Ford Division on Track to Win Annual California Sales Leadership Race For 18th Consecutive Year
4 January 2001
Ford Division on Track to Win Annual California Sales Leadership Race For 18th Consecutive Year
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 Ford Division, for the 18th straight
year, is poised to capture the annual sales crown as the combined car and
truck sales leader among automotive divisions in California in calendar year
2000.
According to registration figures release by The Polk Company, Ford
Division dealers sold 346,896 cars and trucks in California through October
2000 -- 99,461 more units than second-place Toyota (247,435 units) and 154,164
more than third-place Chevrolet (192,732 units).
"Ford and its dealers could not be prouder since this is a testament to
the range and quality of our products," said Drew Atkinson, Ford Division
California regional sales manager. "California is a large and influential
market, and to be the top selling division is a significant accomplishment.
By offering versatile and appealing products such as the Focus, Escape,
Taurus, Mustang, Explorer and F-Series, we expect California consumers to once
again place Ford Division on top."
Ford F-Series continues as the best-selling vehicle in California, with
registrations up 16 percent over the same period last year and outselling its
nearest competitor, Chevrolet C/K, by 27,426 units.
Ford Ranger also continues as the best-selling compact pickup in the state
with registrations of 31,497.
Five of the state's best-selling vehicles are Ford Division products: F-
Series trucks, Explorer, Taurus, Expedition and Ranger. Taurus, Mustang and
Focus are among the 10 best-selling cars in the state. F-Series, Explorer,
Expedition and Ranger are among the 10 best-selling trucks.
"Ford Division is very optimistic about 2001 model year sales, especially
with the introduction of the all-new Escape," said Atkinson. "We have had a
remarkable 2000 sales year with a 15 percent increase over the same period
last year."
California Registrations
January through October 2000
Top Three Automotive Divisions - Car and Truck
FORD DIVISION 346,896
Toyota 247,435
Chevrolet 192,732
Top 10 Cars
Toyota Camry 65,729
Honda Civic 64,189
Honda Accord 63,227
Toyota Corolla 41,300
FORD TAURUS 36,513
FORD MUSTANG 28,835
FORD FOCUS 28,429
VW Jetta 23,049
Toyota Avalon 16,979
Nissan Altima 14,604
Top 10 Trucks
FORD F-SERIES 76,956
Chevrolet C/K 49,530
FORD EXPLORER 41,546
FORD EXPEDITION 32,873
FORD RANGER 31,497
Toyota Tacoma 29,883
Dodge D150/350 26,798
Jeep Grand Cherokee 23,728
Toyota 4Runner 23,213
Dodge Caravan 22,327
Top 10 Vehicles
FORD F-SERIES 76,956
Toyota Camry 65,729
Honda Civic 64,189
Honda Accord 63,227
Chevrolet C/K 49,530
FORD EXPLORER 41,546
Toyota Corolla 41,300
Ford Taurus 36,513
FORD EXPEDITION 32,873
FORD RANGER 31,497
Source: The Polk Company