Ford is continuing to fulfil the hopes of investors by increasing sales in China . First-half results show that the company's mainstream and Ford brands shifted 577,000 units, representing a 6% increase on the previous year . In June alone, sales ,excluding Lincoln , exceeded 85,100 units; a 6% gain on last year . Ford 's China figures indicate a couple of encouraging trends; secondly , the continuing high demand for SUVs; and secondly , the performance of the Lincoln luxury brand. Thanks to increasing demand for its Vezel and XR-V compact crossovers, Honda sold 18% more vehicles during the first half of 2016, compared to the prior year, to reach 542,527 units. However, pressure from strong performances by both Toyota and Lincoln 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 Ford brands shifted 577,000 units, representing a 6% increase on the previous year . In June alone, sales ,excluding Lincoln , exceeded 85,100 units; a 6% gain on last year . Ford 's China figures indicate a couple of encouraging trends; secondly , the continuing high demand for SUVs; and secondly , the performance of the Lincoln luxury brand. However, pressure from strong performances by both Toyota and Lincoln mean that Ford cannot afford to rest on its laurels.