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General Motors (GM) matched its rival Ford with robust US third quarter sales, with both gas-powered and electric vehicles driving the gains. The largest big three automaker by volume said Q3 sales hit 710,347, an 8% jump compared to a year ago. GM said it was number one in overall sales in the US, and snagged its best market share since 2017. GM said gas powered vehicles like its pickup trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado and full-size SUVs like the GMC Yukon drove the gains, with both categories poised ...

John Megel Ford Announces Arrival of 2026 Ford Models at its Cleveland, GA, DealershipJohn Megel Ford in Cleveland, GA, has announced the arrival of 2026 Ford vehicles, now available for local drivers ahead of the nationwide release.October 01, 2025 12:18 PM EDT | Source: GetFeatured Cleveland, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - John Megel Ford has announced that the dealership now has 2026 Ford models available for customers in Cleveland and surrounding areas. The early arrival of ...

Core Viewpoint - Ford's third-quarter sales in the U.S. saw significant growth, driven primarily by trucks and electric vehicles, marking the seventh consecutive month of sales increases for the company [1] Sales Performance - Total sales for Ford in the third quarter reached 545,522 vehicles, an increase of 8.2% compared to the same period last year [1] - Sales of the F-Series, Ranger, and Maverick trucks, along with vans, grew by 7.4% to 313,654 vehicles, with F-Series truck sales up nearly 13% year-to-date [1][2] - Electric vehicle sales hit a record high in the third quarter, with 30,612 units sold, representing a year-over-year increase of 30.2% [2] Electric Vehicle Highlights - The Mustang Mach-E saw sales of 20,177 units, a robust growth of 50.7% [2] - The F-150 Lightning pickup achieved sales of 10,005 units, marking a nearly 40% increase and surpassing competitors like Rivian's R1S and Tesla's Cybertruck to become the best-selling electric pickup in the U.S. [2] Hybrid and SUV Sales - Hybrid vehicle sales reached 55,177 units in the third quarter, setting a record for the quarter, with the Maverick and full-size F-150 hybrids being key contributors [3] - SUV sales surged by 12.2% to nearly 199,000 units, with significant growth in the Expedition (47%), Bronco (41%), and Explorer (33%) models, although the Bronco Sport and Escape saw declines of over 10% [3] Market Context and Strategies - Anticipation of strong third-quarter sales was supported by Ford's performance in July and August, alongside consumer urgency to purchase electric vehicles before the federal tax credit deadline [3] - Ford is collaborating with General Motors to offer agreements through its financial division for existing inventory vehicles, ensuring consumers can still benefit from federal electric vehicle tax credits [4] - Despite challenges such as tariffs and high interest rates, Ford's reliance on domestic production is lower compared to competitors like GM, and the company has introduced long-term loan options to ease monthly payment burdens for consumers [4]

Ford’s (F) US sales surged in the third quarter, led by its trucks and electrified vehicles. Ford said it was the seventh consecutive month of sales gains for the automaker. Ford reported total sales of 545,522, up 8.2% compared to a year ago. Ford sales of pickups like the F-Series, Ranger, and Maverick, combined with its vans, jumped 7.4% to 313,654 units sold, with F-Series trucks up nearly 13% year to date. Not surprisingly, Ford had its best EV sales ever for the quarter, as buyers rushed to purchas ...

福特在电动车领域的季度销量同比飙升30.2%，其中Mustang Mach-E劲增50.7%，表现最为突出。混合 动力汽车销量也同比增长14.7%，创下第三季度纪录。与此同时，燃油车的销量也实现6.3%的增长，显 示出整体产品矩阵的全面发力。 周三，福特汽车(F.US)股价逆市上涨，截至发稿，该股涨超1.5%，报12.14美元。受电动车销量大幅增 长推动，公司三季度总销量达到545,522辆，同比上升8.2%，实现连续第七个月销量增长，符合华尔街 此前预期。 在SUV产品线上，Expedition表现抢眼，销量同比大增47.4%，创下近二十年来第三季度最佳纪录。另一 大核心车型F系列皮卡依旧保持强劲势头，销量同比增长4.7%至207,732辆。今年以来，福特已累计售出 62.058万辆F系列皮卡，领先最近的竞争对手多达17万辆，稳固了其市场霸主地位。 ...

在SUV产品线上，Expedition表现抢眼，销量同比大增47.4%，创下近二十年来第三季度最佳纪录。另一 大核心车型F系列皮卡依旧保持强劲势头，销量同比增长4.7%至207,732辆。今年以来，福特已累计售出 62.058万辆F系列皮卡，领先最近的竞争对手多达17万辆，稳固了其市场霸主地位。 福特在电动车领域的季度销量同比飙升30.2%，其中Mustang Mach-E劲增50.7%，表现最为突出。混合 动力汽车销量也同比增长14.7%，创下第三季度纪录。与此同时，燃油车的销量也实现6.3%的增长，显 示出整体产品矩阵的全面发力。 智通财经APP获悉，周三，福特汽车(F.US)股价逆市上涨，截至发稿，该股涨超1.5%，报12.14美元。受 电动车销量大幅增长推动，公司三季度总销量达到545,522辆，同比上升8.2%，实现连续第七个月销量 增长，符合华尔街此前预期。 ...

Key Takeaways BD teams up with Henry Ford Health to automate medication storage and prescription pickup access.Collaboration centers on deploying BD Rowa Vmax robots at community pharmacies in Michigan.BD sees this as a boost for its Pharmacy Automation business under the MMS unit of BD Medical.Last week, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) , popularly known as BD, announced a pharmacy automation partnership with Henry Ford Health. The tie-up aims to enhance medication storage and prescription delivery, wit ...

Sales Performance - Ford's total sales increased by 82% in Q3, aligning with analyst expectations [1] - Internal combustion engine vehicle sales rose by 63% [1] - Hybrid vehicle sales surged by 147% [1] - Electric vehicle sales experienced a significant increase of 302% [1] Market Trends - Hybrid vehicles are currently capturing approximately 14% of the market share [3] - Industry anticipates hybrid market share to exceed 20% in the coming years [4] - Consumer demand for hybrid vehicles remains strong [2][3] - Automakers are pivoting towards hybrid vehicle production in response to consumer preferences [4][5] - Toyota's RAV4 model exemplifies this shift, with no straight internal combustion engine version available [4][5]

Summary of Ford's Third Quarter Sales Performance Core Insights - Ford experienced a strong third quarter with total sales increasing by 8.2%, aligning with analyst expectations [1] - The breakdown of sales shows internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles up by 6.3%, hybrids up by 14.7%, and electric vehicles (EVs) up by 30.2% [1][2] Sales Breakdown - Internal combustion engine vehicles saw a growth of 6.3% [1] - Hybrid vehicle sales surged by 14.7%, indicating strong consumer demand [1][2] - Electric vehicle sales increased significantly by 30.2%, although a slowdown in EV sales is anticipated across the industry [1][2] Market Trends - Hybrids currently represent about 14% of the automotive market, with expectations to exceed 20% in the coming years [3][4] - Automakers, including Toyota, are pivoting towards hybrid models, as seen with the RAV 4 being offered only as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid [4][5] - The consumer preference for hybrids is expected to drive more manufacturers to adapt their offerings accordingly [5]