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GM market share estimated 2 points above May and up slightly compared with June 2007

DETROIT, 2008-07-01 – General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced June sales results, highlighted by an 8 percent rise in retail car sales and continued strong performance in crossovers. Despite the significant decline of industry market volume and the limited availability of some of GM’s most popular models, GM dealers in the United States delivered 265,937 vehicles in June, down 8 percent (18.5 percent unadjusted). Truck sales declined 6 percent.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Highlights:

Form Enhances Function

DETROIT, 2008-06-24 – Besides its bowtie insignia, the all-new Traverse crossover shares something important with Chevy’s midsize cars: an exceptional aerodynamic drag coefficient (cd) that enables great fuel economy. Its cd is only 0.33 – making it the sleekest crossover in the segment.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

When it hits showrooms this fall, the Traverse is expected to have the segment’s best highway fuel economy (EPA certification is pending). This is because of its new, efficient 3.6L V-6 with direct injection technology, a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission and an exterior designed to cheat the wind and slip through the air with minimal resistance.

Race Cars, Four-Wheeled Movie Stars, and Crowd-Rousing Entertainment are Just a Few Surprises Set for America's Largest Land-Based Birthday Celebration

HOUSTON, 2008-06-24 – Whether the idea of a perfect Fourth of July celebration includes a sneak peek at hot concept cars and trucks, hanging out with NASCAR’s finest 200 mph race cars, enjoying a brilliant fireworks display, or kicking back with friends and family to the sounds of electrifying live entertainment, Chevrolet and the City Of Houston have everything covered for “Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas” July 4 at Eleanor Tinsley Park.

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: By The Numbers

DETROIT, 2008-06-17 – The official 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they're good. Very good:

* $103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
* EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway
* 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
* 0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
* Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1's performance-per-dollar ratio.

DETROIT, 2008-06-09 – Chevrolet today announced pricing for the 2009 Chevy Aveo lineup – including the redesigned 2009 Chevy Aveo5 five-door hatchback – begins at $12,120 (including a $660 destination charge) for Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS, making it one of the most affordable cars on the market. It costs hundreds less than many competitors and comes standard with features such as side-impact air bags and OnStar.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo LT

Federal Agency to participate in the World's First Large-Scale Market Test of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. 2008-05-27 -- With the addition of a Chevy Equinox fuel cell electric vehicle to its fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today joined the team of pioneers - from regular families to media, celebrities and businesses - helping to make fuel cell vehicles a reality.

Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

Chevrolet Unveils New Midget Racing Engine

INDIANAPOLIS, 2008-05-07 – Chevrolet's all-new Midget racing engine was unveiled today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by GM representatives and United States Auto Club (USAC) team owner Tony Stewart. Designed by GM Racing specifically for the USAC National Midget Car Series, the new purpose-built, four-cylinder Chevrolet racing engine will initially power Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Tracy Hines and Levi Jones in upcoming events. The new Chevy Midget engine will be available to all USAC competitors through independent engine builders.

Segment Best 36 MPG On The Highway

DETROIT, 2008-04-29 - Consumers looking to squeeze the most mileage from every gallon of gas will find much to appreciate with the new Chevy Cobalt XFE. It delivers a segment-best 36 mpg in highway driving, outdistancing competitors like the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla.

The ChevyCobalt XFE - for Xtra Fuel Economy - is on sale now and includes LS and 1LT coupe and sedan models with the manual transmission. It uses revised engine calibration, low rolling-resistance tires, a new, 3.74:1 final drive ratio and other technologies to achieve an EPA-estimated mileage rating of 25 mpg in the city and 36 on the highway. That's an improvement of more than 9 percent over the previous highway mileage.

638 Hp From The Supercharged LS9 V-8 Engine

PONTIAC, Mich., 2008-04-25 – When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 liters of displacement. GM Powertrain has completed SAE certification of the ZR1’s supercharged LS9 V-8 and the results exceed the estimate: 638 horsepower (476 kW) and 604 lb.-ft. of torque (819 Nm).

