Ford is On Track to Break Company Hybrid Sales Record in 2013

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - May 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Arlington Heights Ford (http://www.ahford.com/section/secondary/about-us/Arlington-Heights-IL-Ford-Dealer) is proud to announce that the Ford Motor Company is set to reach all-time high hybrid sales numbers in 2013. The manufacturer sold over 29,500 hybrid units in 2013 from January to the end of April, and is quickly approaching its previous annual hybrid sales record of 35,496 hybrid vehicles sold in 2010. Ford hybrids accounted for 18% of all non plug-in hybrid sales in April, with over 8,400 vehicles sold. Just one year ago, Ford’s share of the April hybrid market was just 3%.

Ford’s increased number of available hybrid models is largely responsible for the increase in sales numbers. The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi Plug-in Hybrid were both introduced in 2013 as a replacement for the outgoing Ford Escape hybrid compact SUV. Since then, both C-Max models have exceeded the company’s initial expectations and sold just below the segment’s former bestseller, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, in April. After just one year in production, the Ford C-Max accounts for 7.5% of hybrid sales in the United States.

The 2013 Ford Fusion (http://ahford.com/custom/2013-ford-fusion) has been among the largest contributors to the Ford hybrid line’s recent success—the vehicle showed substantial year-over-year April sales gains, with 2013 sales up 366% over 2012. That month, the Fusion sold more units than the Camry and accounted for 8.5% of sales for the entire non-plug-in hybrid market. The 2013 Fusion’s relatively low price point, 47 mpg equivalent fuel economy, and compact size make it very popular in metropolitan areas. Chicago, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have been among the strongest markets for the vehicle this year.

Potential buyers who are interested in purchasing a 2013 or 2014 Ford hybrid model including the 2013 C-Max or the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid can contact the Arlington Heights Ford sales office (http://ahford.com/page/ContactUsForm3/master/secondary/Ar...) directly at (847) 481-0427. The dealership is located at 801 West Dundee Road in Arlington Heights, IL, and is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays.