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August 6, 2008

GM Certified Used Vehicles to List Entire Inventory Onine

DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced it has reached an agreement to list the entire national inventory of GM Certified Used Vehicles and Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles on EveryCarListed.com, a new consumer automotive listings site.

The EveryCarListed.com relationship provides shoppers a new online resource that makes it easy for them to research and find GM Certified Used Vehicles.

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August 2, 2008

GM Reports July Sales Down 26.7%

DETROIT - GM today announced July sales results, highlighted by continued strong performance in small and midsize cars and crossovers. GM dealers in the United States delivered 235,184 vehicles in July, down 26.7 percent.

Weak industry conditions caused by a challenging U.S. economic environment, higher fuel prices and inventory shortages in critical segments such as compact cars contributed to the overall sales decline for the month.

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July 25, 2008

GM Celebrates J.D. Power Recognition at Fairfax Assembly Plant

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The General Motors Fairfax Assembly team today celebrated their successful performance in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality StudyTM (IQS). The facility manufactures the Chevrolet Malibu and the Saturn Aura midsize sedans.

The all-new, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu earned a segment award in the very competitive Midsize Car Segment by achieving exceptionally high levels of quality. Additionally, the Fairfax Assembly facility was awarded the Bronze Plant Quality Award, for the least manufacturing defects and malfunctions, ranking the facility third out of 67 assembly facilities located in North and South America.

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GM to Broaden Employee Discounts

DETROIT -- General Motors Corp., hoping to boost demand amid a drastic downturn in the U.S. auto industry, will offer employee discounts to nonemployees on a limited basis.

GM Sales Chief Mark LaNeve rolled out the plan in an email to employees late Thursday. Employees can give one employee discount away between now and the end of July, a GM spokeswoman said.

"All active GM employees in the U.S. have the opportunity to provide one employee discount to anyone you know who is considering the purchase of a new vehicle," Mr. LaNeve said in the email.

GM's New Interactive Site Goes "Undercover" to Educate Consumers

DETROIT - What would happen if you turned more than 20 undercover film and surveillance professionals with eight cameras loose to show the potential drawbacks of buying a used vehicle that is not manufacturer certified?

That's what GM's Certified Used Vehicles team did and the results were not at all surprising.

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OnStar Opens "Crisis Assist" Emergency Services to Those Affected by Dolly

DETROIT - OnStar reminds its subscribers in Southeast Texas that a simple push of the OnStar button in GM vehicles will put them in contact with specially-trained Crisis Advisors.

OnStar's Crisis Assist capabilities include specially trained Crisis Advisors, who will help with:

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July 24, 2008

GM's "Other" Plug-In: The Saturn Vue

by Larry Nitz, Executive Director, GM Hybrid Powertrain Engineering

With all of the excitement created by Bob Lutz's first drive of the Chevrolet Volt test mule vehicle recently, some may have forgotten GM has another plug-in vehicle that is approved for production and progressing through early program development stages.

As I revealed to the audience today at the Plug-in 2008 Conference in San Jose, CA, we currently are testing 11 Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEV) at the GM proving grounds in Michigan and Arizona. In fact, we brought one with us to San Jose.

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July 18, 2008

Saturn Fans Invited To 'Kiss My Astra' In Online Photo Contest

DETROIT - Saturn today launched the "Kiss My Astra" national photo contest, offering Saturn fans an opportunity to show just how much they would love to win a new Saturn Astra.

Contestants can kiss their own Astra, a friend's Astra or drop by any Saturn retailer and kiss their Astra, and then upload a photo of the kiss at www.ImSaturn.com. The contestant with the funniest, most creative photo - as selected by the online Saturn community - will win a 2008 Saturn XR 5-door.

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General Motors Forging Ahead

By Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman

As you've no doubt heard me say before, we've made a lot of progress in the past few years at General Motors. And we've delivered on what we said we would do. We've tackled the legacy costs. We've improved our quality. We went from having, at least in North America, some mediocre products to having acclaimed products that are selling extremely well, especially on the passenger car side. In June, for example, in a slow market, our retail car sales were up 8 percent.

We continue to reinvigorate our product portfolio. We're pursuing advanced propulsion technologies that will greatly reduce dependence on petroleum. And, we're reacting to the swiftly changing market conditions here in the U.S.

