UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549-1004
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 4, 2005
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
STATE OF DELAWARE 1-143 38-0572515
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) File Number) Identification No.)
300 Renaissance Center, 48265-3000
Detroit, Michigan (Zip Code)
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (313) 556-5000
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On January 4, 2005, General Motors Corporation (GM) issued a news release
announcing December 2004 sales. The release is as follows:
GM Reports 437,161 Deliveries in December
Truck and Utility Sales Set Industry Records for 4th Straight Year
Chevrolet Has Best Sales Since 1988, Cadillac Since 1990
GMC Posts Another Record Sales Year
DETROIT - General Motors dealers sold 437,161 new cars and trucks in December,
down 6 percent compared to very strong year-ago sales, which included
significantly higher fleet deliveries. GM's truck sales (273,867) were down 5
percent, and car sales (163,294) were down 7 percent. GM calendar-year sales
(4,707,416) were down a modest 1 percent versus 2003. Truck sales were up 1
percent, and car sales declined 4 percent.
"GM had a solid finish to the year," said John Smith, group vice president, GM
North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "Once again we set industry
records in total truck and utility vehicle sales for the year and sold more
full-size pickups than any other manufacturer. Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC all
had sales gains -- Chevrolet had its best year since 1988, Cadillac since 1990
and GMC achieved its best-ever annual sales. Our business improved in the second
half of the year, largely due to the growing acceptance of key launch brands
including Cadillac STS, Pontiac G6, Buick LaCrosse, GMC Canyon, HUMMER H2 SUT
and Chevrolet Aveo, Colorado, Equinox and Cobalt - all of which had their best
monthly sales in December. These successes, along with 17 all-new models being
introduced this year should help us grow in 2005."
GM achieved a number of positive results in 2004. For the fourth consecutive
year, GM set an industry truck sales record and continued to lead the industry
with more than 2.8 million deliveries. No other manufacturer has ever surpassed
2.6 million truck sales in a calendar year. Additionally, GM maintained its
leadership in two key truck segments. GM full-size pickup deliveries were up
compared to year-ago levels (+0.1 percent) and led all manufacturers for the
fourth consecutive year. GM sport utility vehicle deliveries were up 5 percent
in 2004, eclipsing the 1.3-million unit level and establishing a new industry
benchmark for the fourth straight year. GM remains the only manufacturer to sell
more than one million SUVs in a calendar year and more than 100,000 SUVs
monthly, a benchmark GM achieved eight times in 2004.
Key GM brands had strong sales results in 2004. Chevrolet sales for the calendar
year were up 4 percent, resulting in its best sales year since 1988. This
improvement was led by car sales, which rose 13 percent in December and 15
percent for the year, securing Chevrolet's position as the top-selling car brand
in the U.S. Total Chevrolet sales in December were comparable to 2003 (+0.2
percent). Malibu deliveries were up 167 percent in December and 46.5 percent for
the calendar year. Impala sales jumped 33.5 percent in December and 8 percent
for the year. Corvette sales rose 53 percent for the month and 26 percent for
the calendar year. Chevrolet's car sales were further strengthened by the
addition of Cobalt and Aveo, which in December had its best sales since launch
and led the entry-level car segment for the calendar year. On the truck side,
Colorado had its best sales month since launch, TrailBlazer sales increased 7
percent in December and 4.5 percent year-over-year, and Equinox also had its
best sales month, surpassing 10,000 units for the fourth month in a row.
Additionally, Chevrolet remained the full-size utility segment leader for the
calendar year.
Cadillac continued its exceptional sales performance with a 19 percent increase
in December and an 8 percent improvement year-over-year. This marks Cadillac's
best annual sales since 1990. Cadillac's success was led by record CTS sales,
which were up 43 percent in December and 16 percent for the calendar year and
annual sales improvements for Escalade (+4 percent) and Escalade ESV (+21
percent), both of which had record December sales. SRX had its best-ever sales
in December (+80 percent), and STS recorded its fourth consecutive month of
sales increases.
