Ford (US) September Sales Up 46 Percent

[russellw]

FORD ON TRACK TO GAIN MARKET SHARE FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1, 2010 – Consumer demand for Ford’s fresh lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles in September helped the company continue to grow both sales and retail market share.

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales in September totaled 160,873, up 46% versus a year ago. Ford’s market share also increased in September, marking the 23rd time in the last 24 months that Ford’s share of the retail market increased.

Year-to-date sales totaled 1.44 million, up 21 percent – growth more than double the overall industry rate. Ford is on track to gain market share for the second year in a row – a result not achieved since 1993.

•Ford, Lincoln and Mercury September sales totaled 160,873, up 46 percent versus year ago
•Ford’s balanced portfolio of high-quality, fuel-efficient new cars, utilities and trucks drives September’s sales and market share gains; car sales up 40 percent, utilities up 61 percent and trucks up 43 percent
•Transit Connect, Ford’s purpose-built commercial van posts best sales month ever
•Ford Edge (paced by new 2011 model), Fusion and Escape set September sales records
•Ford’s F-Series truck posts 40 percent increase; 2011 F-150, with its lineup of four new engines unveiled to media and consumers in multi-city tour, continues to set the standard for full-size pickups

“The key to our success in the U.S. market is the relentless cadence of new vehicle, powertrain and technology introductions,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Every high-quality, fuel-efficient new vehicle provides Ford and its dealers with an opportunity to reach new customers and build a stronger foundation for future growth.”

Ford’s Newest Products
The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers, the company’s latest new products to arrive in dealerships, are the first to offer MyFordTouch and MyLincolnTouch, respectively – state-of-the-art technology to better connect drivers with their vehicle information, entertainment and on-board technologies. The new Ford Edge features best-in-class horsepower and unsurpassed V6 highway fuel economy. The new Lincoln MKX offers best-in-class fuel economy and 305 horsepower – an increase of 40 hp versus the prior model.

Sales for the Ford Edge in September totaled 12,815, a record for the month and up 186 percent versus a year ago. Sales for the Lincoln MKX totaled 2,658, the highest sales month in over two years and up 76 percent versus a year ago.

The pace of sales for the all-new Fiesta accelerated in the second half of the month as availability at Ford dealers began to improve. September sales for the highly acclaimed subcompact totaled 3,050. Fiesta’s conquest rate is 57 percent – the highest of any Ford product.

“Fiesta customers love their new cars,” said Czubay. “The Fiesta is our strongest proof point yet that our global growth strategy is working. This is important for consumers, dealers and employees to recognize as we prepare to launch the Focus – the next all-new product from Ford’s global product development system.”

Another global product star – the Ford Transit Connect, a small, purpose-built van – launched in North America last summer. In September, this new vehicle aimed at small businesses posted its highest-ever sales month of 3,571.

Ford’s Balanced Vehicle Portfolio
In September, cars were up 40 percent versus a year ago. Sales of all Ford cars were up sharply from a year ago:
•Focus was up 48 percent
•Fusion was up 47 percent and set a September sales record
•Taurus was up 37 percent
•Mustang was up 17 percent

Utility vehicles were up 61 percent versus a year ago. In addition to the Edge and MKX:

•Ford Escape sales were up 65 percent and set a September sales record
•Ford Expedition sales were up 24 percent
•Mercury Mariner and Mountaineer sales were up 65 percent and 60 percent, respectively
•Lincoln MKT sales were up 16 percent

September truck sales were up 43 percent, thanks in part to a special Ford Truck promotion that continues to the end of October. Highlights include:

•Sales for Ford’s F-Series, America’s best-selling truck, totaled 47,433, up 40 percent versus a year ago; year-to-date, F-Series sales totaled 385,879, up 31 percent
•Ford Econoline, the best-selling full-size van in America, was up 25 percent

For 2011, F-150 further ensures its leadership with an all-new powertrain lineup of four new engines, including a 3.5-liter EcoBoost, and a new six-speed transmission that will deliver class-leading capability and fuel economy. This truck lineup will be 20 percent more fuel efficient than the 2010 models. F-150 pickups with the new 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8 will be in dealership showrooms later this fall. The F-150 with EcoBoost will be available for sale early next year.

