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Ford registers record sales in Mideast

Jul 21, 2008
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Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales grew by 21 per cent in the Middle East during the first half of 2008, setting a record performance for the three brands across the region. Led by a strong surge in Ford utility vehicle sales (up by nearly 50 per cent), the results show an increased consumer preference across the range and Ford believes this trend would get stronger with the launch of the all-new 2009 Ford Flex full-size crossover in the next quarter. "While the US market is witnessing a downturn in SUV sales, Ford has a success story in the Middle East where we see considerable growth across our utility vehicle range," said Hussein Murad, Ford Middle EastFord Middle East's Sales and Marketing director. The global automotive major's local importer-dealers operate more than 55 facilities in the region. "Ford now offers an... [read full story]                    

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