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John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
12/1/2015

GM's monthly sales report seems to just get better and better each month. GM's truck sales are up for their 20th straight month. Commercial vehicle deliveries are now up for their 25th straight month. Crossovers are flying off the lot and Cadillac's SRX is now the brand's top seller growing rapidly (but still only half the sales rate of the Lexus RX350).

 

If there is any bad news it is that average transaction prices are now the highest in the industry. While that is good for GM, it means we GM shoppers pay more for their products. The GM press release says that the GMC Denali trimmed vehicles are the reason for that record-breaking high average price. At least they're worth it.

 

Looking ahead, Mustafa Mohatarem, GM chief economist, says, “We believe U.S. auto sales will continue to grow in 2016, based on the underlying strength of the economy, and we expect customers will continue to embrace crossovers and SUVs because they are meeting their fundamental needs for utility, comfort and fuel efficiency.”

 

 

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its believed that high end F150 sales are taking GMC sales away. Not surprising considering the amenities available on the Ford that are not even offered on GMC. You can't offer less, charge more and expect customers to be wow'd.

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GMC refreshed the look for 2016, but made no attempt to increase power or add things like push button start, 360 cameras, adaptive cruise control, etc, etc. it's just a bland circa looking 2000 model truck with a few innovations and a 62,000 dollar price tag. Consumers demand more.

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I'd just like a GM product that didn't break 200 miles off the showroom floor ...

 

Wonder if GM is getting media tips from the White House these days? After all, they were running the place for a time ...

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