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 638 Hp from the supercharged LS9 V-8 engine

WARREN, Mich., 2008-04-03 – Engineers at GM’s battery test facilities have developed a new computer algorithm to accelerate durability testing of the advanced lithium-ion batteries needed to power the Chevrolet Volt for up to 40 miles (64 km) of electric-only driving.

Chevy Volt Concept Car

Highlights:
* Battery engineers develop new computer testing procedure, leverage global resources to accelerate development of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REV)
* Engineers integrate T-shaped battery into vehicle structure
* Designers improve aerodynamics to lower energy consumption

Chevrolet will donate up to $1 million to Autism Speaks when consumers take virtual test drives of the all-new Chevy Malibu during Autism Awareness Month

2008-03-26, DETROIT – Autism Speaks and Chevrolet today announced a month-long promotion to help generate up to $1 million for the non-profit organization and create greater awareness of autism, a disorder that is now diagnosed in one in every 150 children.

Chevrolet's first year as Exclusive Automotive Sponsor

2008-02-19, MIAMI - Chevrolet today announced its exclusive automotive sponsorship of this year's 20th anniversary celebration of Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards) on February 21, 2008. For over eight years, Chevrolet and Univision Network's Premio lo Nuestro have celebrated Latin music, bringing the hottest talent to people's homes.

Chevrolet will highlight its performance capability and heritage by showcasing a supercharged Chevrolet Cobalt and special edition Chevrolet Corvette

2008-02-20 -- General Motors will conduct a press conference at the Cleveland Auto Show showcasing the new turbocharged 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe that delivers a balance of track-proven performance capability, driving refinement and premium features – along with an undeniably fun and youthful character.

The new 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS features a new 260-horsepower 2.0L Turbo engine, various performance features, and will be built locally at the GM Lordstown assembly plant.

WHEN:
Friday, February 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET

WHERE:
Chevrolet Display
2008 Cleveland Auto Show

Lucky guest has chance to drive away in a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

01/30/2008 -- The 4th annual General Motors of Canada reverse draw, in support of the jays care foundation, will be held at the Fermenting Cellar in the distillary district on Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

This event has been thrown a curve ball as organizers trade in the formal black tie dinner for a hip lounge-style cocktail party and Vegas themed games night. The event promises guests an evening of exquisite foods, specialty drinks, casino gaming, raffle excitement, amazing prizes, and performances by Circus-Orange Aerial Silks Troupe, magicians and even showgirls.

Anniversary 427 Big Block serial #001 to be auctioned on January 18 - Collectible engines to be offered to public early in 2008

2008-01-11, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ – The first produced, all-aluminum Anniversary 427 Big Block crate engine – based on the legendary ZL-1 – will be auctioned during the Barrett-Jackson auction on Friday, January 18 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Only 427 of the special engines will be built.

2007-12-10, DETROIT – For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet division of General Motors hosted a “Chevy College Marketing Challenge.” This year students competed to develop an integrated marketing communications plan about Chevy’s fuel saving technologies to reach 18 to 30 year-old buyers.

Redesigned for 2007, the Chevy Silverado soldiers on into the ’08 model year with revisions that enhance its value. The Silverado is not only the strongest ever offered by Chevrolet, but delivers segment-topping fuel economy – a combination that is winning over more and more customers and critics.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Extended Cab

* Marketing Effort Will Prove All-New Malibu Competes With Honda Accord, Toyota Camry
* Features Biggest One-Day Digital Takeover Ever by a Marketer

2007-10-11, DETROIT – When the all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu begins rolling into dealer showrooms on Nov. 1, Americans should already be aware that Chevy is back in the car business with a serious competitor in the mid-size segment, thanks to a massive advertising and promotional campaign that kicks off Oct. 17.