Buick-GMC Sales Increase 54 Percent in March 2010, Leading a 43-Percent Gain for GM Brands
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DETROIT, April 1, 2010; Buick and GMC dealers in the U.S. reported sales for those brands in March that were 54 percent higher than March 2009. This led to an overall gain of 43 percent for the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands in the U.S. Total combined sales for GM's four brands were 185,406 during the month. This represents a 34-percent increase from February 2010.
These results are evidence that the company's plan to create sustainable and profitable growth is on track, according to Susan Docherty, GM vice president of marketing. "Our March results show continued progress toward our growth plan. By investing in our brands and remaining disciplined in our approach to the U.S. market, we posted solid results," said Docherty. "Our new vehicles, like the Chevrolet Equinox, Buick LaCrosse, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac SRX, are being well-received by customers for many good reasons, including quality, safety, excellent fuel economy, and higher resale values."
Buick sales rose 76 percent and were led by the Buick LaCrosse, with an increase of 236 percent for the month. Year-to-date, sales of the LaCrosse have increased 197 percent (read more).
GMC sales increased by 45 percent for the month, led by sales of the GMC Terrain, which were up 331 percent for the month versus the vehicle it replaced. For the year, sales of the Terrain are up 245 percent (read more).
Chevrolet dealers reported sales of 133,165 - 41 percent higher than March 2009. The Chevrolet Equinox continued to sell at a brisk pace, with sales up 194 percent, compared to last year. Year-to-date, sales of the Equinox have more than doubled (read more).
In order to meet growing customer demand for the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, GM announced plans to add additional production capacity last week.
Cadillac March sales increased 42 percent on high demand for the Cadillac SRX. March sales of the SRX were 550 percent higher than a year ago, and are up more than 425 percent for the year (read more)
Month-end dealer inventory in the U.S. stood at about 428,000 units, which is about 8,000 higher compared to February 2010, and about 338,000 lower than March 2009.
March Key Facts:
-- Chevrolet: total sales up 41 percent; retail sales up 24 percent;
Chevrolet Equinox retail sales increased 225 percent; Camaro recorded
its highest level of retail sales (8,267) since it was launched 12
months ago (read more)
-- Buick: total sales up 76 percent; retail sales up 34 percent; Buick
LaCrosse retail sales rose 144 percent (read more)
-- GMC: total sales up 45 percent; retail sales up 43 percent; GMC
Terrain retail sales were up 425 percent (compared to the Pontiac
Torrent - the vehicle it replaced) (read more)
-- Cadillac: total sales up 42 percent; retail sales up 18 percent;
Cadillac SRX retail sales were up 508 percent (read more)
-- Crossovers for GM's four brands doubled sales in March compared to
last year
-- CYTD Sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac are up 36 percent.
-- Combined Total and Retail sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac
have increased year-over-year for six straight months.
