As the car industry continues to improve, a number of different companies have seen an increase in sales for many of their vehicles like Ford who saw their Fusion midsize sedan post its best month overall since March 2012.
The Fusion posted a record sales number for February after selling 27,875, a 28 percent increase over the last month according to a Ford press release.
The all-time Fusion sales record took place in March 2012 when the company sold 28,562 vehicles.
Ford saw sales increase worldwide, but more important in locations were they had previously been suffering like Los Angeles and Florida.
The Los Angeles and San Francisco markets in particular saw the largest increase in sales in the U.S., with year-over-year increases of over 100 percent according to Ford.
Texas has been one of the leading sales markets for light-duty trucks, but the Lone Star State also is one of the strongest markets for midsize sedan vehicles. Fusion sales increased 73 percent last month compared to February 2012.
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Even Florida, which is one of, if not the greatest market for Ford vehicles in the U.S., saw an increase. Fusion sales improved by 114 percent compared to 2012, while Orlando improved by 72 percent.
Fusion Hybrid Sales Increase
While Fusion vehicles with fuel-efficient Eco Boost increased worldwide by a respectable amount, Ford Hybrid sales are growing even faster according to a Ford press release.
The demand for the Fusion Hybrid is "skyrocketing" in locations like Los Angeles, where sales increased 600 percent year-over-year. Ford attributes the economy as the main reason people are so interested in buying the new Hybrid and how it stacks up against the competition.
Toyota's Camry Hybrid achieves 41 mpg in combined city and highway fuel economy based on estimates by EPA testing. The Fusion meanwhile returns 47 mpg in city/highway and combined EPA estimated ratings according to the Ford press release.
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