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July 7, 2008

Saturn Helps Habitat for Humanity Revitalize Detroit Neighborhood

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.

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GM Weighs More Layoffs, Sale of Brands

DETROIT -- Bruised by a deep sales slump and a half-century-low in its stock price, General Motors Corp. is preparing to cut thousands more white-collar jobs and is considering whether it should sell or shutter more of its brands, people familiar with the matter said.

Both moves are part of a broader re-evaluation of GM's strategy and of its ability to meet an internal projection of returning to profitability in 2010, these people said. The job cuts are likely to be approved when GM's board of directors meets in early August, these people said.

The company has already decided to put its Hummer division up for sale. Discussions among top executives about the number of brands have intensified in recent weeks, and signal a potential major shift in thinking by the company -- especially by Chief Executive Rick Wagoner. As top executives review future cars and trucks earmarked for various brands, "nothing is off the table," several people said. All but Cadillac and Chevrolet, which GM considers core to its business, are undergoing close scrutiny, other people said.

July 2, 2008

GM Extends Zero Percent Financing Deals

DETROIT -- General Motors notified its dealers this morning that it will be extending its 0 percent financing sale through Monday, July 7.

The sale conditions remain the same -- 0 percent financing for 72 months on most GM vehicles. The so-called 72-hour sale ran from June 24 through June 30.

July 1, 2008

GM Reports June Sales Down 18.5%

DETROIT - 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.

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June 30, 2008

GMnext Takes Music Fans Backstage At Rothbury Festival

DETROIT - The adventure continues as GMnext Plug In marks the halfway point of its global tour of music festivals, with Tenacious D's Kyle Gass interviewing bands backstage at the Rothbury Festival, July 3 - 6.

Following his recent appearances at the Rock on the Range Festival in Columbus , Ohio, Southside Festival in Germany and Pinkpop in the Netherlands, Kyle will once again be the face of GMnext Plug In at Rothbury.

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June 29, 2008

Saturn to Announce Major Partnership

Saturn and Detroit-area Saturn retailers join Jon Bon Jovi's Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation in announcing a major initiative with Habitat for Humanity Detroit.

A special guest from the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation will be on hand to help make the announcement. More details will be released in an upcoming news advisory.

WHEN:
Monday, July 7, 3 p.m. ET. Media are asked to arrive by 2 p.m. ET.

June 21, 2008

"Kiss My Astra" Contest To Win Backstage Passes To Bon Jovi

Saturn is offering 16 contestants the opportunity to prove just how much they love Jon Bon Jovi, by kissing the Saturn Astra. Contestants who compete in the car-kissing marathon will compete for a chance to win backstage passes to a Bon Jovi concert, and will help raise awareness for Habitat for Humanity projects in the Detroit area.

WHEN:
Detroit River Days, Sat., June 21; 1:00 - 3:00 PM

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June 15, 2008

New Appointments Build GM Brand Channel Alignment

DETROIT - 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.

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June 14, 2008

GM Rolls Out Military Discount

DETROIT - 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.

"The GM Military Discount Program" is an online web site that enables active and reserve members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard to get a new vehicle discount. Under the program, military members can receive as much as a $1,500 discount off the MSRP of a new Buick Enclave crossover; $2,200 off a new Chevrolet Impala sedan; or as much as $4,200 off a new GMC Sierra pickup truck.

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June 12, 2008

GM Certified Used Vehicles Live on eBay Motors

DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, announced today that its 60,000-plus-vehicle inventory from 3,900-plus U.S. dealers is now listed on eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com), the Internet's largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive.

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June 4, 2008

Top Selling Crossovers in the United States for May 2008

With total SUV sales down 19.5% in May, not even the crossover segment was able to escape unscathed -- the smaller ute/station wagon category was also down 5%, as consumers decided they didn't even want mini-SUVs over more fuel efficient cars.

Besides the usual suspects a couple vehicles did well in consumers' quest for smaller wagons, including the Dodge Journey, Nissan Rogue and Subaru Forester. Also of note is that GM placed both the GMC Acadia and Saturn Vue in the top 15, which is good news for that new platform, and for the parent company that suffered a big blow for the month.