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GM U.S. Deliveries for March 2010 - Divisional Brand Level
*S/D Curr: 26 March
% Chg %Chg per
*S/D Prev: 25 2010 2009 Volume S/D
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Vehicle Total 188,546 156,380 20.6 15.9
Brand Total 185,406 129,368 43.3 37.8
Other Brand Total 3,140 27,012 -88.4 -88.8
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GM Vehicle Deliveries by
Marketing Division
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%Chg %Chg per
2010 2009 Volume S/D
---- ---- ------ ---
Buick Total 12,954 7,369 75.8 69.0
Cadillac Total 11,639 8,209 41.8 36.3
Chevrolet Total ** 133,165 94,704 40.6 35.2
GMC Total ** 27,648 19,086 44.9 39.3
Brand Total 185,406 129,368 43.3 37.8
HUMMER Total 294 831 -64.6 -66.0
Pontiac Total 109 17,583 -99.4 -99.4
Saab Total 0 1,265 ***.* ***.*
Saturn Total 2,737 7,333 -62.7 -64.1
Other Brand Total 3,140 27,012 -88.4 -88.8
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GM Vehicle Total 188,546 156,380 20.6 15.9
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*S/D Curr: 26 (Calendar Year-to-Date)
January - March
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%Chg
*S/D Prev: 25 2010 2009 Volume
------------- ---- ---- -------
Vehicle Total 477,322 412,903 15.6
Brand Total 469,353 346,135 35.6
Other Brand Total 7,969 66,768 -88.1
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GM Vehicle Deliveries by
Marketing Division
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%Chg
2010 2009 Volume
---- ---- -------
Buick Total 32,136 20,534 56.5
Cadillac Total 29,352 23,746 23.6
Chevrolet Total ** 338,458 247,445 36.8
GMC Total ** 69,407 54,410 27.6
Brand Total 469,353 346,135 35.6
HUMMER Total 855 3,106 -72.5
Pontiac Total 582 40,887 -98.6
Saab Total 608 2,932 -79.3
Saturn Total 5,924 19,843 -70.1
Other Brand Total 7,969 66,768 -88.1
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GM Vehicle Total 477,322 412,903 15.6
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* Twenty-six selling days (S/D) for the March period this year and
twenty-five for last year.
**Effective August 2007, GM includes GMC & Chevrolet dealer
deliveries of commercial vehicles distributed by American Isuzu
Motors, Inc.
GM U.S. Deliveries for March 2010 by Model
March
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% Chg %Chg per
2010 2009 Volume S/D
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Selling Days (S/D) 26 25
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Enclave 4,519 3,193 41.5 36.1
LaCrosse 6,054 1,800 236.3 223.4
Lucerne 2,381 2,372 0.4 -3.5
Rainier 0 0 ***.* ***.*
Rendezvous 0 1 ***.* ***.*
Terraza 0 3 ***.* ***.*
Buick Total 12,954 7,369 75.8 69.0
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CTS 2,870 3,899 -26.4 -29.2
DTS 2,146 1,161 84.8 77.7
Escalade 1,269 1,116 13.7 9.3
Escalade ESV 666 510 30.6 25.6
Escalade EXT 159 226 -29.6 -32.4
SRX 4,090 629 550.2 525.2
STS 400 576 -30.6 -33.2
XLR 39 92 -57.6 -59.2
Cadillac Total 11,639 8,209 41.8 36.3
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Avalanche 1,619 897 80.5 73.5
Aveo 3,979 2,285 74.1 67.4
Camaro 8,904 0 ***.* ***.*
Chevy C/T Series 2 2 0.0 -3.8
Chevy W Series 44 74 -40.5 -42.8
Cobalt 10,316 7,930 30.1 25.1
Colorado 2,045 2,617 -21.9 -24.9
Corvette 955 1,183 -19.3 -22.4
Equinox 12,805 4,361 193.6 182.3
Express 4,010 4,682 -14.4 -17.6
HHR 6,167 3,974 55.2 49.2
Impala 15,594 12,648 23.3 18.6
Kodiak 4/5 Series 208 319 -34.8 -37.3
Kodiak 6/7/8 Series 22 128 -82.8 -83.5
Malibu 17,750 14,772 20.2 15.5
Monte Carlo 0 0 ***.* ***.*
Silverado-C/K
