Chevrolet Cruises to U.S. Passenger Car Leadership

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 17, 2012 -- “Elizabeth City, NC drivers helped Chevrolet post its largest year-over-year retail sales increase in 35 years,” said Trey Colbert of Performance Chevrolet. “We are looking forward to building on the momentum with the new Sonic and the new Malibu Eco, arriving in our showroom in the coming weeks.”

Chevrolet sold more than 763,000 passenger cars in 2011. Products included the Sonic subcompact, Cruze compact sedan, Volt electric car, Malibu and Impala sedans, and Camaro and Corvette sporty cars.

Cruze sales in the United States totaled 231,732 in 2011, contributing to the car’s global success. Cruze is the best-selling Chevrolet nameplate around the world with more than 1 million sold since its launch in 2009.

The segment-leading Camaro is winning the race with automotive enthusiasts. Camaro sales rose 8 percent to more than 88,000 units in 2011.

And the all-new Sonic subcompact posted a 52 percent increase year over year compared with the vehicle it replaced. Sonic is quickly winning a legion of fans, with more than 200,000 “Likes” on Facebook. In its first five months on the market, Sonic has steadily increased its sales month to month, finishing among the segment’s leaders in December.

The 2011 sales momentum extended to crossovers and trucks. Total sales for the Equinox crossover were up 28 percent; the Silverado full-size pickup gained 12 percent, and the Suburban full-size SUV rose 9 percent.

New passenger car offerings in 2012 include the 2013 Spark minicar and the new Malibu sedans as Chevrolet’s lineup continues to become more global with more than half of its sales outside the U.S. home market.

About Performance Chevrolet, www.driveperry.com
Performance Chevrolet is part of the Perry Auto Group family of dealerships. We are located in Elizabeth City, NC serving Northeast North Carolina and Southeast Virginia. Customer Satisfaction is our #1 priority as we strive to build a lasting relationship with every customer.

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Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.driveperry.com.

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