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GM Inside News Forum - Monthly Sales Results http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums A central location for all monthly sales results for ALL automotive companies. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:54:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/v2/misc/rss.jpg GM Inside News Forum - Monthly Sales Results http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums Ford European sales. Up 12.8%. Market share up 0.5 % to 8.8% highest in 12 years http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/ford-european-sales-up-12-8-market-share-up-0-5-8-8-highest-12-years-86042/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:28:23 GMT FORD OF EUROPE OCTOBER 2009 SALES RELEASE

Highest October market share and car sales for Ford for twelve years
Ford October sales volume up by 12.8 per cent in the main 19 European markets (industry up 6.8 per cent)
October market share was 8.8 per cent, up 0.5 percentage points
Tenth consecutive month of year-over-year monthly share gains; fifth successive month of year-over-year monthly volume increase
Ka sales more than doubled in first ten months of the year – up 48,300 units to 90,500
Strong performance in Germany; best October for 11 years; market leader in the UK, Ireland and Hungary in October; leading import brand in France and Italy
Ford remains Europe's No.2 best-selling brand
Year-to-date market share at 9.1 per cent, up 0.5 percentage points – highest since 1999
Share increased in 16 out 19 European markets in both October and year-to-date
Fiesta continues to be Europe's No.2 best-selling car. More than 500,000 sold globally in just one year

COLOGNE, November 11, 2009 – Ford achieved its highest October market share and car sales volume since 1997 with total sales of 121,000 new vehicles and a market share of 8.8 per cent in its 19 main European markets.

"This is the strongest October we've had in Europe for 12 years, and it shows we must be doing the right thing in the eyes of our customers," said Ingvar Sviggum, Ford of Europe's Vice-President for Marketing, Sales and Service. "The key is having the right products at the right time for our customers, and this is why we're now the clear No.2 best-selling brand in the European auto industry."

"What's more, we've also seen a dramatic increase in the quality of our sales. In October, 64 per cent our car sales were to retail customers, compared to 48 percent in October 2008. Last month, 80 per cent of Fiesta, 75 per cent of Ka and 70 per cent of Kuga sales were to retail customers."

Ford sales in October increased by 13,800 units, or 12.8 per cent, compared to October 2008, whereas total industry sales in Ford's main 19 European markets improved by 6.8 per cent. Ford's market share rose by 0.5 percentage points in comparison to October last year.

"Ford Ka sales continue to rocket in 2009 – year-to-date they’ve more than doubled. We've sold a total of 90,500 units this year, up by 48,300 compared to the first ten months of last year. Fiesta sales are now more than 500,000 units globally since the car was first launched in Europe last year," continued Mr. Sviggum.

"Ford was market leader in the UK, Ireland and Hungary, and import leader in France and Italy. Germany had its best October since 1998, with sales up 33 per cent, or 6,000 units, last October – a really terrific performance given the backdrop of the ending of the scrappage scheme in the country."

"But we do need to balance this positive news with concerns for the future. Next year is still something of an unknown quantity, but our current forecast is for an industry between 13.0 and 14.5 million units. That's down roughly two million vehicles versus this year. Given the ongoing weakness in the European market, further actions are needed at both the national and EU level to help bolster consumer confidence and demand," Sviggum added.

Year-to-date
Ford increased its share by 0.5 percentage points to 9.1 per cent, the best October year-to-date share for Ford since 1999 in its main 19 European markets. Share was up in 16 out of the 19 main markets.

In the first ten months of 2009, Ford registered 1,218,100 vehicles in its 19 European markets, a reduction of 37,300 units or 3 per cent lower than in the same period in 2008. This compares with a total industry decline of 8.1 per cent in the same period. Year-to-date across its 51 markets, Ford of Europe sold 1,394,700 vehicles, a decrease of 155,000 units, or 10 per cent fewer than in the same period in 2008.

