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Cadillac July 2010 Sales up 141.8% over 2009

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Cadillac July 2010 Sales were up a nice 141% largely based on improved SRX and CTS sales.  Definitely a good month for getting some happy Buyers into Cadillac leather seats.

Great to see 2 different Cadillac models break 5K sales per month.

Cadillac: Total sales for July were 142 percent higher than last July. Retail sales increased 123 percent on the strength of consumer demand for the SRX, which posted its best month since it was introduced in 2003.


 July (Calendar Year-to-Date)
January – July

2010 2009 % Chg Volume %Chg per S/D 2010 2009 %Chg Volume
Selling Days (S/D) 27 26





CTS 5,516 2,383 131.5 122.9 24,601 22,942 7.2
DTS 1,207 901 34.0 29.0 10,221 9,011 13.4
Escalade 1,252 1,068 17.2 12.9 8,766 8,617 1.7
Escalade ESV 762 569 33.9 29.0 4,150 3,449 20.3
Escalade EXT 195 175 11.4 7.3 1,008 1,431 -29.6
SRX 5,723 648 783.2 750.5 28,378 4,503 530.2
STS 259 358 -27.7 -30.3 2,404 4,272 -43.7
XLR 5 69 -92.8 -93.0 176 529 -66.7
Cadillac Total 14,919 6,171 141.8 132.8 79,704 54,754 45.6

Hopefully August will follow suit, with the Cadillac CTS Coupe arriving into showrooms.

Cadillac Sales continue to Shine — June 2010

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Cadillac June 2010 sales were good, up by 39% compared to June 2009.  Cadillac CTS sales rebounded, breaking 4K sales on the month and eclipsing Cadillac SRX sales for the month at 3,804 for SRX.  The Cadillac DTS did not sustain the higher numbers from May 2010, but almost matched June 2009 sales.  Escalade sales continue to hold similar to 2009.

With the Cadillac CTS Coupe arriving in showrooms soon it is very promising to see the CTS sales do well now.

“Cadillac has been well-positioned with SRX and CTS to win over luxury buyers as they return to the market,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president for Cadillac sales and service. “We expect the trend to continue with the launch of CTS Coupe and addition of Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance.  We’re strengthening the line-up with a distinctive new vehicle and elevating the brand by providing owners with a long-term commitment to customer service.”


 June (Calendar Year-to-Date)
January – June

2010 2009 % Chg Volume %Chg per S/D 2010 2009 %Chg Volume
Selling Days (S/D) 25 25




CTS 4,193 3,193 31.3 31.3 19,085 20,559 -7.2
DTS 1,591 1,627 -2.2 -2.2 9,014 8,110 11.1
Escalade 1,008 1,043 -3.4 -3.4 7,514 7,549 -0.5
Escalade ESV 607 431 40.8 40.8 3,388 2,880 17.6
Escalade EXT 147 184 -20.1 -20.1 813 1,256 -35.3
SRX 3,804 677 461.9 461.9 22,655 3,855 487.7
STS 409 1,220 -66.5 -66.5 2,145 3,914 -45.2
XLR 29 98 -70.4 -70.4 171 460 -62.8
Cadillac Total 11,788 8,473 39.1 39.1 64,785 48,583 33.3

News Release:

  • Sixth straight month that GM’s four brand’s sales increased by more than 20 percent
  • Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM’s four brands are up 32 percent
  • GM full-size pickup sales increase 27 percent; up 12 percent year-to-date
  • GM crossover sales are up 81 percent year-to-date

DETROIT – June sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac increased by a combined 36 percent to 194,828 units in the United States. This is the sixth straight month in which sales for GM’s brands increased year-over-year by more than 20 percent. Year-to-date sales for the four brands also have risen 32 percent to 1,069,577 units – an increase of 258,368 units compared to last year.

The increase was fueled by the continuing success of the company’s launch vehicles, its growing sales of compact, midsize and luxury crossovers, and some recovery in the markets for pickups and full-size SUVs.

The resurgence in large pickup truck sales was a key factor behind June’s results, according to Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. Combined sales of the Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Avalanche, and GMC Sierra were up 27 percent for the month, compared to June 2009 and are up 12 percent year-to-date.

“As companies continue to invest in their businesses, we expect this segment to continue to recover,” said Johnson. “We think the release of some pent up demand in the pickup market is an indication that a fundamental part of the U.S. economy is gradually strengthening.”

GM’s launch vehicles continue to be a driving factor behind the company’s sales increases. Retail sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro, Buick LaCrosse and Regal, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac SRX and CTS Wagon have increased 222 percent year-to-date through June and totaled 172,083. This represents about one out of every four retail sales for GM.

