Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday U.S. car sales rose 8.7% in September to 222,248 units. Retail sales rose 4.4% to 169,544 units, while fleet sales jumped 25.1% to 52,704 units. “We’re pleased to say recovery in Houston and
Florida is moving quickly, with all of our dealers in the area now back up,” Mark LaNeve, vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service said in a statement. Ford shares rose 1.6% in early trade, and are up 1.3% for 2017, while the S&P 500 has gained 13%.
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