GM Sales By Region: America, Asia, MEA, and Europe

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This article presents General Motors’ (NYSE: GM) vehicle sales across various regions, with a detailed focus on several continents, including North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America, and Europe.

The vehicle sales statistics presented are based on GM’s total vehicle sales data extracted from the annual reports. This data encompasses the company’s retail volumes, fleet sales, and vehicles used by dealers in their businesses.

More information about GM’s total vehicle sales is available here: GM’s total vehicle sales.

Investors looking for other statistics of General Motors may find more resources in these pages:

Sales (Retail)

• GM global sales and market share,
• GM sales by country: U.S., China, Brazil, U.K., and Germany,

Wholesales

• GM wholesales by region: America, Asia, MEA, and Europe,

Market Share

• Market share by region: America, Asia, and Europe,
• Market share by country: U.S., China, Brazil, U.K., etc.,

U.S. Sales & Market Share

• Sales of truck, car, and SUV,
• Market share of truck, car, and crossover,
• U.S. EV sales and market share,

Revenue

• GM revenue sources: sales of new and used vehicles, services, etc.,
• GM revenue by segment: GMNA, GMI, GM Financial, and Cruise,

GM China Statistics

• GM China: vehicle sales, revenue, profitability, and market share,

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Definitions

To help readers understand the content better, the following terms and glossaries have been provided.

Total Vehicle Sales: Per the latest annual report, General Motors defines its total vehicle sales as:

1. retail sales (i.e., sales to consumers who purchase new vehicles from dealers or distributors);
2. fleet sales (i.e., sales to large and small businesses, governments and daily rental car companies); and
3. certain vehicles used by dealers in their business.

Total vehicle sales data includes all sales by joint ventures on a total vehicle basis, not based on the percentage ownership interest in the joint venture. Certain joint venture agreements in China allow for the contractual right to report vehicle sales of non-GM trademarked vehicles by those joint ventures, which are included in the total vehicle sales it reports for China.

While total vehicle sales data does not correlate directly to the revenue it recognizes during a particular period, GM believes it is indicative of the underlying demand for its vehicles.

Total vehicle sales data represents management’s good faith estimate based on sales reported by dealers, distributors and joint ventures; commercially available data sources such as registration and insurance data; and internal estimates and forecasts when other data is unavailable.

North America: North America includes the United States and others.

Asia/Pacific, Middle East, And Africa (APMEA): APMEA includes China and others.

South America: South America includes Brazil and others.

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What contributes to GM’s significant sales decline in Asia?

GM’s significant sales decline in Asia can be attributed to several key factors:

• Increased Competition: The rise of local automakers, particularly in China, has intensified competition. Companies like BYD and Geely have made significant penetration in the electric vehicle (EV) market, capturing a larger share of the market.
• Economic Factors: Economic conditions in various Asian countries have impacted consumer spending and confidence. Slower economic growth and trade tensions have played a role in reducing demand for vehicles.


• Regulatory Changes: New regulations and policies in different countries have posed challenges for GM. For example, stricter emissions standards and incentives for EVs have required significant investments in technology and compliance.
• Consumer Preferences: There is a growing preference for domestic brands over foreign ones. Local brands are often perceived as offering better value for money and advanced technology.
• COVID-19 Impact: The pandemic has disrupted the automotive industry, affecting production and sales. Lockdowns and supply chain disruptions have had a significant impact on GM’s operations in Asia.
• Product Portfolio: GM’s product portfolio in Asia has not resonated as strongly with consumers compared to local brands. While GM has introduced new EVs, they have not been enough to offset the decline in sales of traditional vehicles.
• Joint Ventures: GM’s joint ventures in Asia, such as SAIC-GM in China, have faced challenges. For example, the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV, GM’s top-selling vehicle in China, saw a decline in sales.

Despite these challenges, GM is focusing on growing sales and controlling costs to return to profitability in Asia. The company is also investing in new technologies and expanding its EV lineup to better compete in the market.

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Insight & Summary of GM’s Car Sales By Region

The following analysis consolidates the trends observed across GM’s vehicle sales in North America, APMEA and South America, as well as in Europe for the 2014–2025 period.

• GM has executed a definitive transition from a sprawling, volume-focused multinational into a highly concentrated North American profit engine.

• North America has solidified its position as the undisputed core of the business, steadily expanding its sales mix to a dominant 54.3% by 2025, underpinned by a robust 7.9% average growth rate over the latest three periods.

• Conversely, APMEA — once GM’s largest volume generator at over 4.6 million units — has suffered severe structural deterioration, bleeding nearly half its volume as competitive pressures intensify across Asian markets.

• South America remains a volatile, single-digit contributor, while the total capitulation of European volumes validates a decisive, margin-protective withdrawal from capital-intensive, low-return overseas operations.

The table below combines GM’s sales in North America, APMEA, and South America, as well as in Europe into a single view for the latest three fiscal years.

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Sales and Sales Mix from North America and APMEA

The definition of GM’s vehicle sales is available here: total vehicle sales.

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Sales and Sales Mix from South America and Europe

The definition of GM’s vehicle sales is available here: total vehicle sales.

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Sales Growth from America, APMEA, and Worldwide

The definition of GM’s vehicle sales is available here: total vehicle sales.

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Credits and References

1. All sales figures presented were obtained and referenced from General Motors’ annual reports published on the company’s investor relations page: GM News Releases.

2. Pexels Images.

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