- Ford North America
- On plan for 70 percent of the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup to be new or significantly upgraded by the end of 2008; 100 percent by the end of 2010.
- Introduced the 2008 Focus, Mustang Bullitt, Ford Taurus, Taurus X, Mercury Sable and Ford F-Series Super Duty.
- Consumer Reports rated 93 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models average or better in predicted reliability.
- Lincoln posted the largest sales increase year to date of any luxury brand – 12.8 percent – and has posted 14 consecutive months of retail sales gains.
- Ford crossover sales in the U.S. rose 63 percent through November compared to a year ago – compared to a 17 percent increase for the entire industry.
- Ford Europe and PAG
- Introduced all-new Mondeo, new C-MAX, new re-designed Focus, and new Transit SportVan and Transit 5-cylinder diesel and heavy-duty derivatives.
- At Frankfurt Show, premiered the new Ford Verve Concept, a signpost for future all-new global B-car models, along with the new Kuga compact crossover.
- Also at Frankfurt were the new Mondeo and Focus ECOnetic ultra-low CO2 diesel models, plus an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission available on Mondeo, S-MAX, and Galaxy with a diesel engine or an all-new petrol engine.
- Introduced Jaguar XF, all-new Volvo V70 and XC70 and Land Rover LR2.
- Ford South America
- EcoSport is the best-selling SUV in the region.
- New Fiesta and imported Fusion off to strong start.
- Camaçari plant cited as industry model for lean manufacturing and supplier integration.
- Ford Asia Pacific & Africa
- Introduced new Focus and Mondeo sedans, Thailand-produced Ranger pickup, 2007 Everest and Escape SUVs, and S-MAX.
- Successful preview of four-door Verve Concept at Guangzhou Auto Show.
- Mazda
- Introduced next-generation Mazda6 and Mazda2.
- Mazda2 won the RJC Car of the Year in Japan.
- Produced three new concepts reflecting different interpretations of Mazda’s new Nagare design language: Mazda Ryuga (4-seater concept), Mazda Hakaze (compact crossover coupe) and Mazda Taiki (lightweight sports car).
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