After the jump, the top 15 best selling crossovers for May 2008:

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June 3, 2008

GM Reports May Sales Down 28%

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 272,363 vehicles in May.

The sales increase in fuel efficient cars and crossover vehicles could not make up for soft truck demand and a decline in fleet deliveries impacted by the American Axle strike.

Approximately 15-18,000 sales were lost in May, or will be retimed, due to various work stoppages including the American Axle strike. Compared with a strong May 2007, total sales were down 30 percent (28 percent unadjusted). Truck sales declined 39 percent.

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May 30, 2008

GM to give locksmiths access to key info

GM is implementing a nationwide process for registered locksmiths to obtain information to make replacement keys and obtain immobilizer PIN information for GM vehicles.

Effective May 30, 2008, using a process established in December 2007 to comply with California law, any licensed (where licensing is required) and bonded locksmiths in the U.S. who have complied with the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Secure Data Release Model verification process will be able to access key code and immobilizer (when applicable) information when the verified registered owner / lessee of a vehicle requests the locksmith to produce a key to enter, start, and operate the vehicle.

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May 29, 2008

Cadillac Tops 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

TUSTIN, Calif. -- A study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. summarizes the results of its 2008 model year vehicle satisfaction research. AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) is an industry benchmark for objectively measuring how satisfied an owner is with their new passenger car or light truck.

In a year that promises to be the toughest in a decade, owner-based awards like AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award will help customers make their purchase decisions.

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May 23, 2008

OnStar Receives Honors at Telematics Update Awards

Detroit – OnStar by GM captured the “Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product Award” at the 2008 Detroit Telematics Awards event.

Awards are judged by independent industry experts and are open to all companies in the automotive and mobile telematics eco-system that develop and provide compelling products, services, and content.

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May 22, 2008

U.S. DOE and GM Select 17 College Teams For "EcoCAR" Competition

Washington - The U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors and Natural Resources Canada today announced the 17 teams selected to participate in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a collegiate vehicle engineering competition set to begin in the Fall of 2008.

EcoCAR will challenge university engineering students across North America to re-engineer a Saturn VUE to achieve improved fuel economy and reduced green house gas emissions, while retaining the vehicle's performance and consumer appeal.

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May 20, 2008

GM's Jamie Hresko touts quality gains

by Jamie Hresko, GM Vice President, Quality

So, I’m watching the NFL draft a few weeks ago and it hits me. It occurred to me that there is a complete incongruity (thank you word-a-day calendar) between hope and reality.

Don’t get me wrong, hope is very important. Hope, however, is not active. It doesn’t drive results. Do you think any of the draftees just sat on the bench hoping to play … hoping to be spotted … hoping to be picked? Of course not. They worked hard. They had a plan. They actively pursued their goal of playing football well.

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May 12, 2008

2008 Fuel Economy Guide Available for Download

The EPA has issued a comprehensive PDF guide to fuel economy of all 2008 vehicles, which you can download by right-clicking here.

In today's gas market, buyers are more sensitive than ever about buying cars that get good mileage, and more important, they want the government ratings to be as accurate as possible -- nobody wants to buy a vehicle that gets 10% worse mileage in the real world than the sticker rating.

To address this situation, the EPA has started using an updated test to assign more accurate MPG ratings to new vehicles, and you can learn about that by watching the video in this post.

May 9, 2008

Tenacious D Goes Backstage for GM at Music Fests

DETROIT -- GMnext is going backstage at some of the world's biggest rock festivals this summer - providing music fans exclusive access through a series of video, photo and blog updates.

GMnext Plug In is a celebration of the 100+ year relationship between cars and music. From AM to FM, 8-track to cassette, compact disc to mp3, music is almost always a part of the driving experience.

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May 6, 2008

Volkswagen Rabbit Ranked Best in Test of Affordable Hatchbacks

YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Volkswagen Rabbit emerged as Consumer Reports' top-rated affordable hatchback following tests of six vehicles for the June issue. The Rabbit outpointed CR's previously top-rated hatchback, the Mazda3.

"With agile handling and a versatile, well-finished interior, the Rabbit feels solid and is a pleasant car to drive," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut. "The Rabbit has commendable fit and finish, a versatile interior, and agile handling."

