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Ford logs strongest-ever calendar year start for SUVs in US; sales bolstered by women and Millenials

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Ford recorded 115,228 SUV US sales at retail through the first two months of 2016, making for the best-yet calendar year start for Ford SUVs (Escape, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility, Expedition) ever, highlighted by a best-ever February. Sales of Ford’s utilities for January and February 2016 were up 16.1%

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Emissions Analytics study shows GPFs make a big difference

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Ford (MY 2020 Escape in US, MY 2020 Kuga in UK). Each vehicle was then tested on similar on-road routes in the two countries to allow the comparison of their particle mass and number emissions. The vehicles were: 3.0l BMW X5 (MY 2019 in US, MY 2020 in UK). Jeep Wrangler (MY 2020 US and UK).

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Ford brand US sales top 2 million for first time since 2007

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US sales of the Ford brand this week topped 2 million vehicles for the first time since 2007. The milestone makes Ford the best-selling brand in America and the first automotive brand to hit the 2 million mark in the US since 2007. In 2010, Ford brand sales reached 1,756,439 units, up 21.5% versus 2009. to 10,398 units.

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2013 Ford Escape Vs. 2013 Mazda CX-5: Crossover Comparison

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It's no surprise that crossovers are having such a surge in popularity right now. By offering the sort of chunky styling and high driving position that draws people to SUVs, with gas mileage and driving characteristics more in common with regular compact cars, they offer the best of both worlds for many drivers.

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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 The most direct comparison among the vehicles Consumer Reports has tested is the Chevrolet Cruze. Ford Fusion. Ford Fusion.

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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December 2009 had 28 selling days vs. 26 days in December 2008; all comparisons here are by volume, not by adjusted day sales rate. Ford reported December sales of hybrid vehicles totaling 2,843, up 147.4% Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales increased 33.5% of all Escape and Mariner sales. versus a year ago.

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4-cylinder engines now account for 46% of Chevrolet retail sales, up from 23% in 2007

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By comparison, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE featured a larger 2.2 L/100km)—more than any vehicle in its class, including the Ford Escape Hybrid. By comparison, the previous-generation 2008 Equinox had a 3.4L Some examples of the new 4-cylinder line-up include: The Cruze is available with turbocharged, Ecotec 1.4L

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