Visalia, CA -- (SBWire) -- 03/23/2011 -- Visalia Buick GMC, one of the leading dealers for Fresno GMC shoppers, is happy to announce that many GM vehicles have recorded record sales through the first two months of 2011. General Motors total sales in the United States rose 49 percent in February, as dealers reported 207,028 deliveries for the company’s four brands. For the second month in a row, the gain in total sales was driven by soaring retail demand for the company’s products. During the month, retail sales rose 70 percent – the highest year-over-year gain in the company’s history.

For the first two months of the year, GM’s total sales have risen 36 percent, while the company’s retail sales – those to individual consumers – have increased by 52 percent. Retail sales of GM’s cars, trucks and crossovers all rose at least 59 percent or more during the month, up 76 percent, 74 percent and 59 percent, respectively.

“Our plan was to get off to a quick start this year, and we did just that,” said Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “Having the right vehicles in inventory, combined with aggressive advertising and targeted consumer marketing has been the key to our success in the first two months this year.”

Combined sales for GM’s newest vehicles – Chevrolet Equinox, Silverado HD, Cruze and Volt; Buick LaCrosse and Regal; GMC Sierra HD and Terrain; and Cadillac SRX, CTS Wagon and CTS Coupe – increased 66 percent, while retail sales surged 119 percent for the month, compared to February 2010.

Fresno GMC Sales Increase

Total sales of GM passenger cars, many of which are available for Fresno GMC shoppers, improved 40 percent during February, led by the sale of 18,556 Chevrolet Cruzes. Retail sales of GM passenger cars rose 76 percent for the month, with Cruze retail sales 212 percent higher than the compact car it replaced. The Buick Regal had its best month since launch, recording 3,541 retail sales.

February total sales for GM’s industry-leading lineup of fuel-efficient crossovers, available at this Fresno area GMC dealer, were the best ever for the month, increasing 57 percent versus February 2010. Each of GM’s most popular crossovers set a record for retail sales for the month of February. Vehicles like the GMC Terrain (up 76 percent) and Acadia (up 25 percent), Buick Enclave (45 percent), and Cadillac SRX (up 62 percent) all hit records. Combined retail sales for these models rose 58 percent during the month, compared to last year’s month.

Total sales of GM’s full-size pickup trucks – Chevrolet Silverado and Avalanche, and GMC Sierra – improved 65 percent in February versus a year ago, with retail sales rising 83 percent. Total sales of GM full-size utilities – Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade – rose 50 percent during the month, with combined retail sales improving 52 percent.

Month-end dealer inventory in the United States stood at about 517,000 units, which is about 7,000 higher compared to January and about 101,000 higher than February 2010. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity and learn more on why these great GM vehicles are selling fast. For more information on Visalia Buick GMC, please call (559) 827-4265 or visit http://www.visaliabuickpontiacgmc.com.

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