GM Canada leads retail sales for third consecutive month


GM Canada leads retail sales for third consecutive month

Retail sales grow 46% year-over-year

2017-06-01

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Oshawa, Ontario (June 1, 2017) — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 31,149 vehicles in May, an increase of 36 per cent year-over-year and the company’s best May since 2009.

GM was the also the retail sales leader for the third month in a row with May’s retail sales up 46 per cent year-over-year.     

“Our sales momentum continued in May as we remain focused on building our brands, growing retail sales and maintaining a disciplined approach to daily rental deliveries,” said John Roth, vice-president, sales, service and marketing for GM Canada. Roth added, “Our refreshed lineup of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles are resonating with Canadians.  And with leading-edge technology and eye-inspiring designs we continue to experience growth across our entire lineup of cars, trucks and cross-overs.”

Pickup truck sales continue to be strong in May, up 43 per cent year-over-year, led by the Chevrolet Silverado (up 45 per cent) and GMC Sierra (up 43 per cent).

Canadians continue to love their crossovers with GM leading this segment* experiencing 38 per cent growth year-over-year led by the Canadian-built Chevrolet Equinox (up 42 per cent), Buick Enclave (up 28 per cent) and GMC Terrain (up 34 per cent).

GM Canada cars sales outpaced the industry* with a 27 per cent growth, driven by the all-new Chevrolet Cruze (up 122 per cent), Impala (up 59 per cent), Volt (up 50 per cent), Buick LaCrosse (up 29 per cent) and Cadillac XTS (up 348 per cent).

Non daily rental fleet sales were up 18 per cent in May and 14 per cent calendar year-to-date.

Brand Highlights:

MAY 2017:

Chevrolet

  • Best total sales since 2007
  • Best retail sales since 2003

Buick

  • Best total sales since 2014
  • Best retail sales since 2003

 

GMC

  • Best total sales since 1989
  • Best retail sales since 1998

 

Cadillac

  • Best total sales Ever
  • Best retail sales Ever

*Based on Initial Estimates

About GM Canada

General Motors of Canada Company markets Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through Canada’s largest dealer network, as well as OnStar and MAVEN services. Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, GM Canada employs more than 8,700 people across the country and is a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing, green operations, active safety, and autonomous and connected vehicle technology research and development. More information on the company can be found at www.gm.ca, www.gminnovates.ca or by following @GMcanada on Twitter.