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May 5, 2008

GM Rebates for May 2008

General Motors is offering a wide variety of rebate programs that cover Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac Saab and Saturn brands. Amounts range from $2,000 on the Chevy Silverado pickup to $3,000 on the Hummer H3 and $1,000 on the Pontiac Solstice. Low interest rate financing is available across all brand and model lines.

If you would like to research current auto rebates for all make and models for sale in the United States, check out CurrentAutoRebates.com, a fabulous service that allows you to check up on all rebate programs through a handy PDF report. The service is free and available now!

May 4, 2008

Top ten best selling crossovers for April 2008

Overall, pickups and SUV sales were down 17.4% in April and are down 13.5% for the year to date. The one bright spot is the crossover and small wagon category, which was down 0.4% for the month but has edge up 1.9% for the year.

In general, crossover utility vehicles are built on car platforms, while traditional SUVs are built on truck frames. CUVs are smaller, lighter and get better gas mileage than big SUVs -- one way to think of them is that they are really modern station wagons, but shorter and with a higher profile.

This months list of the top ten selling crossovers features three vehicles from General Motors, and two each from Ford and Toyota. Also of note, the new Nissan Rogue made the list at number ten.

The top ten best selling crossovers for April 2008:

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May 2, 2008

GM Reports April Sales Down 16%

DETROIT - 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.

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April 24, 2008

GM Invites Atlanta Auto Show Attendees to Test Drive Vehicles

Consumers attending the AJC 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, including the newly redesigned 2008 Chevy Malibu, fuel efficient GMC Yukon Hybrid and all-new Pontiac G8.

Other vehicles available for test drives that illustrate the breadth of General Motors' 2008 product portfolio include: Buick Enclave, Buick Lucerne CXS, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac DTS.

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April 23, 2008

GM Announces First Quarter Global Sales of More Than 2.25 Million

DETROIT - General Motors sold 2.25 million cars and trucks around the world in the first quarter of 2008, according to preliminary sales figures released today, with a record 64 percent of all sales occurring outside the United States.

GM global first quarter sales were down less than one percent. Robust first quarter sales in GM's Latin America, Africa and Middle East (GMLAAM) and Asia Pacific (GMAP) regions, and improved sales in the GM Europe (GME) region helped offset a 10 percent decline in GM North America (GMNA). Sales outside GMNA were up 8 percent compared with last year.

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GM statement on proposed 2011-2015 Fuel Economy Targets

"GM intends to meet the tough, new national CAFE standards of 35 mpg for cars and trucks combined by 2020, a dramatic increase of 40 percent."

NHTSA’s proposed rule lays out the first set of standards toward this target. GM will work with NHTSA throughout its rulemaking process on the yearly targets and the sensible mechanisms needed to meet this challenge.”

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April 16, 2008

GM nabs Nissan's McNabb, reorganizes retail roster

DETROIT – 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:

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April 15, 2008

GM Reward Programs Expanded to Saturn Vehicles

DETROIT - Consumers who want to use their GM Card or GM Flexible Earnings Card toward the purchase of an eligible, new GM vehicle now have the option to purchase or lease a new Saturn under expanded program guidelines.

The GM Card and the GM Flexible Earnings Card allows Cardmembers to earn toward an eligible new GM vehicle with every credit card purchase. Effective April 15, 2008 Saturn vehicles will be added to the expanded program.

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Saturn Launches Social Network

By Jill Lajdziak, Saturn General Manager

At Saturn, we've always liked to think of ourselves as innovators -- from our products to our unique customers. In that spirit, we are proud to offer Saturn owners and enthusiasts a new to way interact with us and with each other.

It’s a first-of-its-kind blog and social network site, www.ImSaturn.com.

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April 2, 2008

April Saturn Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Saturn is offering up to a $1,500 rebate on the 2008 Vue SUV, $1,500 on the Aura model line and a $500 rebate on the Outlook SUV. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April GM Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

General Motors is offering a wide variety of rebate programs that cover Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn brands.

Amounts range from $2,000 on the Chevy Silverado pickup to $3,000 on the Hummer H3 and 5.9% financing on the Buick Enclave SUV. Low interest rate financing is available across all brand and model lines. Programs end April 30, 2008.

