GM's sales up 20%

Im not surprised to not see this on this site...but Id thought Id post it up.

Whoa...very high. You can say incentives...but 20%? Ford has as much incentives as GM, yet there sales are down for the month.
130% increase for Malibu. Its got to be more then incentives. This is very good news. :D

GM Reports September Sales of 458,799, Up 20 Percent

GM Sets All-Time Industry Sales Records for Trucks, SUVs and Full-Size Pickups
Chevrolet Posts Best Sales Since October 2001; GMC Since December 2002

DETROIT - General Motors dealers sold 458,799 new cars and trucks in September, up 20 percent compared to year-ago levels. GM's truck sales (287,129) were up 32.5 percent, and car sales (171,670) were up 3 percent. Third-quarter sales (1,324,685) were up 2 percent.

"GM's September results included all-time industry record sales of trucks, SUVs and full-size pickups," said John Smith, group vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "Chevrolet enjoyed its best month since October 2001, with strong sales of Aveo, Malibu, Equinox and Colorado. Other launch products - Cadillac SRX, GMC Canyon and Pontiac GTO - also had strong sales. New vehicles such as Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G6 and Buick LaCrosse should add to the sales excitement."

GM Truck Sales

GM's truck lineup posted industry-record September sales. Full-size pickups and sport utility vehicles both set industry sales records. Full-size pickup deliveries (108,742) posted a 42 percent gain, led by record Chevrolet full-size pickup sales, up 41 percent, and record GMC Sierra sales, up 47 percent. This is the eighth consecutive month that GM full-size pickups led the industry. Deliveries of medium pickups were up 33 percent (16,022), as Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon continued to build sales strength.

GM again set a new industry benchmark for utility vehicle sales. SUV sales (134,819) improved 35 percent compared to year-ago levels, surpassing the 100,000-unit sales mark for the sixth month this year. Third-quarter utility sales gained 12 percent (382,076), also setting another record.

September deliveries of medium utilities (54,212) improved 41 percent, led by record Chevrolet TrailBlazer sales, up 57 percent (28,175) and record GMC Envoy sales, up 62 percent (14,792). Medium utility sales increased 12 percent in the third quarter (160,954), setting an industry record.

Small utilities continued to gain sales strength in September, with 19,456 deliveries, a 109 percent increase compared to last year. Chevrolet Equinox had its best sales month since launch with 12,126 deliveries, a 41 percent improvement over August. Small utility sales were up 66 percent in the third quarter (52,542).

GM Car Sales

GM car sales rose 3 percent compared to last September. There were several pockets of strength. Cadillac CTS continued its record sales momentum with a 28 percent increase in September (4,202) and a 21 percent sales improvement in the third quarter (13,831). Malibu sales were up 144 percent in September (18,469) and 123 percent in the third quarter (61,183)

Divisional Highlights

Chevrolet - Chevrolet sales in September were up 36 percent (283,264), led by very strong truck sales (193,476), which improved 37 percent. In addition to Equinox and TrailBlazer, Silverado sales were up 46 percent (77,007), a new September record. Colorado posted its best sales since its introduction (12,493). Chevrolet car sales were solid in September with 89,788 deliveries, a 35 percent improvement over last year. In addition to strong Malibu sales, Aveo posted 6,195 deliveries and Corvette set a new monthly sales record (3,705).

Chevrolet's third-quarter sales were up 8 percent compared to year-ago levels (795,918). Car sales increased 20 percent (264,648) in the third quarter.

Cadillac - Cadillac sales in September were up 2 percent. Its record-setting truck sales pace continued in September with 7,863 deliveries, a 28 percent improvement. Escalade ESV sales (1,521) were up 23 percent, a new monthly record, and SRX deliveries were 2,439. Cadillac's third-quarter performance was strong, as evidenced by a total sales improvement of 9 percent (63,453) and a 51 percent increase in truck sales (24,318).

GMC - GMC continued its exceptional sales pace with record sales (62,754), up 32 percent compared to last September. It remains on track to exceed 600,000 sales for the first time in its history. Envoy established a new monthly sales record (14,792), up 62 percent and Canyon had 2,999 deliveries. GMC's third-quarter sales improved 7 percent compared to year-ago levels (174,604) and set a new third quarter record.

