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In the first semester of 2007, General Motors Europe sales reached an all-time record of 1,127,871 units, an increase of 56,373 compared to the first half of 2006. The company market share reached 9.6 percent, up 0.3 point from the previous first half.
GME second quarter sales volume was also an all-time record, at 574,246 units, an increase of 26,016 compared to the same quarter in 2006.
“We are building momentum thanks to an integrated group brand strategy in Europe. At the same time we are taking advantage of an overhauled product portfolio and an aggressive growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe, where Chevrolet is becoming a major player. Our different strategies for Western and Eastern Europe are allowing us to maintain sales growth while also continuing to improve our revenue performance and the overall quality of our sales”, said Jonathan Browning, GM Europe Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales.
The brand volume in the January-June period was an all-time record of 215,315 units, over 30% up from the first half of 2006, and the market share grew 0.4 point, to 1.8 percent. June was the 50th consecutive record month for Chevrolet.
The brand’s results in the second quarter also confirmed Chevrolet’s growth potential. Sales volume reached 114,610 units. Market share was up to 1.9 percent, establishing a new all-time record.
Opel/Vauxhall sold 243,540 units of the model from January to June, up from 162,391 in the previous first half. The Corsa is the overall best selling car in Greece and the best selling small car in Germany and Ireland. In June, the model led the small car segment also in markets like the UK, Switzerland and Portugal.
“The new Corsa was built to be a winner. The Corsa has won numerous awards across Europe and is already proving its qualities in the market”, said Browning.
Vauxhall top of UK sales chart for June, with 33,161 cars registered and a 14.88 percent share. The Vauxhall Astra was the overall number one best seller in UK, with a total of 10,425 units, up 29.6 percent compared to June 2006. Vectra, Zafira and the new Corsa were all number one in class.
For the first six months of 2007, Vauxhall sales reached 203,117 units, with 13.9 percent market share, up 0.6 point from the first half of 2006.
The sales results in the UK also helped to offset significant reductions in the German market, keeping Opel/Vauxhall share stable in Europe, at 7.4 percent in the period January-June.
Saab sold 45,275 units in Europe in the first six months of 2007, with a market share of 0.4 percent, while Cadillac, HUMMER and Corvette sold 3,744 units.
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GME second quarter sales volume was also an all-time record, at 574,246 units, an increase of 26,016 compared to the same quarter in 2006.
“We are building momentum thanks to an integrated group brand strategy in Europe. At the same time we are taking advantage of an overhauled product portfolio and an aggressive growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe, where Chevrolet is becoming a major player. Our different strategies for Western and Eastern Europe are allowing us to maintain sales growth while also continuing to improve our revenue performance and the overall quality of our sales”, said Jonathan Browning, GM Europe Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales.
Chevrolet reaches all-time records for sales volume and market share
The brand volume in the January-June period was an all-time record of 215,315 units, over 30% up from the first half of 2006, and the market share grew 0.4 point, to 1.8 percent. June was the 50th consecutive record month for Chevrolet.
The brand’s results in the second quarter also confirmed Chevrolet’s growth potential. Sales volume reached 114,610 units. Market share was up to 1.9 percent, establishing a new all-time record.
Corsa sales grow 50% compared to 2006
Opel/Vauxhall sold 243,540 units of the model from January to June, up from 162,391 in the previous first half. The Corsa is the overall best selling car in Greece and the best selling small car in Germany and Ireland. In June, the model led the small car segment also in markets like the UK, Switzerland and Portugal.
“The new Corsa was built to be a winner. The Corsa has won numerous awards across Europe and is already proving its qualities in the market”, said Browning.
Vauxhall top of UK sales chart for June, with 33,161 cars registered and a 14.88 percent share. The Vauxhall Astra was the overall number one best seller in UK, with a total of 10,425 units, up 29.6 percent compared to June 2006. Vectra, Zafira and the new Corsa were all number one in class.
For the first six months of 2007, Vauxhall sales reached 203,117 units, with 13.9 percent market share, up 0.6 point from the first half of 2006.
The sales results in the UK also helped to offset significant reductions in the German market, keeping Opel/Vauxhall share stable in Europe, at 7.4 percent in the period January-June.
Saab sold 45,275 units in Europe in the first six months of 2007, with a market share of 0.4 percent, while Cadillac, HUMMER and Corvette sold 3,744 units.
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