GM Reports May Sales of 446,787, Up 6.5 Percent
Another Industry Sales Record for GM Trucks - Bested Prior SUV Sales Record by 18 Percent
DETROIT – General Motors dealers sold 446,787 new cars and trucks in May, up 6.5 percent compared to May 2003. This was GM’s best sales performance for the calendar year-to-date. GM’s truck sales (276,746) were up 11 percent and car sales (170,041) were flat compared to year-ago levels (-0.4 percent).
“We had our strongest sales results so far this year, with trucks leading the charge,” said John Smith, group vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. “Consumers are weathering the passing storm related to the temporary increase in fuel prices and voting their preferences by purchasing record numbers of pickups and SUVs. A strengthening economy combined with record vehicle affordability allowed consumers to purchase vehicles of their choice. Although we have seen little evidence that rising fuel prices are impacting sales mix, GM is well positioned in this area, offering more fuel-efficient cars and trucks across more vehicle segments than any other manufacturer.”
GM Truck Sales
GM’s industry-leading truck sales established another industry record in May with a double-digit increase compared to year-ago levels. Sales were up in virtually every segment of the truck market, including full-size pickups; full-size, mid-size and small utilities; and full-size vans. GM led the industry once again with 90,531 full-size pickup sales, resulting in a 5 percent increase on the strength of combined Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra sales.
Sales of GM’s sport utility vehicles (131,411) jumped 19 percent, establishing another industry benchmark and achieving its best ever May sales performance. This was the third month this year that SUV deliveries surpassed 100,000 units. Full-size utility deliveries were up 8.5 percent (53,544), paced by strong sales of the Chevrolet Suburban (12,479) and the GMC Yukon (8,347).
GM Car Sales
GM’s car sales were flat compared to year-ago levels. Among GM’s launch vehicles, Chevrolet Aveo sales (4,993) were 28 percent above April, achieving its best sales month to date. Chevrolet Malibu sales (12,110) improved 28 percent over April sales.
Divisional Highlights
Chevrolet – Other Chevrolet launch vehicles also had healthy sales in May. Equinox sales continued to build with 8,945 deliveries, a 38 percent increase compared to April. Colorado, Chevrolet’s new mid-size pickup, had strong sales in May (12,349), up 18 percent from last month and its best sales performance since launch. Sales of the Silverado and Avalanche contributed significantly to GM’s overall truck sales with 71,193 deliveries. Corvette also had strong sales with 3,420 deliveries, up 45.5 percent.
Cadillac – Cadillac continued on pace to surpass 200,000 sales in 2004. Total sales in May were up 36 percent (21,110). Truck sales increased 108 percent, led by Escalade sales (3,849), which improved 40 percent, setting a new May record. Escalade ESV sales improved 59 percent (1,708), its best-ever sales, and Escalade EXT deliveries gained 12 percent (960). SRX had 3,253 deliveries, up 47 percent over April and its best sales month since launch. CTS sales continued strong with 5,579 deliveries, up 25 percent from year-ago levels and a new monthly record.
GMC – GMC maintained its record selling pace in May with strong sales of full-size pickups and full-size utilities. Total sales gained 12 percent compared to last May (56,619). Sierra sales were up 13 percent (19,338). Yukon deliveries (8,347) increased 18 percent and established a new monthly record. Yukon XL deliveries (6,708) were up 23 percent, also setting a new record. Canyon, GMC’s new mid-size pickup, had 2,572 deliveries in May, up 14 percent from last month.
HUMMER – HUMMER sales were 1,982. H2 SUV sales were 1,919. HUMMER June sales will include the 2005 H2 SUT, which began shipping to dealers in late May.
Pontiac – Pontiac’s total sales increased 35 percent (50,263), paced by car sales that were up 41 percent (43,266). Grand Prix deliveries were up 45 percent (12,510), and Grand Am sales improved 61 percent (17,546). Vibe sales increased 43 percent with 7,400 deliveries, setting a new monthly record.
Saturn – With 22,570 deliveries in May, Saturn achieved its fourth consecutive month of sales increases this year. Vue had record May sales with 10,770 deliveries, a 78 percent increase over last year, due in part to the Saturn Vue Redline.
Buick - Buick truck sales were up 53 percent over last year. Rendezvous sales improved 23.5 percent with 7,547 deliveries, a new monthly record. Rainier sales (1,806) were up 32 percent over April. LeSabre had 12,355 deliveries, an 11 percent gain over last May.
