GM Shows Record April Sales of 19.7% Thanks to Four Survivors

Posted by Jim on 2010/05/15 under General Motors | Be the First to Comment

2010 Buick LacrosseThis just might be a sign that the General is back in the game, all thanks to its four top selling models. To name, they are the Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. GM’s April sales shot up by 19.7%, while its annual sales are also up by an even more impressive 31%.

According to reports, the Detroit-based car manufacturer gave a lot of the credit to the recent release of the Buick’s Lacrosse, Chevrolet’s Equinox/Camaro, Cadillac’s SRX and the GMC’s Terrain. GM showed a report of their retail sales for the year, and it looks like the credit has been given to the four rightful champions.

However, minus these figures, General Motor’s overall performance isn’t so impressive anymore when you take into account the Saab, Pontiac, Hummer, and Saturn. These brands have either been sold or discontinued. The GM’s year-to-date sales went up only by 12.9%. To its defense, though, GM U.S. Sales Operations VP Steve Carlisle reverted the attention back to the company’s more successful brands.

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