General Motors is currently enjoying increased sales in China for its major brands including Cadillac. (Photo : Twitter)
After a period of slowdown, international automobile manufacturer General Motors is finally making a comeback in China, posting positive growth in May.
GM reported a 17-percent sales growth for May, with sports utility vehicles making up the bulk of units sold. Buick had the biggest increase, rising 61 percent from last year's figures and selling 100,864 units.
The brand's Excelle line of SUV's and sedans, including the GT and XT, proved to be quite popular with Chinese motorists, USA Today reported.
The company's primary luxury brand Cadillac also rose 30 percent, selling 8,568 vehicles.
While not as significant as figures posted by the three major German brands, GM is still optimistic about the result and sees it as a positive sign for its long-term plan for Cadillac in China.
Aside from GM's well-known brands, its Chinese subsidiary Baojun also displayed an increase of 80 percent, selling 43,515 units. GM put up the brand to cater to customers looking for more affordable models like the Baojun 560 crossover SUV and the Baojun 730 minivan.
However, it is not all rosy, as some of GM's other brands experienced a downfall. Chevrolet's figures dropped 24 percent. The decrease in sales is attributed to the Chinese government ending incentives that favor smaller cars like the Chevy Sail.
GM's other China-exclusive brand Wuling also had a 5-percent drop, but the company said that it is slowly stabilizing, Yahoo News reported.
Meanwhile, GM showcased the latest vehicle-to-vehicle (V2X) technology from its China Science Lab at the National Intelligent & Connected Vehicle Test Demo Base in Shanghai. The company said that the new technologies, including Intersection Collision Alert and Emergency Brake Alert, will help in addressing various challenges faced by the automotive industry, including safety and mobility.
GM is one of the first to introduce V2X technology in China and hopes to cooperate with other companies in developing standards for the Chinese market.
