Chevrolet sales in the European market grew by 10% between January and September, while sales in the third quarter rose 14%. Market share reached 2.5% in January-September, in the third quarter reached 2.7% share.

Chevrolet sold 351,308 cars from January to September, representing an increase of 31,847 cars, or 10.0 percent, compared with the same period the previous year (2009: 319,461 cars). European market share rose Chevrolet by 0.24 points to 2.5 percent because rates earned in 14 European countries. In the third quarter, Chevrolet sold 117,961 cars, representing a 2.7 percent share. In September, Chevrolet sold 44,539 units, covering a 2.6 share of the European market and an increase of 20 percent over 2009.

"Chevrolet's third-quarter sales are 14 percent above those recorded in the same period last year, a clear indication that our new model line mini small compact and great looking made an impression," said Wayne Brannon, Director Chevrolet Europe. "In 2011, we launched seven new models will expand our portfolio to cover new market segments," Brannon added.

Chevrolet has enjoyed strong sales growth in Uzbekistan, Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden. In Russia, a country where the market is recovering at a slow pace, Chevrolet has been the market leader among foreign brands, with a share of 6 percent in first nine months. In the third quarter, Chevrolet sales in Russia increased by 30 percent over the same period last year.

With the new City Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet increased its market share in Europe in the mini segment from 5.9 to 7.4 percent and ranks number four on sales in this segment in Europe, with 94,144 cars sold .

The notch-back segment compact car, the Chevrolet Cruze, which was designated by AUTOBEST Car of the Year 2010 and received five stars in Euro NCAP safety tests continue to be market leader in many countries, holding shares by segment 35%, for example in Spain, where this year's 5420 models were sold from January to September Cruze.

Source: http://www.chevrolet.com/