Blue Oval Guide Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Fusion, Explorer, Escape Lead Ford’s Best July Results in Eight Years; F-Series and Lincoln Also Post Gains Ford Motor Company U.S. July sales increased 10 percent with 212,236 vehicles sold for best July performance in eight years Ford Fusion posted a record July sales month with 23,942 cars sold, up 17 percent Ford Explorer sales increased 32 percent; Ford Escape posted best July with a 19 percent sales increase Ford F-Series again topped 60,000-vehicle mark, up 5 percent Lincoln sales increased 14 percent on building MKC stock CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RELEASE Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 212,236 vehicles increased 10 percent over a year ago for the best July in eight years. Retail sales of 162,028 vehicles are up 7 percent. “July proved to be a very good month for Ford and Lincoln with positive gains across the board in all the major segments,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Escape and Fusion were big contributors to our sales increases, with both setting July sales records. F-Series again topped the 60,000-vehicle sales mark and we’re seeing great initial demand for our launch vehicles, such as the Transit Connect, Transit Connect Wagon and the Lincoln MKC as availability builds.” Ford Fusion set an all-time monthly sales record in July with 23,942 cars sold, a gain of 17 percent. The West region of the United States continues to drive Fusion sales higher, with a 24 percent retail increase relative to a 22 percent increase nationally. Ford Explorer sales are up 32 percent with 16,797 vehicles sold, for the vehicle’s best July since 2005. Ford Escape sales are up 19 percent, setting an all-time performance record for July. Ford F-Series sales are up 5 percent with 63,240 trucks sold, a number achieved with the lowest incentives of the three largest pickup truck manufacturers. Lincoln sales of 7,863 vehicles are up 14 percent, giving the brand its best July result in six years. Stock for Lincoln MKC is expanding and momentum is building, with 1,534 vehicles sold in July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Pretty amazing what happens to Lincoln's sales when they have product to sell, isn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Pretty amazing what happens to Lincoln's sales when they have product to sell, isn't it? There's some really great products coming from Lincoln, so it's going to be really exciting going forward. We've been in contact with Lincoln and they are excited. For those that own a newer-generation Lincoln, we're producing the Lincoln Experience 2014 at the Ford Michigan Proving Ground on 03-04 October. We're post more details on this later here on BOF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Interesting increase for the Expedition - I always thought that the Expedition is by far the nicest of the large truck based SUV's. Is the new Ecoboost version on the lots for sale? Or, did they put incentives on the out-going model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Interesting increase for the Expedition - I always thought that the Expedition is by far the nicest of the large truck based SUV's. Is the new Ecoboost version on the lots for sale? Or, did they put incentives on the out-going model? I'd venture to say it's more likely the outgoing one, but still a jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Burrito ClassFord E-series 9,988Chevy Express 7,873GMC Savana 3,593Mercedes Sprinter 2,214Nissan NV 1,230Ram Promaster 1,217Ford Transit 496Slow build up of Ford Transit continues but Promaster doesn't look like it is gaining traction getting outsold again by Nissan's Jurassic van.Taco ClassFord Transit Connect 4,090 (!!!)Nissan NV200 1,338Ram C/V 861I'm just amazed by the volume Transit Connect is doing now - not bad for a roll of dice on Ford's part to try out its "euro" model. Least we forget... it was an experiment ordered by Alan Mullaly to demonstrate how Ford can quickly bring its global products to the US. The little van is now doing almost 40% of the volume of Ford's fullsize van sales.Enchilada ClassToyota Sienna 11,661Chrysler Town & Country 11,370Honda Odyssey 10,906Dodge Caravan 9,473Ford Flex 1,895Mazda5 1,547Nissan Quest 786Kia Sedona 775VW Routon 1VW is again having a record month in the enchilada class 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It took a while to get here but it finally happened - Toyota group is now #1 in the US, at least for one month.Toyota group (Toyota+Lexus+Scion+Subaru) sold 261,516 vehicles in July.GM sold 256,160 vehicles in July. Ford still holds on the title for best selling brand but Chevy is starting to suck wind from Toyota and the gap is widening every month: 1. Ford 204,373 2. Toyota 188,469 3. Chevy 175,155 4. Honda 123,428 5. Nissan 112,914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 But, according to the 'know everythings', the new Explorer was supposed to "flop since real men only want BOF vehicles". Also, the new Escape was supposed to "flop since it looks too different from the old one!" And we all heard way back how the Fusion "would never sell above 10K a month". