Ford Increasing Kuga Production Due to High Demand in Europe

FordFordUnited Kingdom, 1909 > present33 models
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plans to increase production of its KugaFord KugaUnited Kingdom, 2008 > 201226 versions
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compact crossover by 10% to around 100,000 units this year. It says that the Kuga has had growing demand, especially in the UK. 

The Kuga has proven popular because of its high-end technology and safety. It offers an automatic tailgate, intelligent all-wheel drive, Ford SYNC. Euro NCAP scored the car with an 88% safety score and gave it an Advanced award for safety.

The Kuga went on sale in the UK late last year and has sold 8,000 units since then. 

Ford is transitioning to a larger slate of crossovers and SUVs in Europe. It will have the EcosportFord EcoSportUnited Kingdom, 2012 > 20126 photos
and EdgeFord Edge Gen.2United States of America, 2015 > present14 versions
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on sale in Europe in the next 12 months. It thinks that it SUV and crossover sales will be 10% of its annual European sales by 2016.