India, April 1 -- General Motors (GM) announced that its U.S. sales increased 16.7% in the first quarter, with double-digit increases across all four of the company's brands.

The company's total sales for the first quarter were 693,363 vehicles up 16.7% from 594,233 vehicles last year. It continues to be the market leader in full-size pickups and SUVs, the company said.

There were 75 selling days in the latest quarter, compared to 77 selling days in the prior year.

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GM expects the company to be again the number 2 seller electric vehicles in the U.S. with sales up 94% in the quarter.

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