INDIA: FORD POSTS 198% YEAR-ON-YEAR SALES GROWTH IN NOVEMBER

  • Ford India continued its significant sales momentum registering 198% growth in year-on-year sales compared to November last year.
  • Ford India’s total YTD sales till November end stood at 79,586 units.
  • Growth led by Figo's records sales; over 58,000 units sold since launch.

New Delhi, December 1, 2010: Ford India's year-on-year sales nearly tripled in November, with a 198% per cent increase compared to November 2009. Ford India sold a total of 7,504 units in November versus 2,520 units sold in November last year.

From January to November 2010, the company sold 79,586 units, an increase of 185%, compared to a total of 27,906 units for the same period last year.

Sales of the Ford Figo continued to be strong with more than 58,000 units sold since its launch in March this year. Ford India saw a favourable month across nameplates with the Fiesta, Ikon and the Endeavour faring well in their respective segments.

Michael Boneham, president and managing director of Ford India said, “This has been an outstanding year for Ford in India. It is also extremely encouraging to see the Figo resonating with so many Indian customers and gratifying to see them on India's roads.”

To further strengthen its service support, Ford India has been expanding its sales and service network across the country. The company's dealer network has increased to more than 170 across over 100 cities in India.

About Ford Motor Company
Established in 1995, Ford India is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader. Ford India manufactures and distributes automobiles and engines made at its modern integrated manufacturing facilities, at Maraimalai Nagar, near Chennai. With more than 4,000 employees, the company's models include the Ikon, Endeavour, Fiesta and the Figo.

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