UK SALES JUNE - FORD - The market leader again takes all the main titles as they have for decades.

Ford maintains its sales leadership through the month of June, and for the first half of the year, heading total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in the UK.

Highlights of the June sales figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) include:

• Ford leads total UK car sales (Fiesta 2nd and Focus 3rd)
• Transit Custom tops the UK CV sales
• Transit CV range is second in UK total vehicle sales
• Ford has four models in the UK Top 20 – Fiesta (1st), Focus (3rd), Transit Custom (8th) and Kuga (14th)
• Seven Ford models lead their respective segments; Ford Fiesta, Fiesta Van, Transit Courier, Transit Custom, Tourneo Custom, Transit and the Ford Ranger

As the all-new Fiesta arrives in UK showrooms, sales of the outgoing model have now exceeded 1,000,000 since it first went on sale in 2008. The one millionth Fiesta was registered in June to a customer in Birmingham, the UK hot spot for Fiesta sales.

Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: “It’s an exciting time as we transition into the launch of the all-new Fiesta. Every successive Fiesta model has improved on the one before, and this new Fiesta is our most technologically advanced model yet, with so many features you would only expect to find on a much larger car.  It will also be our most comprehensive Fiesta range, with a line-up that will include the luxurious Fiesta Vignale and Fiesta Active, our first ever Fiesta crossover model.”

The official figures released by the SMMT today show that industry car sales in June were down 4.8 per cent to 243,454 units, compared with June 2016. Ford car sales were 27,095, 4,456 registrations ahead of its nearest rival.  For the year to date (end June) total UK car sales were 140,1811, down 1.3 per cent compared with the same period in 2016.  Ford car sales for this period were 168,316, down 1.7 per cent, 60,289 registrations ahead of its nearest rival.

Ford is also the clear leader in retail car sales, which most accurately reflect the preferences of private buyers.  For June, Ford’s retail car sales share was 11.1 per cent, 2.8 percentage points ahead of its nearest rival, and for the year to date, Ford’s retail car sales share was 12.0 per cent, a lead of 4.4 percentage points.

The Ford Fiesta is the UK’s second best-seller in June, recording 8,601 registrations, 207 sales and less than 0.1 percentage points of share behind of its nearest rival.  With total registrations of 59,380 for the year to date, the Ford Fiesta is the UK best seller by a significant margin – 22,677 sales and 1.7 percentage points of market share ahead of its nearest competitor.

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales in June were up 1.8 per cent at 37,349 compared with June 2016.  Ford LCV sales were up 2.1 per cent at 12,465 registrations, up from 11,186 in the same month in 2016.

For the year to date total UK LCV sales were down 0.2 per cent at 197,411, compared with the same period in 2016.  Total sales of Ford CVs for the year to date were up 3.3 per cent at 62,811 compared with 2016.

Demand for pick-up vehicles grew 14.2 per cent and the Ford Ranger, with segment leadership, recorded sales of 1,175 and 24.6 per cent market share, 104 registrations and 2.2 per cent ahead of its nearest rival.

UK SALES MAY - FORD - The Blue Oval remains the UK number brand for another year.

Ford drives its sales leadership through the month of May, heading total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in the UK.

Highlights of the May sales figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) include:

• Ford Fiesta is the UK best-seller
• Transit Custom and Transit first and second in CV sales
• Transit CV range is second in UK total vehicle sales
• Ford has four models in the UK Top 20 – Fiesta (1st), Focus (4th), Transit Custom (9th) and Kuga (19th)
• Six Ford models lead their respective segments; Ford Fiesta, Fiesta Van, Transit Custom, Tourneo Custom, Transit and the Ford Ranger

Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: “It’s an exciting time as we continue to build on our successes and prepare to launch the all-new Fiesta. A real testament to the strength of the Fiesta, now in its ninth year as the UK’s favourite car, was its win at the 2017 Honest John Awards. 

Fiesta was awarded best small hatchback, beating four shortlisted competitors all newer than our current Fiesta, which will be replaced this year with our most technologically advanced model yet. Every successive Fiesta model has improved on the one before, and this new Fiesta is simply outstanding.”

Managing editor of HonestJohn.co.uk, Dan Powell said: “All Fiestas are good to drive, practical and powered by Ford's efficient range of petrol and diesel engines. In our opinion, few small hatchbacks come close to matching the everyday usability of the Fiesta.”

The official figures released by the SMMT today show that industry car sales in May were down 8.5 per cent to 186,265 units, compared with May 2016. Ford car sales were 20,514, 4,858 registrations ahead of its nearest rival. For the year to date (end May) total UK car sales were 1,158,357, down 0.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2016. Ford car sales for this period were 141,221, down 0.2 per cent, 49,715 registrations ahead of its nearest rival.

Ford is also the clear leader in retail car sales, which most accurately reflect the preferences of private buyers. For May, Ford’s retail car sales share was 10.8 per cent, 2.7 percentage points ahead of its nearest rival, and for the year to date, Ford’s retail car sales share was 11.9 per cent, a lead of 4.8 percentage points.