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Another Industry Sales Record for GM Trucks - Bested Prior SUV Sales Record by 18 Percent
DETROIT – General Motors dealers sold 446,787 new cars and trucks in May, up 6.5 percent compared to May 2003. This was GM’s best sales performance for the calendar year-to-date. GM’s truck sales (276,746) were up 11 percent and car sales (170,041) were flat compared to year-ago levels (-0.4 percent).
“We had our strongest sales results so far this year, with trucks leading the charge,” said John Smith, group vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. “Consumers are weathering the passing storm related to the temporary increase in fuel prices and voting their preferences by purchasing record numbers of pickups and SUVs. A strengthening economy combined with record vehicle affordability allowed consumers to purchase vehicles of their choice. Although we have seen little evidence that rising fuel prices are impacting sales mix, GM is well positioned in this area, offering more fuel-efficient cars and trucks across more vehicle segments than any other manufacturer.”
GM Truck Sales
GM’s industry-leading truck sales established another industry record in May with a double-digit increase compared to year-ago levels. Sales were up in virtually every segment of the truck market, including full-size pickups; full-size, mid-size and small utilities; and full-size vans. GM led the industry once again with 90,531 full-size pickup sales, resulting in a 5 percent increase on the strength of combined Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra sales.
Sales of GM’s sport utility vehicles (131,411) jumped 19 percent, establishing another industry benchmark and achieving its best ever May sales performance. This was the third month this year that SUV deliveries surpassed 100,000 units. Full-size utility deliveries were up 8.5 percent (53,544), paced by strong sales of the Chevrolet Suburban (12,479) and the GMC Yukon (8,347).
GM Car Sales
GM’s car sales were flat compared to year-ago levels. Among GM’s launch vehicles, Chevrolet Aveo sales (4,993) were 28 percent above April, achieving its best sales month to date. Chevrolet Malibu sales (12,110) improved 28 percent over April sales.
Divisional Highlights
Chevrolet – Other Chevrolet launch vehicles also had healthy sales in May. Equinox sales continued to build with 8,945 deliveries, a 38 percent increase compared to April. Colorado, Chevrolet’s new mid-size pickup, had strong sales in May (12,349), up 18 percent from last month and its best sales performance since launch. Sales of the Silverado and Avalanche contributed significantly to GM’s overall truck sales with 71,193 deliveries. Corvette also had strong sales with 3,420 deliveries, up 45.5 percent.
Cadillac – Cadillac continued on pace to surpass 200,000 sales in 2004. Total sales in May were up 36 percent (21,110). Truck sales increased 108 percent, led by Escalade sales (3,849), which improved 40 percent, setting a new May record. Escalade ESV sales improved 59 percent (1,708), its best-ever sales, and Escalade EXT deliveries gained 12 percent (960). SRX had 3,253 deliveries, up 47 percent over April and its best sales month since launch. CTS sales continued strong with 5,579 deliveries, up 25 percent from year-ago levels and a new monthly record.
GMC – GMC maintained its record selling pace in May with strong sales of full-size pickups and full-size utilities. Total sales gained 12 percent compared to last May (56,619). Sierra sales were up 13 percent (19,338). Yukon deliveries (8,347) increased 18 percent and established a new monthly record. Yukon XL deliveries (6,708) were up 23 percent, also setting a new record. Canyon, GMC’s new mid-size pickup, had 2,572 deliveries in May, up 14 percent from last month.
HUMMER – HUMMER sales were 1,982. H2 SUV sales were 1,919. HUMMER June sales will include the 2005 H2 SUT, which began shipping to dealers in late May.
Pontiac – Pontiac’s total sales increased 35 percent (50,263), paced by car sales that were up 41 percent (43,266). Grand Prix deliveries were up 45 percent (12,510), and Grand Am sales improved 61 percent (17,546). Vibe sales increased 43 percent with 7,400 deliveries, setting a new monthly record.
Saturn – With 22,570 deliveries in May, Saturn achieved its fourth consecutive month of sales increases this year. Vue had record May sales with 10,770 deliveries, a 78 percent increase over last year, due in part to the Saturn Vue Redline.
Buick - Buick truck sales were up 53 percent over last year. Rendezvous sales improved 23.5 percent with 7,547 deliveries, a new monthly record. Rainier sales (1,806) were up 32 percent over April. LeSabre had 12,355 deliveries, an 11 percent gain over last May.
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