Saturn

2008-07-01 -- Five Detroit families will realize the American dream of home ownership thanks to a partnership between Saturn, Detroit-area Saturn retailers, Jon Bon Jovi’s Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Detroit and U-SNAP-BAC. At a press conference to announce this initiative, the last remaining home on the lots will be razed and the first wall of a new home will be erected. A special guest from the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation will be on hand to lend support.

WHEN:
Monday, July 7, 2008

WHERE:
The five home sites are on Wayburn Street on Detroit’s East Side (north of Mack Avenue, east of Alter Road) in the MorningSide neighborhood

WHO:

* Jill Lajdziak, general manager, Saturn

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:

For 2009, the Saturn Aura midsize sport sedan demonstrates that fuel efficiency-minded customers don’t have to sacrifice uplevel amenities such as a six-speed automatic transmission, leather seating, alloy wheels and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, as a new 2.4L four-cylinder Aura XR model joins the Saturn family.

2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid - side

Saturn also has good news for those seeking to go further on a gallon of gas: Both Aura XE and XR four-cylinder models achieve EPA fuel economy of 33 mpg highway and 26 mpg city/highway combined, the segment’s highest non-hybrid fuel economy.

Still fresh from its 2008 model year debut, when it challenged the North American compact car market with sporty looks, European driving performance and a long list of standard equipment, the 2009 Saturn Astra delivers targeted enhancements that make it an even stronger contender in the segment.

2009 Saturn Astra XR

In addition to cabin enhancements such as new cloth seats and door inserts, an advanced audio system is available on XE models.

DETROIT, 2008-06-12 -- General Motors announced personnel moves today in support of its four retail channels: Chevrolet; Premium (Cadillac, Hummer, Saab); Buick-Pontiac-GMC; and Saturn. The moves streamline the organization by combining or eliminating job functions. This will help the brands better deliver world-class products to customers, and build value for GM and its dealers.

The following appointments are effective July 1st; however these individuals will begin to transition into their new roles immediately.

Reporting to Ed Peper, North America vice president, Chevrolet Channel will be:

* Kim Kosak, general director, advertising and promotions. This is essentially a continuation of Kim's current responsibilities.

DETROIT, 2008-06-12– General Motors today announced an online vehicle discount program for active and reserve military members that can save military families thousands of dollars when purchasing a new car or truck from Chevrolet, Saturn, Pontiac, Buick, Saab, Cadillac, GMC or HUMMER.

Highlights:
* Military Members Can Get Great Discounts With Online Program
* GM Military Discount Tour Visits Scheduled Around The Country – First Stops: MCB Quantico, VA and Ft. Belvoir, VA
* “Big Choice Sweepstakes” To Award Pontiac G8, Trip to the Super Bowl or Daytona 500

DETROIT, Mich., 2008-06-02 – The all-new 2008 Saturn Vue crossover SUV and the 2008 Saturn Sky roadster, which have helped lead Saturn’s aggressive product renaissance, have won their respective segments in the 2008 Auto Pacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs).

2008 Saturn Sky

The Saturn Vue, totally redesigned for 2008, placed first in the Compact Crossover SUV segment. The Saturn Sky roadster, introduced in 2006 and the first vehicle to usher in Saturn’s dramatically revised product lineup, won the Sports Car segment.

Retail Car Sales Up 6 Percent

DETROIT, 2008-05-01 -- GM dealers in the United States delivered 260,922 vehicles in April. Retail car and crossover sales were up more than 9 percent. A sharp sales increase in fuel efficient cars and crossovers could not make up for soft truck demand and a sharp decline in fleet deliveries impacted by the American Axle strike. On a non-adjusted basis, retail sales were down 11.5 percent and total sales for the month were down 16 percent.

Highlights:
* Chevrolet Car Retail Sales Up 24 Percent Led By a 147 Percent Increase in Malibu, 17 Percent Rise in Cobalt, 13 Percent Increase in Aveo and 8 Percent Hike in Impala Sales
* Pontiac Retail Car Sales Up 6 Percent With a 39 Percent Increase in Vibe, 3 Percent Climb in G5 and G6 Sales

ATLANTA, GA, 2008-04-21 – Consumers attending the Atlanta-Journal Constitution International Auto Show Thursday-Sunday, April 24 - 27 will have a unique opportunity to truly ‘experience’ the GM display by getting behind the wheel and test driving many of General Motors’ hottest new vehicles.

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid: Public Invited to Put Pedal to the Metal Behind the Wheel of GM Vehicles at the AJC International Auto Show April 24-27, including the 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid

Vehicles available for test drives that illustrate the breadth of General Motors’ 2008 product portfolio include:

* The all-new, luxury crossover Buick Enclave and comfortable yet luxurious Buick Lucerne CXS

DETROIT, 2008-04-16 – General Motors announced today that its U.S. marketing and field operations will be more strongly aligned into four retail channels: Chevrolet; Premium (Cadillac, Hummer, Saab); Buick-Pontiac-GMC; and Saturn. Each channel will be focused on continuing to deliver world-class products for their customer and build value for GM and their respective dealers.

GM announced the appointment of four new leadership positions to direct activities within this organization, effective June 1:

* Ed Peper, 46, is appointed North America Vice President, Chevrolet Channel.
* Susan Docherty, 45, is appointed North America Vice President, Buick-Pontiac-GMC Channel (BPG).
* Mark McNabb, 47, is appointed North America Vice President, Premium Channel.

