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Following the global preview of the Ford EcoSport by Ford President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally in New Delhi last month, Ford India continues its drive to go further in 2012 with strong January sales.

Ford India capped a successful year in which the Figo became the country's most awarded car ever to deliver 15 percent full-year sales growth, topping the single-digit industry growth.

NEW DELHI, India, Jan 5, 2012 – The all-new Ford EcoSport was previewed today, providing the world with its first glimpse of the compact SUV and taking centre stage on Ford Motor Company's high-tech and fun interactive stand at the 11th Auto Expo 2012.

NEW DELHI, Jan. 4, 2012 – Ford is bringing its global EcoBoost powertrain technology to India for the first time in the form of its newest and smallest-ever EcoBoost engine. With only three cylinders and 1.0 litre of displacement, the latest EcoBoost engine will provide fuel-efficient power for the all-new Ford EcoSport.

NEW DELHI, Jan. 4, 2012 – Mix just the right amount of robust capability and confident stance with a friendly, outgoing spirit. That’s the secret formula for the latest global One Ford product – a unique all-new compact SUV called the Ford EcoSport.

NEW DELHI, Jan. 4, 2012 – Expanding its relentless push into the heart of Asia’s car market, Ford introduces the all-new Ford EcoSport at Auto Expo 2012 this week. The new compact SUV will further augment Ford’s offering in India, as well as in many other markets across the globe.

NEW DELHI, India, Dec. 19, 2011 – Visitors to the Ford stand at the 11th Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi next month will get the first glimpse of an all-new vehicle planned for introduction in India and other global markets in the near future. With expected attendance of 1.4 million visitors, Auto Expo 2012 is an ideal location to showcase the newest Ford product.

Ford India was established in 1995 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader. Since then, Ford has announced plans to invest more than US$ 2 billion in India to expand its manufacturing facilities and sales and service networks to meet rapidly rising demand in one of the world's fastest-growing auto markets.

Continuing the festive mood from Diwali last week, Ford India today announced it had sold more than 100,000 wholesales units so far this year, and that sales were up 31 percent.

Despite challenging market conditions, Ford India sales have increased by 35 percent so far this year. Earlier last month, the company broke ground for its new plant in Sanand, Gujarat.