Mr. Ed Peper says GM to gain market share in 2009

*radz28* · 01-21-2009, 06:28 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/21/g...arket-share-i/

"Here we are, not yet through the first month of the new year, and Ed Peper, vice president at Chevrolet, is already predicting that the Bowtie brand will increase market share in 2009. What evidence does he submit to arrive at this early conclusion? Last year, Chevy managed to post an increase of six-tenths of a point in retail share in 2008, despite the horrible market conditions late in the year, with the Malibu leading the charge by increasing sales by nearly 40% over the previous generation.

The latest Malibu is certainly a good place to start, and Peper believes that the updated Equinox crossover will make similar inroads in the market. Peper also points to wins by the Malibu and Silverado in recent J.D. Power Initial Quality studies as proof that the brand's products are improving and are comparable to their import competition. These wins are a good place to start, and Peper says the brand will continue to heavily market its best products, but we maintain that it's a bit early to be tooting one's horn with only a half of one month's sales in the books."

Hopefully he'll be right on

*Milk 1027* · 01-21-2009, 06:38 PM

Those are my same predictions

Steve · 01-21-2009, 06:42 PM

Just heard Toyota just took first place in sales from GM in 2008. Looks like Ed has his work cut out for him.

*Milk 1027* · 01-21-2009, 06:44 PM

With lower quality cars, Toyota won't last long.

fastfret7 · 01-21-2009, 06:50 PM

They better. I own GM stock!!!! Buy GM please!!!!!!!!

*Milk 1027* · 01-21-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastfret7

They better. I own GM stock!!!! Buy GM please!!!!!!!!

I'm trying to convince my parents to buy American only.
We currently own 3 Chevrolets, 1 Dodge, and a Nissan

(my dad's baby is a 1990 300ZX)

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-21-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

Last year, Chevy managed to post an increase of six-tenths of a point in retail share in 2008, despite the horrible market conditions late in the year,

That's impressive! Here's to hoping for at leas a full percentage point in '09!!!

*DGthe3* · 01-22-2009, 09:59 PM

Increasing market share is the best they can hope for in a shrunken market. Hopefully they steal from imports rather than Ford and Dodge. I was raised a Ford-hater, probably gonna die a Ford-hater, but I'd rather see people driving them than Nissans or VW's.

Jimmy · 01-22-2009, 10:56 PM

I hope Ed is right. It would be nice to see them above 25% of the market again.

*The_Blur* · 01-22-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy

I hope Ed is right. It would be nice to see them above 25% of the market again.

01-21-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	Mr. Ed Peper says GM to gain market share in 2009 http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/21/g...arket-share-i/ "Here we are, not yet through the first month of the new year, and Ed Peper, vice president at Chevrolet, is already predicting that the Bowtie brand will increase market share in 2009. What evidence does he submit to arrive at this early conclusion? Last year, Chevy managed to post an increase of six-tenths of a point in retail share in 2008, despite the horrible market conditions late in the year, with the Malibu leading the charge by increasing sales by nearly 40% over the previous generation. The latest Malibu is certainly a good place to start, and Peper believes that the updated Equinox crossover will make similar inroads in the market. Peper also points to wins by the Malibu and Silverado in recent J.D. Power Initial Quality studies as proof that the brand's products are improving and are comparable to their import competition. These wins are a good place to start, and Peper says the brand will continue to heavily market its best products, but we maintain that it's a bit early to be tooting one's horn with only a half of one month's sales in the books." Hopefully he'll be right on __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

01-21-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Those are my same predictions __________________

01-21-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	With lower quality cars, Toyota won't last long. __________________

01-21-2009, 06:50 PM	#5
fastfret7 Drives: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ashburn,VA Posts: 298	They better. I own GM stock!!!! Buy GM please!!!!!!!! __________________ Heroes will be remembered, but legends will never die!! -The Sandlot...I know In my garage: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP in Infa-red 1 of 101 1970 EL Camino 454 SS w/ 4 speed muncie Red w/ Blk stripes 2010 2SS/RS Camaro w/hurst 6 spd in black on black w/red rally stripes

01-22-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Increasing market share is the best they can hope for in a shrunken market. Hopefully they steal from imports rather than Ford and Dodge. I was raised a Ford-hater, probably gonna die a Ford-hater, but I'd rather see people driving them than Nissans or VW's. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-21-2009, 06:42 PM	#3
Steve Ancalagon The Black Drives: 2013 Silverado 4X4, 2010 RJT 1SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate - NY Posts: 901	Just heard Toyota just took first place in sales from GM in 2008. Looks like Ed has his work cut out for him.

01-22-2009, 10:56 PM	#9
Jimmy Drives: 2010 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 233	I hope Ed is right. It would be nice to see them above 25% of the market again.

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