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Ford China first-half sales reach 549,256 wholesale vehicles, up 35
percent, June sales reach 87,783 vehicles, up 17 percent
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CAF first-half sales reach 397,958 wholesales vehicles, up 39 percent,
June sales reach 67,187 vehicles, up 23 percent
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JMC first-half sales reach 132,938, up 21 percent, June sales reach
19,012, up 19 percent
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
SHANGHAI -- (Business Wire)
Ford China raced to a record first half, with 549,256 vehicles sold in
the first six months of 2014, up 35 percent compared to 407,474 sold
during the same period last year. Driven by continued strong demand for
the Ford Focus, Ford Kuga, Ford Mondeo and the Ford EcoSport, Ford
China’s June sales increased 17 percent with 87,783 vehicles sold, up
from 75,166 sold in the same period last year.
“Ford’s strong sales in the first half demonstrate the success of our
accelerated China growth plan,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO of
Ford China. “We continue to grow our sales network, increase capacity
and hire great employees – all to deliver the high quality, safety, fuel
efficiency and smart technologies that Chinese customers demand.”
Changan Ford (CAF), Ford’s passenger car joint venture, also enjoyed a
record first half, selling 397,958 vehicles, up 39 percent from the
286,433 vehicles sold in the first half of 2013. CAF’s June sales
reached 67,187 vehicles, up 23 percent compared to 54,774 sold in June
2013.
The Ford Focus nameplate continued to lead CAF sales in the first half
with 201,464 units sold, up nine percent from 185,648 unit sales in the
first half of 2013. June sales for the Ford Focus nameplate reached
33,614 vehicles, up seven percent from June 2013.
The Ford Mondeo nameplate, which sets the standard for refinement and
smart technologies in the passenger car segment, also sold well in the
first half, with 59,726 vehicles sold, a 124 percent increase compared
to the 26,691 sold in the first half of 2013. June sales for the Ford
Mondeo nameplate reached 10,044 vehicles, a 168 percent increase from
June 2013.
Sales for Ford’s class-leading Ford Kuga and Ford EcoSport SUVs were
also up in the first half. Ford Kuga sales rose 78 percent in the first
six months with 66,225 wholesales sold. June sales for the Ford Kuga
reached 10,901 vehicles, up 18 percent from the same period last year.
Ford EcoSport sales more than doubled in the first six months,
increasing 103 percent from a year earlier with 33,403 vehicles sold.
June sales for the Ford EcoSport were also up, increasing 28 percent
from June 2013 with 7,201 vehicles sold.
During the first half of 2014, Ford China also experienced a 70 percent
increase in sales for its imported passenger vehicles, the Ford Focus
ST, the Ford Fiesta ST, the Ford Edge and the Ford Explorer. Imported
vehicle sales in the first half reached 18,360 vehicles compared to
10,811 in the first half of 2013.
Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), Ford's commercial vehicle investment
in China, also delivered its best first-half performance, selling
132,938 vehicles, a 21 percent increase from 110,230 sold in the first
six months of 2013. June sales were up 19 percent with 19,012 vehicles
sold compared to 16,022 sold in June 2013.
As part of its accelerated China growth plan, last month Ford opened its
US$350 million (RMB2.2 billion) transmission plant in Chongqing. Ford’s
first transmission plant in the Asia Pacific region, the Changan Ford
Transmission Plant (CAFTP) will produce 400,000 units a year to help
meet growing demand from Chinese consumers. During the same month, Ford
also launched 88 new dealerships across China in one day, taking its
total count of dealer points in China to 750.
Editor’s note: All sales figures quoted are based on wholesale numbers.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide,
the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
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
Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Company, Changan Ford Mazda Engine Co., Ltd. and Jiangling
Motors Co., Ltd.
For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com
and www.ford.com.cn.
For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and
video, visit www.media.ford.com.
Contacts:
Ford Motor Company
Claire Li, +86 21 38581666
Cli45@ford.com
or
Scott
Chang, +86 21 38581748
schang43@ford.com
Source: Ford Motor Company
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