2.8.2001
GM Announces July and 3rd-Quarter 2001 Production Estimate

In July, GM produced 281,000 vehicles in North America, up from 259,000 vehicles produced in July 2000. Production totals include joint venture production of 5,500 vehicles in July 2001 and 8,000 vehicles in July 2000.

GM announced that the third quarter production estimate will be revised down to 1.230 million vehicles from 1.235 million vehicles. Third quarter production represents a 6.7 percent decline from the 1.319 million vehicles GM produced in the third quarter of 2000.

The forecast change was caused by an overbuild of vehicles in the second quarter and the slowing of the market in July.
GM also announced the following production estimates for its international regions:

GM Europe - The third quarter estimate is 387,000, up from the previous estimate of 385,000 vehicles.
GM Asia Pacific - The third quarter estimate is 81,000 vehicles, up from the previous estimate of 77,000.
GM Latin America, Africa and the Middle East - The third quarter estimate is 157,000 vehicles, down from the previous estimate of 166,000.