Ford’s June sales went around competitors in the U.S.

In June 2011 the leader in car sales in the U.S. market was the brand Ford. Per month were sold in the United States 186 000 753 car of this brand, which is 20.23 percent more than in June last year, reports Automotive News.

According to KHABAR KHODRO, Also in the top five most sold in the U.S. automotive brands include Chevrolet (156 000 848 pieces, 10.94 per cent), Toyota (100 000 164 machines, -18.75 percent), Honda (75 000 184 car, -21.51 percent), Nissan (65 000 659 shares, 16.69 per cent). Thus, Toyota in June, again failed to increase sales. In addition, she owned Lexus brand was also “a minus” – sales fell by 37.84 percent compared to June last year.

The most significant growth in sales among brands showed Mitsubishi -97,69 percent (up to 8299 cars). In addition, a positive trend demonstrated brand Kia (+ 41,18 percent), Volvo (+ 42,14 percent), Saab (+ 49,54 per cent) and Jeep (+ 74,2 percent).

Among the concerns, as well as last month, takes the leading position General Motors (215 000 358 cars, 10.54 percent). Over it are Ford (194 000 114 cars, 13.58 percent), Chrysler (120 000 394 car, 30 per cent) and Toyota (110 000 937 cars, -21.10 percent).

Total in June in the U.S. have been sold 1.05 million vehicles, a 7 percent increase over the same period last year (984 thousand cars).

Results of car sales in Russia in June has not been announced. In the first five months of 2011, demand for new cars rose by 60 percent – up to 989 000 13 cars. Is the market leader brand Lada (236 000 511 units, 39 per cent), while foreign brands ranks first Chevrolet (63 000 434 items, 49 per cent).