General Motors sales in China increased 5.2% during second quarter

General Motors saw second-quarter deliveries with its joint ventures in China increased by 5.2% to over 750,000 vehicles, due to higher demand for its large and luxurious sport-utility vehicles and multi-purpose vehicles, the automaker said on Friday.

The sales of Cadillac XT6 three-row large luxury SUV increased 42% to about 10,000 vehicles, while demand for its GL8 premium multi-purpose family vehicle saw an increase of 40% to more than 45,000 units, said the automaker.

The automaker earlier this year revealed an Ultium-based model for China, the Cadillac LYRIQ all-electric SUV. This electric SUV will go on sale in the country by next year.