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US car maker Ford introduces new lineup in Sri Lanka, to reinforce presence in the region
Ford recently announced the appointment of Future Automobiles as the
exclusive Ford Dealer in Sri Lanka. This announcement is concurrent
with the introduction of five class-leading models into the Sri Lankan
market to reinforce Ford’s financial and commercial commitment into the
region, a statement said.
"Ford recognizes Sri Lanka as a driving force behind recent growth seen in the South East Asian Market. Today’s Grand Opening in Colombo is an indication of Ford’s commitment to the next stage of Sri Lanka’s development. Our aim here is to offer the most innovative and class-leading vehicles available in the market," Westerman said.
As the authorized Ford dealer for Sri Lanka, Future Automobiles has an ambitious goal to become one of the top three car companies in the country within its first three years of operation. Future Automobiles, a 100 percent owned subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings Ltd, has plans to build a truly world-class new Ford showroom and service facility in Colombo within the next 12 months.To demonstrate further investment in the region, the Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants program will make a total of $15,000 (US) available to individuals, communities and non-profit groups that have projects currently running in the areas of natural environment preservation, environmental education and conservation engineering.
Sourse: http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=27745
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 02:13:19 LKT
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