GMC achieved its best-ever annual sales and its eleventh all-time sales record
in the last 12 years. Although GMC's December sales were down, calendar year
sales were up 4 percent compared to very strong year-ago levels. GMC's success
was led by calendar-year record sales for Envoy (+6 percent) and Sierra (+9
percent) and solid Canyon sales, which rose 157 percent in December.
In December, HUMMER posted its best sales month for the year, capping five
consecutive months of sales increases. Although sales were down compared to
year-ago levels, HUMMER deliveries continued to show improvement in the second
half of 2004, strengthened by the addition of the H2 SUT to the portfolio, which
had its best monthly sales to date.
Pontiac car deliveries were up 3 percent for the calendar year, led by a 5
percent increase in Grand Prix deliveries and the addition of the G6, which in
December had its best sales month since launch and posted deliveries up 35
percent over November sales. Vibe deliveries rose 13 percent in December and 3.5
percent for the calendar year. Although Pontiac's December sales were down,
calendar year sales were comparable to 2003 (-0.3 percent).
Saturn car sales were negatively impacted in 2004 by the discontinuation of the
L-Series, resulting in sales declines for December and the calendar year. Vue,
however, had a year-over-year sales improvement of 6 percent, and Saturn's truck
sales are improving with the introduction of its new crossover sport van, the
Relay.
Buick's calendar year truck deliveries improved 11.5 percent with the addition
of the Rainier and Terraza, the division's new crossover sport van. LaCrosse had
its best monthly sales since its introduction, a 59.5 percent increase over
November sales. Buick's December and calendar year sales declined.
Certified Used Vehicles
December sales for all GM certified used vehicle brands, including GM Certified
Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned, Used Cars from Saturn and Saab
Certified Pre-Owned, were 47,233 units, up 17 percent from December 2003. Total
2004 certified GM sales were 533,205 units, up more than 12 percent from
year-ago levels.
GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified
used brand, posted the certified category's second-highest monthly sales results
ever in December with sales of 40,292 units, up more than 16 percent from last
December. This marks the third consecutive month that GM Certified Used Vehicles
surpassed the 40,000-unit mark in sales, with fourth-quarter sales up more than
20,000 units over the same period last year.
GM Certified Used Vehicles led all certified pre-owned brands industry-wide with
total 2004 sales of 449,562 units, a 13 percent increase from 2003 and a new
annual sales record for the certified category. Annual sales for Used Cars from
Saturn were up 8 percent, while Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sales were
up 12 percent.
Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted December sales of 3,631 units, up
37 percent. Used Cars from Saturn sold 2,688 units, up 11 percent. Saab
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 622 units, down 18 percent.
"With its best-ever annual sales performance in 2004 GM Certified Used Vehicles,
the industry's top-selling certified brand, continues to expand its leadership
in the certified pre-owned segment," Smith said. "GM Certified Used Vehicles
finished the year with sales of nearly 450,000 units, up 13 percent from 2003
and an all-time high for the manufacturer-certified category."
GM North America Reports December Production and 2004 Fourth-Quarter
Production, 2005 First-Quarter Production Forecast Unchanged
In December, GM North America produced 399,000 vehicles (148,000 cars and
251,000 trucks), compared to 420,000 vehicles (169,000 cars and 251,000 trucks)
produced in December 2003. Production totals include joint venture production of
19,300 vehicles in December 2004 and 11,500 vehicles in December 2003.
In the fourth quarter of 2004, GM North America built 1.277 million vehicles
(466,000 cars and 811,000 trucks). In the fourth quarter of 2003, GM North
America built 1.385 million vehicles (558,000 cars and 827,000 trucks).
Also, GM North America's 2005 first-quarter production forecast remains
unchanged at 1.25 million vehicles (481,000 cars and 769,000 trucks). In the
first quarter of 2004, GM North America built 1.345 million vehicles (525,000
cars and 820,000 trucks).
GM also announced revised 2004 fourth-quarter and 2005 first-quarter production
forecasts for its international regions.
