Ford China Vehicle Sales Exceed the Half-Million Mark

JACKSON, Mich - The first-half of the year has gone immensely well for Ford China. Vehicle Sales have exceeded the half-million mark with 549,256 vehicles sold since the start of 2014. This is a 35 percent increase in sales compared to this time last year, which totalled 407,474 vehicles sold. Such a significant increase in sales has proven the success of the China growth plan. Ford China has worked diligently to grow their sales network, increase capacity and hire exceptional employees to deliver the high quality, safety, fuel efficiency and smart technologies that China customers are constantly searching for.

The Ford Focus, Ford Kuga, Ford Mondeo and the Ford EcoSport have continued to be hot commodities for the last six months; June sales alone increased 17 percent with 87,783 vehicles sold! The Ford Focus nameplate led CAF, Ford's passenger car joint venture, sales for the first half of the year with 201,464 vehicles sold, 33,614 of those were sold during the month of June. The Ford Mondeo sold 59,726 vehicles the first half; a 124 percent increase from the first half of 2013. The Kuga and EcoSport SUVs each increased their sales by selling 66,225 and 33,403 units; up 78 and 103 percent from this time last year.

Ford China Vehicle Sales Exceeding the Half-Million Mark is one of several factors that will contribute to the success that lies ahead. Last month, Ford opened its US $350 million transmission plant in Chongqing -the first transmission plant in the Asia Pacific region. The CAFTP, Changan Ford Transmission Plant, will produce roughly 400,000 units a year to meet the growing demand from Chinese consumers. 

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Ford India Improves March Sales More Than 50 Percent

JACKSON, Mich - Ford India Improves March Sales More Than 50 Percent - 57 percent to be exact - from last year. With domestic wholesales and exports totaling 11,805, Ford more than doubled last years sales of 7,499 vehicles. Not only did Ford India make a massive improvement in sales, they also debuted a vehicle that has earned a hefty amount of awards. Ford has been and will continue to work assiduously to improve India's recognition as the hub of manufacturing greatness. At the start of the first quarter of 2014,  Ford India kept a positive, yet cautious mindset when there was the reduction of the excise duty. They are hoping that this will lead to more industry-friendly initiatives which in turn will provide continuous support the automotive sector. 

In less than a year since the release, the Ford EcoSport became India's most-awarded vehicle ever! More than 30 industry awards were given to the EcoSport; gaining recognition from 18 Car or SUV of the Year awards, six Viewer's Reader's Choice awards and numerous awards for the EcoBoost and SYNC® technologies. Ford takes great pride in these awards as well as the positive response they have had from India's auto market. The company could not be more thrilled with the growth in India and are looking forward to their next stage of development within the automotive industry. 

Ford India Improves March Sales More Than 50 Percent from last year with help of the popular Ford EcoSport! You can get an EcoBoost-equipped vehicle for yourself at Seymour Ford Lincoln! Not only will you start to save by getting a car from our lot, you will also save at the pump! Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit our website SeymourFord.com or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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