FORD CANADA SALES UP 64%
BEST SEPTEMBER SINCE 1978

Car sales up 15%; Truck sales up 81%; Year-to-date sales up 22%

• Overall vehicle sales increased 64%; best September since 1978
• Overall car sales were up 15%
• Overall truck sales increased 81%; best September on record since 1955
• Ford Mustang sales rose 6%
• Ford Fusion sales were up 11%; best September ever
• Ford Transit Connect sales increased 176%
• Ford Escape sales were up 76%; best September ever
• Ford Edge sales jumped 174%; best month ever
• Ford F-Series sales rose 89%; best month on record since 1978
• Ford F-150 sales increased 94%
• Overall Lincoln sales were up 84%
• Lincoln MKX sales jumped 224%; best month ever
• Lincoln MKT sales increased 171%
• Overall CUV sales were up 124%

Source: Ford Media

[jpd80]

Fiesta 3,050............(Aveo 6,552)
Focus 13,587..........(Cobalt 3,462 / Cruze 516)
Fusion 15,918.........(Malibu 16,289)
Taurus 6,977............(Impala 12,186)
Mustang 5,760...........(Camaro 6,323)
Crown Victoria 1,962
Ford Cars 47,254

Escape 14,313
Edge 12,815............(Equinox 11,658)
Flex 2,204
Taurus X 0
Explorer 3,734
Expedition 2,949
Ford Utilities 36,015

F-Series 47,433 .........(Silverado-C/K Pickup 32,185)
Ranger 3,815
Econoline/Club Wagon 8,471
Transit Connect 3,571
Low Cab Forward 0
Heavy Trucks 498
Ford Trucks 63,788

Ford Brand 147,057


MKZ 1,254
MKS 1,300..............(CTS 3,760)
Town Car 1,169
MKX 2,658...............(SRX 4,027)
MKT 526
Navigator 603
Mark LT 0
Lincoln Brand 7,510


Milan 1,639
Grand Marquis 1,985
Sable 0
Mariner 2,208
Mountaineer 474
Mercury Brand 6,306

[phillyc]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Fiesta 3,050............(Aveo 6,552)
Focus 13,587..........(Cobalt 3,462 / Cruze 516)
Fusion 15,918.........(Malibu 16,289)
Taurus 6,977............(Impala 12,186)
Mustang 5,760...........(Camaro 6,323)
Crown Victoria 1,962
Ford Cars 47,254

Escape 14,313
Edge 12,815............(Equinox 11,658)
Flex 2,204
Taurus X 0
Explorer 3,734
Expedition 2,949
Ford Utilities 36,015

F-Series 47,433 .........(Silverado-C/K Pickup 32,185)
Ranger 3,815
Econoline/Club Wagon 8,471
Transit Connect 3,571
Low Cab Forward 0
Heavy Trucks 498
Ford Trucks 63,788

Ford Brand 147,057


MKZ 1,254
MKS 1,300..............(CTS 3,760)
Town Car 1,169
MKX 2,658...............(SRX 4,027)
MKT 526
Navigator 603
Mark LT 0
Lincoln Brand 7,510


Milan 1,639
Grand Marquis 1,985
Sable 0
Mariner 2,208
Mountaineer 474
Mercury Brand 6,306

Thanks Russell as usual. Wow market share gains in 23 of 24 months!

Thanks for the breakdown JP!

Mustang is getting very close to Camaro once more. Solid start by Fiesta too!

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by phillyc

Thanks Russell as usual. Wow market share gains in 23 of 24 months!

Thanks for the breakdown JP!

Mustang is getting very close to Camaro once more. Solid start by Fiesta too!

