Mark LaNeve
Mark LaNeve
ahead consumer decision demand feeling given good great increase pull strong
Given the strong consumer demand for these great new vehicles, we're feeling good about our decision to increase and pull ahead production.
continues february gm increased january month pace percent sales
While February was a challenging month for all certified GM brands, GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling certified brand, increased sales by 3 percent from January and continues to set the pace for all manufacturers in the category.
arrive exceeding targets
It's still early, but we're exceeding all of the important targets for our new full-size SUVs, particularly the Tahoe, which is the first one to arrive in dealerships.
chance contribute help
It's your chance to help contribute to GM's success, like you've done so often in the past.
time
Any time you have new product, you get better pricing.
aware effect fuel prices
We're very aware of fuel prices and the effect they have on our business, especially full-size trucks,
compared continued given inventory knew september strong
We knew going into September that it would be challenging given continued inventory constraints and compared to exceptionally strong year-ago results.
inventory less staying vehicles week
Dealers tell us they can't keep them on the lot, with vehicles staying in inventory less than a week on average.
ahead consumers dealer great inventory optimistic orders parties products rates third turn
Dealers, consumers and third parties have reacted very enthusiastically to these segment-leading new vehicles. Sales, production, inventory turn rates and dealer orders are all ahead of plan. It's January, it's early, but we're optimistic that these great new products will be successful.
bench changes develop further help strengthen team
These changes will strengthen the VSSM team and help us further develop bench strength for the future.
attract cash features latest people
We want to attract people with our features and our quality, not just the latest wad of cash on the hood.
compete fair focused segments tightly
It's fair to say we haven't been real tightly focused on what segments we wanted to compete in.
great optimistic products
It's early, but we're optimistic these great new products will be successful.
improved results strong urgency
There's a very strong sense of urgency to show improved results now.