01 January 2018

Ford Trucks, one of the largest international heavy truck manufacturers in the world, has appointed Alghanim Auto as the official dealer for Ford Trucks Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kuwait.

Alghanim Auto is part of the Alghanim Industries automotive group, which includes dealership for Ford Motor Company and Lincoln Motor Company.

As per the new partnership deal, Alghanim Auto will offer various transportation solutions to customers ranging from international extended warranty programs backed by the manufacturer, customised maintenance packages for up to five years, a mobile workshop service to provide repairs and maintenance to increase vehicle uptime, 24/7 roadside assistance, technician and driver training for customers, as well as fleet management systems with built-in connectivity as a standard on all truck models.

The new Ford tie-up was celebrated during a press event held in the presence of CEO of Alghanim Industries, Omar Alghanim; the director of International Markets at Ford Trucks, Ercan Emrah Duman; the ambassador of the US Lawrence Silverman; the first counselor of the Republic of Turkey, Ali Bozcalıskan; executives from Ford Trucks and Alghanim Auto and other prominent guests.

This partnership allows Ford Trucks to presents a wide range of vehicles in Kuwait distinguished by their power, efficiency, fuel economy and technology, including tractors, construction trucks and road trucks with a high capacity payload.

Alghanim will be soon opening a new Ford Trucks facility for sales, service and parts in Ahmadi.

 At the press event, the company displayed for the first time in Kuwait the entire Ford Trucks line-up including The Tractor, Construction, and Road series, which were presented in an interactive way showcasing their features and their competitive edge.  

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