General Motors has been the market leader in China for the past six years, selling cars under the Baojung, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands.
On October 17, the Detroit maker it announced that it sold more than 2 million vehicles in the world’s largest car market since January 1st. This is the second consecutive year that GM manages to top the 2 million mark in China, only this time it achieved it a little earlier than 2010, when it happened on November 4.
Kevin Wale, president and managing director of GM China Group, said: “This is another outstanding achievement for GM. Our key brands and many of our key products have continued to experience record demand despite intense competition.”
Compared to 2010, Cadillac sales have increased by an astounding 73%, Buick by +24% and Chevrolet by +18%.
GM, which in 2010 sold a total of 2.35 million vehicles in the country, has the largest line-up of brands and models in China operating 11 joint ventures plus two foreign-owned enterprises with more than 35,000 employees.
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