Ford reports third-quarter U.S. light-duty vehicle sales of 507,395, a year-over-year decline of 6.6%. The company retains the No. 3 position in U.S. sales as it outpaces Hyundai, according to the reports.
Quartz characterizes the margin as narrow, saying Ford’s third-quarter total beats the combined Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis figures by about 1,200 vehicles. CNBC similarly frames the outcome as Ford fending off Hyundai to keep its standing. The outlets differ slightly in how they describe the comparison—one focusing on Hyundai alone, the other referencing multiple brands—but both describe the competition for the same sales rank and a tight gap.