GM Europe - The region's revised fourth-quarter forecast is 441,000 vehicles,
down 5,000 vehicles from last month's guidance. Comparable fourth quarter 2003
production is 458,000 vehicles. GM Europe's current 2005 first-quarter
production estimate is 506,000 vehicles, down 9,000 vehicles from last month's
initial guidance. In the first quarter of 2004, the region built 473,000
vehicles.
GM Asia Pacific - GM Asia Pacific's current fourth-quarter production forecast
is 382,000 vehicles, up 1,000 vehicles from last month's forecast. Comparable
fourth quarter 2003 production is 308,000. The region's current 2005
first-quarter production forecast is unchanged at 337,000 vehicles. In the first
quarter of 2004, the region built 296,000 vehicles.
GM Latin America, Africa and the Middle East - The region's revised
fourth-quarter forecast is 201,000 vehicles, up 1,000 vehicles from last month's
guidance. In the fourth quarter of 2003, the region built 157,000 vehicles. The
region's 2005 first-quarter production estimate remains unchanged at 181,000
vehicles. In the first quarter of 2004, the region built 159,000 vehicles.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer,
employs about 325,000 people globally in its core automotive business and
subsidiaries. Founded in 1908, GM has been the global automotive sales leader
since 1931. GM today has manufacturing operations in 32 countries, and its
vehicles are sold in 192 countries. In 2003, GM sold nearly 8.6 million cars and
trucks, about 15 percent of the global vehicle market. GM's global headquarters
is at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. More information on GM and its
products can be found on the company's consumer website at www.gm.com.
Note: GM sales and production results are available on GM Media OnLine at
http://media.gm.com by clicking on News, then Sales/Production. In this press
release and related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words
"expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "objective," "plan," "goal" and
similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements. While
these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and
we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially
due to numerous important factors that are described in GM's most recent report
on SEC Form 10-K (at page II-20) which may be revised or supplemented in
subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among
others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates
or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages;
market acceptance of the corporation's new products; significant changes in the
competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the
ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels
to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels
and times planned by management.
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Detroit -- General Motors dealers in the United States today reported the
following vehicle sales:
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Calendar Year-to-Date
December January - December
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Curr S/D: 27 % Chg
Prev S/D: 26 2004 2003 per S/D 2004 2003 %Chg
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Vehicle Total 437,161 447,900 -6.0 4,707,416 4,756,403 -1.0
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Car Total 163,294 169,494 -7.2 1,885,199 1,960,682 -3.8
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Truck Total 273,867 278,406 -5.3 2,822,217 2,795,721 0.9
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Light Truck Total 265,430 273,352 -6.5 2,770,260 2,754,100 0.6
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Light Vehicle Total 428,724 442,846 -6.8 4,655,459 4,714,782 -1.3
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Market Division
Vehicle Total Calendar Year-to-Date
December January - December
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% Chg
2004 2003 per S/D 2004 2003 %Chg
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Buick 26,241 28,821 -12.3 309,639 336,788 -8.1
Cadillac 27,324 22,062 19.3 234,217 216,090 8.4
Chevrolet 262,633 252,283 0.2 2,763,238 2,655,777 4.0
GMC 61,192 62,401 -5.6 602,064 578,783 4.0
HUMMER 3,814 3,812 -3.7 29,345 35,259 -16.8
Oldsmobile 553 10,196 -94.8 28,851 125,897 -77.1
Other - Isuzu 2,744 1,563 69.1 15,707 13,123 19.7
Pontiac 35,843 44,093 -21.7 474,179 475,615 -0.3
Saab 3,421 3,506 -6.0 38,159 47,914 -20.4
Saturn 13,396 19,163 -32.7 212,017 271,157 -21.8
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Sales of Domestically Produced Vehicles
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Car 150,054 163,674 -11.7 1,776,829 1,906,997 -6.8
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Light Truck 265,430 273,352 -6.5 2,770,260 2,754,100 0.6
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Twenty-seven selling days for the December period this year and twenty-six for
last year.
