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Ford makes fast start to 2014 with boost to CV sales share

Sales of Ford medium commercials, headed by Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom, are also up from 3,492 to 4,416, and Ford’s share of MCV sales is 33.3%, up from 30.4% in January 2013.

Ford Fiesta Van, Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit were also leaders in their respective segments in January 2013.

According to the SMMT, Ford’s total vehicle registrations grow 11.7% in the first month of 2014, compared with January 2013, with sales at 26,701 and share of 15.3%.

Commenting on the figures, Mark Ovenden, Ford Britain chairman and managing director, said: ‘Ford’s fast sales start to 2014 builds on the momentum sustained through 2013 and is a direct result of the continued investment in exciting products and industry-leading technologies.

‘More people, and more private buyers, choose Ford over any other vehicle brand and we will build on this popularity with a range of new products planned for this year – and with outstanding service offered by our dealer partners across the UK.’

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