General Motors December and 2011 Sales
(Data is not adjusted for the difference in selling days; December 2011 had 27 selling days and December 2010 had 26 selling days)
(firmenpresse) - OSHAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 01/04/12 -- GM Canada welcomed a new era to the automotive industry in 2011, with the introduction of the revolutionary Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range. Since its launch in September, 275 Volts have been sold and delivered to customers. Overall, in 2011, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 242,830 vehicles including 18,282 in December.
"Our 2011 results reflect the highly competitive automotive market in Canada. The ultimate winners are Canadian customers, who continue to benefit from better value and better products," said Kevin Williams, president and managing director of GM of Canada. "Our new products and focus on the customer are hitting the mark with Canadians which bodes well for 2012."
"Our new vehicles are clearly connecting with customers," added Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of sales, service and marketing. "We plan to build on this momentum in 2012 as we launch a number of new vehicles perfectly suited to the Canadian market, including the Chevrolet Spark, Buick Verano and the Canadian-built Cadillac XTS."
December 2011 Retail Sales Highlights
Total GM sales were down 9.4 per cent compared to last December and down 1.7 per cent year over year.
About GM Canada
Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs over 10,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada's largest automotive dealer network, which employs over 23,000 people dedicated to delivering a top customer experience. GMCL also plays a leadership role in automotive design and engineering, engaging in innovative research and development partnerships with leading Canadian universities and research institutes. In addition, through its Canadian Engineering Centres, GMCL conducts development activities ranging from cold weather testing to the advancement of key electric vehicle and green technologies. More information regarding GMCL models can be found at , or by following (at)GMCanada on Twitter.
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GM Canada
Adria MacKenzie
905-644-6044
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