Pickup 29,886 23,508 27.1 22.2
Suburban (Chevy) 3,885 2,119 83.3 76.3
Tahoe 6,294 5,294 18.9 14.3
TrailBlazer 37 1,083 -96.6 -96.7
Traverse 8,633 6,509 32.6 27.5
Uplander 10 319 -96.9 -97.0
Chevrolet Total 133,165 94,704 40.6 35.2
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Acadia 6,824 4,997 36.6 31.3
Canyon 615 594 3.5 -0.4
Envoy 11 565 -98.1 -98.1
GMC C/T Series 14 49 -71.4 -72.5
GMC W Series 60 167 -64.1 -65.5
Savana 1,446 1,217 18.8 14.2
Sierra 9,935 8,088 22.8 18.1
Terrain 4,885 0 ***.* ***.*
Topkick 4/5 Series 144 185 -22.2 -25.2
Topkick 6/7/8
Series 41 122 -66.4 -67.7
Yukon 2,063 1,989 3.7 -0.3
Yukon XL 1,610 1,113 44.7 39.1
GMC Total 27,648 19,086 44.9 39.3
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Brand Total 185,406 129,368 43.3 37.8
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HUMMER Total 294 831 -64.6 -66.0
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Pontiac Total 109 17,583 -99.4 -99.4
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Saab Total 0 1,265 ***.* ***.*
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Saturn Total 2,737 7,333 -62.7 -64.1
------------ ----- ----- ----- -----
Other Brand Total 3,140 27,012 -88.4 -88.8
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GM Total 188,546 156,380 20.6 15.9
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(Calendar Year-to-Date)
January - March
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%Chg
2010 2009 Volume
---- ---- -------
Selling Days (S/D)
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Enclave 12,372 9,271 33.4
LaCrosse 14,345 4,825 197.3
Lucerne 5,419 6,420 -15.6
Rainier 0 3 ***.*
Rendezvous 0 1 ***.*
Terraza 0 14 ***.*
Buick Total 32,136 20,534 56.5
----------- ------ ------ ----
CTS 8,125 10,576 -23.2
DTS 3,375 3,505 -3.7
Escalade 3,924 3,707 5.9
Escalade ESV 1,614 1,598 1.0
Escalade EXT 382 727 -47.5
SRX 10,866 2,069 425.2
STS 965 1,346 -28.3
XLR 101 218 -53.7
Cadillac Total 29,352 23,746 23.6
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Avalanche 4,020 3,198 25.7
Aveo 8,084 5,444 48.5
Camaro 20,757 0 ***.*
Chevy C/T Series 3 9 -66.7
Chevy W Series 111 217 -48.8
Cobalt 37,379 21,438 74.4
Colorado 5,231 7,713 -32.2
Corvette 2,433 3,052 -20.3
Equinox 30,379 13,226 129.7
Express 10,671 10,318 3.4
HHR 16,277 8,231 97.8
Impala 38,273 27,515 39.1
Kodiak 4/5 Series 501 1,050 -52.3
Kodiak 6/7/8 Series 58 319 -81.8
Malibu 49,339 35,600 38.6
Monte Carlo 0 3 ***.*
Silverado-C/K
Pickup 72,480 67,283 7.7
Suburban (Chevy) 7,880 5,708 38.1
Tahoe 14,175 13,633 4.0
TrailBlazer 125 4,584 -97.3
Traverse 20,239 18,141 11.6
Uplander 43 763 -94.4
Chevrolet Total 338,458 247,445 36.8
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Acadia 18,762 12,988 44.5
Canyon 1,825 2,325 -21.5
Envoy 45 2,052 -97.8
GMC C/T Series 43 110 -60.9
GMC W Series 165 399 -58.6
Savana 2,668 3,224 -17.2
Sierra 23,502 22,508 4.4
Terrain 12,976 2 ***.*
Topkick 4/5 Series 459 611 -24.9
Topkick 6/7/8
Series 121 486 -75.1
Yukon 4,827 6,078 -20.6
Yukon XL 4,014 3,627 10.7
GMC Total 69,407 54,410 27.6
--------- ------ ------ ----
Brand Total 469,353 346,135 35.6
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HUMMER Total 855 3,106 -72.5
------------ --- ----- -----
Pontiac Total 582 40,887 -98.6
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Saab Total 608 2,932 -79.3
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Saturn Total 5,924 19,843 -70.1
------------ ----- ------ -----
Other Brand Total 7,969 66,768 -88.1
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GM Total 477,322 412,903 15.6
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