Q1 Sales results, GM’s dedication to safety, and more Corvette Grand Sport

April 02, 2026Newsletter Archives

Q1 financial results are in and despite a challenging macroeconomic climate, we’re rolling into Q2 with an abundance of optimism. GM’s share of the full-size pickup truck market grew in Q1, and it maintained position as the industry’s #2 EV seller. Q1 also saw excellent sales for GMC, driven by the Canyon, Acadia, and Terrain. Cadillac EV sales jumped 15 percent, and GM’s Q1 fleet sales hit their highest mark since 2020.

Of course, there were more Corvette Grand Sport fireworks (is there a more-optimistic vehicle than America’s Sports Car?), including an interview with Corvette Chief Engineer Josh Holder, who explained why the Grand Sport is considered the “sweet spot” in the ‘Vette lineup. 

Optimism also underpins the work of our very own Regina Carto, GM’s Vice President of Global Product Safety. As you’ll read, Carto works one of the most fascinating jobs in the world, leading a team of engineers who are totally passionate about building safer vehicles.

“We get letters often from customers who’ve survived a car crash that could’ve had a very different outcome,” Carto says in the story. “They’re very heartfelt.” 

The story is a reminder that cars are objects, but deeply human ones, and that a relentless striving for improvement is critical to building safer cars. Always remember that optimism isn’t hoping things will improve, but a commitment to making it so. 

Stay optimistic,

Kyle Kinard 
Managing Editor, GM News