Ford Canada remains the No. 1 automaker in Canada

Ford of Canada Limited still holds the first place in the Canadian market for sales in August and for the year to date. Mustang and Ford Escape and Edge built in Canada, have all achieved strong sales, with increases of 12 percent, 13 percent and 3 percent.

Sales Highlights in August:

Ford Canada first in August and for the year to date

Overall truck sales were up 8%

Ford Mustang sales have increased by 12%

Ford Escape sales were up 13%

Ford Edge sales were up 3%

Ford Explorer sales are up 22%

Sales of Ford F Series have increased by 26%

According to Dianne Craig, chairwoman and CEO of Ford Canada, "Canadian industry still shows strong growth, Ford and we are seeing more and more customers in our showrooms. The Escape was the best-selling MUV in Canada for eight years already, and the new model now in showrooms will help to preserve the momentum. "

The bounding sales Serie F stems mainly from F-150, which shows an increase of 30 percent. Also in August, sales of MPVs and SUVs Ford have increased 9 percent, thanks in large part to the very popular Explorer, it has shown an increase of 22 percent.

Sales in August and so far in 2012:

                                                       2012 2011 Change in%

Total sales of vehicles

Aout 2012 25 461 25 927 -1.8

January-August 195 559 1936 48 1.0

Total car sales

Aout 2012 4 882 6898 -29.2

Jan-Aug 50 085 52 622 -4.8

Total truck sales

Aout 2012 20 579 19 029 8.1

January-August 145 474 141 026 3.2