Earlier today, GM announced US sales results for the first month of 2010 and they’re looking a-mazin’. GM recorded a 14 percent sales jump in January, with total US sales coming in at 145,098 vehicle. That’s 30 percent more compared to January 2009. This pegs GM’s US market share for the month at 20.4 percent. Contributing to the growing sales numbers were the Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick LaCrosse, and Cadillac SRX.
Year over year, the Equinox jumped a healthy 62 percent, the Terrain spiked 162 percent (compared to the Pontiac Torrent it supposedly replaces), the SRX gained an insane 218 percent, while the LaCrosse leaped 142 percent.
This gives GM a 20 percent market share in the US CUV market, the largest of any automaker. Together, the Equinox and Terrain take the #2 spot in the CUV market. To top it all of, these two all-new models were only launched this past June.
The SRX has recorded triple digit percentage gains for the past five months in a row and has gained 15 percentage points in the mid-luxury CUV segment. Considering that the all-new SRX was just released this past summer, this news gave the GM Authority Team reason to rejoice.
The Lexus ES better watch its back, because the all-new Buick LaCrosse conquered an additional 12 percentage points in its segment- more than any other car in its class. The all-new Chevy Camaro has even outsold the Ford Mustang for the eighth straight month… and it’s only been available since the middle of March 2009.
Though arch rival Toyota has most recently slammed its face on the gas pedal (with the gearshift in reverse, nonetheless), these sales results were not effected by the Japanese giant’s massive recall. To take advantage of the situation, GM is offering a few appealing incentives for disgruntled Toyota costumers that are bound to boost sales even further come February!
Good month, GM. Keep it going!
View GM’s full presser after the break.
PRESS RELEASE
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Retail Sales Up 3 Percent – Total Sales for These Brands Up 30 Percent
GM Total Sales Increase 14 Percent
2010-02-02
- Fourth Consecutive Month of Retail Sales Gains for GM’s Four Brands
- Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX Retail Sales Up 161 Percent
- Fleet Sales Comprise 29 Percent of Total Sales
DETROIT – U.S. dealers for GM’s brands – Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac – reported retail sales of 102,420, up 3 percent compared to January 2009, and 145,098 total sales (up 30 percent). These results were driven by the continued strong growth of new GM crossovers and passenger cars. For the month, GM dealers reported 146,825 total sales (including other brands), representing a total sales increase of 14 percent from the previous year.
“This is the fourth month in a row that Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac have shown a collective year-over-year retail sales increase,” said Susan Docherty, GM vice president, Sales, Service and Marketing. “Our long-term plan to continue to focus and strengthen our brands is delivering results.”
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac comprised 98 percent of the company’s retail sales in January, compared to 85 percent a year earlier. Retail sales, including other brands, in the U.S. were 104,122 during the month. This represents a 10 percent decline from a year ago, driven by other brand sales – Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and HUMMER – that were 90 percent lower. GM dealers delivered 42,703 fleet vehicles, comprising 29 percent of total deliveries for the month.
Other Key Facts:
- Chevrolet Equinox retail sales increased 67 percent; estimated retail share of the compact crossover segment is up 5 points (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
- GMC Terrain retail sales were up 162 percent (compared to the vehicle it replaces, Pontiac Torrent); estimated retail share of the compact crossover segment is up more than 3 points (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
- Cadillac SRX retail sales were up 218 percent vs. last year, the fifth consecutive month it has gained more than 100 percent year-over-year; SRX gained approximately 15 points of retail share in the Mid-lux SUV crossover segment (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
- In their first year on sale, GM Compact Crossovers – Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain – have become the second best selling crossovers in the industry
- GM sells more crossovers than any other automaker, representing approximately 20 percent of industry crossovers sold
- Buick LaCrosse retail sales were up 142 percent, the fourth consecutive month it has gained more than 100 percent year-over-year; LaCrosse gained an estimated 12 points of retail segment share, making it number one in its segment (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
- Chevrolet dealers sold 5,371 Camaros – the eighth straight month it has outsold Mustang
“Our launch vehicles such as the Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro, Buick LaCrosse, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac SRX continue to attract new customers to our brands,” Docherty said. “In addition to styling and fuel efficiency, customers have told us they want safe, high quality vehicles. They can have peace of mind knowing that our vehicles come standard with our 5-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and OnStar.”
Management Discussion of January Sales Results
“Global economic recovery is picking up pace,” said Mike DiGiovanni, executive director, global market and industry analysis. “In the U.S., we are seeing a strong rebound in manufacturing and stabilization of consumer confidence, which will support a slow but steady improvement in the vehicle market.”
U.S. Economy
- Leading economic indicators point to a continuing recovery in 2010, although risks remain
- Job losses continue to decline, but initial claims of unemployment remain high, indicating continuing reduction in the labor force. Unemployment is likely to stay near 10 percent
- Consumer confidence stabilized at the December level. Consumer vehicle buying attitude is improving, but consumers don’t anticipate a strong recovery in jobs and income
- Home prices have stabilized in large parts of the country. Housing starts dropped 4 percent in December, but rising housing permits indicate construction will pick up in coming months
- The manufacturing sector continues to expand. Corporate profit reports show the corporate sector is positioned to expand as the economy improves
U. S. Auto Industry
- The U.S. January 2010 SAAR is estimated to be approximately 11.0 to 11.3 million (total industry estimate) – largely on par with Q4 2009 sales
- Based on the strengthening U.S. economy, we are increasing our 2010 CY sales outlook to 11.5 to 12.0 million (total vehicle)
GM North America Production Units 000s | Car | Truck | Total |
2010 January | 69 | 130 | 199 |
Units O/(U) prior year | 63 | 71 | 134 |
% change O/(U) prior year | 1050% | 120% | 206% |
2010 Q1 | 237 | 413 | 650 |
Units O/(U) prior year | 121 | 158 | 279 |
% change O/(U) prior year | 104% | 62% | 75% |
GM U.S. Dealer Inventory Units 000s | Car | Truck | Total |
2010 January | 143 | 247 | 390 |
Units O/(U) prior year | (220) | (192) | (411) |
% change O/(U) prior year | (61%) | (44%) | (51%) |
Units O/(U) prior month | (6) | 11 | 5 |
% change O/(U) prior month | (4%) | 4% | 1% |
2009 December | 149 | 236 | 385 |
2009 January | 363 | 439 | 801 |
Other Brands Sales Down 90 Percent in January – Represent 1.2 Percent of Sales, 1 Percent of Inventory
Saturn, Pontiac, Saab and HUMMER combined volumes represented 1.2 percent of total sales in January, compared with 12 percent in May 2009. Inventories for the combined brands totaled 4,212 units at January month-end, representing a 96 percent decrease compared to the end of May 2009 (112,141 units).
Month-End Inventories of Non-Core Brands (May2009 – Jan 2010):
May 2009 | Jan 2010 | % Reduction | |
HUMMER | 4,039 | 2,493 | 38 % |
Pontiac | 70,876 | 534 | 99 % |
Saab | 4,579 | 780 | 83 % |
Saturn | 32,647 | 405 | 99 % |
About General Motors: General Motors, one of the world’s largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 204,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, 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 www.gm.com.
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Comments
I would like to know if the 2010 gmc terrain are going to become available in Australia for purchase. If so what are the prices?
Probably not, since General Motors doesn’t make GMC available in Australia. But you can get something just as good that shares the Terrain’s platform called the Holden Captiva. In fact, the Captiva is available in either a 2 row or 3 row configuration, something that the Terrain doesn’t offer.
Hope that helps.
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