Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Increase 36 Percent in June
DETROIT, July 1 /CNW/ --
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<p>- Sixth straight month that GM's four brand's sales increased by more than 20 percent</p>
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- Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands are up 32 percent
- GM full-size pickup sales increase 27 percent; up 12 percent
year-to-date
- GM crossover sales are up 81 percent year-to-date
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<p>June sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac increased by a combined 36 percent to 194,828 units in the <span class="xn-location">United States</span>. This is the sixth straight month in which sales for GM's brands increased year-over-year by more than 20 percent. Year-to-date sales for the four brands also have risen 32 percent to 1,069,577 units - an increase of 258,368 units compared to last year.</p>
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<p>The increase was fueled by the continuing success of the company's launch vehicles, its growing sales of compact, midsize and luxury crossovers, and some recovery in the markets for pickups and full-size SUVs.</p>
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<p>The resurgence in large pickup truck sales was a key factor behind June's results, according to <span class="xn-person">Don Johnson</span>, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. Combined sales of the Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Avalanche, and GMC Sierra were up 27 percent for the month, compared to <span class="xn-chron">June 2009</span> and are up 12 percent year-to-date.</p>
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<p>"As companies continue to invest in their businesses, we expect this segment to continue to recover," said Johnson. "We think the release of some pent up demand in the pickup market is an indication that a fundamental part of the U.S. economy is gradually strengthening."</p>
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<p>GM's launch vehicles continue to be a driving factor behind the company's sales increases. Retail sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro, Buick LaCrosse and Regal, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac SRX and CTS Wagon have increased 222 percent year-to-date through June and totaled 172,083. This represents about one out of every four retail sales for GM.</p>
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June Crossover Performance Keeps GM the Industry Crossover Leader
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<p>Chevrolet and GMC dealers reported 16,093 deliveries of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain - a 208 percent improvement from <span class="xn-chron">June 2009</span>. For the year, sales of these vehicles are up almost 193 percent, to 94,105 sales through June.</p>
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<p>Mid-size crossovers Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia continued to show improvement. During June, their combined sales increased 39 percent. Year-to-date, they are up 28 percent.</p>
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<p>The Cadillac SRX luxury crossover maintained its impressive run with an increase of 462 percent during the month. Year-to-date, SRX sales are up 488 percent.</p>
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<p>Month-end dealer inventory in the U.S. stood at about 438,000 units, which is about 30,000 higher compared to <span class="xn-chron">May 2010</span>, and about 144,000 lower than <span class="xn-chron">June 2009</span>.</p>
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June Key Facts and Brand Results:
-- Sixth consecutive month that sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and
Cadillac have increased by 20 percent or more.
-- Ninth consecutive month of total and retail sales gains for GM's four
brands.
-- Fifth month in a row of total sales improvement for GM's full-size
pickups.
-- Fourth consecutive month of double-digit retail sales increases for
GM's brands.
-- Chevrolet: Chevrolet delivered 141,381 vehicles in June, a 32 percent
gain year-over-year. This includes an 11 percent increase in retail
sales, marking the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year retail
sales gains. The largest sales increases were from Chevrolet line of
full-size trucks. Silverado registered 30,994 total sales in June - a
year-over-year increase of 25 percent, and posted the best retail
sales
month of the year (read more).
-- Buick: Buick posted a 53 percent sales increase in June compared to
the
same month last year. Year-to-date total sales for Buick are up 48
percent. Driven by the momentum around the LaCrosse and Enclave,
retail
sales saw a 28 percent increase for the ninth consecutive month of
year-over-year retail sales increases, making June the best total
sales
month for Buick in 2010. (read more).
-- GMC: GMC reported a 45 percent increase in total sales and 34 percent
increase in retail sales in the month of June, compared to the same
month last year. This is the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year
sales increases for GMC, and for the calendar year GMC total sales
were
up 29 percent over last year. (read more).
-- Cadillac: Total sales for June were up 39 percent versus the same
month
last year. Retail sales were up 35 percent. SRX total sales rose 462
percent for its 10th straight month of triple-digit percentage
increases. CTS posted its best retail month of the year. CTS total
sales were up 31 percent and retail sales were up 23 percent. (read
more).
-- GM's Full-Size Utilities Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon
and Yukon XL increased 69 percent during the month, totaling 15,192
deliveries. Year-to-date, sales of these vehicles are up 19 percent.
-- Fleet sales for GM's four brands were 59,571 for the month.