GM launches new navigation service through OnStar

Dallas -- OnStar today announced the introduction of two new navigational services to complement and enhance its existing Turn-by-Turn service, the most widely available navigation system on the market. These features solidify GM's leadership in navigation with more vehicles on the road with embedded navigation systems and more options than any other automaker.

The first new service is OnStar Destination Download, which enables OnStar subscribers with screen-based navigation systems to quickly input their destination while on the go via the simple press of a button.

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XM NavTraffic Expands to 2009 GM Vehicles

DALLAS -- XM, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced at the 2008 Dallas Auto Show the continued expansion of its award-winning real-time XM NavTraffic service into 22 GM vehicles in the 2009 model year.

XM NavTraffic is already the traffic information standard on the highly- praised Cadillac CTS model. XM NavTraffic will expand across the GM vehicle lineup to provide real-time traffic intelligence to 22 navigation-equipped GM vehicles in the 2009 model year.

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April 1, 2008

GM Reports March Sales Down 13%

DETROIT – 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.

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March 31, 2008

Video: AT GM, Quality Comes First

Quality Comes First: Getting The Message Across

General Motors is working to aggressively market the increased quality of the latest line of vehicles.

March 27, 2008

2008 Saturn Aura

The 2008 Saturn Aura is a GM-family related cousin to the redesigned Chevy Malibu and also starts at an MSRP of just $19,995.

Though they use the same platform, the Aura has a more Euro-styled feel to it than the Malibu, and is a big component to making the Saturn brand feel refreshed and vital once more.

Pictured here is the XR trim line that features a snazzier, upgraded interior. Price as shown is $25,605.

March 18, 2008

Saturn Puts a $2,500 Rebate on the Vue SUV

Saturn is offering a $2,500 cash rebate on the VUE SUV, or you can opt to take $1,000 cash back and 1.9% financing. Program ends March 31, 2008.

You can find out about all of Saturn and General Motor's current rebates by going to Current Auto Rebates, the only publication of its kind that lists all current rebates for all vehicles for sale in the U.S.

March 10, 2008

General Motors Honors Top Dealers with Jack Smith Award

New York, NY - General Motors held its annual GM Dealer Of The Year award ceremony in New York City today to present the Jack Smith Leadership Award to its top 115 dealers.

Honorees were chosen from more than 6,700 GM dealers across the U.S., and exemplify the company's dedication to exceptional sales performance and superior customer service.

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March 9, 2008

March Saturn Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Saturn is offering up to a $2,500 rebate on the 2008 Vue SUV, $2,000 on the Aura model line and a $500 rebate on the Outlook SUV. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March GM Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

General Motors is offering a wide variety of rebate programs that cover Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac Saab and Saturn brands. Amounts range from $2,000 on the Chevy Silverado pickup to $2,000 on the Hummer H3 and $3,500 on the Saab 9-3. Low interest rate financing is available across all brand and model lines. Programs end 3/31/08.

March 6, 2008

GM's Next-Generation Hybrid

By Tom Stephens, Group Vice President GM Powertrain

As Rick Wagoner announced this morning at the Geneva auto show, we have a strong new addition to our portfolio of hybrid technologies. The next-generation GM Hybrid system is an affordable hybrid option that will be nearly three times more powerful than the one currently found on the Saturn Vue Green Line, the Saturn Aura Green Line and the Chevy Malibu Hybrid.

We’ll introduce the system in North America in 2010, where you may eventually see it in more than 100,000 of our vehicles annually. The new system is based on a lighter but more powerful lithium-ion battery than the nickel metal hydride one we use today.

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March 5, 2008

Tax Credits for Hybrid Cars

The deadline for filing taxes is right around the corner, and if you purchased a hybrid vehicle in 2007, the following list can tell you what type of tax credit you can expect to receive on your 2007 return.

Thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, certain hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles can earn credits of up to $4,000. To be eligible for the Energy Policy Act of 2005, vehicles have to fall into one of four categories: fuel cell, advance lean burn technology, hybrid or alternative fuel. Currently, the only mass-market cars that qualify are hybrids and one alternative-fuel car, the Honda Civic GX.

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March 3, 2008

GM Sales Down 13% in February

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.

"Our new launch vehicles, including the award-winning Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac CTS, had a sensational month, as did the Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Aura, and the Pontiac G6," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing.

