Ford Hikes China Sales

Ford Motor Co. reports its vehicle sales in China surged 19% to a record 112,600 units last month compared with January 2014.

Results were driven by strong demand for the company's Escort and Mondeo models. Sales of imported Ford vehicles climbed 18% to 3,000 units.

Ford says its commercial vehicle venture, Jiangling Motors Corp., hiked January volume 21% to 26,400 units.