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<p>About General Motors: General Motors, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in <span class="xn-location">Detroit</span>, GM employs 205,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 157 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 31 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, FAW, GMC, Daewoo, Holden, Jiefang ,Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the <span class="xn-location">United States</span>, followed by <span class="xn-location">China</span>, <span class="xn-location">Brazil</span>, <span class="xn-location">Germany</span>, the <span class="xn-location">United Kingdom</span>, <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>, and <span class="xn-location">Italy</span>. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on <span class="xn-chron">July 10, 2009</span>, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. More information on the new General Motors can be found at <a href="http://www.gm.com">www.gm.com</a>.</p>
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<p> GM U.S. Deliveries for <span class="xn-chron">June 2010</span> - Divisional Brand Level</p>
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*S/D Curr: 25 June
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%Chg
% Chg per
*S/D Prev: 25 2010 2009 Volume S/D
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Vehicle Total 195,380 176,571 10.7 10.7
Brand Total 194,828 143,454 35.8 35.8
Other Brand Total 552 33,117 -98.3 -98.3
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GM Vehicle Deliveries by
Marketing Division
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%Chg
%Chg per
2010 2009 Volume S/D
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Buick Total 13,133 8,601 52.7 52.7
Cadillac Total 11,788 8,473 39.1 39.1
Chevrolet Total ** 141,381 106,712 32.5 32.5
GMC Total ** 28,526 19,668 45.0 45.0
Brand Total 194,828 143,454 35.8 35.8
HUMMER Total 303 1,078 -71.9 -71.9
Pontiac Total 112 23,740 -99.5 -99.5
Saab Total 0 779 ***.* ***.*
Saturn Total 137 7,520 -98.2 -98.2
Other Brand Total 552 33,117 -98.3 -98.3
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GM Vehicle Total 195,380 176,571 10.7 10.7
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*S/D Curr: 25 June (Calendar Year-to-Date)
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January - June
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%Chg
*S/D Prev: 25 2010 2009 Volume
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Vehicle Total 1,080,521 954,356 13.2
Brand Total 1,069,577 811,209 31.8
Other Brand Total 10,944 143,147 -92.4
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GM Vehicle Deliveries by
Marketing Division
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%Chg
2010 2009 Volume
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Buick Total 70,032 47,223 48.3
Cadillac Total 64,785 48,583 33.3
Chevrolet Total ** 782,443 596,932 31.1
GMC Total ** 152,317 118,471 28.6
Brand Total 1,069,577 811,209 31.8
HUMMER Total 2,929 6,191 -52.7
Pontiac Total 927 88,794 -99.0
Saab Total 608 5,386 -88.7
Saturn Total 6,480 42,776 -84.9
Other Brand Total 10,944 143,147 -92.4
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GM Vehicle Total 1,080,521 954,356 13.2
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* 25 selling days (S/D) for the June period this year and 25 for
last year.
**Effective August 2007, GM includes GMC & Chevrolet dealer
deliveries of commercial vehicles distributed by American Isuzu
Motors, Inc.
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<p> GM U.S. Deliveries for <span class="xn-chron">June 2010</span> by Model</p>
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% Chg %Chg per
2010 2009 Volume S/D
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Selling Days (S/D) 25 25
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Enclave 4,561 3,771 20.9 20.9
LaCrosse 5,376 1,964 173.7 173.7
Lucerne 2,875 2,843 1.1 1.1
Rainier 0 1 ***.* ***.*
Regal 321 0 ***.* ***.*
Rendezvous 0 8 ***.* ***.*
Terraza 0 14 ***.* ***.*
Buick Total 13,133 8,601 52.7 52.7
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CTS 4,193 3,193 31.3 31.3
DTS 1,591 1,627 -2.2 -2.2
Escalade 1,008 1,043 -3.4 -3.4
Escalade ESV 607 431 40.8 40.8
Escalade EXT 147 184 -20.1 -20.1
SRX 3,804 677 461.9 461.9
STS 409 1,220 -66.5 -66.5
XLR 29 98 -70.4 -70.4
