Great sales in June for Ford

Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that Ford total car sales for June 2011 is 24,561 which has raised compared to 23,716 in June 2010, and Ford's share of total car sales was up 13.4% from 12.1%. New figures released by the SMMT show that for both June 2011 and year to date selling figures, the Ford Fiesta tops the figures tables, with 8,829 units sold in June 2011, and 51,643 units sold year-to-date. The Ford Focus follows in second place, with 8,055 units sold in June and 43,825 units year-to-date. Ford dealer in Brighton were a little sad to find out that overall new car registrations have fallen; June registrations were down by 6.2%, with a year to date rate of 7.2% down for the first half of 2011. For diesel cars, registrations rose by 4.0% in June, and for the first six months of 2011, they are up by 7.5%. Superminis' market share is one percentage point up, to 36.7%. Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive, said: "June new car registrations continued to perform in line with industry expectations with robust demand in the fleet sector and a relatively weak retail market. The balance of demand makes this a tough time for vehicle manufacturers and their dealer networks. Slow, but steady economic growth in the second half of the year should see volumes increase, although the overall market is still expected to be around 1.93 million units." Nigel Sharp, Ford of Britain managing director, said: "Ford's position as UK market leader was consolidated further in June with sales and market share trending upwards against the background of a highly competitive market. A particularly good indicator for our business is the increase in retail car share, which again underlines both the benefit of our strong dealer network and our best-ever vehicle range."