Ford car sales continue on an upward trend

07/12/2012

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have revealed that the Ford brand continues to hold a strong position in the UK market, buoyed by the success of popular models such as the Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta.

According to the SMMT, Ford car sales leapt by 16.9% in November in a year-on-year comparison, with the Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta emerging as the No 1 and 2 best sellers in November.

Total sales of Ford cars reached 21,152 last month, accounting for 14.2% of the market units in November.?

In November, the Fiesta recorded 7,483 sales and a 5.1% share, up from 6,195 sales and 4.6% in 2011.

The Ford Focus also exceeded November 2011 registrations, recording sales of 7,495 and a share of 5.1% in November 2012 up from 4,910 registrations and 3.7%.

Ford?s Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr was recently named Used Car of the Year 2012 and Used Supermini of the Year by What Car? magazine.

Commenting on the figures, Mark Ovenden, Ford of Britain managing director, said: ??Ford?s ever-strengthening product line-up has helped the company extend its market lead at a time when competition is exceptionally intense.

?The new Ford Fiesta is now selling alongside the ingenious Ford B-MAX and both cars are available with the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, which also features in the Ford Focus, the Ford C-MAX and the Ford Grand C-MAX. ?Ford B-MAX sales are running ahead of objective while critical acclaim for the new Fiesta suggests that it will build further on its clear No 1 sales spot.?

The data also highlighted that sales of the Ford B-MAX got off to a flying start in November, achieving 1,109 registrations.

If you are considering a new car purchase, cars on finance could be an option.

Written by David Sargant

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Source: http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/ford-car-sales-continue-on-an-upward-trend-11424.html

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