FORD'S VEHICLE SALES IN MALAYSIA GROWS BY 230 PCT IN 1H2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- US-based Ford Motor Company vehicle sales in Malaysia grew by 230 per cent to 3,458 units in the first half of this year compared with the same period of 2010.

Ford in a statement Friday said the Ford Fiesta launched in October last year has been the driving force in sales growth, with over 2,000 units sold in the first half of the year.

"The exceptional market growth we are experiencing in Malaysia is testament to our commitment to customers and the region," said Ford Export & Growth Operations Asia Pacific Regional Manager, David Westerman.

He said over the past few years, the company had launched seven new or redesigned models in the market, which captured the consumer interest.

"The introduction of Eco-friendly, high-performance vehicles sporting innovative and smart designs, have boosted Ford's reputation in the country and regionally," he said.