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Ford sold a record 130,832 vehicles in January; up 36 percent
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Changan Ford sold a record 111,856 vehicles in January; up 58 percent
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Jiangling Motor Corporation sold 17,255 vehicles in January
Ford Motor Company started 2016 with record-breaking sales in China,
with 130,832 Ford vehicles sold in January, up 36 percent compared to
January 2015. Record sales of the Ford Escort, the new Ford Mondeo, and
Ford’s sport utility vehicle (SUV) lineup helped boost January sales.
“We are honored that customers are responding so positively to our
vehicles,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO of Ford Motor China. “The
combination of great performance and great value is clearly bringing
more people into Ford showrooms.”
Changan Ford Automobile (CAF), Ford's passenger car joint venture, also
broke sales records, with 111,856 vehicles sold, up 58 percent compared
to January 2015.
The Ford Escort helped drive January’s strong performance, with a record
28,980 vehicles sold, a six-fold increase compared to January 2015. The
new Ford Mondeo was another record breaker, with more than 15,000
vehicles sold, up 33 percent compared to January 2015.
January was also a record-breaking month for Ford SUVs. Monthly sales of
the Ford Ecosport, Kuga, Edge, Explorer and Everest totaled 37,411
vehicles, up 75 percent compared to January 2015.
Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), Ford's commercial vehicle investment
in China, sold 17,255 vehicles in January, down 24 percent compared to
January 2015 reflecting continued weakness in the overall commercial
vehicle industry.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in
Dearborn, Michigan. With about 199,000 employees and 67 plants
worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of Ford
cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln luxury
vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging
opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a
leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer
experience, and data and analytics. For more information regarding Ford,
its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit www.corporate.ford.com.
Ford's wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and investment in China
include Ford Motor (China) Limited, Ford Motor Research & Engineering
(Nanjing) Co., Ltd., Ford Automotive Finance (China) Ltd., Changan Ford
Automobile Co., Ltd., Changan Ford Mazda Engine Co., Ltd. and Jiangling
Motors Co., Ltd.
For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit http://corporate.ford.com
and www.ford.com.cn.
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videos, please visit www.media.ford.com.
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