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Welsh welcome world car on whistle-stop tour
publication date: Sep 9, 2010
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A high-mileage Ford Fiesta has returned to the
Welsh production home of its engine.
Ford's global automotive strategy is being
celebrated by this Ford Fiesta, powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine built in
Bridgend, participating in a round-the-world demonstration programme covering
North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and ending in Australia.
During its passage through the UK, the Fiesta was welcomed by Ford Bridgend
employees.
Ford Bridgend engines are powering new generations
of Ford vehicles that are designed to be sold globally. Ford's UK manufacturing
plants are geared-up to produce two million engines a year as well as
transmissions and commercial vehicles.
Kieran Cahill, Ford Bridgend plant manager, said;
"We are delighted to welcome the round-the-world Fiesta to Bridgend, birthplace
of its 1.6-litre petrol engine. Ford Bridgend is increasing production and will
soon be exporting engines all around the world."
Ford Bridgend is producing the new 1.6-litre Ford
EcoBoost petrol engine, which offers CO2 and fuel savings of up to
20 per cent compared with conventional petrol-engine technology. It
debuts in the new Ford C-MAX range this autumn. |
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