Ford is continuing to fulfil the hopes of investors by increasing sales in China. First-half results show that the company's mainstream and Lincoln brands shifted 577,000 units, representing a 6% increase on last year. Toyota's sales in China rose 16% to 592,100 vehicles, compared to Ford's 6% gain to just over 577,000 units. In June alone, sales ,excluding Lincoln, exceeded 85,100 units; a 6% gain on the previous year. The company has also been expanding its presence outside China, with plans for new models including an SUV version of the F-150 pickup truck as well as a crossover SUV. However, pressure from strong performances by both Toyota and Honda mean that Ford cannot afford to rest on its laurels.
Ford is continuing to fulfil the hopes of investors by increasing sales in China. First-half results show that the company's mainstream and Lincoln brands shifted 577,000 units, representing a 6% increase on last year. In June alone, sales ,excluding Lincoln, exceeded 85,100 units; a 6% gain on the previous year. The company has also been expanding its presence outside China, with plans for new models including an SUV version of the F-150 pickup truck as well as a crossover SUV. However, pressure from strong performances by both Toyota and Honda mean that Ford cannot afford to rest on its laurels.