You're welcome Phil, Ford brand outsold Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac combined::

Sales for September 2010:

Ford 147, 057
Mercury 6,306
Lincoln 7,510

FORD TOTAL 160,873

Chevrolet 121,479
GMC 25,995
Buick 12,875
Cadillac 12,620

GM TOTAL 172,969

[Windsor220]

Doing very well. Now we just need Ford Aus to start picking up.

[vztrt]

US sales shift up a gear

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2577B2002097B3

Chrysler Group sales up 61 per cent as American motor industry recovery gathers pace

4 October 2010

By RON HAMMERTON

THE American motor industry drew a line under the United States’ economic recovery last month when dealer deliveries of new light vehicles soared 29 per cent over September last year.

Led by a 61 per cent sales recovery by the rejuvenated Chrysler Group, the US industry sold 959,049 cars and light trucks for the month compared with 746,124 a year ago, with pick-up truck sales particularly vibrant.

With three-quarters of the year gone, the US market has gained 10 per cent on 2009 and is on target to top 11.5 million units for the year.

All manufacturers and importers reported healthy sales increases, with the exception of Suzuki, whose decline into irrelevance on the American market continued with a further 12 per cent slide, to just 1641 sales in September.

By contrast, rival importers Hyundai and Subaru reported gains of 47 per cent and 48 per cent respectively, with both smashing their September sales records.

Chrysler Group sales topped 100,000 in September, with the fresh Jeep Grand Cherokee leading the charge, up 95 per cent over September 2009, when all Chrysler Group brands were battling to find their feet after being rescued from oblivion by Fiat.

Chrysler edged Honda out of fourth place, behind General Motors (172,969), Ford (160,873) and Toyota (147,162).

Ford continued to make ground on GM, with Blue Oval sales rising 46 per cent on the back of strong pick-up and SUV volumes.

The top-selling F-Series pick-up was back and flying, up 40 per cent on last September to 47,433 sales, while the Edge, Fusion and Escape all set September sales records.

Sales of GM’s four remaining brands in the US (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac) increased 22 per cent. If defunct brands such as Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer and Saab are included in 2009 figures, the overall group gain is 11 per cent.

Like Ford, GM enjoyed strong demand for its full-sized pick-ups (up 62 per cent) and compact crossovers (up 101 per cent).

GMC sales were up 42 per cent, compared with Chevrolet’s rise of 19 per cent, Buick’s increase of 36 per cent and Cadillac’s rise of 11 per cent.

Even better news for GM is that retail demand last month outstripped deliveries by a sizeable margin, ensuring continued strong sales in coming months. Buick orders zoomed up 96 per cent over last year.

While Toyota deliveries rose 17 per cent in September, the world number one continues to slip against the US market in general, which rose 29 per cent.

Subaru’s new Outback has helped to drive the Japanese-based company to new heights in the US, with sales of the all-wheel drive crossover almost doubling this year.

At Hyundai, the new Sonata swept all before it, with sales jumping 161 per cent on the same month last year, to 20,639 vehicles.

Sonata sales alone were greater than the range sales for well-known brands such as Mazda and BMW.

Sales of the Hyundai Genesis luxury car also doubled, hitting a best-ever 3230 units last month.

Hyundai Motor America expects continued growth in the fourth quarter as the 2011 model Georgia-built Santa Fe reaches dealerships, along with the all-new Alabama-built Sonata turbo.

Together with subsidiary Kia, sales for the Korean car-maker topped 76,000, pipping the combined sales of Nissan/Infiniti (74,205), despite a 34 per cent increase in deliveries by the latter.

[Brazen]

If they build it, they will come....

[Ohio XB]

September 2009 was the first month after the Cash For Clunkers program, so though sales are picking up the numbers have a bit of a fudge factor as sales in 2009 were exceptionally low for special circumstances.

Yes, sales continue to improve, as well as market share. Ford is in the best shape it has been in in a very long time. Profit is there and solid on a much smaller sales volume. A great achievement. More is being done with far less workers. Net Debt is to be paid off by 2011. Some salaried perks have been restored. So now what?

Demand more concessions from the Union of course. This was announced last week by Benny Fowler of Ford Motor Company.



Steve