805,720 In First Quarter

DETROIT, 2008-04-01 – GM dealers in the United States delivered 282,732 vehicles in March, a decrease of 13 percent when compared with the same month a year ago. For the first three months of 2008, GM total sales of 805,720 vehicles were down 11 percent compared with a year ago. Retail share appears to have remained stable throughout the month and the quarter.

March Highlights

* Chevrolet Car Retail Sales Up 6 Percent Led By A 122 Percent Increase in Malibu and a 16 Percent Increase in Impala Sales
* Cadillac Retail Car Sales Up 22 Percent with a 43 Percent Increase in CTS and 6 Percent Increase in DTS
* Strong Retail Month at Saturn with Aura Up 25 Percent, Vue Up 18 Percent and Outlook Up 14 Percent, offsetting Ion

2008-03-03, DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 270,423 vehicles in February, a decrease of 13 percent compared with an unusually strong February last year.

Highlights:
* Car Retail Sales Driven By Malibu Up 62 Percent; CTS Up 71 Percent; Cobalt Up 24 Percent; Aura Up 21 Percent; and G6 Up 6 Percent
* Cadillac Car Sales Up 24 Percent; Chevrolet Cars Up 3 percent
* Enclave, Acadia and Outlook Drive Mid-Utility Crossover Segment Up 15 Percent

Pontiac introductions include three world premiere vehicles

2008-02-29, NEW YORK -- General Motors’ global design talents come together as GM showcases several award-winning concept vehicles at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Headlining the event will be Pontiac with three world premiere vehicle introductions. Saab will also unveil an environmentally friendly compact sports luxury concept vehicle to North America.

Concept vehicles from China, Europe, the United States and Australia emphasize design, performance and fuel-saving technologies across GM’s eight vehicle brands – Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Hummer, Saturn, Saab and Cadillac.

Some of the notable concepts you will see at the show include:

2008-02-11, DETROIT— Since 1998, Saturn retailers nationwide have held more than 1,900 community donor drives, most on or near Valentine’s Day, in conjunction with local blood bank partners as part of Saturn National Donor Day. One of America’s largest annual community-wide one-day donor drives, the campaign will celebrate its eleventh anniversary and nearly 2,000th planned community donor drive aimed at raising awareness and encouraging blood, marrow, organ and tissue donation.

• Sanders\Wingo to service Chevrolet account;
• Carol H. Williams to support Cadillac, HUMMER, Saab, Saturn, GM brands
• Translation Marketing will continue in consulting role

2008-01-30, DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. is further broadening its multicultural marketing efforts and today announced that it will add Sanders\Wingo Advertising, Inc., to its list of advertising agencies to provide African American, urban and youth marketing support for Chevrolet, and Carol H. Williams Advertising to provide African American, urban and youth marketing support for Cadillac, HUMMER, Saab, Saturn and the GM Corporate brand, effective at the end of the first quarter of 2008.

GM’s Advanced Hybrid Technology Delivers Up To 50-Percent Fuel Economy Increase

DETROIT – The all-new 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode, the first front-wheel-drive compact SUV in the world powered by General Motors’ two-mode hybrid technology, is designed for customers who want the outstanding fuel savings of an advanced hybrid and the full power and towing capability of an SUV. The Vue Green Line 2 Mode was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show.

2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid

The Vue Green Line 2 Mode will deliver an estimated 50-percent fuel economy increase over the non-hybrid V-6 Vue. It also is expected to have a driving range of more than 500 miles (800 km).

Expected to be First Commercially Available, OEM-produced Plug-in Hybrid

2008-01-14, DETROIT - Saturn announced today at the North American International Auto Show that production may begin as soon as 2010 on a plug-in hybrid electric version of the Saturn Vue Green Line, expected to be the first regular production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Depending on a consumer's drive cycle, the Vue plug-in hybrid will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle offered by a major automaker.

Saturn Vue Green Line Plug-in Hybrid

Saturn Flextreme with Integrated Segway PTs Unveiled at 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2008 -- Today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Segway Inc. and General Motors (GM) are showcasing a comprehensive solution for eco-friendly mobility - the Saturn Flextreme concept car with integrated Segway(R) Personal Transporters (PTs).

Saturn Flextreme with Integrated Segway PTs: DETROIT - Two Segway(R) Personal Transporters are shown with General Motors' Saturn Flextreme concept. The concept is on display at the 2008 North American International Show (NAIAS). (PRNewsFoto/Segway Inc./Axel Weirdemann)

From Cadillac Provoq E-Flex concept to most powerful Corvette ever

2008-01-09, Rüsselsheim/Detroit -- General Motors presents a number of world premieres from its Cadillac, Corvette, HUMMER, Saturn and Saab brands at the North American International Auto Show (January 13 – 27, 2008) in Detroit, the first major motor show of the year. GM’s focus is on environmentally friendly mobility and maximum performance.

Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept: © GM Corp.

Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige to Open GM Style, GM's Exclusive Pre-North American International Auto Show Bash

2007-12-10, DETROIT - Six-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, known as the "Queen of R&B," will perform in GM Style, a car-and-star-studded affair on the Detroit riverfront, on Saturday, Jan. 12, leading up to the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Mary J. Blige with Chevy Camaro Convertible concept: © GM Corp.