Shanghai GM Sales Way Up

SHANGHAI, China — General Motors' Shanghai GM Chinese venture reported that its sales more than doubled in January over the same period in 2009, with 90,202 units sold.

GM's flagship venture attributed the robust sales in part to its new generation of mid-to-high-class sedans, the Buick LaCrosse and Regal, which had combined sales of 17,011 units.

The venture also sold about 17,030 Chevrolet Cruze models in January and 20,585 Buick Excelle cars. Shanghai GM launched a new Chevrolet Sail and Buick Excelle XT in January as it aims to boost full-year sales to 850,000 units, General Manager Ding Lei said.....More