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February 13, 2008

Best Selling Crossovers in the U.S. -- January 2008

The crossover segment is one of the few bright spots in the new vehicle sales reports, with January 2008 sales up 15.1%. As we've pointed out, much of that increase comes at the expense of minivan sales, which were down 18.3% last month.

While crossovers appear to be just small SUVs, they differ from the traditional ute by being built on unibody frames, just like cars, as opposed to being like trucks, which are body on frame construction. In other words crossovers are either tall cars or reconfigured station wagons. But most people call them SUVs. Because they look like one.

Bottom line, consumers are buying more of them because they get better gas mileage, typically handle more like cars, thus being easier to drive than big SUVs. Though we think it's more of a generational shift -- the SUV had its day and is giving way to a new trend.

The best selling crossovers for January 2008 are as follows:

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GM's Lutz: January Results Demonstrate We Are on the Rise

By Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman

You’ve already heard about our financial results for 2007. Yes, we posted a sizable loss, but it was not a surprise. As Rick Wagoner noted this morning, almost all of that loss was attributed to a special charge in the third quarter.

Right now, though, I want to share some little-noticed facts about our January sales.

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February 11, 2008

Saturn National Donor Day: What better Valentine's Day gift than the "gift of life?"

WASHINGTON -- 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 center partners as part of Saturn National Donor Day.

One of America's largest annual community-wide one-day donor drives, the launch will be hosted by Cavender's Saturn of San Antonio and the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center.

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February 8, 2008

GM to Sell Used Vehicles on eBay Motors

DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, announced it has reached an agreement to collaborate in a variety of areas with eBay Motors, the Internet's largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive, to support the 3,900-plus GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers in the U.S.

As a first step, GM Certified Used Vehicles commits to list their entire national inventory on eBay Motors at no cost to dealers.

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General Motors Launches Wiki-Style History Project

DETROIT - While many companies publish histories to commemorate special milestones, GM is putting a 21st Century, open-source twist on the way its history is told in cyberspace.

Beginning today, GM is inviting people worldwide to contribute to the Generations of GM Wiki on GMnext.com and share their personal, first-person experiences from the company's first 100 years - everything from a story about a summer job in an assembly plant to pictures of a first car to favorite experiences with GM products.

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February 2, 2008

Current Auto Rebates Has All the Updated Rebates!

With auto sales down 4.3% in January 2008, many automakers are increasing the rebate and incentive offers they have on the hoods of their vehicles.

Yet keeping track of all the rebate programs can be difficult work, which is why we began publishing Current Auto Rebates, the Internet's first document that lists every rebate program for every vehicle for same in the United States.

This 13-page PDF makes it easy for you to look up rebates on any model you're interested in, and even allows you to contact your local dealer who will give you a free price quote on the ride of your choice.

Since rebate programs can change several times per month, you may want to sign up for free updates to the publication -- when we update the document you'll get an email from us letting you know a refreshed version is available for you to download.

And if someone you know is currently shopping for a new vehicle, you may want to download a copy and email it to them -- they'll thank you for doing so!

February 1, 2008

General Motors Reports January Sales Up 2.1%

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 252,565 vehicles in January, an increase of 2.1 percent compared with the same month last year. The company continued its efforts to focus on improved retail sales, showing an increase of more than 11 percent.

Very strong retail sales of 186,187 vehicles were driven by a more than 31-percent surge in retail car sales. GM retail share in the U.S. has remained essentially stable for the past two and one-half years. Total truck sales of 148,191 were up more than 3 percent compared with a year ago.

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January 30, 2008

GM Expands Multicultural Marketing Agency Roster

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.

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With Home Prices Dropping, Car Prices Are Sure to Follow

It's accepted wisdom now that overall auto sales will drop in 2008. This is seen as a function of the housing bust, during which as much as 20% of new car purchases were funded by residential real estate profit, home equity cashouts and the general euphoria in real estate related industries.

Now that home prices are dropping -- and will continue to do so until they fall in line with median income -- we believe the average new vehicle transaction price will drop as well. If houses can fall 10%-30% in value, why not cars?

