GM has sold in Europe with 20% fewer cars

General Motors has sold in Europe a number of 471,823 vehicles in the second quarter of 2009, with a market share of 9.2%, but down 20% compared with a decrease of 18% in the whole industry.

During April-June 2009, Opel / Vauxhall sold a total of 347,330 vehicles, with a market share of 6.8%. In Germany, sales increased by 45%, this quarter being the largest sales in 2000 for Opel, which encouraged and initiated the disposal of government. Opel Corsa model was the sales leader in the German in the second quarter.

Chevrolet sold a total of 115,526 units in Europe in the second quarter, registering a record market share of 2.3%. Mark achieved impressive results in terms of sales in the territory of Germany (43% growth), France (increase of 102%) and Turkey (120% increase).

During the first half of 2009, GM sold 878,641 vehicles in Europe and had a market share of 9.1%. In Germany, Opel sales have increased by 27%, and those recorded by Chevrolet with 41% in the first six months of 2009, being the highest proportion of sales made by GM in Germany from 2001 until now, the company had then a number of sales of 210,828 vehicles. Model Opel / Vauxhall badge, motor vehicle 2009 in Europe, continues to excel. With a total of 86,350 units sold in the first half of 2009, the insignia is in second place among the better class of vehicles sold in Europe average. Model Opel / Vauxhall Meriva was also the best selling car in its segment.

In June, GM Europe has sold a total 166,824 vehicles. In Germany, Opel has recorded the highest volume of sales in June 1999 to present, with an increase of 52% and a market share of 9.2%. Chevrolet has recorded the highest volume of sales of its history in Germany, with an increase of 61% in June. "These figures seem to indicate that the decline in some markets has reached the critical level. Incentive programs, such as disposal started in Germany, are eloquent examples of involvement of government, which by firm policy alleviating the impact of global economic crisis ", says Brent Dewar, vice president Sales, Marketing and Post-Sales for GM Europe.

"Probably will move a few years until the motor industry will again reach the levels achieved in 2007. Since we are facing a series of unprecedented economic challenges caused by the global crisis, intensive work with our network of distribution to get each contract for the successful management of the business during this difficult period, "says Dewar." We have developed a number of new products, including the Opel badge, motor vehicle 2009 in Europe, and Chevrolet Cruz. We will continue to better manage the production process and costs and to ensure, at the same time, a strong communication of product marketing. "

Overall, Chevrolet sold in the second quarter of 880,294 units, down 20.7% compared to the same period of 2008, and the Opel / Vauxhall sold 353.601 units, down 20.1% compared to 2008. The largest decline recorded it but the Saab brand, which sold only 10.617 units - by 60.7% less than the same period in 2008.

Source: http://www.gm.com/

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