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Old 10-03-2008, 06:25 AM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/01/by-the-...y-wins-edition/

Even though auto sales are down for all auto makers, GM hasn't lost as many sales as other companys.
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Gee...could that be because they have been giving away their cars and trucks at employee pricing over the past 5 weeks?
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They did it two years ago too.
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Valid business decision. Sometimes it's easier to keep customers than to win them back.
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They were down less as a percentage for September but for the year, they're right there with Ford and Chrysler. Interestingly, the Buick Enclave was up 32% this month, probably the only large (or any) SUV that sold in significant numbers to see an upturn vs. September of last year.

For the year, GM is down 18.1%, Ford is down 17.6%, and Chrysler is down 25%. Honda/Acura are down 1.1% for the year (Honda brand is up 0.8%) and Toyota is down 10% thus far.
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http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...28/newsletter01


"September car sales were just nasty.

You know it
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