A slump in truck sales hit North America’s Big Three vehicle makers in Canada last month while Toyota enjoyed a strong month.

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According to Reuters, General Motors of Canada said its vehicle sales for February fell 23% to 24,938 from 32,366 in the same month last year. Car sales plunged 32.4% to 10,810, while truck sales sank 13.7% to 14,128.


Ford Canada reportedly said total vehicle sales rose 2.2% to 15,210, as a 4.3% decline in truck sales was offset by a 23% jump in car sales – the automaker sold 4,341 cars and 10,869 trucks in the month and noted that sales of its hybrid-powered Ford Escape model jumped 88% amid rising demand for alternative-fuel vehicles.


DaimlerChrysler Canada told Reuters it sold 15,544 vehicle in February, a 1.9% decline over the same month last year. Sales of cars surged 31.5% to 4,454 units, while truck sales dropped 10.9% to 11,090.


Toyota Canada reportedly said strong demand for its Corolla, redesigned RAV4 and Toyota trucks helped contribute to what it described as its most successful February ever.

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The automaker told Reuters sales increased 8.7% to 10,109 vehicles. The Toyota division had an 8.7% boost in sales to 9,509, while the luxury Lexus division saw sales climb 21% to 600. Toyota also enjoyed a 44% jump in truck sales, to 2,939 units.


Honda Canada said it moved 8,246 vehicles off its lots in February, which marks a 1% decrease from a year earlier. Its Acura division reported sales of 1,095 units, down 12%, while sales of Honda vehicles rose 1%, to 7,151, according to Reuters.