October Highlights

Market Performance:

Ford's share increased in 16 of the main 19 European markets.
Ford was market leader in the UK, Ireland, and Hungary.
Spain's share was at 9.1 per cent, up 1.4 ppts, the best October share since 1997 and the highest monthly share gain in the five largest markets (UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain).
Germany had best October since 1998 – sales were up 33 per cent or 6,000 units on October 2008; market share was 8.0 per cent - up by 0.6 ppts on the same month 2008.
Confirmed as leading imported brand in Italy and France. France reported a 5.7 per cent market share for the month, up by 0.6 ppts on October 2008, and the best October sales since 1998. Italy's sales volume increased t0 19,800 (up by 4,000) versus October 2008, the highest October volume since 1997, posting a 9.4 per cent monthly share.
Scandinavian markets with record share gains: Denmark at 9.1 per cent (+1.1 ppts; best October share since 1997) and Norway at 9.7 (up 1.0 ppts; best October share since 1995).

Model Performance:

Ford of Europe's three top-selling vehicles (19 main markets) were the Fiesta (41,300), Focus (24,200), and Transit (8,900).
Fiesta remained Europe's second best-selling car in October, an achievement which external sources are expected to confirm later this month. 41,300 New Fiestas were delivered to customers in Europe. Fiesta was also the best-selling foreign vehicle for the month in Italy and in France.
One year after its debut, more than 500,000 customers have purchased the new Fiesta globally, as Ford is prepared to bring the global car to the U.S and other key Asian Pacific markets next year.
In Ford's Euro19 markets October sales of Fiesta were the highest of any Fiesta since 1996.
Ford Ka continues to be a success: 8,700 units sold in October – the best Ka October sales since 2002.
80 per cent of Fiesta, 75 per cent of Ka, and 70 per cent of Kuga October sales were retail. Fleet business reduced from 31 per cent to approximately 18 per cent.
C-MAX was the best-selling foreign vehicle in its segment in France.
S-MAX was leading its segment in Spain.

October Year-to-Date Highlights

Market Performance:

Ford's share increased in 16 of the main 19 European markets.
Market leader in the UK, Ireland, Hungary and Denmark.
UK market share at 17.1 per cent, up by 0.9 ppts on 2008, meaning that more than one in six new vehicles on UK roads is a Ford.
Ford Germany year-to-date sales increased by 64,900 to 267,200. With this, Ford in Germany is already exceeding the full-year results the company achieved in the years 2003-2008 each. Year-to-date market share rose by 0.7 ppts to 7.6 per cent - the highest year-to-date result since 1999.
Italy's year-to-date share was at 9.6 per cent, up by 1.9 ppts. on the first ten months 2008, posting the highest year-to-date share gain in the five largest markets.
The highest year-to-date share gains of all 19 markets were from Denmark (+ 2.4 ppts), Hungary (+ 2.2 ppts), posting the highest ytd October share since 1994, and the Czech Republic (+ 1.9 ppts), the best ytd October share since 1994.

Model Performance:

The three best-selling vehicles in the first ten months of 2009 were the Fiesta (396,500), Focus (256,200) and Transit (99,900).
In the first ten months of 2009, Fiesta sales were up 118,600 over the same period 2008. Fiesta and Fiesta LPG remained best-selling foreign vehicles in Italy year-to-date.
90,500 Ford Ka vehicles were delivered to Ford customers so far this year, up 48,300 units versus the first ten months 2008.
C-MAX is leading its segment in Italy; S-MAX in Spain.
Focus remained No. 2 best-selling car in the UK year-to-date, behind the Fiesta.

MORE on the LINK ]]> Monthly Sales Results Simon says http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/ford-european-sales-up-12-8-market-share-up-0-5-8-8-highest-12-years-86042/ <![CDATA[China October 2009 Sales Results: China Boosts GM's Sales]]> http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/china-october-2009-sales-results-china-boosts-gms-sales-85966/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:37:46 GMT China October Sales Results Boost General Motors

AFP
9 November 2009
www.drive.com.au

US auto giant General Motors says it has extended its record sales streak in China, selling more than 1.5 million units this year in contrast to weak sales at home since exiting bankruptcy.

GM and its Chinese joint venture partners passed the 1.5 million mark on Monday after a strong October pushed sales for the first 10 months to about 1.46 million, the company said in a statement.

The company has already passed its 1.3 million units sold in 2008.

"This has been a year of records for GM in China," Kevin Wale, GM China Group president, said in the statement.

GM said it sold 166,911 vehicles in October - more than double the number sold in the same month a year earlier.

The automaker sold 177,603 new vehicles in the United States in October, up four per cent from the same month in 2008 and its first year-on-year gain since January 2008.

GM emerged from a 40-day bankruptcy reorganisation backed by the US and Canadian governments in July.