Pontiac - Bonneville sales (2,884), buoyed by GXP deliveries, jumped 137 percent in September. GTO had its best sales since launch with 2,678 deliveries, up 177 percent compared to August and its best monthly sales since launch. Vibe had record September sales, up 61 percent (5,227). Third-quarter Bonneville sales were up 84 percent (9,733), and Vibe deliveries improved 32 percent (16,040), a monthly record. The all-new G6s are arriving in dealers' showrooms.

Saturn - Saturn Ion sales increased 29.5 percent compared to last September (9,816).

Buick - Buick truck sales were up 45 percent in September (7,888), with Rainier posting its best sales since launch with 3,338 deliveries. Third-quarter truck sales rose 30 percent (22,395).

Certified Used Vehicles

September sales for all GM certified used vehicle brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned, Used Cars from Saturn and Saab Certified Pre-Owned, were 43,612 units, up 14 percent from September 2003. Year-to-date sales were up 10 percent. GM's third-quarter sales of 132,741 units set a new quarterly high for the certified category.

GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used brand, posted September sales of 36,854 units, up 15 percent from year-ago levels. GM Certified Used Vehicles continued to lead all certified pre-owned brands industry-wide with calendar year-to-date sales of 328,723 units, an 11 percent increase from the same period last year.

Cadillac Certified Pre-owned Vehicles posted sales of 3,301 units, up 24 percent from last September. Used Cars from Saturn sold 2,811 units, up 4 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 646 units, down 26 percent.

"With record quarterly sales, GM is building momentum as the category leader in certified pre-owned sales," Smith said. "GM Certified Used Vehicles sales were up 15 percent in September and 11 percent year-to-date, while Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned recorded a strong 24 percent increase in September. GM continues to drive the certified segment, with 2004 sales up more than 10 percent through September."

GM North America 2004 Calendar Year Production Forecast Unchanged at 5.22 Million Vehicles

In September, GM North America produced 469,000 vehicles (183,500 cars and 285,500 trucks) in North America, compared to 518,000 vehicles (215,000 cars and 303,000 trucks) produced in September 2003. Production totals include joint venture production of 21,000 vehicles in September 2004 and 15,500 vehicles in September 2003.

In the third quarter, GM North America built 1.209 million vehicles (463,000 cars and 746,000 trucks), up approximately 9,000 vehicles from last month's guidance. In the third quarter of 2003, GM North America built 1.245 million vehicles (492,000 cars and 753,000 trucks).

In addition, GM North America's current fourth-quarter production forecast is 1.28 million vehicles (479,000 cars and 801,000 trucks), down 10,000 vehicles from last month's initial guidance. In the fourth quarter of 2003, GM North America built 1.385 million vehicles (558,000 cars and 827,000 trucks). GM North America's current 2004 calendar year production forecast is 5.22 million vehicles, unchanged from last month's guidance.

GM also announced current third-quarter and fourth-quarter production forecasts for its international regions:

GM Europe - The region's current third-quarter forecast is 398,000 vehicles, down 3,000 vehicles from last month's forecast of 401,000 vehicles. In the third quarter of 2003, GM Europe built 393,000 vehicles. The region's current fourth-quarter forecast is 448,000 vehicles, down 29,000 vehicles from last month's initial guidance of 477,000 vehicles. In the fourth quarter of 2003, the region built 446,000 vehicles.

GM Asia Pacific - The region's current third-quarter production forecast is 151,000 vehicles, down 1,000 vehicles from last month's guidance. In the third quarter of 2003, the Asia Pacific region built 120,000 vehicles. GM Asia Pacific's current fourth-quarter production forecast is 167,000 vehicles, up 5,000 vehicles from last month's guidance. In the fourth quarter of 2003, the region built 133,000 vehicles.

