Top 10 Selling Auto Brands in China - Shanghai GM Regains No.1 Position

SHANGHAI - October 10, 2007:

Shanghai General Motors has regained its place as the best selling automaker in the Chinese market in after the American automaker had lost No. 1 place to Volkswagen in China in five consecutive months earlier this year, according to official statistics released today.

In September, Shanghai GM sold 44,741 vehicles, up 21.2 percent from a year earlier; in the first nine months this year; Shanghai GM sold 347,477 vehicles, up 17.1 percent from one year earlier.

Excelle, which sold 19,462 vehicles in September, has become the most powerful driving force behind Shanghai GM sales record. The model sold 13,035 vehicles in July and 15,093 vehicles in August in Chinese market.

Also in September, Shanghai GM's low middle segment vehicle, Lova, sold 7,352 units, which represent a 95.6 percent increase year on year, but a 6.5 percent decrease month-on-month.

Shanghai GM's other two high-end models, Lacrosse sold 5,448 units in September and GL8 sold 3,989 units, both up 4.3 percent year-on-year.

The table bellow shows top 10 best selling automakers in Chinese market.

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