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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Chevrolet Total Sales Up 28 Percent for 2010 Calendar Year to Date

Chevrolet delivered a total of 139,916 vehicles in July, a 12 percent gain year over year. Due to sustained demand across the Chevrolet lineup, calendar-year-to-date sales are up 28 percent compared to 2009.
“This year’s sales growth has demonstrated the strength of the Chevrolet portfolio,” said Alan Batey, vice president, Chevrolet Sales and Service. “Chevrolet is successfully attracting new customers across all segments, delivering growth in crossovers, cars and trucks.
For the first seven months of 2010, total sales for Chevrolet crossovers are up 53 percent. Traverse leads sales gains for the month, with total sales up 49 percent in July and 31 percent for 2010 calendar year to date.  
For the first seven months of 2010, total sales for Chevrolet cars are up 38 percent.  Malibu led car sales gains for the month, with total sales up 33 percent in July, and 41 percent for 2010 calendar year to date.
For the first seven months of 2010, total sales for Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are up 8 percent. Silverado sales climbed 26 percent in July, driven by the demand for the redesigned Silverado HD. Total Silverado sales are up 13 percent for 2010 calendar year to date.
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About Chevrolet
Chevrolet is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. In the U.S., the Chevrolet portfolio includes: iconic performance cars, such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long lasting pickups and SUVs, such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers, such as Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers "gas-friendly" solutions, such as the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model that is expected to deliver up to an estimated 40 mpg highway, and 2011 Chevrolet Volt that will offer  up to 40 miles of electric driving and an additional 300 miles of extended range with the onboard generator (based on GM testing).  Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

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