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Monday, August 24, 2015
General Motors worldwide sold over 2.4 million units in the first quarter of 2015.
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 2.4 million vehicles globally in the first quarter of 2015, up 2 percent compared to a year ago. Sales in China increased 9 percent and deliveries in North America were up 6 percent. Opel/Vauxhall increased its sales by 3 percent in Europe.
“The momentum our brands are building in China, the U.S. and Western Europe more than offset difficult conditions in some other large markets like Russia and Brazil,” said GM CEO Mary Barra.
“We are in the early days of a very aggressive onslaught of new products and customer-driven innovation,” she said.
“Already, the Chevrolet Trax and Colorado are redefining segments in the United States, Cadillac is growing rapidly in China and establishing a new formula for prestige sedans with the CT6 and Opel’s revitalization is accelerating across Europe. At the same time, we are deploying OnStar with 4G LTE in North America, Europe and China to give our customers the best connectivity experience in the industry.”
Other first quarter global sales highlights:
- Cadillac was up 2.5 percent, driven by a 23-percent increase in China.
- Opel/Vauxhall’s sales increase outpaced the European region’s growth by 0.2 percentage points.
- Buick was up 8 percent.
- GMC was up 15 percent, for its best first quarter sales since 2005.
- Chevrolet deliveries in the United States increased 5 percent on the strength of a 19 percent increase in crossover deliveries and a 31 percent increase in truck sales. Deliveries in China were up 7 percent.
In prior quarters, GM reported wholesale deliveries in China, which are vehicles sold to dealers. Beginning this quarter, GM is reporting deliveries to customers.
New Vauxhall Corsa VXR Proves Quick On Track But Fidgety On Road
The new Vauxhall Corsa VXR or Opel Corsa OPC is currently the fastest supermini-based hot hatch that you can buy, but even so, it actually doesn’t feel that way, according to this AutoExpress review.
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GM Thanks Customers For Buying 500 Million Of Its Vehicles Since 1908 [w/Video]
GM has reached the impressive milestone of 500 million vehicles built over 106 years, the most of any automaker by far. The company has decided the best approach to mark the event was to thank its customers all over the world.
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Vauxhall sells a fleet of Vivaro to Anglian Home Improvements - all aimed at a lifetime of savings.
Vauxhall has supplied Anglian Home Improvements, the UK’s leading home improvements company, with a fleet of 29 new Vivaros. The latest model, which was launched last summer, will help the company reduce its fuel consumption and whole life operating costs of its fleet.
The vans are 2900 L1H1 specification, powered by a 1.6CDTi (90PS) engine with Start/Stop. They have been delivered to Anglian Home Improvements and are already being enjoyed by the company’s regional service engineers who drive an average 30,000 miles per year.
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Michael Shepherd, Fleet Manager for Anglian Home Improvements, explains: “Initially it was the excellent fuel efficiency that attracted us to the Vauxhall Vivaro, but when we came to experience the new model, we were extremely pleased with the smart interior and the in-cab technology, which includes a modern infotainment system and DAB radio.
“We've already received excellent feedback from our drivers who have said that the vehicles are both comfortable and good to drive. Keeping our employees happy is extremely important to us, so we're very pleased with the comments,” he continued.
As well as class-leading build quality and practicality, the new Vivaro has an improved cabin which has been designed for comfort and control. With its Start/Stop function and ecoFLEX technology, the new 1.6-litre Vivaro also boasts improved fuel economy of 46.3 mpg and CO2 emissions of just 160g/km, which has reduced total cost of ownership for Anglian Home Improvements.
National Commercial Vehicle and B2B Sales Manager at Vauxhall, Richard Collier, said: “We’re really pleased to hear such great feedback from the drivers and fleet manager at Anglian Home Improvements.
“The Vivaro has been designed to be both practical with its increased payload and cargo space, and enjoyable, with its high quality interior, modern technology and comfortable cabin.”
Established in 1966, Anglian Home Improvements is the UK’s biggest double glazing window, door and conservatory specialist. With almost 50 years’ experience, Anglian offers an extensive range of home improvement product to customers all over the country.
SMMT releases April's sales figures, with the 38th month of growth, it's not slowing down.
- Spring showroom surge sees UK new car registrations rise 5.1% to 185,778 units.
- Strongest April for a decade as fleets and private buyers buoyed by high levels of confidence.
- SMMT calls on next government to support automotive sector and new vehicle technologies.
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on the morning the UK heads to the polls underline a robust new car market, with registrations up for the 38thconsecutive month in April. Demand rose by 5.1% to 185,778 units – the month's best performance since 2005. Year-to-date registrations for 2015 are up 6.4% to 920,366.
April's strong performance, which comes after a record first quarter for the sector, tracks a 12-year high for consumer confidence1 and continues a pattern of growth in new car registrations around general elections that dates back to 1979. Demand in the period following 7 May is forecast to continue in line with this trend and as new products, attractive finance deals and low interest rates inspire consumers and businesses to give the new car market their vote of confidence.
All but three of the past nine general elections have coincided with a spike in new car demand in the three months immediately before and after polling day. Notable exceptions were during the recessions of 1992 and 2010, while the 2005 election period saw registrations dip as part of natural market readjustment after hitting peak volumes in 2002.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, "Today's figures highlight the current strength of consumer confidence, even at a time of such political uncertainty. We are confident that the UK’s new car market – so symbolic of economic mood – will continue to thrive, but long-term success will depend largely on economic and political stability in the months and years ahead. Whatever the outcome of today’s election, the next government must act quickly to uphold economic certainty and reassure consumers and markets."
Growth of UK new car registrations before and after General-Election-months2
| April | Total | Diesel | Petrol | AFV | Private | Fleet | Business |
| 2015 | 185,778 | 94,526 | 86,239 | 5,013 | 85,980 | 93,095 | 6,703 |
| 2014 | 176,820 | 90,920 | 82,951 | 2,949 | 83,722 | 85,447 | 7,651 |
| % change | 5.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 70.0% | 2.7% | 9.0% | -12.4% |
| Mkt share '15 | 50.9% | 46.4% | 2.7% | 46.3% | 50.1% | 3.6% | |
| Mkt share '14 | 51.4% | 46.9% | 1.7% | 47.3% | 48.3% | 4.3% | |
| Year-to-date | Total | Diesel | Petrol | AFV | Private | Fleet | Business |
| 2015 | 920,366 | 444,267 | 450,301 | 25,798 | 437,531 | 447,773 | 35,062 |
| 2014 | 864,942 | 425,882 | 423,327 | 15,733 | 431,390 | 394,992 | 38,560 |
| % change | 6.4% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 64.0% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Mkt share '15 | 48.3% | 48.9% | 2.8% | 47.5% | 48.7% | 3.8% | |
| Mkt share '14 | 49.2% | 48.9% | 1.8% | 49.9% | 45.7% | 4.5% | |
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Total cars | 2,131,795 | 1,994,999 | 2,030,846 | 1,941,253 | 2,044,609 | 2,264,737 | 2,476,435 |
| Best sellers | April | Year-to-date | |||||
| 1 | Fiesta | 10,294 | 1 | Fiesta | 50,098 | ||
| 2 | Focus | 6,347 | 2 | Corsa | 34,051 | ||
| 3 | Golf | 5,354 | 3 | Focus | 28,634 | ||
| 4 | Corsa | 4,951 | 4 | Golf | 24,789 | ||
| 5 | Qashqai | 4,697 | 5 | Qashqai | 23,383 | ||
| 6 | Polo | 4,674 | 6 | Polo | 19,495 | ||
| 7 | A3 | 3,981 | 7 | Astra | 18,622 | ||
| 8 | Astra | 3,613 | 8 | A3 | 18,339 | ||
| 9 | C Class | 3,351 | 9 | C Class | 17,326 | ||
| 10 | Mini | 3,000 | 10 | 500 | 15,470 | ||
April new car registrations 1999-2015
New car registrations, rolling year from April 2007 (pre-recession)
1. GfK UK Consumer Confidence Index, April 2015
2. Data projected after April 2015
The attached tables show registration figures for Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands in detail. Providing that SMMT is cited as the source of this information, the figures may be quoted for editorial use only. Substantial reproduction needs specific approval by SMMT.
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