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Bell weather midsize sedan salesBy ModelToyota Camry 39,888Honda Accord 35,073 (includes coupes)Nissan Altima 26,654Ford Fusion 23,942Hyundai Sonata 22,577Kia Optima 13,588Chevy Malibu 13,537VW Passat 8,668Chrysler 200 8,159Mazda6 5,049Subaru Legacy 4,679 (Outback 11,768)Dodge Avenger 4,318Buick Regal 1,246By CompanyToyota group 44,567 (56,335 including Outback)Hyundai group 36,165Honda 35,073Nissan 26,654Ford 23,942GM 14,783FCA 12,477VW 8,668Mazda 5,049 Edited August 1, 2014 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Pretty amazing what happens to Lincoln's sales when they have product to sell, isn't it? Well, technically they had MKS' to sell...but very few takers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Non-premium brand fullsize car sales... kind of interesting that the most traditional American car segment is now dominated by Toyota. The Impala number is impossible to rely on as a gauge of sales because GM doesn't breakout the fleet-only "Impala Limited" from the retail version.Chevy Impala 9,636 (includes regular and fleet versions)Toyota Avalon 6,092Nissan Maxima 5,709 (not really fullsize but in the same competitive field)Ford Taurus 5,587Dodge Charge 5,539Chrysler 300 3,926Buick LaCrosse 3,920Hyundai Genesis 2,950 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 1,040 (fleet sale only)Kia Cadenza 587Hyundai Azera 512Chevy Caprice 357 (fleet sale only)Hyundai Eqqus 305Kia K900 132And you can see why Hyundai is so insistent on trying... this is a relatively low hanging fruit - All of its models combined are now moving almost 4,500 units a month. Edited August 1, 2014 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I've never even heard of those KIA models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The PI is NOT included in those Taurus numbers, correct? If not, the Taurus does better than I though. Not that I've paid much attention to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) The PI is NOT included in those Taurus numbers, correct? If not, the Taurus does better than I though. Not that I've paid much attention to it... You are correct... Taurus does not include PI I will amend the list with PI Edited August 1, 2014 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 kind of interesting that the most traditional American car segment is now dominated by Toyota Kind of. But consider: Toyota's buyers are getting older. And old people, regardless of what they say when they're younger, like big cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I'm just amazed by the volume Transit Connect is doing now - not bad for a roll of dice on Ford's part to try out its "euro" model. Least we forget... it was an experiment ordered by Alan Mullaly to demonstrate how Ford can quickly bring its global products to the US. The little van is now doing almost 40% of the volume of Ford's fullsize van sales. I wonder if TC doesn't end up being built alongside the Edge at OAC once the Flex goes away. Wonder if there is much overlap between C1/2 and CD4.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I think I'm throwing a party when the MarKeT is killed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I'm just amazed by the volume Transit Connect is doing now I think deanh was right about this--it's the long-awaited successor to the commercial Aerostar--a few of which are still in service at the local UPS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 "But consider: Toyota's buyers are getting older. And old people, regardless of what they say when they're younger, like big cars." Older people 55-68 y/o today are Boomers, and many are driving SUV's. I see more Rav4's, CRv's, Santa Fe's, Escapes, and the like, with gray haired drivers than any 'traditional' big car these days. This is why the Panthers are dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It took a while to get here but it finally happened - Toyota group is now #1 in the US, at least for one month. Toyota group (Toyota+Lexus+Scion+Subaru) sold 261,516 vehicles in July. Don't do that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I wonder if TC doesn't end up being built alongside the Edge at OAC once the Flex goes away. Wonder if there is much overlap between C1/2 and CD4.2 It's getting to the point where Ford should probably consider a North American production site. With local production, they can probably drive the cost down and significantly increase the volume without hurting profitability (plus no more chicken tax dance). The only variable to consider is opportunity cost... would Ford make more money building more Edge at OAC for export than moving TC here; or making/selling the S-Max here? And let say Ford does move TC here, what does that do to the utilization rate of plant in Valencia Spain? Edited August 1, 2014 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Don't do that... We can acknowledge reality or bury our head in the sand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 C-Max is up 10.9% with 2,994 - I'm curious to se the split between hybrid and energi, I have a hunch that the latter is growing. Great result with LEVs, PI Ute is becoming the vehicle of choice for a lot of PDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 http://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/gmcom/investor/2014/aug/Deliveries-July-2014.pdf GM sales. Cadillac numbers look bad, everything down except Escalade which is up big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 We can acknowledge reality or bury our head in the sand... Mmmmmmmmmmm. Did you include Subaru's numbers with GM's back when GM had an even larger stake in FHI? GM, at one time, owned 20.1% of FHI. And, by the way, did you include Mazda's numbers with Ford's back in the day? I wouldn't use consolidated numbers for Toyota/Subaru..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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