Mark LaNeve
Mark LaNeve
continues february gm increased january month pace percent sales
While February was a challenging month for all certified GM brands, GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling certified brand, increased sales by 3 percent from January and continues to set the pace for all manufacturers in the category.
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While December was a difficult comparison for us and other manufacturers, by any measure it still was a solid sales month. We're particularly pleased with the recovery in our sport utility and full-size pickup business. It gives us renewed confidence as we prepare to launch new vehicles into these key segments in 2006.
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We've made this clear to the dealers. Chevy's got to compete heads-up with Ford and Toyota and all the mainstream parts of the market, and Cadillac needs to have everything it can to compete with BMW, Mercedes and Lexus. The other brands need to be tightly focused.
brands cadillac clear compete ford mainstream mercedes needs parts tightly toyota
We've made this clear to the dealers, ... Chevy's got to compete heads-up with Ford and Toyota and all the mainstream parts of the market, and Cadillac needs to have everything it can to compete with BMW, Mercedes and Lexus. The other brands need to be tightly focused.
fight
We know it?s not going to be easy, and that?s why we?re going to fight for every sale.
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We want to attract people with our features and our quality, not just the latest wad of cash on the hood.
shopping
When we are on consumers' shopping lists, we like our chances.
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Given the strong consumer demand for these great new vehicles, we're feeling good about our decision to increase and pull ahead production.
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GM is proud to support Cure Autism Now's innovative research programs and partner with an organization that is aggressively working to make a better life for individuals affected by autism. WALK NOW events provide a wonderful venue for Chevrolet to highlight our commitment to families and to showcase new products such as the hot HHR crossover. The Gala is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to align the Cadillac brand with a marquee event, celebrating a ground-breaking organization.
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We knew going into September that it would be challenging given continued inventory constraints and compared to exceptionally strong year-ago results.
aware effect fuel prices
We're very aware of fuel prices and the effect they have on our business, especially full-size trucks,
bench changes develop further help strengthen team
These changes will strengthen the VSSM team and help us further develop bench strength for the future.
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Dealers tell us they can't keep them on the lot, with vehicles staying in inventory less than a week on average.
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Dealers, consumers and third parties have reacted very enthusiastically to these segment-leading new vehicles. Sales, production, inventory turn rates and dealer orders are all ahead of plan. It's January, it's early, but we're optimistic that these great new products will be successful.