Ford's managed to gain market share in Europe

LONDON - Of the total of countries in Europe as a whole, Ford fell 0.2 percent in the UK, one percent in Germany, while to Russia increased 1.8 percent and Italy grew 5.5 percent. As for the countries of Eastern Europe, Ford sales rose 16.6 percent in 3700 through the sale of units.

Ford's managed to gain market share in Europe

As of late 2011 to early February 2012, the automotive industry in Europe has decreased significantly. Many car manufacturers' losing market share in Europe, sales decreased each month.

However, another case with car manufacturers from the United States (U.S.), Ford, in the midst of the difficulties the automotive industry in Europe, Ford would be in the opposite position, sales rose high enough in the beginning of 2012. Thus was launched Inautonews, Friday (17/02/2012).

During January 2012 and then, Ford's managed to gain market share in Europe grew 19 percent, or 8.4 percent from last January 2011. Increase of 0.2 percent was enough to make Ford came in second place for sales of all brands in Europe after three consecutive quarters.

"I am glad we are back in second place at the beginning of 2012. To continue to increase sales and market share in Europe we have prepared several new products, such as the Ford Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost, "said Roelant de Waard, Vice President Marketing, Sales and Service at Ford of Europe.