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GM predicts sales growth for Impala, large-sedan segment
… 2014 Chevrolet Impala to boost sales of the tired nameplate and help revitalize the overall large-sedan segment. Don Johnson , Chevrolet's vice president of U.S. sales and service, believes that the Impala's styling and ample features …
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Mid-sized crown up for grabs
… it's a very competitive segment, but it's really that month-over-month trend that we like right now," said Don Johnson , Chevrolet's vice president of sales and service. The Sonata, which had about the same industry share as the Fusion …
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GM sales rise 6%, led by Cadillac, Buick
… in hybrid dropped 35 percent to 1,478 units last month but were 8 percent higher for the first quarter overall. Don Johnson , Chevrolet's vice president of sales and service, blamed the decline on lower fleet deliveries, as retail sales …
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1 in 3 Chevy dealers can get Corvette at launch
… opportunity to attract new customers to Chevrolet and your dealership," says the letter, signed by Chevy sales chief Don Johnson and marketing head Chris Perry. "This is a once in a generation opportunity to demonstrate Chevrolet can deliver a …
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Chevy offers free maintenance on aging Silverado
… was really the great results at GMC with the Sierra that prompted us to adopt the strategy," Chevrolet sales chief Don Johnson told analysts and reporters today during a conference call to discuss GM's February sales results. "We had great …
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Chevy dealers hope 13 launches will boost market share
… buying what we're seeing from Ally in the prime space. What do dealers think of Chevy's relatively new sales chief, Don Johnson ? There's not a better person to work with. He's not only friendly and easy to talk to, the council is very willing …
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GM unveils Cruze diesel, its first diesel car since 1986
… America, including about 33,000 diesel Cruzes. In Europe, the diesel take rate on the Cruze is about 40 percent. Don Johnson , Chevrolet's vice president of sales and service, said last week that he expects a roughly 10 percent take rate …
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GM again trims Malibu, LaCrosse output to ease excess
… GM sales executives during a conference call last week. Gains in six straight months Chevrolet U.S. sales chief Don Johnson said he was pleased that Malibu sales increased in each of the past six months, since the '13 models were fully rolled …
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Debating the Bailout, Again (10/23/12)
… exterior. For that and live aside. And covering those animal tracks on the showroom floor with great tiles. chief Don Johnson in giving the word. After appealed break compromised during Johnson's visit on September 28. is that it has mainly …
animal tracks on the showroom floor with great tiles. -- -- chief Don Johnson in giving -- the word. After appealed break compromised during Johnson's visit on September 28. -- is that it has mainly clear -
Sporty store is a no-go at GM
… cover the animal tracks on the showroom floor with gray tile. That's the word he received from Chevrolet sales chief Don Johnson after Heitz appealed for a compromise during Johnson's Sept. 28 visit to the store. "It would be like putting socks …
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GM ekes out a gain as cars rise, trucks fall
… monthly Cruze sales GM posted in August. "It's just a continued good value story with the Cruze," Chevy sales chief Don Johnson said during a conference call with analysts and reporters. "The dealers have tremendous confidence in the Cruze being …
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GM sales rise 10 percent; Chevy car lineup shines
… sales to fleet customers. Fleet sales accounted for about 30 percent of Cruze sales in August, Chevrolet sales chief Don Johnson said. Fleet sales accounted for less than 20 percent of Cruze 2012 sales through July. Volt record Sales of the Volt …
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GM's Trouble Across the Pond (8/2/12)
… challenge. Shabby it's not a 7% drop in July US sales despite the new love it or return it promotion. Having sales you Don Johnson says the campaign is building momentum. And GM will start to see a pay off this month. In other news the European …
despite the new love it or return it promotion. Having sales you Don Johnson says the campaign is building momentum. And GM will start to see a pay off this month. In other news the European -
GM sales up 11%; transaction prices rise, too
… There has been, I would say, some modestly renewed aggressiveness from some competitors, not just the Japanese," Don Johnson , GM's vice president of U.S. sales operations, said today during a conference call with analysts and reporters …
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Batey takes charge of GM's U.S. sales
… I'm going to be that." The sales chiefs of GM's four brands now will report to Batey, rather than to Reuss. Don Johnson , 55, who had been U.S. vice president of sales operations, will take Batey's spot as head of Chevy sales and …
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Toyoda Rallies Home Team (5/17/12)
… North America boss mark Royce. The sales chiefs of each of GM's four brands now report to rather than to Royce. Don Johnson who had been US BP of sales operations. Will take bathing spot as head of Chevy sales and service. Johnson's position …
of GM's four brands now report to -- rather than to Royce. Don Johnson who had been US BP of sales operations. Will take bathing spot as head of Chevy sales and service. Johnson's position will -
GM taps Batey as head of U.S. sales in shakeup
… of North America. The sales chiefs of each of GM's four brands now will report to Batey, rather than to Reuss. Don Johnson , 55, who had been U.S. vice president of sales operations, will take Batey's spot as head of Chevy sales and …
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Toyota back on track
… it adds the [new] Fusion. But you can call it every major player. It certainly does heat up the competition." Don Johnson , GM's U.S. sales chief, said: "There's no doubt the Japanese are back in the market. They have a high inventory …
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GM's pickup plans divide dealerships
… been kept in the loop, executives say. "Dealers get it. They're pretty comfortable with their inventory now," Don Johnson , GM's vice president of U.S. sales, said last week. "We talk to them about our forecast for the year so that …
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GM's sales drop 8% as fleet sales fall
… competitors such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Chrysler Group, which both reported higher sales, GM U.S. sales chief Don Johnson acknowledged that Toyota and other Japanese rivals are rejuvenated after their production was sharply curtailed last …
