GM's first-quarter US auto sales rise nearly 17%
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
GM reported a 17% increase in Q1 US sales, driven by demand for pickup trucks and SUVs like the Chevrolet Trax, ahead of potential tariffs.
(Reuters) - General Motors reported an about 17% rise in first-quarter U.S. sales on Tuesday, helped by demand for its pickup trucks and affordable crossover SUVs.
Quarterly sales of GM's affordable Chevrolet Trax SUV, which is made in South Korea, jumped 57%, signaling that some buyers pulled forward their purchases ahead of President Donald Trump's tariffs on auto imports kicking in.
Overall sales rose to 693,363 units in the three months to March, from 594,233 units a year earlier.
(Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
The article discusses General Motors' 17% increase in first-quarter US sales, highlighting the demand for pickup trucks and SUVs.
Chevrolet Trax SUV sales jumped 57%, indicating strong consumer interest.
Increased demand for pickup trucks and affordable SUVs, along with potential pre-tariff purchases, contributed to the growth.
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