GM Latin America, Africa and Middle East - GM's current third-quarter production guidance for the region is 189,000 vehicles, down 1,000 vehicles from last month's guidance. The region built 135,000 vehicles in the third quarter of 2003. The region's revised fourth-quarter forecast is 193,000 vehicles, up 4,000 vehicles from last month's initial guidance. In the fourth quarter of 2003, the region built 157,000 vehicles.

http://media.gm.com/

Justice! Equinox is kicking arse!

this is compared to year-ago levels though. maybe the year ago level was really low for whatever reason. a better comparison would be from the month before (seasonal variation aside).

EDIT: Pontiac - Bonneville sales (2,884), buoyed by GXP deliveries, jumped 137 percent in September.

LOVING IT. GM, build a car people want and this is how people respond.

Even Aztek sales are up 21%!!!!

It was a good month.

I was pretty surprised when I saw the numbers. They need to just keep things comming. Chevy seems to really be selling well. I am interested in seeing how the new STS will sell. I think they will really be doing well once the restyled Deville comes out next year.

GTO sales up 177% :eek: :bow:

You can thank me for the boost in Colorado sales ;)

GTO sales up 177% :eek: :bow:



Ya, all it took was for GM to quit thinking the car was "above" being offered with rebates...

Ya, all it took was for GM to quit thinking the car was "above" being offered with rebates...

Valuable lesson in there for the dealers...

I wish they would learn it, but with the bull**** going on right now with Corvettes, they apparently haven't.

Watch the Solstice debut with the same garbage...

Valuable lesson in there for the dealers...

I wish they would learn it, but with the bull**** going on right now with Corvettes, they apparently haven't.

Watch the Solstice debut with the same garbage...


Sad, but true.

I hope Ford/dealers doesn't do similar things with the new Mustang...

Ya, all it took was for GM to quit thinking the car was "above" being offered with rebates...

I hope this also shows GM that the 400HP LS2 Camaro should be priced under $29,995

I hope Ford/dealers doesn't do similar things with the new Mustang...

Some will, it's inevitable :(

GTO sales up 177% :eek: :bow:


$27,995 I guess was the magical number around here . Of the many ( like 15 at least ) GTO's between the 3 pontiac dealers we have , all but 2 of them were purchased within this past month , and thats after sitting all summer long just about .

Way to go GM . I looked at a G6 over the weekend , thats just gotta add to success . If the Grand am sold so well , this car is gonna fly off the lots .

Incentives are definately working for GTOs around here. Months ago, I kept seeing the same GTOs at the local Pontiac dealership...now I see them changing every week. Whats really surprising about this is that winter is coming up over here and ussually people are looking for winter cars and RWD sports cars would be in the showroom for the winter.

Good stuff. Check out the Deville! Outselling all the other Caddys. And its a tight race coming down the home-stretch.......

Camaro-127
Firebird-109

Who will win?
:p :p

Valuable lesson in there for the dealers...

I wish they would learn it, but with the bull**** going on right now with Corvettes, they apparently haven't.

Watch the Solstice debut with the same garbage...

Unfortunately it is the nature of the business....supply and demand if you will. Legally, GM/Ford/any manufacturer cannot dictate to a dealer what the dealer can sell a car or truck for. Period. Every GM Employee who contacts a dealer MUST sign a stack of papers a foot high (OK, I'm exaggerating...it's only 11 3/4 inches high.. :D ) One of those is a cease and desist order from the United States Government that "thou shalt not tell a dealer what he can sell a car or truck for......or ye shall be thrown to the wolves...."

It frustrates the manufacturer for many reasons. (some of which I can't get into ...but some of you may have heard me speak about some of those reasons.... :D --see! another reason to show up in Bowling Green next year!)

It appeared that the GTO was dead in the water...also the SSR...when in reality much of the disappointing sales figures were due to "additional dealer markup" on many cars........interestingly, when it was found out that the LS2 would be used in the '05 GTO and SSR, suddenly the prices came down!!!

My personal opinion is that a dealer should never charge over MSRP. That said, if I were a Chevy dealer, I would not be discounting 2005 Corvettes right now......the demand is there for the car. Simple supply and demand.

Good stuff. Check out the Deville! Outselling all the other Caddys. And its a tight race coming down the home-stretch.......

