GM Canada Industry Sales Leader* in March Leads in both total and retail sales


GM Canada Industry Sales Leader* in March Leads in both total and retail sales

2017-04-03

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Oshawa, Ontario (April 3, 2017) —Based on initial estimates, GM Canada led the automotive industry in March, driven by strong retail sales gains of 27.2 per cent year-over-year.  Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 30,115 total vehicles in the month, an increase of 22.9 per cent per cent year-over-year.  

“March was our best GM Canada sales month since 2008,” said John Roth, vice-president, sales, service and marketing for GM Canada. “Our brands are delivering what Canadians want with a full line of crossovers and SUVs, while Chevrolet continues to be Canada’s leading seller of electric vehicles.”

GM Canada closed Q1 2017 with an increase in share in both total (12.1 per cent) and retail (10.3 per cent) sales year over year.

Roth added, “We plan to build on this momentum in Canada by focusing on our customers, delivering great products and maintaining our operating discipline.” 

Highlights vs 2016

March 2017:

Chevrolet

  • Best Total Sales since 2006 (up 21.4 per cent)
    • Best total sales for Chevrolet Trucks since 2005 (up 35 per cent)
    • Best total sales for Chevrolet Cars since 2014
    • Best-selling EV month in Chevrolet’s history (Volt up 53 per cent)
  • Best Retail Month since 2011 (up 19.2 per cent) led by Chevrolet Trucks (up 44 per cent)

Buick

  • Best Total Sales since 2006 (up 17.5 per cent)
  • Best Retail Month since 2006 (up 59.8 per cent)

GMC

  • Best Total Sales ever (Up 26.1 per cent)
  • Best Retail Sales ever (up 36.6 per cent) 

Cadillac

  • Best Total Sales ever (up 28 per cent)
  • Best Retail Sales ever (Up 24 per cent)

Q1 2017:

Chevrolet

  • Best Total Sales Q1 since 2008 (up 10 per cent)
  • Best Retail Sales Q1 since 2011 (up 5 per cent)

Buick

  • Best Total Sales Q1 since 2006 (up 32.7 per cent)
  • Best Retail Sales Q1 since 2003 (up 61.8 per cent)

GMC

  • Best Total Sales Q1 ever (up 12.6 per cent)
  • Best Retail Sales Q1 ever (up 12 per cent)

Cadillac

  • Best Total Sales Q1 since 1980 (up 7 per cent)
  • Best Retail Sales Q1 ever (up 7 per cent)

*Based on initial estimates

About GM of 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.

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