*American Isuzu Motors, Inc., dealer sales of commercial vehicles distributed
by General Motors Corporation as reported to General Motors by American
Isuzu Motors, Inc.
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GM Car Deliveries - (United States)
December 2004
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Calendar Year-to-Date
December January - December
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%Chg
2004 2003 per S/D 2004 2003 %Chg
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Selling Days (S/D) 27 26
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Century 1,780 6,859 -75.0 67,264 94,279 -28.7
LaCrosse 6,663 0 ***.* 10,995 0 ***.*
LeSabre 8,385 7,832 3.1 114,157 114,572 -0.4
Park Avenue 710 2,404 -71.6 17,138 26,820 -36.1
Regal 304 1,550 -81.1 13,775 23,677 -41.8
Buick Total 17,842 18,645 -7.9 223,329 259,348 -13.9
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Catera 0 0 ***.* 0 15 ***.*
CTS 6,258 4,209 43.2 57,211 49,392 15.8
DeVille 6,456 7,312 -15.0 68,195 82,076 -16.9
Eldorado 0 0 ***.* 7 193 -96.4
Seville 69 1,048 -93.7 3,386 18,747 -81.9
STS 3,171 0 ***.* 9,484 0 ***.*
XLR 342 287 14.8 3,665 875 318.9
Cadillac Total 16,296 12,856 22.1 141,948 151,298 -6.2
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Aveo 6,867 2,235 195.9 56,642 5,677 897.7
Camaro 0 21 ***.* 127 1,124 -88.7
Cavalier 8,754 21,662 -61.1 195,275 256,550 -23.9
Classic 6,636 11,992 -46.7 88,211 50,492 74.7
Cobalt 4,507 0 ***.* 4,959 0 ***.*
Corvette 2,897 1,825 52.9 35,276 27,974 26.1
Impala 28,380 20,467 33.5 290,259 267,882 8.4
Lumina 0 0 ***.* 0 15 ***.*
Malibu 22,154 7,972 167.6 179,806 122,771 46.5
Metro 0 0 ***.* 0 1 ***.*
Monte Carlo 5,101 6,408 -23.3 57,679 66,976 -13.9
Prizm 0 0 ***.* 5 17 -70.6
SSR 1,110 933 14.6 9,648 1,664 479.8
Chevrolet Total 86,406 73,515 13.2 917,887 801,143 14.6
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Alero 415 9,122 -95.6 20,156 99,123 -79.7
Aurora 7 79 -91.5 206 3,161 -93.5
Intrigue 0 3 ***.* 55 789 -93.0
Oldsmobile Total 422 9,204 -95.6 20,417 103,073 -80.2
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Bonneville 1,580 3,457 -56.0 29,852 25,250 18.2
Firebird 0 8 ***.* 109 920 -88.2
G6 6,687 0 ***.* 16,185 0 ***.*
Grand Am 2,849 14,368 -80.9 133,707 156,466 -14.5
Grand Prix 10,505 14,557 -30.5 131,551 125,441 4.9
GTO 2,952 79 ***.* 13,569 79 ***.*
Sunfire 3,611 3,570 -2.6 36,095 43,595 -17.2
Vibe 4,119 3,507 13.1 58,894 56,922 3.5
Pontiac Total 32,303 39,546 -21.3 419,962 408,673 2.8
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9-2X 438 0 ***.* 1,788 0 ***.*
9-3 2,495 2,479 -3.1 27,322 34,075 -19.8
9-5 488 1,027 -54.2 9,049 13,839 -34.6
Saab Total 3,421 3,506 -6.0 38,159 47,914 -20.4
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ION 5,986 9,404 -38.7 104,044 117,230 -11.2
Saturn L Series 618 2,818 -78.9 19,453 64,957 -70.1
Saturn S Series 0 0 ***.* 0 7,046 ***.*
Saturn Total 6,604 12,222 -48.0 123,497 189,233 -34.7
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GM Total 163,294 169,494 -7.2 1,885,199 1,960,682 -3.8
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GM Car Deliveries by Production Source
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GM North America * 150,054 163,674 -11.7 1,776,829 1,906,997 -6.8
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GM Import 13,240 5,820 119.1 108,370 53,685 101.9
