Ford leads boom in pickup sales as total US vehicle sales rise
Strong showing by pickups is a positive indicator both for carmakers' profits and the US economy
Southfield, Michigan
FORD Motor Co's F-Series led a gangbusters month for pickups, pacing a surprise uptick in total US car industry sales.
Ford F-Series deliveries surged 16 per cent for their best October since 2004, and the carmaker's total US sales beat analysts' estimates.
Demand also jumped for GM's Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV's Ram pickup and Nissan Motor Co's Titan full-size trucks.
The strong showing by pickup…
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