OREANDA-NEWS.  Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has maintained impressive sales momentum for 2015 by closing off the first half of the year with outstanding volumes and segment leadership for several key models.

Ford's total sales for June reached 7115 units making this the second-best-selling brand in South Africa with a substantial 22.9% up on the same month last year. Overall, FMCSA's volume grew by 25.4% compared to the first half of 2014, thus helping to cement its position as the second best-selling brand in the country with a market share of 15.5%.

*According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), June 2015 aggregate new vehicle sales at 50 251 units were down 4.8% from the 52 785 vehicles sold in June last year.  Overall, out of the total reported Industry sales of 50 251  vehicles, an estimated 42 437 units or 84.5% represented dealer sales, 6.4% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 5.9% constituted sales to government and 3.2% to industry corporate fleets. 

The Ford Ranger retains its status as South Africa's top-selling vehicle for 2015, achieving 3 019 sales, 19% up on June 2014. Year-to-date, Ranger volumes have increased by 46.1% relative to first half of last year..