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GM Total 163,294 169,494 -7.2 1,885,199 1,960,682 -3.8
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* Includes U.S./Canada/Mexico
2-1P
GM Car Deliveries - (United States)
December 2004
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Calendar Year-to-Date
December January - December
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%Chg
2004 2003 per S/D 2004 2003 %Chg
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Selling Days (S/D) 27 26
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GM Car Deliveries by Production Source and Marketing Division
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Buick Total 17,842 18,645 -7.9 223,329 259,348 -13.9
Cadillac Total 16,296 12,856 22.1 141,948 151,283 -6.2
Chevrolet Total 79,539 71,280 7.5 861,245 795,466 8.3
Oldsmobile Total 422 9,204 -95.6 20,417 103,073 -80.2
Pontiac Total 29,351 39,467 -28.4 406,393 408,594 -0.5
Saturn Total 6,604 12,222 -48.0 123,497 189,233 -34.7
GM North America
Total 150,054 163,674 -11.7 1,776,829 1,906,997 -6.8
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Cadillac Total 0 0 ***.* 0 15 ***.*
Chevrolet Total 6,867 2,235 195.9 56,642 5,677 897.7
Pontiac Total 2,952 79 ***.* 13,569 79 ***.*
Saab Total 3,421 3,506 -6.0 38,159 47,914 -20.4
GM Import Total 13,240 5,820 119.1 108,370 53,685 101.9
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GM Vehicle Deliveries by Marketing Division
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Buick Total 26,241 28,821 -12.3 309,639 336,788 -8.1
Cadillac Total 27,324 22,062 19.3 234,217 216,090 8.4
Chevrolet Total 262,633 252,283 0.2 2,763,238 2,655,777 4.0
GMC Total 61,192 62,401 -5.6 602,064 578,783 4.0
HUMMER Total 3,814 3,812 -3.7 29,345 35,259 -16.8
Oldsmobile Total 553 10,196 -94.8 28,851 125,897 -77.1
Other-Isuzu Total 2,744 1,563 69.1 15,707 13,123 19.7
Pontiac Total 35,843 44,093 -21.7 474,179 475,615 -0.3
Saab Total 3,421 3,506 -6.0 38,159 47,914 -20.4
Saturn Total 13,396 19,163 -32.7 212,017 271,157 -21.8
GM Total 437,161 447,900 -6.0 4,707,416 4,756,403 -1.0
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* Includes US/Canada/Mexico
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GM Truck Deliveries - (United States)
December 2004
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December January - December
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%Chg
2004 2003 per S/D 2004 2003 %Chg
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Selling Days (S/D) 27 26
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Rainier 2,586 2,017 23.5 24,134 4,797 403.1
Rendezvous 4,445 8,159 -47.5 60,039 72,643 -17.4
Terraza 1,368 0 ***.* 2,137 0 ***.*
Total Buick 8,399 10,176 -20.5 86,310 77,440 11.5
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Escalade 4,569 4,447 -1.1 36,994 35,621 3.9
Escalade ESV 1,905 1,581 16.0 15,618 12,866 21.4
Escalade EXT 979 1,264 -25.4 9,638 11,256 -14.4
SRX 3,575 1,914 79.9 30,019 5,049 494.6
Total Cadillac 11,028 9,206 15.4 92,269 64,792 42.4
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Astro 3,461 3,312 0.6 34,564 40,123 -13.9
C/K Suburban(Chevy) 12,470 15,428 -22.2 119,545 135,222 -11.6
Chevy C/T Series 28 78 -65.4 355 828 -57.1
Chevy W Series 388 361 3.5 2,772 2,318 19.6
Colorado 12,726 3,161 287.7 117,475 3,535 ***.*
Equinox 12,274 0 ***.* 84,024 0 ***.*
