Ford Canada: Top-selling automaker for March

 

 

OAKVILLE, Ont., April 3, 2012 – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw solid performances across the line-up including Ford Focus, Edge, Flex and F-Series, making it the best-selling automaker for the month of March. Ford Focus sales were up 16 per cent, Edge sales increased by 9 per cent, Flex sales rose 7 per cent and F-Series sales were up 3 per cent. Overall, Ford of Canada sales were down slightly by 3 per cent compared to the same month last year.

 

 “By consistently offering value, capability and great fuel economy, we’re seeing sales strength right across the product line up – from small car to full-size pickup, ” said Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. “There was a slight decline in March, however it was still a very strong month considering that last March we set a 12-year record.”

 

March also saw total Ford CUV sales rise 8 per cent, driven by popular crossover utility vehicles like the Canadian-built Edge and Flex.

 

 

 

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April 3, 2012