GM November Sales Of -2.2% Slip Below Expectations Of A 7% Increase On 151,427 Vehicles Sold

And another attempt to present a massive drop in consumer end demand for cars into something positive: “Consumer interest in our launch vehicles remains solid,” [we would hate to see what flacid interest looks like] said Susan Docherty, GM vice president, U.S. Sales. “We’re working to strengthen our Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands by providing cars, crossovers and trucks with the sales and service experience that our customers deserve. We have more to do, but we’re committed to earning consideration and future sales by delivering great products in every segment.”

The company reported total U.S. deliveries of 151,427 vehicles in November, a decline of 2 percent compared with November 2008. Total sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac were up 6 percent vs. the prior year.

Some more greenshootery from the press release of the recently bailed out by the government bankrupt company:

U.S. Economy

• Credit spread has returned to normal levels. However, consumer credit continues to contract – reflecting both weak credit demand and cautious bank lending
• Consumer confidence fell slightly in November, but remains much improved from the trough in February
• Manufacturing sector is increasing output due to depleted current inventories
• Job losses continue to slow, however employment levels continue to be a concern
• Housing starts, new and existing home sales, and home prices are beginning to stabilize

U. S. Auto Industry

• The U.S. November 2009 SAAR is estimated to be slightly higher than October – approximately 11.0 million (total industry estimate)
• Industry inventory levels are anticipated to increase moderately through Q4 to support modestly rising industry sales

The GM PR wizards have learned well - this MD&A section reads like straight out of an Obama speech, accompanied by the same delusional justification of "facts."

Those lucky 371 people who bought Saabs in November must be wondering whether there will be any company left at all to servcie their brand new acquisitions.

Full press release here