OREANDA-NEWS. Ford Motor Company’s sales in China during the first two months of the year increased 18 percent compared to the same period last year, with 194,182 vehicles sold. Ford sold 63,350 vehicles in February, down 9 percent compared to February 2015.

“Despite the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday on February retail sales, Ford sales year-to-date continue to show significant growth,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO, Ford Motor China. “We look forward to continued growth in March.”

Year-to-date sales for Changan Ford Automobile (CAF), Ford's passenger car joint venture, totaled 160,119 vehicles, up 29 percent compared to last year. CAF sold 48,263 vehicles in February, down 10 percent from 2015.

The Ford Escort continues to be a top-seller for Ford, with 13,173 vehicles sold in February, up 15 percent compared to February 2015.

Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), Ford's commercial vehicle investment in China, sold 14,054 vehicles in February, up three percent compared to February 2015. Year-to-date sales totaled 31,309 vehicles, down 13 percent compared to last year.

 

Feb 2016

Jan – Feb 2016

Feb 2015

Jan – Feb 2015

CAF

48,263

160,119

53,688

124,503

Imported Vehicles

1,033

2,754

2,051

4,710

JMC

14,054

31,309

13,671

35,967

Total China

63,350

194,182

69,410

165,180