Ford still leader of the pack in the U.K.

Ford Motor Company was the most popular automotive brand in the United Kingdom last year, claiming a 14.2 percent market share, followed by General Motors’ Vauxhall/Opel and Volkswagen (though the latter leads in Europe overall.)

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Ford Motor
Company was the most popular automotive brand in the United Kingdom last year, claiming a 14.2 percent market share,
followed by General Motors’ Vauxhall/Opel and Volkswagen (though the latter leads in Europe overall.)

Ford’s Transit van
and light truck lines bolstered Ford’s lead while its Focus line (pictured) enjoyed continued success, marking its
seventh year as the best-selling passenger vehicle in the U.K., followed this year by GM’s Opel Astra.