(August 1, 2013) DETROIT — General Motors dealers delivered 234,071 vehicles in the United States in July, up 16 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 23 percent while fleet sales declined 6 percent.

“For GM, July was the most well-balanced month of the year from a retail sales standpoint: trucks were hot, but so were small cars and family vehicles,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. sales operations. “Our experience shows that the difference between good sales and great sales in a slow-growth economy is how many new products you have to offer, and we are starting to hit our sweet spot.”

July Total Sales Highlights (vs. 2012)

    • GM passenger car sales were up 24 percent year over year, including a 42 percent increase in mini-, small and compact car deliveries.

    • Chevrolet car sales were up 31 percent driven by a record month for the Spark, record July sales for the Cruze and a 38 percent increase for the Impala.

    • Cadillac car sales were up 34 percent on the strength of the new ATS and XTS.

    • Pickup, van and SUV sales were up a combined 16 percent with full-size pickups up 44 percent — the best July since 2007.

    • About 15 percent of full-size pickup sales were all-new 2014 crew cabs. Double-cab models are now being shipped to dealers and regular cab production begins later this summer.

    • Crossover sales were up 6 percent, with the redesigned Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave up 33 percent and 14 percent, respectively. Sales of the all-new Buick Encore increased 39 percent from June 2013.