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BANGKOK, Thailand – Ford Motor Company today announced that Peter Fleet has been named president, Ford ASEAN, effective April 1, 2010. He will be based at Ford's ASEAN headquarters in Bangkok, and report directly to Joe Hinrichs, group vice president and president, Asia Pacific and Africa. Fleet will replace Dave Alden, who will retire on May 1 after 32 years with Ford.

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.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team retained the lead of the FIA World Rally Championship after a double points haul in Rally Mexico today. Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished fourth on the demanding dirt roads in a Ford Focus RS World Rally Car, with team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila 27.6 seconds behind in fifth. The results mean Ford leads the manufacturers' standings by six points after two rounds of the 13-rally series.

Ford New Zealand has set a challenge – to hand out 20 grants in 20 hours to 20 deserving recipients on Thursday 11 March and Friday 12 March.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers, co-drivers and team members swapped horsepower for footpower today as they ran one of Rally Mexico's speed tests in León to raise money for Sport Relief. FIA World Rally Championship leaders Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen traded their 300 horsepower Ford Focus RS World Rally Car for a more sedate pace as they led the 25-strong team through the 1.5km street stage with the support of team mates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila.