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GMC Retail Sales Up 37 Percent in May

Sales driven by consumer demand for Terrain, Acadia and Sierra

2010-06-02

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GMC posted a 37 percent increase in retail sales in the month of May, compared to the same month last year. Total sales for GMC are up 26 percent, making May the eighth straight month of sales increases.

The increase was driven by strong sales of the Terrain and Acadia crossovers and Sierra. Terrain total calendar-year-to-date sales were up 350 percent and Acadia sales were up 30 percent.

The Sierra had its best retail sales month of the year, selling 10,652 trucks. To continue the momentum around the Sierra, this summer GMC will launch the new Sierra HD that delivers best-in-class diesel horsepower and torque with the proven and reliable Duramax diesel powertrain and Allison transmission.

“For the eighth straight month GMC has seen dramatic sales increases, proving that our products continue to appeal to customers – including many who are coming from non-GM makes,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president for Buick GMC sales. “We are encouraged to see that 40 percent of GMC buyers are trading in competitors’ vehicles.”

The Terrain is appealing more to women than any other GMC product. About 41 percent of buyers are women, which is nearly 14 percentage points higher than the overall brand.

GMC is garnering outside recommendations for the models in its line-up. The Acadia was recently named Top Large Crossover SUV in AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Award. The Terrain, Sierra 1500, Sierra HD, Yukon, Yukon XL and Canyon also received a top 10 ranking within their segment.

About GMC

GMC is evolving to include more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers. The GMC Terrain is a smaller SUV that offers 32 mpg highway fuel economy along with the capability, engineering expertise and refinement that have defined GMC for more than a century. Complementing the Terrain are the Acadia eight-passenger crossover, Yukon and Yukon XL and Sierra pickups. Today GMC is the only manufacturer offering three full-size hybrid models. Details on all GMC models are available at www.gmc.com.

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