Express Cutaway/G Cut 2,440 2,008 17.0 21,332 18,854 13.1
Express Panel/G Van 8,758 8,393 0.5 74,538 69,857 6.7
Express/G Sportvan 1,583 1,855 -17.8 18,692 16,023 16.7
Kodiak 4/5 Series 1,278 839 46.7 9,323 7,464 24.9
Kodiak 6/7/8 Series 361 336 3.5 3,420 2,584 32.4
S/T Blazer 876 4,795 -82.4 32,950 53,426 -38.3
S/T Pickup 96 5,095 -98.2 10,014 136,573 -92.7
Tahoe 16,838 21,122 -23.2 186,161 199,065 -6.5
Tracker 288 1,867 -85.1 14,898 35,123 -57.6
TrailBlazer 25,870 23,244 7.2 283,484 261,334 8.5
Uplander 2,441 0 ***.* 3,948 0 ***.*
Venture 1,680 9,347 -82.7 66,522 94,521 -29.6
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Avalanche 6,592 9,364 -32.2 80,566 93,482 -13.8
Silverado-C/K
Pickup 65,779 68,163 -7.1 680,768 684,302 -0.5
Chevrolet Fullsize
Pickups 72,371 77,527 -10.1 761,334 777,784 -2.1
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Chevrolet Total 176,227 178,768 -5.1 1,845,351 1,854,634 -0.5
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Canyon 3,288 1,230 157.4 27,193 1,471 ***.*
Envoy 10,166 12,903 -24.1 134,897 127,782 5.6
GMC C/T Series 27 81 -67.9 384 1,563 -75.4
GMC W Series 786 576 31.4 5,666 4,545 24.7
S/T Jimmy 0 0 ***.* 0 52 ***.*
Safari (GMC) 840 750 7.9 8,345 10,950 -23.8
Savana Panel/G Classic 2,791 2,716 -1.0 21,103 20,712 1.9
Savana Special/G Cut 1,287 1,131 9.6 18,131 10,569 71.5
Savana/Rally 240 236 -2.1 2,468 3,089 -20.1
Sierra 23,415 19,948 13.0 213,756 196,689 8.7
Sonoma 50 1,947 -97.5 3,303 35,040 -90.6
Topkick 4/5 Series 869 654 28.0 6,441 5,054 27.4
Topkick 6/7/8 Series 1,956 566 232.8 7,889 4,142 90.5
Yukon 7,781 10,281 -27.1 86,571 86,238 0.4
Yukon XL 7,696 9,382 -21.0 65,917 70,887 -7.0
GMC Total 61,192 62,401 -5.6 602,064 578,783 4.0
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HUMMER H1 57 61 -10.0 447 730 -38.8
HUMMER H2 3,757 3,751 -3.5 28,898 34,529 -16.3
HUMMER Total 3,814 3,812 -3.7 29,345 35,259 -16.8
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Bravada 62 355 -83.2 1,973 8,052 -75.5
Silhouette 69 637 -89.6 6,461 14,772 -56.3
Oldsmobile Total 131 992 -87.3 8,434 22,824 -63.0
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Other-Isuzu F Series 242 119 95.8 1,389 1,417 -2.0
Other-Isuzu N Series 2,502 1,444 66.9 14,318 11,706 22.3
Other-Isuzu Total 2,744 1,563 69.1 15,707 13,123 19.7
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Aztek 1,399 1,554 -13.3 20,588 27,354 -24.7
Montana 773 2,993 -75.1 31,411 39,588 -20.7
Montana SV6 1,368 0 ***.* 2,218 0 ***.*
Pontiac Total 3,540 4,547 -25.0 54,217 66,942 -19.0
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Relay 1,090 0 ***.* 1,563 0 ***.*
VUE 5,702 6,941 -20.9 86,957 81,924 6.1
Saturn Total 6,792 6,941 -5.8 88,520 81,924 8.1
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GM Total 273,867 278,406 -5.3 2,822,217 2,795,721 0.9
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GM TRUCK Deliveries by Production Source
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GM North America * 270,977 276,707 -5.7 2,803,216 2,780,943 0.8
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GM Import 2,890 1,699 63.8 19,001 14,778 28.6
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GM Total 273,867 278,406 -5.3 2,822,217 2,795,721 0.9
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GM Light Duty Truck Deliveries by Production Source