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China Oct Car Sales Rise 75.8% On Stimulus Steps

Fang Yan and Jacqueline Wong
9 November 2009
www.reuters.com

China's passenger cars sales in October surged 75.8 percent from a year earlier, official data showed, extending the explosive growth in recent months as government incentive policies continued to lure customers.

A total of 946,400 passenger cars were sold in October, up sharply from 538,500 units sold a year earlier, but slightly lower that 1.02 million units sold in September, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on Monday.

"Autumn is usually the best auto selling season. But it is not that obvious this year as sales have been so strong all along," said Qin Xuwen, an analyst with Orient Securities.

China's auto market has been a major bright spot amid a global industry downturn thanks to a raft of government incentives which had effectively bolstered consumer confidence.

Overall vehicle sales, from trucks to buses, jumped 72.48 percent in October to 1.23 million units from a year earlier, the association said, after gaining 77.99 percent in September.

General Motors [GM.UL] more than doubled its China sales to 166,911 vehicles in October, continuing its string of monthly sales records since the beginning of the year.

Ford Motor's (F.N) car venture in China sold 20,027 Ford brand vehicles in October, up 80 percent from a year earlier, company data showed.

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]]> Monthly Sales Results JoeT http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/china-october-2009-sales-results-china-boosts-gms-sales-85966/ Trucks are big again, and other Oct. 2009 sales news -- w/top-20 sellers list http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/trucks-big-again-other-oct-2009-sales-news-w-top-20-sellers-list-85829/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:13:48 GMT ---Quote--- Full-size pickup trucks from Ford and General Motors once again grabbed the two best-seller positions last month, and most saw their sales rise compared to October 2008. With the post- Cash-for-Clunkers bust over and sales figures being compared to a period of slowdown a year ago, the auto industry is seeing numbers that look much more positive than those in months past. Of the six best-selling automakers in the U.S., five either saw small sales gains or effectively held steady compared to this time last year -- only Chrysler bucked the trend to shed a further 31 percent of its sales. And for almost everyone who sells them, large highly-profitable trucks are once more returning respectable sales figures... ---End Quote--- More at link: http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Trucks-are-big-again-and-other-October-2009-new-car-sales-results

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Full-size pickup trucks from Ford and General Motors once again grabbed the two best-seller positions last month, and most saw their sales rise compared to October 2008.

With the post- Cash-for-Clunkers bust over and sales figures being compared to a period of slowdown a year ago, the auto industry is seeing numbers that look much more positive than those in months past.

Of the six best-selling automakers in the U.S., five either saw small sales gains or effectively held steady compared to this time last year -- only Chrysler bucked the trend to shed a further 31 percent of its sales.

And for almost everyone who sells them, large highly-profitable trucks are once more returning respectable sales figures...

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http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Ca...-sales-results ]]> Monthly Sales Results bradyholt http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/trucks-big-again-other-oct-2009-sales-news-w-top-20-sellers-list-85829/ Chrysler October 2009 Sales Down 32% http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/chrysler-october-2009-sales-down-32-a-85735/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:18:34 GMT Chrysler Group LLC Reports October 2009 U.S. Sales Increase Compared with September 2009
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November 3, 2009

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Chrysler Group LLC Reports October 2009 U.S. Sales Increase Compared with September 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ --

-- Sales increase 6 percent compared with September 2009
-- Dodge Avenger posts year-over-year increase in sales of 13 percent
-- Dodge Grand Caravan sales increase 8 percent compared with the same time
period last year
-- Chrysler Brand, led by the Chrysler Sebring, saw total sales increase 42
percent versus September 2009

-- Six out of nine Dodge cars post total sales increases versus September
2009

Chrysler Group LLC today reported a 6 percent increase in total U.S. sales compared with September 2009. Chrysler and Dodge brands reported month-over-month increases.

Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for October of 65,803 units, an increase of 6 percent compared with September and a decrease of 30 percent compared with the same time period in 2008. The company finished the month with 159,428 units in inventory, representing a 68-day supply. Inventory is down 60 percent versus October 2008 when it totaled 395,996 units. Overall industry figures for October are projected to come in at an estimated 10.4 million SAAR.

"The industry showed signs of improvement this month with increasing sales, which is a trend we expect to continue for the remainder of the year," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer-Ram Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. "Chrysler Group expects to get its fair share of the increases as November and December traditionally are two of the best months for SUV sales, and the Jeep® brand offers customers the best SUVs in the marketplace."

