Chevy Cobalt sales in May better than May 2009

LORDSTOWN — Sales of the Chevrolet Cobalt, built at the General Motors complex here, continued to increase last month, rising significantly from last year’s May sales.

Cobalt sales rose 31 percent to 16,716, up 31 percent from 12,764 cars sold in May 2009.

“It is a good car,” said Jim Graham, president of UAW 1112, which represents Lordstown’s assembly plant workers. “Gas prices are higher, and some of the competition is losing its luster.”

Rebates and incentives on the Cobalt, as well as the community’s improved outlook on the economy, have helped drive sales, said Bobby Stackhouse, general manager at Sweeney Chevrolet in Niles.

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