Detroit, Michigan-based General Motors (GM) announced Wednesday that dealers reported 168,704 total vehicle sales of its four brands in November, down from 183,392 vehicles sold in October, but still approximately 21 percent higher than the same period last year.
Combined, GM's large crossover vehicle sales were up 39 percent in November, a 51 percent year-to-date increase.
"November sales results are consistent with our expectations and show that the plan we laid out earlier this year to steadily grow in the US market is working," commented Don Johnson, VP of GM's US sales operations.
Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford Motor Company reported that US consumers purchased 147,338 new vehicles from its various brands in November, a 24 percent increase over November 2009, and 21 percent year-to-date increase.
With our strongest-ever line of products, we're pleased to see more signs the economy is growing and the demand for new vehicles is increasing," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, US Marketing, Sales and Service.
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler Group LLC today reported US sales of 74,152 vehicles in November, down from 90,137 units sold in October, but still a 17 percent increase compared with sales in November 2009 (63,560 units).
November represents the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. Also, in nine of the 11 months this year, Chrysler Group monthly sales increased over sales in the previous month.
"We are pleased with the sales momentum that has been building this year, and elated now that we are showing off the vehicles that we've been talking about," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer - Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for US Sales.