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General Motors of Canada Reports June 2008 Sales Results

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:43:28 +0000

Oshawa, Ontario, July 2, 2008 – For June 2008, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 32,355 units, down 23.8% from a year ago.

“GM Canada's June sales reflected the significant ongoing market impact of rising gas prices and the resulting further consumer shift toward cars and smaller crossovers,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing. “GM is shifting production and adjusting on the ground inventories to address demand for our hot selling fuel efficient cars like the Pontiac Wave and G5, the Saturn Astra and Aura, the Chevrolet Aveo, Malibu and our own Oshawa built Chevrolet Impala, which all performed exceptionally well in June.”

GM Canada Provides Update on CAW Blockade

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:02:20 +0000

June 9, 2008 (Oshawa, ON) - General Motors of Canada today confirmed that, following ongoing discussions with the CAW over the past several days, it will take action today to seek collaborative or such necessary legal means required to end the ongoing blockade of its Canadian Headquarters allowing the company to reasonably continue conducting its business in Canada. GM Canada lost some vehicle production this past Saturday as a result of other CAW actions in Oshawa.

General Motors of Canada Announces Windsor Facility to Cease Operation in 2010

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:37:11 +0000

Oshawa, ON, Monday, May 12, 2008 - Following discussions during ongoing contract bargaining with the CAW, General Motors of Canada today announced the Windsor Transmission plant will cease operation in the second quarter of 2010. This is when current 4-speed front wheel drive transmission production mandates are completed.

Despite efforts and discussions with GM's labour and government partners, the company has determined that its North American market outlook and product plans, including the shift from 4-speed to more fuel efficient 6-speed transmissions do not offer replacement products for the Windsor plant in the 2010 timeframe. Accordingly the plant will close in the second quarter of 2010.

General Motors of Canada Reports April 2008 Sales Results

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:49:47 +0000

Oshawa, Ontario, May 1, 2008 – For April 2008, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 38,984 units, down 13.5% from a year ago and reflects a decrease in overall fleet volume. Fleet car sales were down as a result of a planned reduction in daily rental units and truck fleet volume was impacted by the American Axle labour dispute in the U.S.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

“On the retail side of the business cars are up a full 23.8% driven by strong demand for our recently launched products like the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Astra and Pontiac Vibe,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing.

Pontiac Announces Canadian Pricing for All-New Flagship 2009 Pontiac G8 Sport Sedan

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:50:09 +0000

Oshawa, Ontario, April 29, 2008 – A rear-wheel-drive Pontiac performance sedan will once again be seen on the streets of Canada. The all-new 2009 Pontiac G8 arrives in Pontiac dealerships in June. The V-6-equipped Pontiac G8 performance sedan has a starting MSRP of $31,995 and the V-8-powered Pontiac G8 GT model starts at $36,995.

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP

General Motors of Canada Expands 2008 Buick Lineup with Super Editions of the Popular Buick Lucerne, Buick Allure Sedans

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:48:18 +0000

Oshawa, Ontario, April 28, 2008 – GM Canada announced today that Buick will increase its 2008 lineup with two new models available at dealerships now. The Buick Lucerne Super and Buick Allure Super reflect Buick’s commitment to bringing a greater variety of premium products to its customers.

2008 Buick Lucerne Super

“Lucerne and Allure Super models epitomize Buick’s new level of refinement that is drawing new customers to Buick,” said Marc Comeau, vice president of sales, service and marketing for GM of Canada. “Additionally, the Buick Allure is built right here in Oshawa at our quality award winning car assembly plant.”

Lucerne Super

General Motors of Canada Is the First Automaker to Receive Ontario's Environmental Leader Designation

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:42:18 +0000

Toronto Green Living Show, Friday, April 25, 2008 — Today, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment recognized General Motors of Canada as the first automaker and the largest company yet to be honoured by Ontario’s Environmental Leaders (OEL) Program. All of General Motors Canada's operations were included in the receipt of this new recognition.

The Ontario Environmental Leaders program recognizes and rewards leading companies and organizations that commit to reducing their environmental impact beyond what is required by regulation. The program has rigorous entry criteria, requiring a robust environmental management system and solid compliance record. Each application is scrutinized by an external stakeholder panel representing industry, environmental groups and academia.

2008 Saab Turbo X and Innovative New Cross Wheel Drive Technology Take Vehicle Handling and Control to New Levels

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:48:00 +0000

Oshawa, Ontario, April 10, 2008 – General Motors of Canada yesterday announced pricing on the new, limited edition 2008 Saab Turbo X 9-3 variant. The all-black Turbo X takes Saab “back to the future,” evoking the iconic appeal of the first black 99 and 900 Turbos while introducing Saab’s cutting-edge “cross wheel drive” (XWD) technology, with pricing starting at $54,995 for the Sport Sedan version and $56,305 for the SportCombi. Saab’s advanced new XWD system is also available as an option on 2008 9-3 Aero models, in both body styles, for $2,340.

2008 Saab Turbo X

2008 Saab Turbo X

General Motors Is Changing the Way the World Drives

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:53:11 +0000

Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, March 12, 2008 – The zero emissions Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell made a fitting Vancouver debut today at Globe 2008’s Auto Future Tech Summit. GMs Canadian engineering centre is currently building these Equinox fuel cells as part of the world’s largest fuel cell vehicle fleet.

“Fuel cells and the electrification of the vehicle have the potential to literally change the way the world drives,” said Beth Lowery, GM vice president, environment, energy and safety policy. “The Equinox fuel cell uses no petroleum, has zero emissions and the only thing coming out of the tailpipe is water.”

Chevrolet Marks 50 Years of the Chevy Impala with Commemorative Edition Built in Canada

admin — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:21:47 +0000

Oshawa, Ontario, March 3, 2008 – An iconic brand in Canada’s automotive market for half a century, Chevrolet’s Impala celebrates its golden anniversary in 2008. Chevy is recognizing the milestone with a commemorative 50th Anniversary Edition debuting in March 2008.

Like the original 1958 edition, the 2008 Impala 50th Anniversary Edition is distinguished with unique trim and amenities, giving customers a special vehicle infused with the fun-to-drive spirit that has characterized Impala for half a century.