In November we ran a story from Comerica Bank stating the average transaction price of a new vehicle was $29,024. Our projection is this number will fall below $25,000, perhaps in 2009 if not this year, for several reasons:

1. Less money to spend. The option of taking cash out of a home to finance a new purchase is gone. The psychology of spending "free money" to buy a luxe ride will give way to folks actually having to make the payment out of their own pocket. And with many people paying even more for housing due to adjustable rates, they will choose cheaper rides.

2. Gas prices. While $3 a gallon gas isn't as draconian as five bucks, it will have an effect over time. People are already choosing more efficient crossovers and smaller SUVs over the big buses, and V8s are going out of favor. Look for more people to choose V6s in cars and for four-cylinders to pick up in popularity.

3. Negative equity. A greater percentage of folks are upside down in their cars, and have been rolling their balances into new loan agreements. To catch up, their new purchases will have to be cheaper and it's going to take years to eat away at the balance.

4. New frugality. In a tough economy, the value of money becomes more dear. People will start thinking twice about how much money they spend. They will choose cheaper cars, perhaps with more options, but the luxe-marques are in for a rough ride.

5. New wage structures. The Detroit car companies have made big headlines with their new labor deals, that allow them to replace higher paid union workers with new hires at a lower wage scale. The higher wages translated into higher sticker prices; the lower wages will allow for slimmer price hikes and even reductions.

6. Battle for fewer consumers. Don't let the tough talk fool you. As fewer cars are sold throughout 2008, the rebate war will kick into full swing -- and spiffs will help bring down the average transaction price.

This last reason is why we launched Current Auto Rebates, a site that publishes all the rebates for every model in a single PDF file, to make bargain hunting that much easier.

January 29, 2008

GM Forms Engineering Group for Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Batteries

WARREN, Mich. - In another step aimed at bringing the electrification of vehicles into the mainstream development process more quickly, General Motors has formed a new engineering organization especially dedicated to implementing hybrid and extended- range electric vehicles (E-REV) and advanced battery technology.

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January 27, 2008

2008 Saturn Vue Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Saturn Vue has a $1,500 rebate or 1.9% financing available; program ends 3/3/08. The 2008 Saturn Vue base price -- $20,770.

Click here to get your free 2008 Saturn Vue price quote!

To stay up-to-date on 2008 Saturn rebates, check out Current Auto Rebates, the web's #1 source for car, truck and SUV rebates and incentives.

Current Auto Rebates is the only publication of its kind: a 13-page PDF file that lists all the current rebates, from every vehicle manufacturer. What you don't know about current auto rebates could cost you thousands of dollars -- get your free report today!

2008 Saturn Sky Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Saturn Sky has a $500 rebate or 3.9% financing available; program ends 3/3/08. The 2008 Saturn Sky base price -- $24,975.

Click here to get your free 2008 Saturn Sky price quote!

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2008 Saturn Outlook Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Saturn Outlook has a $500 rebate or 5.9% financing available; program ends 3/3/08. The 2008 Saturn Outlook base price -- $27,605.

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2008 Saturn Aura Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Saturn Aura has a $1,500 rebate or 3.9% financing available; program ends 3/3/08. The 2008 Saturn Aura base price -- $15,375.

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January 23, 2008

GM Extends Loyalty Record by Taking Top Honors for 2007 Model Year

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- R. L. Polk & Co. presented the 12th Annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards yesterday evening at the 2008 Automotive News World Congress with General Motors and Toyota once again taking the top awards.

Winning the Overall Manufacturer award by demonstrating the greatest ability to retain previous customers for a record eighth consecutive year was General Motors. GM also secured six additional awards including honors for its Chevrolet Suburban, Silverado, Impala, Saturn ION, Pontiac Solstice and the Cadillac Escalade for the 2007 model year, which ended Sept. 30.

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GM Sells More Than 9 Million Vehicles Third Year Running

DETROIT - General Motors sold 9,369,524 cars and trucks around the world in 2007, an increase of 3 percent, according to preliminary sales figures released today. In the fourth quarter, GM sold 2,305,752 vehicles, an increase of 4.8 percent compared with a year ago.

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Harness the power of free price quotes!

Many of you have seen the link to get a free dealer price quote on our pages, as well as in our Current Auto Rebates report.

The free price quote is one of the best tools for savvy vehicle shoppers -- it's convenient, and there is absolutely no obligation to buy anything. Here are some of the other advantages:

-- You are essentially putting a bid out to local new vehicle dealers to compete for your business. In many cases, several dealers will respond to your price quote request. Armed with your knowledge of MSRP and rebates, you can then have dealers compete on price for your car buying dollars!

