DURHAM -- General Motors of Canada's sales plummeted in August, with tiny cars from other brands seeing big increases in sales.
GM's car sales were down 19 per cent and truck sales dropped 15 per cent compared to August 2007. Combined vehicle sales are down 10.3 per cent for the company year-to-date compared to the same time period last year.
"GM Canada's August sales reflect low inventory levels on some of our key small cars as a result of the ongoing shift in consumer demand to more fuel-efficient vehicle choices," said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of sales, service and marketing in a news release.
In the statement he said the company is ramping up production of small cars to meet market demand and is expecting a strong finish for the year.
Small, fuel-efficient cars saw the biggest gains in August according to sales figures provided by DesRosiers Automotive Reports.
The smart car had a 117.5 per cent sales increase compared to August last year. Year-to-date sales of the smart care have increased over 33 per cent.
The Mini also had a 71 per cent increase in sales last month.
Honda brand vehicles, which have had a good year to date, didn't have the greatest month in August. Sales fell 18 per cent compared to August last year, but the brand still has an increase in sales of about 12 per cent year-to-date.
Recommend :
Latest News
Seven Durham-connected homicides in 2008DURHAM -- The deaths of an Oshawa woman and her young son at the hands of a man who was later shot dead by police marked the sixth and seventh homicides involving a Durham ...
Child stabbed in horrific attack diesOSHAWA -- The three-year-old boy injured in a shocking attack on his family last Saturday in south Oshawa has passed away. Durham police confirmed Wednesday afternoon Nathan ...
United Way half-way to targetDURHAM -- With the end of the campaign looming, the United Way is half-way to its goal of $1.75 million. Fundraising campaign chairman John G. Smith said $889,000 had been ...
Growth plan debate heats upDURHAM -- It will have to be a quick, fierce debate on how Durham should grow as the June deadline for Durham to complete its plan draws closer. The Region is working on ...
Tense stand-off results in arrestOSHAWA -- Police officers responding to a report of a drunk driver found themselves in a tense stand-off with a man who held a knife to his own throat Monday afternoon. Police...
Ajax makes changes to stop sign requirementsAJAX -- With a little tweaking, the method used to decide if stop signs should be installed has been updated. While councillors will have the final say, the all-way stop ...
Three sought in Sam's Club heistPICKERING -- Three suspects are being sought in the theft of an estimated $50,000 worth of cigarettes from the Pickering Sam's Club outlet early Monday. A worker was ...
For sale by owner: Tiny village for $250,000OSHAWA -- It would make a dandy Christmas present for someone with the space. And it's a steal at $250,000, a fraction of its appraised value.The miniature village of 174 ...
Emergency care workers fought fiercely to save Kelly familyOSHAWA -- Fervent efforts from hospital staff and emergency services went into caring for the Kelly family, victims of a brutal stabbing in south Oshawa last weekend. The ...
Tories say constituents are "outraged"DURHAM -- Two are Tory MPs who say they're hearing from constituents who are "outraged" at the possible overthrow of their government by a coalition of the left....