford Explorer brings more smart technology
Ford's Warriors in Pink turns breast cancer into a victorious fight
17/09/15
Daiane Gallasini, Judelyne Al Kabt, Sawsan Al Sharif and Tanya Jepson.
The 15th Henry Ford Awards: Now Open for Entries
27/08/15
Ford Philippines is now accepting entries for the 15th Henry Ford Awards (HFA), the country’s premier and only award giving body for excellence in automotive journalism
Ford Will Assemble Best-Selling Ranger Trucks in Nigeria
11/08/15
New Ford assembly facility in Ikeja will begin operation in the fourth quarter of 2015
Ford Smart Mobility Shifts from Research to Implementation; Company Announces New Programs, Next Areas of Focus
25/06/15
Ford enters the implementation phase of its Ford Smart Mobility plan – applying learnings from initial research experiments
Print Your Favorite Ford Vehicle at Home: Ford First Automaker to Open One-Stop 3D Shop Online
18/06/15
Consumers can now download digital images and 3D-printable files of Ford vehicles at the first-ever automaker-licensed, one-stop 3D shop online
Ford Returning to Le Mans in 2016 with All-New Ford GT, Marking 50th Anniversary of 1966 Victory
12/06/15
Ford returns to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar to compete in LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory
Ford Philippines Sales Rise 19 Percent
08/06/15
Overall May sales of 1,652 units was led by continued strength in demand for Ranger and EcoSport; Ford remains on pace for another record full-year sales performance.
Ford Expands Operations in North Africa
27/05/15
New sales office in Casablanca for North African region will help bring seven new vehicles to North Africa
Muscular and Classy, the 2015 Ford EcoSport Serves up a Contemporary and Dynamic Design
24/05/15
Wearing a dynamic design form language, the 2015 Ford EcoSport conveys a spirit of energy in motion with its sculpted bodylines, high-mounted trapezoidal grille, and slim headlamps
Ford Raises the Bar for Refined and Rugged Capable SUVs with the Launch of the All-New Everest
19/05/15
Ford Philippines officially launches the all-new Ford Everest offering a breakthrough blend of stylish design, advanced technologies, first-in-segment features, stunning off-road and on-road capability and a refined, premium interior for up to seven passengers.
All-New 2015 Ford Mustang Powers into the Middle East Offering High Performance with Sleek New Design and Innovative Tech
17/05/15
All-new sophisticated design clearly inspired by 50 years of Mustang heritage evolved to attract wider array of customers and expand global market availability
All-New 2015 Ford Mustang is Saudi Arabia’s "Sports Car of the Year"
11/05/15
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 11 May 2015 – Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Sultan Bin Bandar Al Faisal, President of the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation, the all- new 2015 Ford Mustang won PR Arabia’s "Sports Car of the Year 2015" award in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was attended by leading officials and businessmen as well as by representatives of Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. - the importer-dealer of Ford and Lincoln in the Kingdom.
Top of class All-New 2015 Ford F-150 arrives in the Middle East
03/05/15
Tougher: All-new high-strength steel frame, high-strength aluminum-alloy body, more than 10 million miles of testing and the proven 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine
Ford Designers Showcase Innovative Design and Lighting Installation
20/04/15
Ford’s global design team at the world’s leading furniture design expo, Salone del Mobile, unveils a range of items inspired by the new Ford GT
Legendary Ford Mustang Continues to Conquer Regional Drifting Arena as 2015 Red Bull Car Park Drift Official Car
07/04/15
Legendary Ford Mustang Continues to Conquer Regional Drifting Arena as 2015 Red Bull Car Park Drift Official Car
The Voice of the Philippines
30/03/15
Jason Dy is now a proud owner of a brand new Fiesta 1.0L with EcoBoost. Jason was declared the winner of The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2. The Ford Fiesta is powered by the award-winning EcoBoost technology which has won International Engine of the Year for three straight years.
Ford Named a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute; Only Automaker to Earn Designation
18/03/15
Ford named to Ethisphere Institute’s 2015 list of World’s Most Ethical Companies® – the only automaker to earn the recognition
Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants Programme Awards USD100,000 to 12 Local Organisations
16/03/15
USD 100,000 prize divided among 12 Middle East organisations committed to environmental causes
New 2015 Ford Expedition Ready To Take On the Middle East’s Full-Size SUV Segment With New 365HP EcoBoost® Engine, Best-in-Class Torque, and More Technology
01/03/15
The most powerful, fuel-efficient Expedition ever, with a 3.5-liter Twin-Turbo charged
Arabian Motors Group To Show Off Ford and Lincoln Line Up at 360 MALL’s Auto Moto 2015
14/01/15
Kuwait, 14 January 2015 - Arabian Motors Group (AMG), the Ford and Lincoln importer-dealer in Kuwait will showcase the latest Ford and Lincoln products at the upcoming Auto Moto show taking place next week at the 360 MALL.
All-New Ford F-150 Named Official Vehicle of 2015 International CES
04/01/15
All-new 2015 Ford F-150 – the toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever – will be the Official Vehicle of the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas
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