CHINA - Ford posts a significant 55% increase in October Chinese sales, and 52% year to date

• Ford China October sales reach 93,969 wholesales, up 55%; year-to-date sales reach 741,818 wholesales, up 52%
• CAF October sales reach 70,173 wholesales, up 61%; year-to-date sales reach 536,421 wholesales, up 68%
• JMC October sales reach 21,724, up 36%; year-to-date sales reach 186,920, up 14%

Ford China continued to expand sales in October, with 93,969 wholesale units sold, up 55 percent from October 2012. Following a record third quarter, year-to-date sales also remain strong with 741,818 wholesale units sold, up 52 percent compared to the same period last year.

The Ford Focus led October sales with 39,710 wholesales sold in October, up 18 percent year on year and 48 percent year to date. The all-new Ford Mondeo—launched at the end of August—sold 7,805 wholesale units in October, and Ford’s impressive SUV lineup—the Explorer, Edge, Kuga and EcoSport—continued to be in high demand. The Ford EcoSport sold 6,484 wholesale units in October while the Ford Kuga sold 9,604 wholesale units.

Changan Ford Automobile (CAF), Ford’s passenger car joint venture in China, sold 70,173 wholesale units in October, up 61 percent compared to the same period last year. Year-to-date sales reached 536,421, up 68 percent compared to January to October 2012.

Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), Ford's commercial vehicle joint venture in China, also delivered fantastic October sales with 21,724 wholesale sold, up 36 percent compared to the same period last year. Strong JMC sales were driven by increased demand for the Ford Transit, which sold 6,036 wholesale units in October, up 19 percent compared to October 2012. Year-to-date sales for JMC reached 186,920 wholesale units, up 14 percent compared to January to October last year.

Ford closed October after hitting a major milestone in its Asia Pacific region, selling one million vehicles for the first time — with China contributing a large portion of that with its strong sales performance.

Citroen makes China it's number one priority.

• Dual offensive for Citroën in China; the Brand’s number one international priority
• Two joint ventures in place; DPCA with Dongfeng for the C line & CAPSA with Changan for the DS line   
• Recent launch of DS line & new C line models underpin dual strategic offensive to win more customers
• New corporate showcases, retail outlets & increased sales strengthen Brand’s position in world’s leading automotive market

With more than 20 years’ presence in the country, Citroën acquired new scope in China in 2012 with the market launch of the DS line. In 2013, three new C line sedans are being introduced - the C4L, the New C5 and C-Elysée.

Thanks to joint ventures with Dongfeng for C-line and Changan for DS models, this dual strategic offensive is enabling Citroën to strengthen its presence in the world’s largest automobile market and to win even more customers.

DS LINE

In April 2011, Citroën chose the Shanghai Motor Show for the world premiere of DS5. Two years later the DS line - DS3, DS4 and DS5 - have now been launched in China through a dedicated DS network with 27 sales outlets currently in cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Canton and Shenzhen. By the end of the year there will be 60 DS Stores in 50 cities. In a few months DS5 will also be produced at the Shenzhen production facility.

The very first DS World - a showcase dedicated to the DS line - has just been inaugurated on Nanjing Road, in one of Shanghai’s most prestigious locations.

Following DS5 and Numéro 9 concept premieres at the Shanghai Motor Show in previous years, the 2013 expo will see the world debut of a new DS concept - Wild Rubis - which will be revealed and displayed on the DS Stand.

DS (CAPSA) Stand at Auto Shanghai 2013: Hall E6 - Press Conference at 9:00am on 20 April.

C-LINE

Dongfeng Citroën, the Brand’s initial joint venture, delivered 224,000 vehicles in 2012, an increase of 2.5%. The restyled C-Quatre achieved record sales of nearly 120,000 units for the year, while the C5, which has also recently been restyled, enjoyed a strong year, with China now its largest market.

Reflecting the popularity of Citroën sedans with Chinese customers, a new model was added to the line-up in early 2013 - the Citroën C4 L - which targets the upper end of the compact car segment. Produced locally at the Wuhan plant, more than 9,000 sales were recorded by the end of March. The C-Elysée, which is scheduled for launch in the second half of this year, will further enlarge the portfolio for Chinese customers.

The dealership network is growing, with 56 new outlets in 2012 for a total of 404 sites. The Citroën Experience Centre - a new corporate showcase on Nanjing Road in Shanghai - was also inaugurated in December 2012.