Ford Trucks, one of the largest international heavy truck manufacturers in the world, recently announced that it has appointed TURBOTRUCKS as the official exclusive distributor for Ford Trucks Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Russia.
TURBOTRUCKS has been representing world leading automotive brands for more than 20 years along with its extensive truck business background and runs variety of automotive related businesses in 9 countries across Europe. TURBOTRUCKS will provide sales, after sales and spare parts and used truck business through their existing wide-spread network to Ford Trucks customers. Ford Trucks will also continue to expand its network through TURBOTRUCKS and all of the main transportation routes will be covered alongside the major cities of Russia in two years. Parts availability and distribution is also a vital part of this partnership, and main spare parts depot will be in Moscow and will serve to all locations simultaneously.
This new partnership was announced and celebrated during a press event at the Swissotel Hotel Moscow. The event was attended by Hoet Family and Ackermans & Van Haaren Investment Company shareholders and, Piet Wauters (Global CEO), Serge Van Hulle (Managing Director of Russia) from the board of directors of TURBOTRUCKS. Vice President of Ford Trucks, Serhan Turfan, Director of International Markets at Ford Trucks, Emrah Duman, Ford Trucks Russia Managing Director, Bahadir Koc executives from Ford Trucks and TURBOTRUCKS and other prominent guests.
Director of International Markets at Ford Trucks, Emrah Duman, said: “Since our 1st contact with TURBOTRUCKS, we understood that both sides share the same vision and DNA in business and will be good partners to each other in the future. This partnership will enable us to restructure our distribution strategy in Russia and will lead us to achieve a rapid sales and after sales network expansion as well as significant improvement on spare parts distribution all over Russia. With our new partner, TURBOTRUCKS, we are committed to provide the highest levels of customer service and competitive aftersales solutions through dedicated facilities for sales, service and parts. We are very pleased to be partner with TURBOTRUCKS and I believe they will represent our brand in the best possible way in Russia.”
E5 Ecotorq Engine, the source of power, technology and efficiency in Ford Trucks:
Improvement in fuel economy; higher performance with up to 480 PS power
The new Ford Trucks series offers a range of power options from 330 to 480 PS with E5 emissions. The latest Ecotorq engines deliver better fuel economy than previous versions and are the most competitive in the segment, according to tests conducted by independent bodies — while increasing both the torque and power for performance in all conditions.
The new Ford Trucks models have improved power but also braking force, with a braking system that is seven times stronger than in the previous generation. The retarder option and engine brake provide 600kW and 400kW of braking force respectively, for a total braking output of 1.000kW. With these new features, the new generation of Ford trucks provide greater reliability and safety.
All vehicles are also offered with 10mm, 500-megapascal chassis frames that further improve the durability of the vehicle.
The new Ford Trucks models also yield savings after purchase. Maintenance costs have been reduced, while service periods have been extended to reduce the scheduled downtime and provide a further competitive advantage for Ford customers in the logistics and construction sectors. The service periods extended to 75.000 km, offered for the Tractor and Construction series will allow the customers to have the most competitive maintenance advantage in the logistics and construction sectors.
Cold Climate Package
Cold Climate Package provides comfort in cold and wet environments with Cold Pack Fluids, Cab Heater, Heated Windshield and Power Mirror. The package was developed over a two-year period of vehicle durability tests in simulated laboratory conditions and tailored to specific customer expectations through a series of road tests in the region.
2 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty
Ford Trucks is the first heavy truck manufacturer to combine standard two years’ unlimited mileage for entire vehicle warranty and long maintenance intervals with low fuel consumption to keep customer operating costs to a minimum. Ford Trucks also offers optionally extension to 3rd year unlimited mileage warranty.
About Ford Trucks
Ford Trucks is one of the largest international heavy truck manufacturers in the world. We produce a range of vehicles including tractors, construction trucks and distribution trucks weighing over 16 tons.
Ford commercial vehicles’ proven track record of quality, durability and efficiency underpins Ford Trucks’ international product strategy. At Ford Trucks, we combine more than half a century of design and production experience with expertise in market-specific product development, to engineer the main components of our vehicles, including the all-new engines.
We currently operate across Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and the CIS, and continue to grow our international network in 3 continents. Hundreds of thousands of trucks all around the world set out each and every day with the confidence that Ford provides. For more information about Ford Trucks and its products worldwide, please visit www.fordtrucks.com.tr.
