Ford's 2023 US sales rise 7.1% on pickup truck, SUV demand

FORD Motor on Thursday (Jan 4) posted a 7.1 per cent rise in 2023 US sales, fuelled by demand for its crossover SUVs and pickup trucks and easing supply chain constraints.

The carmaker notched annual sales of 1.99 million units, compared with 1.86 million units a year earlier.

Overall, US new vehicle sales last year finished at around 15.5 million units, of which electrified vehicles including hybrids made up nearly 17 per cent, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

General Motors on Wednesday reported higher US sales and was able to retain its lead over Toyota and other automakers. REUTERS