Sales of cars and trucks in Russia have ranged near 2.6 to 2.7 million so far in 2011 - well above Association of European Businesses prediction of 2.45 million. Between 2009 and 2011, Russian vehicle sales have shot up over 30 percent. Ford is taking advantage of this by ramping up production of Ford vehicles in the country.

"Demand remains strong," according to US-Russia Ford CEO Ted Cannis, who took over last month and has seen thise shot up of sales. The Ford Explorer and Ford Transit Van are two of the best sellers in Russia, and production of these particular models will move to that country.¹

Russia also plans on gaining government financial incentives towards hybrids, as well as alternative fuel cars, in order to lessen the country's dependence of fossil fuels, which sees prices continue to rise in the region.

Ford will begin production of Ford Transit vans and Ford Explorers at Former Soller factories in 2012. Don't worry, the cars and trucks available at Robins Ford located at 2060 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 are still built right in this nation!

Source: ¹http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/01/us-ford-russia-idUSTRE7901CL20111001