Cadillac Total 11,788 8,473 39.1 39.1
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Avalanche 1,968 1,329 48.1 48.1
Aveo 5,728 2,217 158.4 158.4
Camaro 7,540 9,320 -19.1 -19.1
Chevy C/T Series 1 18 -94.4 -94.4
Chevy W Series 28 58 -51.7 -51.7
Cobalt 10,141 6,847 48.1 48.1
Colorado 1,885 2,909 -35.2 -35.2
Corvette 1,405 1,396 0.6 0.6
Equinox 11,490 4,108 179.7 179.7
Express 6,535 5,758 13.5 13.5
HHR 6,004 6,193 -3.1 -3.1
Impala 14,451 14,931 -3.2 -3.2
Kodiak 4/5 Series 254 558 -54.5 -54.5
Kodiak 6/7/8
Series 73 267 -72.7 -72.7
Malibu 20,720 11,466 80.7 80.7
Monte Carlo 0 3 ***.* ***.*
Silverado-C/K
Pickup 30,994 24,766 25.1 25.1
Suburban (Chevy) 3,911 1,958 99.7 99.7
Tahoe 6,809 4,114 65.5 65.5
TrailBlazer 51 1,004 -94.9 -94.9
Traverse 11,371 7,289 56.0 56.0
Uplander 22 203 -89.2 -89.2
Chevrolet Total 141,381 106,712 32.5 32.5
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Acadia 5,862 4,634 26.5 26.5
Canyon 576 768 -25.0 -25.0
Envoy 15 714 -97.9 -97.9
GMC C/T Series 3 72 -95.8 -95.8
GMC W Series 27 115 -76.5 -76.5
Savana 1,249 721 73.2 73.2
Sierra 11,441 9,014 26.9 26.9
Terrain 4,603 1 ***.* ***.*
Topkick 4/5 Series 153 385 -60.3 -60.3
Topkick 6/7/8
Series 125 313 -60.1 -60.1
Yukon 2,210 1,832 20.6 20.6
Yukon XL 2,262 1,099 105.8 105.8
GMC Total 28,526 19,668 45.0 45.0
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Brand Total 194,828 143,454 35.8 35.8
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HUMMER Total 303 1,078 -71.9 -71.9
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Pontiac Total 112 23,740 -99.5 -99.5
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Saab Total 0 779 ***.* ***.*
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Saturn Total 137 7,520 -98.2 -98.2
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Other Brand Total 552 33,117 -98.3 -98.3
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GM Total 195,380 176,571 10.7 10.7
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June (Calendar Year-to-Date)
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%Chg
2010 2009 Volume
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Selling Days (S/D)
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Enclave 26,247 20,876 25.7
LaCrosse 30,409 9,942 205.9
Lucerne 12,905 16,359 -21.1
Rainier 0 4 ***.*
Regal 471 0 ***.*
Rendezvous 0 9 ***.*
Terraza 0 33 ***.*
Buick Total 70,032 47,223 48.3
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CTS 19,085 20,559 -7.2
DTS 9,014 8,110 11.1
Escalade 7,514 7,549 -0.5
Escalade ESV 3,388 2,880 17.6
Escalade EXT 813 1,256 -35.3
SRX 22,655 3,855 487.7
STS 2,145 3,914 -45.2
XLR 171 460 -62.8
Cadillac Total 64,785 48,583 33.3
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Avalanche 9,427 7,130 32.2
Aveo 20,477 11,886 72.3
Camaro 46,378 15,397 201.2
Chevy C/T Series 8 31 -74.2
Chevy W Series 192 383 -49.9
Cobalt 77,394 51,676 49.8
Colorado 11,661 16,908 -31.0
Corvette 6,355 7,498 -15.2
Equinox 66,990 25,151 166.4
Express 28,259 26,604 6.2
HHR 38,076 30,724 23.9
Impala 89,491 78,687 13.7
Kodiak 4/5 Series 1,045 2,181 -52.1
Kodiak 6/7/8
Series 192 719 -73.3
Malibu 108,317 75,829 42.8
Monte Carlo 0 6 ***.*
Silverado-C/K
Pickup 166,782 149,949 11.2
Suburban (Chevy) 22,157 14,721 50.5
Tahoe 36,690 32,215 13.9
TrailBlazer 205 7,142 -97.1
Traverse 52,271 40,679 28.5
Uplander 76 1,416 -94.6
Chevrolet Total 782,443 596,932 31.1
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Acadia 35,324 27,360 29.1
Canyon 3,567 5,197 -31.4
Envoy 72 3,645 -98.0
GMC C/T Series 52 242 -78.5
GMC W Series 272 778 -65.0
Savana 6,639 7,514 -11.6
Sierra 55,608 50,067 11.1
Terrain 27,115 3 ***.*
Topkick 4/5 Series 816 1,399 -41.7
Topkick 6/7/8
Series 343 1,105 -69.0
Yukon 11,761 14,353 -18.1
Yukon XL 10,748 6,808 57.9
GMC Total 152,317 118,471 28.6
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Brand Total 1,069,577 811,209 31.8
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HUMMER Total 2,929 6,191 -52.7
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Pontiac Total 927 88,794 -99.0
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Saab Total 608 5,386 -88.7
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Saturn Total 6,480 42,776 -84.9
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Other Brand Total 10,944 143,147 -92.4
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GM Total 1,080,521 954,356 13.2
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