Ford Canada (F) Sales Rise 9% In April
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Ford Canada (NYSE: F) sales rose 9 percent in April, the company's best April since 2000.
The company sold 25,548 total vehicle in April, up nine percent from the 23,441 last year. So far this year, Ford sold 81,479 vehicles, up 8.7 percent from 74,932 last year at this time.
Total car sales in April rose 32.9 percent from last year to 6,571. Total truck sales rose 2.6 percent to 18,977.
"Ford's strategy to improve fuel economy in anticipation of higher gas prices is paying off as consumers are placing a higher priority on fuel efficiency in the showroom," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "Ford offers 7 vehicles that deliver best-in-class fuel economy, more than any other brand in Canada including 4 vehicles that deliver 5.7L/100km (50 imperial mpg) or better -- a claim no other automaker can make."
The company sold 25,548 total vehicle in April, up nine percent from the 23,441 last year. So far this year, Ford sold 81,479 vehicles, up 8.7 percent from 74,932 last year at this time.
Total car sales in April rose 32.9 percent from last year to 6,571. Total truck sales rose 2.6 percent to 18,977.
"Ford's strategy to improve fuel economy in anticipation of higher gas prices is paying off as consumers are placing a higher priority on fuel efficiency in the showroom," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "Ford offers 7 vehicles that deliver best-in-class fuel economy, more than any other brand in Canada including 4 vehicles that deliver 5.7L/100km (50 imperial mpg) or better -- a claim no other automaker can make."
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