Chevrolet Total Sales Climb 22 Percent in September
• Cruze Records 212,019 sales in first year of sales •
Heidebreicht Chevrolet Sales Rise in September
Washington, MI 10/5/2011 – Chevrolet sold a total of 147,611 cars, trucks and utilities in September, an increase of 22 percent over the same month a year ago. For the first nine months of the year, total Chevrolet sales are up 15 percent over a year ago. Chevrolet sold a total of 18,097 Cruze in September, and a total of 212,019 sales since the fuel-efficient compact car was introduced in September 2010. More than 80 percent of Cruze sales have been to individual retail buyers, of whom two out of five are new to General Motors. Consumer demand for the Cruze helped Chevrolet record 13 consecutive months of retail sales gains. In addition, retail sales of Chevrolet cars are up 35 percent for the first nine months of 2011, contributing to a 23-percent increase in retail sales for the entire brand. “Strong September sales demonstrate that Chevrolet trucks and utilities, along with fuel-efficient cars and crossovers are contributing to Chevy’s continued sales growth,” said Jenna Arcari of Heidebreicht Chevrolet. “The broad Chevy lineup of cars like the Cruze, match the appeal of Silverado, Traverse and Equinox, demonstrating that Chevy’s transformation is bringing new Metro-Detroit customers to our dealership.” Chevrolet is introducing five all-new cars in just three years: the Cruze and Volt, which went on sale in late 2010; the Sonic, which went on sale in August of 2011; and the all-new Spark and Malibu that will be introduced in 2012.
About Chevrolet
Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial as a global automotive brand with annual sales of about 4.25 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. 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 Spark, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers “gas-friendly to gas-free” solutions including Cruze Eco and Volt. Cruze Eco offers 42 mpg highway while Volt offers 35 miles of electric, gasoline-free driving and an additional 344 miles of extended range. 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 can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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