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GM North America * 265,430 273,352 -6.5 2,770,260 2,754,100 0.6
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GM Import 0 0 ***.* 0 0 ***.*
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GM Total 265,430 273,352 -6.5 2,770,260 2,754,100 0.6
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* Includes U.S./Canada/Mexico
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GM Truck Deliveries - (United States)
December 2004
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Calendar Year-to-Date
December January - December
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%Chg
2004 2003 per S/D 2004 2003 %Chg
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Selling Days (S/D) 27 26
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GM TRUCK Deliveries by Production Source and Marketing Division
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Buick Total 8,399 10,176 -20.5 86,310 77,440 11.5
Cadillac Total 11,028 9,206 15.4 92,269 64,792 42.4
Chevrolet Total 175,964 178,595 -5.1 1,843,655 1,853,190 -0.5
GMC Total 60,614 61,970 -5.8 597,468 575,276 3.9
HUMMER Total 3,814 3,812 -3.7 29,345 35,259 -16.8
Oldsmobile Total 131 992 -87.3 8,434 22,824 -63.0
Other-Isuzu Total 695 468 43.0 2,998 3,296 -9.0
Pontiac Total 3,540 4,547 -25.0 54,217 66,942 -19.0
Saturn Total 6,792 6,941 -5.8 88,520 81,924 8.1
GM North America
Total* 270,977 276,707 -5.7 2,803,216 2,780,943 0.8
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Chevrolet Total 263 173 46.4 1,696 1,444 17.5
GMC Total 578 431 29.1 4,596 3,507 31.1
Other-Isuzu Total 2,049 1,095 80.2 12,709 9,827 29.3
GM Import Total 2,890 1,699 63.8 19,001 14,778 28.6
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GM Light Truck Deliveries by Production Source and Marketing Division
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Buick Total 8,399 10,176 -20.5 86,310 77,440 11.5
Cadillac Total 11,028 9,206 15.4 92,269 64,792 42.4
Chevrolet Total 174,172 177,154 -5.3 1,829,481 1,841,440 -0.6
GMC Total 57,554 60,524 -8.4 581,684 563,479 3.2
HUMMER Total 3,814 3,812 -3.7 29,345 35,259 -16.8
Oldsmobile Total 131 992 -87.3 8,434 22,824 -63.0
Pontiac Total 3,540 4,547 -25.0 54,217 66,942 -19.0
Saturn Total 6,792 6,941 -5.8 88,520 81,924 8.1
GM North America
Total* 265,430 273,352 -6.5 2,770,260 2,754,100 0.6
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GM Light Truck Deliveries by Marketing Division
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Buick Total 8,399 10,176 -20.5 86,310 77,440 11.5
Cadillac Total 11,028 9,206 15.4 92,269 64,792 42.4
Chevrolet Total 174,172 177,154 -5.3 1,829,481 1,841,440 -0.6
GMC Total 57,554 60,524 -8.4 581,684 563,479 3.2
HUMMER Total 3,814 3,812 -3.7 29,345 35,259 -16.8
Oldsmobile Total 131 992 -87.3 8,434 22,824 -63.0
Pontiac Total 3,540 4,547 -25.0 54,217 66,942 -19.0
Saturn Total 6,792 6,941 -5.8 88,520 81,924 8.1
GM Total 265,430 273,352 -6.5 2,770,260 2,754,100 0.6
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* Includes US/Canada/Mexico
GM Production Schedule - 01/04/05
GMNA Memo: Joint Ventures
------------------- Total GMNA 1 International 5
Units 000s Car1 Truck1 Total GME2 GMLAAM3 GMAP4 Worldwide Car Truck
---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ---- --------- ---- -----
2004 Q4 466 811 1,277 441 201 382 2,301 17 47 320
O/(U) prior