The Ford Fiesta is the UK top seller and in May it recorded 7,617 registrations, 2,168 sales and 1.2 percentage points of share ahead of its nearest rival. With total registrations of 50,779 for the year to date, the Ford Fiesta is the UK best seller by a significant margin – 19,017 sales and 1.8 percentage points of market share ahead of its nearest competitor.

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales in May were down 5.3 per cent at 26,982 compared with May 2016. Ford LCV sales were up 2.3% at 9,433 registrations, up from 9,218 in the same month on 2016.

For the year to date total UK LCV sales were down 5.0 per cent at 147,577, compared with the same period in 2016. Total sales of Ford CVs for the year to date were up 1.6 per cent at 59,779 compared with 2016.

Demand for pick-up vehicles grew 26.2 per cent and the Ford Ranger, with segment leadership, recorded sales of 1,169 and 29.9 per cent market share, 445 registrations and 11.4 per cent ahead of its nearest rival.

UK SALES APRIL - The Blue Oval remains the UK #1 brand as it has done every year for many decades.

Ford was the UK market leader in total vehicle, car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in April, and also led retail sales across both car and CV sectors .

According to the official sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT):

April 2017 highlights:

• Ford total vehicle sales 23,062 (13.2 per cent share, and 4.5 percentage points ahead of nearest rival)
• Ford Fiesta is UK best-seller, Ford Transit Custom leads CV sales
• Ford has five models in the UK top 20 – Fiesta (1st), Focus (5th), Transit Custom (12th), Kuga (18th) and Transit (19th)
• Ford Fiesta, C-MAX, Mondeo, Fiesta Van, Transit Courier, Transit Custom, Tourneo Custom and Transit lead their respective segments 

Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: “Following our record sales performance in March, and the rush to avoid the VED tax rise, April was always going to be a slower month. Fiesta and Transit Custom continue to reinforce our long-standing leadership position in the UK, delivered through the strongest UK dealer network. Five vehicles in the UK top 20 and eight Ford vehicles leading their segments firmly underline the success of our exciting model range. 

“The UK car market remains strong and we continue to see significant growth in our EcoSport and Kuga models which have been enjoying robust sales this year, and this summer we see the most technologically advanced next generation Fiesta Ford arriving in dealerships.” 

The official figures released by the SMMT today show that total car sales in April were down 19.8 per cent to 152,076 units, compared with April 2016, following record sales in March. Ford vehicle sales were 16,183, 2,838 registrations ahead of its nearest rival. 

Ford maintains its lead in retail car sales, which most accurately reflect the preferences of private buyers. For April, Ford is 2.3 percentage points of retail car sales share ahead of its nearest rival and for the year to date, the lead is 5.0 percentage points. 

The Ford Fiesta remains the UK’s best-seller with 4,957 registrations in April, and led retail sales with 2,268 registrations and 1.7 percentage points of share ahead of its nearest rival. 

UK light commercial vehicle sales in April were down 17.5 per cent at 24,028 compared with April 2016. Ford light and medium commercials sales were 7,092, representing a market share of 29.5 per cent, up from 28.9 per cent in April 2015, and 16.5 per cent ahead of nearest rival. Transit Custom and Transit placed first and second in total CV sales, with Ford’s range of commercial vehicles leading total retail sales. 

The full availability of Ford’s extended CV family has helped deliver these significant increases in sales and share. Fiesta Van, Transit Courier, Transit Connect, Transit Custom, and Transit all placed in the top three in their respective market segments. 

UK SALES MARCH - Ford - The Blue Oval remains as the UK's #1 brand, for yet another year.

Highlights of the March sales figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) include:

March 2017 highlights:

• Ford total vehicle sales 92,467, up from 80,975 in March 2016
• Ford total vehicle sales share 14.8 per cent, 6.6 percentage points ahead of nearest rival
• Fiesta and Focus led the UK car sales; including retail sales
• Transit Custom led CV sales, with sales more than double those of nearest rival
• Transit Custom is the UK’s eight best-selling vehicle, with Kuga 10th

First quarter 2017 highlights:

• Ford total vehicle sales 137,216, up from 125,505 for the same period in 2016
• Ford extends its retail car sales lead – 5.1 percentage points ahead if nearest rival
• Ford CV sales extended further, up 3.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2016

Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: "Sales gain a massive boost in March thanks to the number plate change and, coupled with the introduction of changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty, this March has seen Ford’s best-ever car and CV ranges record the highest ever level of registrations. 

cFord’s long-standing market leadership is being consolidated by the strength of our more profitable retail sales and is testament to our continued investment in exciting products and industry-leading technology that customers are choosing.”

According to the official SMMT figures, March car sales in the UK were up 8.4 per cent at 562,337 registrations, compared with March 2016. 

Ford sold 71,837 cars in March, up 19 per cent, compared with March 2016. Ford’s car sales lead over its nearest rival was 25,273.

