[gallery td_select_gallery_slide="slide" ids="15363,15362"] Shahd Alhamdan Saudi Gazette Ford has unveiled a novel lineup of models for several customer categories in the Middle East and Africa region during the recently held Dubai International Motor Show. The lineup consists of the following: Ford GT super sports car The Ford GT super sports car succeeded in grabbing the attention of the Dubai International Motors Show visitors. This car has a top EcoBoost performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. One of the key features of this two-door coupe is a new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 PS. People who like sporty cars will feel more confident in this car which is available several strong colors. The production of The Ford GT super sports car will start late next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars winning first, second and third place at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The all-new 2016 Ford Edge This car will be launched next year in the region. The person who is driving this car will have the feeling of conformability. The all-new 2016 Ford Edge could be a suitable choice for families because of the car size. It come in 2.0 liter EcoBoost, four-cylinder, and a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. The company is also offering a aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine. 2016 Ford Edge has other special technological features. For example, there is a lane-keeping system. By this feature the driver, if he/she drifts, will steer vehicle back into its lane. Another feature is the hands-free liftgate. This feature givess the customers the chance to move leg below center of the rear bumper to unlosk and raise liftgate. The all-new Shelby GT350 Mustang This sport car was introduced during the first day of the show by the president of Ford Middle East and Africa James Benintende. It is one of the powerful cars since it tackle the world's most challenging roads. GT350 Mustang has not only aggressive brakes, but has also high-revving flat-plane crankshaft 5.2-liter V8 engine, which produces 526 PS and 429 Nm of torque. The new 2016 Ford Explorer This car has not only been showcased in the event, but also it will be launched for the public this month for the region. As the previous Ford Explorer, this car has a blind spot information system. In the 2016 Ford Explorer, you will find the air curtains feature as well as the front and rear cameras with washers feature. The new 2016 Ford Ranger pickup Since the pickup model has high rate of sales in the Gulf, buyers will enjoy the new features of the new 2016 Ford Ranger pickup. In this car, there is SYNC2 and Front and Rear Park Assist. The new Ranger is also available with Ford's dependable 2.5-litre Duratec petrol engine, providing 163PS of power and 225Nm of torque. The all-new 2016 Ford Figo compact car This car has 20 smart storage spaces. Figo offers new levels of technology and safety systems. In this car there is a new safety technology system named ‘MyKey' which gives the chance to save the driver's life. For example, if the driver was not an expert in driving, he can can activate a maximum speed limit or a persistent seatbelt minder that mutes the audio system volume and continues to play. This option would be a good opportunity for families who are hiring new drivers. Eight Ford Facts One of the world's most well-known and highly consumed American motor company in the Middle East and Africa is Ford Motor Company. But how much do we know about this iconic and successful car producer? Here's eight things about the company you may not have known. 1. By the end of the next year, Ford will have eight products in the region, and by 2020 at least 30 new vehicles will be launched. Ford aims to open 35 new dealerships in the next two years across the region. 2. Like most major corporations today, is also focused on social community activities. The President of Ford Middle East and Africa, James Benintende said: "We are active in our communities throughout middle east and Africa. I can give you so many examples, Warriors in pink right here in Saudi Arabia for breast cancer." He explained that they participate in AIDS programs in South Africa that are very important for raising awareness. Ford also does a lot of work with children in several locations in sub-Sahara Africa. "We also have an initiative where we look at driving schools for life so we actively participated in communities in helping awareness in better driving skills," he added. 3. Currently Ford uses EcoBoost technology that allows the company to put smaller and more powerful engines in it vehicles, making them more fuel efficient. The new technology could help the company insure against oil price instability. "We have a real intention and plan to comply with the corporate arrange fuel requirement in Saudi Arabia. We actually worked to build a plan to comply so we know that is going to be a change that might happened," Benintenden said. 4. Ford is a favorite brand among younger consumers. 5. Ford is expecting a sales growth in the regional market, especially as the total Middle East and Africa car market is expected to grow 40 percent by the end of the decade to 5.5 million vehicles. According to Benintende, customers' tastes are diverse since the region spans 67 markets from Saudi Arabia to South Africa, and from Nigeria to Kenya. 6. Lincoln, a Ford brand, will open it first store in Dubai soon, and will be the first store in the United Arab Emirates that exclusively sells Lincoln products. 7. In 2016 Ford will open a new store in China every ten days. The Executive Vice President in Europe Middle East and Africa, James D. Farley Jr, explained that Ford is coming from a place where it had a very modest participation and is accelerating very quickly. "Lincoln is a good example. Lincoln is expanding. In fact, two or three of our Chinese stores are in the 10 largest Lincoln dealers in the world,and we have already launched one year ago, so the Lincoln brand in china is getting so much attention and Ford continues to launch its vehicles," he said. 8. Three models are designed for the Chinese market specifically. James D. Farley, Jr said "these cities are growing very fast and in these area we finally have products that are produced specifically for China, so ford has invested in models that only sold in China."