forecast:@ (7) 14 7 (5) 1 1 4 0 1 3
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2005 Q1 # 481 769 1,250 506 181 337 2,274 17 51 280
O/(U) prior
forecast:@ 0 0 0 (9) 0 0 (9) 0 0 0
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GMNA Memo: Joint Ventures
------------------- Total GMNA 1 International 5
Units 000s Car Truck Total GME GMLAAM GMAP Worldwide Car Truck
---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ---- --------- ---- -----
2001
1st Qtr. 580 634 1,214 538 138 51 1,941 18 9 NA
2nd Qtr. 638 726 1,364 491 165 64 2,084 13 16 NA
3rd Qtr. 574 664 1,238 373 146 74 1,832 11 15 NA
4th Qtr. 573 721 1,294 441 127 67 1,929 9 16 NA
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CY 2,365 2,745 5,110 1,842 575 256 7,786 51 56 NA
2002
1st Qtr. 600 753 1,353 456 131 65 2,005 11 11 NA
2nd Qtr. 688 865 1,553 453 141 74 2,221 15 17 NA
3rd Qtr. 568 740 1,308 408 132 87 1,935 19 20 NA
4th Qtr. 602 824 1,426 453 157 81 2,117 14 25 NA
----- ----- ------ ----- --- --- ----- -- --
CY 2,458 3,182 5,640 1,770 561 307 8,278 59 73 NA
2003
1st Qtr. 591 860 1,451 491 127 77 2,146 19 24 NA
2nd Qtr. 543 837 1,380 488 128 90 2,086 19 24 NA
3rd Qtr. 492 753 1,245 393 135 120 1,893 20 17 NA
4th Qtr. 558 827 1,385 446 157 133 2,121 16 20 NA
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CY 2,184 3,277 5,461 1,818 547 420 8,246 74 85 NA
2004
1st Qtr. 525 820 1,345 473 159 296 2,273 19 19 246
2nd Qtr. 543 846 1,389 503 172 338 2,402 18 48 284
3rd Qtr. 463 746 1,209 411 185 314 2,119 16 43 261
4th Qtr. 466 811 1,277 441 201 382 2,301 17 47 320
----- ----- ----- ----- --- ----- ----- -- --- -----
CY 1,997 3,223 5,220 1,828 717 1,330 9,095 70 158 1,111
2005
1st Qtr. # 481 769 1,250 506 181 337 2,274 17 51 280
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@ Numbers may vary due to rounding
# Denotes estimate
1 GMNA includes joint venture production - NUMMI units included in GMNA Car;
HUMMER and CAMI units included in GMNA Truck
2 GME includes GM-AvtoVAZ joint venture production beginning in Q1 2004
3 GMLAAM includes GM Egypt joint venture from 2001 through current calendar
years
4 GMAP includes joint venture production: Shanghai GM Norsom Motors (formerly
Jinbei GM) and Shanghai GM beginning in 2000 and SAIC-GM-Wuling and GM Daewoo
Auto Technologies (GMDAT) beginning in Q1 2004
5 International joint venture production includes GM-AvtoVAZ, GM Egypt,
Shanghai GM Norsom Motors, Shanghai GM, SAIC-GM-Wuling, and GMDAT
Effective December 1, 2004 reporting, 2004 quarterly production for GME and GMAP
has been restated to include all joint venture production. In addition, a new
International joint venture memo total has been added. Refer to Footnotes 2, 3,
4, & 5.
Memo: Incl all joint ventures
GMNA Memo: Joint Ventures
------------------- Total GMNA 1 International 5
Units 000s Car Truck Total GME GMLAAM GMAP Worldwide Car Truck
---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ---- --------- ---- -----
4th Qtr. 2003 558 827 1,385 458 157 308 2,308 16 20 265
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This report is governed by the Safe Harbor language found in the Terms and
Conditions on the GM Institutional Investor website.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: January 4, 2005 By: /s/PETER R. BIBLE
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(Peter R. Bible,
Chief Accounting Officer)