October Brand U.S. Sales Highlights

-- Dodge Car Brand sales (26,265 units) increased 24 percent compared with
September 2009
-- Six out of nine Dodge Car Brand vehicles posted sales increases
compared with the previous month: Dodge Avenger, up 48 percent;
Dodge Challenger, up 35 percent; Dodge Viper, up 47 percent; Dodge
Journey, up 23 percent, Dodge Nitro up 26 percent and Dodge Grand
Caravan, up 119 percent
-- Dodge Avenger and Dodge Grand Caravan post year-over-year sales
increases of 13 percent and 8 percent respectively
-- Chrysler Brand vehicles post a 42 percent increase (12,815 units)
compared with September 2009
-- Chrysler Sebring sales (2,219 units) increased 75 percent versus
September 2009
-- Chrysler Sebring Convertible sales increased 77 percent versus the
previous month
-- Ram Truck Brand saw Dodge Dakota sales increase 29 percent versus
September
-- Production of the all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty pickup has begun, and
trucks will start arriving in U.S. dealerships just in time for the
holidays
-- Three Jeep Brand vehicles saw retail sales increases in October compared
with September 2009. The three vehicles are: Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot
and Jeep Commander
-- Mopar U.S. net sales were down 6 percent compared with September 2009,
reflecting challenging market conditions
-- In October, Mopar announced hundreds of new products, including:
live mobile TV with up to 20 channels and, for racing and off-road
enthusiasts, new crate engines, long blocks and aluminum HEMI®
engine blocks (December availability)

-- The brand also announced the opening of the Mopar eStore later this
month at www.mopar.com, where consumers will have the opportunity to
conveniently order parts and accessories online and have them
delivered directly to their doorstep by the nearest dealer

]]> Monthly Sales Results FenwickHockey65 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/chrysler-october-2009-sales-down-32-a-85735/ Toyota October 2009 Sales Down 3.5% http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/toyota-october-2009-sales-down-3-5-a-85733/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:10:59 GMT *Toyota Reports October Sales* Link to article (http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS180373+03-Nov-2009+PRN20091103) November 3, 2009 ---Quote--- TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October sales of 152,165 vehicles, a decrease of 3.5 percent from last October, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted October sales of 132,663 units, a decrease of 5.8 percent from the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported October sales of 19,502 units, an increase of 15.5 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded sales of 85,169 units, a decrease of 3.3 percent from last October. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined October sales of 30,136 units. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted October sales of 13,496 units, up 10.3 percent over the year-ago month. Corolla recorded sales of 25,717 units. Venza reported sales of 5,035 units for the month. Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 47,494 units, down 10.0 percent from the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with October sales of 13,971 units, up 10.2 percent over the same time last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 5,979 units for the month. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported sales of 8,921 units in October. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded sales of 7,537 units for the month, up 13.1 percent over last October. Sienna recorded October sales of 8,249 units. Scion posted October sales of 3,862 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with sales of 1,782 units. The tC sports coupe posted October sales of 1,057 units. The xD reported sales of 1,023 units for the month. Lexus Division Lexus passenger cars reported October sales of 10,441 units, up 7.9 percent from the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan, with sales of 4,413 units, up 2.8 percent over last October. The IS entry luxury sport line posted combined October sales of 3,162 units, up 10 percent over the same period last year. Lexus Division light trucks reported October sales of 9,061 units, up 25.7 percent over the same period last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle which posted combined October sales of 8,316 units, up 54.8 percent over the year-ago month. The RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,567 units for the month, up 145.7 percent over last October. TMS Hybrids TMS posted October sales of 18,757 hybrid vehicles, up 10.9 percent over the same period last year. Toyota Division posted sales of 15,603 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted October sales of 3,154 hybrids. There were 28 selling days this month, compared to 27 selling days last October. ---End Quote--- Toyota Reports October Sales
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November 3, 2009

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TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A.,
Inc., today reported October sales of 152,165 vehicles, a decrease of 3.5
percent from last October, on a daily selling rate basis.

The Toyota Division posted October sales of 132,663 units, a decrease of 5.8
percent from the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported October
sales of 19,502 units, an increase of 15.5 percent over the year-ago month.

Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded sales of 85,169 units, a decrease of
3.3 percent from last October. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and
Camry Hybrid, which posted combined October sales of 30,136 units. The Prius
mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted October sales of 13,496 units, up 10.3
percent over the year-ago month. Corolla recorded sales of 25,717 units.
Venza reported sales of 5,035 units for the month.

Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 47,494 units, down 10.0 percent
from the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV
with October sales of 13,971 units, up 10.2 percent over the same time last
year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 5,979 units
for the month. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported sales of 8,921 units in
October. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded sales of 7,537 units for the
month, up 13.1 percent over last October. Sienna recorded October sales of
8,249 units.

Scion posted October sales of 3,862 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led
the way with sales of 1,782 units. The tC sports coupe posted October sales
of 1,057 units. The xD reported sales of 1,023 units for the month.

Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported October sales of 10,441 units, up 7.9 percent
from the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury
sedan, with sales of 4,413 units, up 2.8 percent over last October. The IS
entry luxury sport line posted combined October sales of 3,162 units, up 10
percent over the same period last year.

Lexus Division light trucks reported October sales of 9,061 units, up 25.7
percent over the same period last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury
utility vehicle which posted combined October sales of 8,316 units, up 54.8
percent over the year-ago month. The RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle
reported sales of 1,567 units for the month, up 145.7 percent over last
October.

TMS Hybrids
TMS posted October sales of 18,757 hybrid vehicles, up 10.9 percent over the
same period last year. Toyota Division posted sales of 15,603 hybrids for the
month. Lexus Division posted October sales of 3,154 hybrids.

There were 28 selling days this month, compared to 27 selling days last
October.

]]> Monthly Sales Results FenwickHockey65 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/toyota-october-2009-sales-down-3-5-a-85733/ October 2009 Ford Sales: Up 3% http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f78/october-2009-ford-sales-up-3-a-85722/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:02:21 GMT NEW PRODUCTS DRIVE FORD’S OCTOBER SALES, SHARE GAINS

* Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September
* October marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased
* October retail share was up for the 12th time in 13 months
* All-new Taurus accelerates in October; Ford dealers report Taurus retail sales nearly tripled year-ago levels
* Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and crossovers post sales increases; overall car sales were up 11 percent versus a year ago, and crossovers were up 23 percent
* Ford’s new F-150 continues to achieve share gains, followed being named the coveted “Truck of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writer’s Association

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2009 – Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September. This marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased.

“Consumer demand for our new high-quality, fuel-efficient products is driving Ford’s market share gains,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing Sales and Service. “Ford vehicles are among the ‘freshest’ available by any automaker – with more than 80 percent of our sales in October coming from our new 2010 models.”

Ford estimates its total market share in October was more than 15 percent – higher than a year ago and higher than its share in the first nine months of 2009. Ford’s October retail share was up for the 12th time in 13 months.

“The Ford plan is working, led by the strength of our product lineup and customer demand for our new cars, utilities and trucks,” said Czubay. “Consumers increasingly are noticing that the Ford difference is our great products, our strong business and our leadership in quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart technologies and value.”

October Sales Highlights

* All-new Ford Taurus sales totaled 6,076, up 141 percent versus a year ago. Dealers reported retail sales nearly tripled year-ago levels.
* Other new Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars posting increases included the Ford Fusion (up 24 percent), Ford Mustang (up 2 percent) and Lincoln MKZ (up 27 percent).
* Crossover utilities posted strong sales increases: Ford Escape was up 26 percent; Ford Edge up 38 percent; Ford Flex up 8 percent; Mercury Mariner up 36 percent; Lincoln MKX up 15 percent. In addition, sales of the all-new Lincoln MKT crossover were up 36 percent from September.
* Ford’s F-Series truck achieved sales of 39,496 and a year-to-year share increase in the full-size pickup category. In addition, the all-new Ford F-150 SVT Raptor captured the coveted “Truck of Texas” award from the Texas Auto Writer’s Association. Ford’s F-Series has been the No. 1-selling truck in America for 32 years straight.
* Ford’s new EcoBoost engine technology is winning customers, too. In October, sales of EcoBoost-equipped models were twice as high as September. EcoBoost provides customers up to 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 15 percent reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines. EcoBoost is standard on the Taurus SHO and available on the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT.

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