June Crossover Performance Keeps GM the Industry Crossover Leader

Chevrolet and GMC dealers reported 16,093 deliveries of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain – a 208 percent improvement from June 2009. For the year, sales of these vehicles are up almost 193 percent, to 94,105 sales through June.

Mid-size crossovers Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia continued to show improvement. During June, their combined sales increased 39 percent. Year-to-date, they are up 28 percent.

The Cadillac SRX luxury crossover maintained its impressive run with an increase of 462 percent during the month. Year-to-date, SRX sales are up 488 percent.

Month-end dealer inventory in the U.S. stood at about 438,000 units, which is about 30,000 higher compared to May 2010, and about 144,000 lower than June 2009.

June Key Facts and Brand Results:

  • Sixth consecutive month that sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac have increased by 20 percent or more.
  • Ninth consecutive month of total and retail sales gains for GM’s four brands.
  • Fifth month in a row of total sales improvement for GM’s full-size pickups.
  • Fourth consecutive month of double-digit retail sales increases for GM’s brands.
  • Chevrolet:
    Chevrolet delivered 141,381 vehicles in June, a 32 percent gain year-over-year. This includes an 11 percent increase in retail sales, marking the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year retail sales gains. The largest sales increases were from Chevrolet line of full-size trucks. Silverado registered 30,994 total sales in June – a year-over-year increase of 25 percent, and posted the best retail sales month of the year. (READ MORE)
  • Buick:
    Buick posted a 53 percent sales increase in June compared to the same month last year. Year-to-date total sales for Buick are up 48 percent. Driven by the momentum around the LaCrosse and Enclave, retail sales saw a 28 percent increase for the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year retail sales increases, making June the best total sales month for Buick in 2010. (READ MORE)
  • GMC:
    GMC reported a 45 percent increase in total sales and 34 percent increase in retail sales in the month of June, compared to the same month last year. This is the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases for GMC, and for the calendar year GMC total sales were up 29 percent over last year. (READ MORE)
  • Cadillac:
    Total sales for June were up 39 percent versus the same month last year. Retail sales were up 35 percent. SRX total sales rose 462 percent for its 10th straight month of triple-digit percentage increases. CTS posted its best retail month of the year. CTS total sales were up 31 percent and retail sales were up 23 percent. (READ MORE)
  • GM’s Full-Size Utilities Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL increased 69 percent during the month, totaling 15,192 deliveries. Year-to-date, sales of these vehicles are up 19 percent.
  • Fleet sales for GM’s four brands were 59,571 for the month.

    • Cadillac Sales up 54% May 2010

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    Cadillac Sales were up nicely for May 2010.  Cadillac SRX sales topped 4K per month, up a bit from 3,904 in April, and of course far ahead of the previous SRX.  CTS Sales were somewhat improved at 3,489 vs 3,278 in April, and well improved over 2,914 in May of 2009.  Cadillac DTS sales were also up, selling 2,263 versus 1,785 last month or 1,520 in May of last year.  Overall a good month for Cadillac; a larger version of the results chart can be viewed by clicking on the chart.

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    Cadillac total sales rise 54 percent in May led by SRX, CTS

    DETROIT – Cadillac reported today U.S. total sales for May of 12,328, a 54 percent increase compared to the same month last year and the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year increases.  For the calendar year, Cadillac total sales were up 32 percent over last year.

    Cadillac posted its best month of the year for both retail and total sales volume.

    Cadillac’s retail sales for May, compared to May 2009, increased more than 100 percent in the Miami, Atlanta, San Diego, Pittsburgh and Detroit area markets.

    SRX sales rose 654 percent for May, compared to the same month last year, for its ninth straight month of triple-digit percentage total sales increases.  Redesigned for the 2010 model year, the SRX mid-size luxury crossover had its best month of the year.

    CTS total sales rose 20 percent in May, recording its highest total sales volume since December of 2009.  The results come as Cadillac prepares for the launch of the CTS Coupe in August. The Coupe will join the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon to expand the award-winning CTS line.

    “Cadillac is getting stronger as the year progresses,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Cadillac sales. “SRX has quickly become a leader among mid-size luxury crossovers. CTS Coupe will put Cadillac design and performance in a dramatic form that’s expected to attract new luxury car buyers to the brand.”

    Car and Driver magazine recently named CTS to its “10 Best Cars” list for the third straight year.  Cadillac also took top honors for the third straight year in the 2010 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, which use feedback from new car and truck owners to rank vehicles and brands. Escalade ranked first in the Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle category of the AutoPacific awards.

    Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Post 32 Percent Sales Increase in May

    • Fifth Consecutive Month of Double-Digit Combined Sales Gains for GM’s Four Brands
    • Calendar-Year-to-Date Sales for GM’s Four Brands are up 31 Percent
    • GM Crossovers Sales Are up 81 Percent Year-to-Date

    DETROIT – For the fifth straight month, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac together posted a double digit sales gain, with combined sales increasing 32 percent over last May. Year-to-date sales for GM’s four brands have risen 31 percent to 874,749 units – an increase of 206,994 units compared to last year, which is almost twice the volume lost from brands the company has discontinued.

    According to Steve Carlisle, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations, GM’s brands have outperformed the market this year on the strength of the company’s newest products. Year-to-date, combined sales of the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Camaro, Buick LaCrosse and Regal, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX and CTS Wagon are up 323 percent.

    “Each of our brands has new products that are being received well by customers. In fact, these new vehicles now account for about one in every four retail sales in the U.S.,” said Carlisle. “With each brand launching new vehicles in the next few months, we are optimistic about the remainder of the year.”

    Since 2005, crossover sales as a percentage of industry sales have almost doubled. During the same time, sales of GM’s crossovers as a percentage of the company’s sales have more than tripled. May sales of GM’s crossovers – Chevrolet Equinox, HHR and Traverse; Buick Enclave, GMC Terrain and Acadia; and Cadillac SRX – were up 83 percent compared to May 2009, and are up 81 percent year-to-date. Through May, GM leads all automakers in total crossover sales.

    According to Carlisle, the company’s crossover growth is an example of its ability to quickly adapt to shifts in the marketplace. “We’re a much leaner and more agile company today and can take advantage of movements in consumer tastes,” said Carlisle.

    Chevrolet dealers reported sales of 167,235 – 31 percent higher than May, 2009. Retail sales for the brand were 19 percent higher for the month. Retail sales for Chevrolet’s popular full-size pickups, Silverado and Avalanche, increased 14 percent, while retail sales for the Suburban rose 73 percent. The Chevrolet Silverado, Equinox, Traverse, Avalanche, Malibu and Camaro all posted year-over-year retail sales increases of 10 percent or more (read more)

    Buick sales rose 37 percent for the month to 12,582 – the eighth consecutive month of double digit year-over-year sales increases led by the LaCrosse and Enclave. Retail sales for Buick rose 46 percent during May. Buick LaCrosse retail sales increased 191 percent for the month. Year-to-date sales of the LaCrosse have increased 162 percent (read more)

    GMC sales of 30,160 were 26 percent higher than last year, while retail sales for the brand were up 37 percent. Retail sales of the GMC Terrain continued to gain momentum, with sales increasing 350 percent for the year-to-date (read more)

    Cadillac sales increased 54 percent to 12,328, while retail sales improved 43 percent for the month. CTS retail sales improved 7 percent for the month, and year-to-date sales of the SRX are 439 percent higher than a year ago

    Month-end dealer inventory in the U.S. stood at about 408,000 units, which is about 22,000 lower compared to April 2010, and about 267,000 lower than May 2009.

    May Key Facts:

    • Eighth Consecutive Month of Combined Sales Gains for GM’s Four Brands
    • Chevrolet: Total sales up 31 percent compared to a year ago; retail sales up 19 percent; Chevrolet Equinox retail sales increased 228 percent; Camaro retail sales continued to set the pace for the sport segment with 8,402 deliveries; Chevrolet Traverse retail sales were up 11 percent for the month, and are up 10 percent for the year; Silverado retail sales were up 11 percent for the month.
    • Buick: Total sales up 37 percent; retail sales up 46 percent; Buick LaCrosse retail sales rose 191 percent and are up 162 percent for the year; Buick Enclave retail sales rose 14 percent in May and are up 12 percent for the year.
    • GMC: Total sales up 26 percent; retail sales up 37 percent; GMC Terrain retail sales were up 569 percent for the month and 350 percent for the year; GMC Acadia retail sales increased 18 percent for the month and are up 24 percent year-to-date
    • Cadillac: Total sales up 54 percent; retail sales up 43 percent; Cadillac SRX retail sales were up 605 percent for the month and 439 percent for the year; Cadillac CTS had its best month of the year, with retail sales up 7 percent.
    • GM Full-Size Pickups, Full-Size Utilities and Full-Size Luxury Utilities sales rose 17 percent for the month and are up 9 percent year-to-date
    • Fleet sales for GM’s four brands were 83,305 for the month.