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Ford Motor Company posted the first sales increase in July, of any major manufacturer in 2009. Ford Sales Analyst, George Pipas says the month was shaping up to be another good month with market share on the upswing, but did say the Cash for Clunkers program put them over the top.

Customer demand for new products helped Ford Motor Company increase market share in June. Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas says it appears Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales had the lowest decline among major auto manufacturers.

Earlier today Ford Motor Company was among the first automakers to receive a green partnership with the U.S. government to help accelerate the development of advanced technologies for even better fuel efficiency and emissions. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, was part of an array of dignitaries as Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, graciously accepted the opportunity to further advance Ford's partnership for a greener America.

New products helped Ford Motor Company achieve its highest market share in three years, even as Ford decreased incentive spending in May. Here to explain is Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas.

Another industry first from Ford Motor Company will have drivers and front-seat passengers sitting pretty for longer periods of time. Product Design Engineer, Steve Michell, says the optional innovative front seats, debuting in the 2010 Ford Taurus were specifically desgined to make long drives far less fatiguing.

Ford Motor Company is investing more than $550 million in the Michigan Assembly Plant to build small cars and electric vehicles. By next year, the Michigan Assembly Plant will utilize lean and flexible manufacturing techniques required to respond quickly to changing market demand. According to president and CEO Alan Mulally Ford Motor Company is undergoing a global transformation.

Ford Motor Company posted a loss of 31 percent in April compared with year ago figures. However, Ford gained in retail share for the sixth time in the last seven months. Ford Sales analyst, George Pipas, attributes Ford's share of the retail market was higher than a year ago because of the Ford Fusion.

Ford's Mustang turns 45 years old today... with its unmistakable profile and one-of-kind sound!

Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas reports Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales being down 41 percent versus a year ago. However, Ford's retail share climbed in March, and was 30 percent higher than February of this year.

Ford Motor Company announced their earnings for the Month February and Ford Analyst George Pipas said that while we came off a strong February performance last year, this year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury U.S. sales were down 48 percent.