DETROIT – General Motors says its October U.S. sales rose slightly as pickup truck sales jumped while some top-selling car models faltered.
The automaker’s 0.2 per cent increase ran counter to other automakers, with several reporting double-digit sales gains.
GM was led by the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks, which both posted gains above 10 per cent. The company sold nearly 50,000 Silverados alone.
Chevy Cruze compact car sales were up 51 per cent, but other high-volume cars faltered. The midsize Chevy Malibu was off 29 per cent, while Impala sales fell 9 per cent.
Even with GM’s results, the auto industry is expected to post strong numbers for October. Analysts expect a 6 per cent sales gain over last year.
