Archive for the ‘Chang’an-Ford’ Category
Ford sales in China up 24% in April
Published on May 10, 2012 by W.E. Ning
Ford China vehicle were up 24 percent in April, evidence that the automaker is gaining a foothold in the world’s largest autos market, the company said on Tuesday. The launch of the new Ford Focus drove demand last month, Ford said. The car is the first of the 15 new vehicles Ford plans to bring to China by 2015.
Ford Focus Classic hits the Chinese car market
Published on May 9, 2012 by Joey Wang
The new Ford Focus finally made it to the China car market last week. This however doesn’t mean the old Focus is gone. It isn’t, it is back as the ‘Ford Focus Classic’, priced between 99.800 and 123.800. The Focus Classic got a new bumper, new headlights, a slightly different grill and is as good as new again…
China-made Ford Focus finally hits the Chinese car market
Published on May 3, 2012 by Joey Wang
The new Ford Focus has finally reached the Chinese car market, more than two years after it debuted at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. The Ford Focus hatchback and sedan are made in China by the Chang’an-Ford joint venture. Price starts at 119.900 yuan and ends at 169.900 yuan.
China-made Ford Kuga debuts at the Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 28, 2012 by Joey Wang
The China-made Ford Kuga SUV debuted earlier this week at the Beijing Auto Show, it will be listed on the China car market in H2. The Kuga is made in China by the Chang’an-Ford joint venture and is Ford’s first locally produced SUV, the new Ford Ecosport however will follow soon.
Production version Ford Ecosport debuts at the Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 28, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The production version of the Ford Ecosport SUV debuted earlier this week at the Beijing Auto Show. The Ecosport will be made in China by the Chang’an-Ford joint venture. It will also be made in upcoming markets such as Brazil, India and Russia. The Ecosport is expected to hit the Chinese car market in late 2012.
Ford Focus ST debuts at the Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 27, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The new Ford Focus ST debuted earlier this week at the Beijing Auto Show. The yellow monster, is will also be available in other colors.., will hit international markets later this year. It will be sold on the Chinese car market as well and that marks the first time the Focus ST, or any Ford ST, is available in China.
Ford Focus ST takes the floor at the Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 21, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Workers are still working on Ford’s booth on the Beijing Auto Show, fortunately they already unpacked the new Ford Focus ST that will debut on Monday. The Focus ST is powered by a 2.0 turbocharged Ecoboost engine, good for 250hp and mated to a 6-speed manual.
Ford to invest $760 million in China to Double production capacity
Published on April 20, 2012 by Joey Wang
Ford plans to build a $760 million assembly plant in Hangzhou that will double its Chinese output to 1.2 million vehicles annually.
Ford and joint venture partner Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co. will start construction later this year and the plant will open in 2015, initially producing 250,000 vehicles a year. The new factory, which follows other capacity expansions, brings Ford’s total investment in China to $4.9 billion.
China-made Ford Kuga to debut at the Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 18, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The China-made Ford Kuga will debut at the Beijing Auto Show and it will be listed on the Chinese car market in the second half of this year. The Kuga is made in China by the Chang’an-Ford joint venture and is Ford’s first locally produced SUV.
Ford Focus ST arrives Early at Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 18, 2012 by W.E. Ning
This is the production version of the Ford Focus ST, scheduled to debut at the Beijing Auto Show next week. The fast Focus arrived early at the exhibition hall and nobody was watching, so somebody took a few shots at this fine yellow speedmachine.