Ford remains the clear leader in retail car sales, which most accurately reflect the preferences of private buyers. At 12.1 per cent, Ford’s March retail car sales share increased from 11.4 per cent for the same period last year and is 5.3 percentage points ahead of its nearest rival. 

The Ford Fiesta has been the UK best-seller for eight years and it is maintaining that position by a significant margin with 25,428 sales and a 4.6 per cent market share in March, 9,383 sales and 1.7 percentage points of market share ahead of its nearest competitor. Fiesta also leads UK retail sales with 12,930 registrations, 2.2 percentage share points ahead of its nearest rival.

The strength and breadth of the Ford model range is demonstrated by Fiesta (1^st), B-MAX (3^rd), Focus (1^st), C-MAX (1^st), EcoSport (5^th), Kuga (2^nd), and Mustang (6^th) all featuring near, or at, the top of their segments in March. Kuga in particular outperformed in it segment, recording an increase of over 47 percent compared to March 2016.

UK light commercial vehicle sales in March were down 0.9 per cent at 63,316, compared with March 2016. Sales of Ford CVs, which include the Ford Ranger were down 0.4 per cent at 20,294, compared with March 2016. Year to date Ford’s CV market share is 32.1 per cent, up from 31.8 per cent for the same period 2016.

Ford medium commercial vehicles, headed by the industry-leading Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom were 14,842, and for the year-to-date sales were up from 21,729 to 23,829, up 9.7 per cent. Ford’s light commercial vehicles sales year-to-date also rose from 9,643 to 9,987, a 3.5 per cent increase.

Ford leads the commercial vehicle retail and net fleet sales, with both increasing year-to-date, retail sales rose 8.4 per cent and fleet sales grew 6.1 per cent compared to 2016.

Fiesta Van, Transit Courier, Transit Connect, Transit Custom and Transit are all first in their respective market segments

Ford remains the UK Market leader and holds a number of the #1 spots in a number of segments.

Ford was the UK market leader in total vehicle, car and CV sales in February. Ford was also the clear leader in retail car sales and net fleet, putting Ford in prime position heading into March, when sales increase significantly due to the registration plate change.

Highlights of the February sales figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) include:

• Ford leads UK overall, car and CV sales in February.
• Fiesta leads February sales in its ninth year as the UK best seller.
• Fiesta leads retail sales and remains UK’s best-selling vehicle
• Ford CV sales up for the year to date with sales more than double those of nearest rival 
• Transit Custom and Transit, 1st and 2nd in CVs
• Transit Custom is the UK’s sixth best-selling vehicle

Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said:  "Ford’s long-standing market leadership is being consolidated by the strength of our more profitable retail sales, which play a significant role next month when the March registration plate change results in sales around seven times higher than February.

“At the Geneva show this week there is further evidence of our continued investment in exciting products and technologies with the next generation Fiesta ST making its debut featuring an all-new 200PS, three-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine. Also on show is our fantastic Ford Performance line-up, which includes the performance flagship Ford GT, in special ’66 Heritage Edition livery, the Ford Mustang, Focus RS and the Focus ST."

According to the official SMMT figures, February car sales in the UK were down 0.3 per cent at 83,115 registrations, compared with February 2016.  Ford sold 9,909 cars in February, down 13.9 per cent, compared with February 2016.  Ford’s car sales lead over its nearest rival was 2,583.

Ford remains the clear leader in retail car sales, which most accurately reflect the preferences of private buyers.  At 14.4 per cent, Ford’s February retail car sales share is over four percentage points ahead of its nearest rival. 

The Ford Fiesta has been the UK best-seller for eight years and is maintaining that position by a significant margin, with 4,282 sales and a 5.2 per cent market share in February, 1,333 sales and 1.6 percentage points of market share ahead of its nearest competitor.  Fiesta also leads UK retail sales with 3,086 registrations, 1,776 ahead of its nearest rival.

The strength and breadth of the Ford model range is demonstrated by Fiesta (1^st), B-MAX (5^th), Focus (3^rd), C-MAX (1^st), EcoSport (6^th), Kuga (6^th), and Mustang (5^th) all featuring near, or at, the top of their segments in February.

UK light commercial vehicle sales in February were down 4.3 per cent at 13,291, compared with February 2016.  Sales of Ford CVs were down 5.4 per cent at 4,598, compared with February 2016.  Ford’s CV market share in February was 30.6 per cent, down from 32.1 per cent in February 2016.

Ford is in its 52^nd year of UK CV market leadership and the success of Ford’s CV range was in February recognised with a number of industry awards.  Vans A2Z named the Ford Fiesta van their best small van and Transit Custom was awarded the title of best medium panel van. Fleet World also chose the Fiesta van as a winner, taking their best car derived van category, Transit Courier was Best Light Van and Transit Connect named best small van. 

Fiesta Van, Transit Courier, Transit Connect, Transit Custom, Transit and Ranger are all first in their respective market segments.