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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
Fri, Nov 03, 2017 - 5:50 AM

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Deliveries of Ford's F-Series pickups have surged 16 per cent for their best October since 2004, and the carmaker's total US sales beat analysts' estimates.
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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....

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