Camaro-127
Firebird-109

Who will win?
:p :p

Is it really that bad .....tell me NEW 2002 Camaro and Firebirds AREN'T still being sold in 2004 :( My freakin lord , they werent thaaaat bad .

Yeah...they are that bad. A dealer by me is still trying to sell a CETA Vert Trans Am. 200 miles on it...due to test drives.
They have already sold 3 GTO's. Sticker for the CETA Vert is still 33.2k.

It appeared that the GTO was dead in the water...also the SSR...when in reality much of the disappointing sales figures were due to "additional dealer markup" on many cars........interestingly, when it was found out that the LS2 would be used in the '05 GTO and SSR, suddenly the prices came down!!!

Ack.

This points to exactly what I'm worried about. The LS2 cars will hit and the dealers will be back to their old ways.


My personal opinion is that a dealer should never charge over MSRP. That said, if I were a Chevy dealer, I would not be discounting 2005 Corvettes right now......the demand is there for the car. Simple supply and demand.

I wouldn't ask them to discount, just sell them at MSRP.

My thought is that the goodwill destroyed by these dealer practices (outrageous markups with no justification other than "we can stick it to them") is not easily won back.

I wouldn't ask them to discount, just sell them at MSRP.

My thought is that the goodwill destroyed by these dealer practices (outrageous markups with no justification other than "we can stick it to them") is not easily won back.

Here here! :bow:

I have been completely turned off by Pontiac dealers because of my experience in hunting for a GTO last winter. The only exception was a Pontiac dealer in Tolleson Arizona near my sister's place that sold GTOs for list almost from the very begining, and their willingness to find the GTO you want at other dealers if necessary.

Unfortunately it is the nature of the business....supply and demand if you will. Legally, GM/Ford/any manufacturer cannot dictate to a dealer what the dealer can sell a car or truck for. Period. Every GM Employee who contacts a dealer MUST sign a stack of papers a foot high (OK, I'm exaggerating...it's only 11 3/4 inches high.. :D ) One of those is a cease and desist order from the United States Government that "thou shalt not tell a dealer what he can sell a car or truck for......or ye shall be thrown to the wolves...."

It frustrates the manufacturer for many reasons. (some of which I can't get into ...but some of you may have heard me speak about some of those reasons.... :D --see! another reason to show up in Bowling Green next year!)

It appeared that the GTO was dead in the water...also the SSR...when in reality much of the disappointing sales figures were due to "additional dealer markup" on many cars........interestingly, when it was found out that the LS2 would be used in the '05 GTO and SSR, suddenly the prices came down!!!

My personal opinion is that a dealer should never charge over MSRP. That said, if I were a Chevy dealer, I would not be discounting 2005 Corvettes right now......the demand is there for the car. Simple supply and demand.

That confuses me. How does Saturn work, then? Or Scion? Both have "pure pricing" where the car price is set and is not marked up or down. I know that the way the Scion agreement works is, the dealer can charge whatever price they want, but they have to charge the same price for every car and keep it that way for the MY. Not sure of the details on Saturn, but their no haggle pricing is pretty lauded. If it's illegal, how do these brands work?

Personally, I will not tolerate dealer markups. I'll never go back to a dealer that has a big markup on cars. Which is severely limiting the amount of Dodge dealers I can shop at, all of them mark up the desirable cars by $5k.

I have a great idea to prevent dealer markup, ship maybe one or two of a hot car to that dealer. (the new Vette, STS, etc.) If the dealer sells it with a markup, GM should refuse to ship that dealer any more Vettes, GTO's, etc. Maybe if the dealer apologized and agreed to sell at sticker price, then maybe ship them some more Vettes or whatever.

Or maybe GM should just refuse to ship a hot model to a dealership that has a history of charging markups.

Yeah...they are that bad. A dealer by me is still trying to sell a CETA Vert Trans Am. 200 miles on it...due to test drives.
They have already sold 3 GTO's. Sticker for the CETA Vert is still 33.2k.


shoot, I'd love to buy a brand new Trans Am or SS, provided its at least 10K off of the sticker price. Because that is how much it will depriciate when you drive it off the lot.