GM'S U.S. DEALERS DELIVER 2.8 MILLION VEHICLES IN 2013
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◾The all-new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 helped the company increase its full-size pickup sales by 14 percent. ◾GMC sales were the strongest since 2007, and the Sierra now has the highest average transaction prices of any full-size pickup truck line in the industry, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates.◾Overall, GM's share of the $40,000 and up light-duty pickup segment, which is about one-third of the market, has increased 7 percentage points to 36 percent. ◾Combined sales of GM's mini, small and compact cars increased by 10 percent, bolstered by best-ever sales of the Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze, and a remarkable year for the new Chevrolet Spark, which saw more than 34,000 deliveries. ◾Crossover deliveries were strong all year long, increasing by 14 percent. New products like the Buick Encore drove the growth along with stalwarts like the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, which had their best sales years ever. The GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave also had their best years ever. December Sales Highlights (vs. 2012) ◾Sales in the fourth quarter increased 6 percent and December's volume was the highest since August. ◾The Chevrolet Corvette had its best December sales since 2006. ◾The redesigned Chevrolet Malibu and the all-new Impala were up 33 percent and 10 percent, respectively. ◾Crossover and SUV sales were strong, with the Chevrolet Traverse and Tahoe, and the GMC Acadia and Yukon XL all posting higher sales. The Acadia was up 53 percent, for its best-ever December. ◾Small business customers took delivery of 26,231 vehicles in December up 20 percent. For the year, small business deliveries were up 35 percent. 'December started a little slow but sales were stronger later in the month, especially in the week between Christmas and New Year's,' McNeil said. 'We didn't make any big changes to our 'go-to-market' strategy during the month, which is to offer competitive incentives and market aggressively, and we are carrying good momentum heading into January.'
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