-- You can fill out a free price quote for each vehicle you are cross-shopping.

-- Schedule your test drive appointments. Just think, you know longer have to suffer the indignity of walking into a dealership and either being ignored or descended upon like a piece of fresh meat.

-- The dealership will have the vehicle you are interested in ready and waiting [if they are pros, which many are nowadays, given the competition of the Internet.]

-- You will be doing 90% of the work that goes into buying a new vehicle from the convenience of your own computer -- how civilized is that!

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Current Auto Rebates -- What You Don't Know Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars

Want to see all the rebates on every make and model vehicle for sale in the United States?

Current Auto Rebates has just launched a valuable 13-page PDF report that is the first of its kind -- listing all rebates for all vehicles. What you don't know about current auto rebates could cost you thousands of dollars!

Aren't you tired of clicking through page after page on web sites to find the information you need? This report has everything you need in one convenient, easy-to-use package.

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January 21, 2008

GM Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

General Motors is offering a wide variety of rebate programs that cover Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac Saab and Saturn brands. Amounts range from $2,000 on the Chevy Silverado pickup to $1,000 on the Hummer H3 and $500 on the Pontiac Solstice. Low interest rate financing is available across all brand and model lines.

January 20, 2008

Saturn Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Saturn is offering up to a $1,500 rebate on the 2008 Vue SUV, $1,500 on the Aura model line and a $500 rebate on the Outlook SUV. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 3/3/08.

January 16, 2008

Saturn Plugs In, Takes Off

By Jill Lajdziak, Saturn General Manager

As one of the industry’s fastest growing brands in 2007, Saturn clearly is plugged into the demands of our customers.

With the slate of vehicles that Saturn debuted today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, I am convinced we will remain “plugged in” for years to come.

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January 14, 2008

Saturn Partners With Segway for FlexTransit

DETROIT -- Today at the North American International Auto Show Segway and General Motors are showcasing a comprehensive solution for eco-friendly mobility - the Saturn Flextreme concept car with integrated Segway Personal Transporters.

The Flextreme is built on GM's global E-Flex electric drive architecture that was first debuted by the Opel brand at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show last October. The Flextreme design is the first functional automotive concept that integrates an onboard storage and charging system for two Segway PTs.

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Saturn Flextreme Plug-In Concept: Tasting the Future

DETROIT – Saturn demonstrates that clean, practical transportation and stunning design can go hand-in-hand with the electric-drive Saturn Flextreme concept, introduced today at the North American International Auto Show.

Featuring General Motors’ breakthrough E-Flex electric propulsion technology that provides up to 34 miles of all-electric, emissions-free range, as well as a sleek, monocab design, the Flextreme looks as clean as it drives.

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Saturn Expects to Produce Plug-In Hybrid by 2010

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.

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January 13, 2008

GM's Detroit Auto Show Vehicles Driven By Design

DETROIT – General Motors will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands at the 2008 North American International Show.

GM’s NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability and performance while reducing environmental impact. The show opens to the public on Jan. 19.

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January 8, 2008

Saturn to Introduce Six Cylinder, 2-Mode Hybrid

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 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).

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Mazda3, MINI Cooper and Hyundai Santa Fe Named Most Delightful Vehicles of 2007

SAN DIEGO -- “Driver’s desires, needs and attribute priorities are called the customer’s vehicle DNA,” according to Alexander Edwards, Strategic Vision President of Automotive. “When you understand the emotional payoff delivered by each vehicle attribute measured against the customer’s vehicle DNA, you can truly know what sets leaders apart from the rest. These vehicles are Customer Delight leaders and build brand equity, increase customer advocacy and indicate future loyalty and retention.”

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January 6, 2008

Kid Rock Flexes Detroit Muscle at GM Style

DETROIT – “Detroit Cowboy” Kid Rock, all-around brash boy and considered by many to be the contemporary embodiment of rock and roll, brings Detroit style to GM Style, a celebration of cars, music and fashion. The Jan. 12 event leads up to the North American International Auto Show.

Kid Rock joins previously announced performers Mary J. Blige, DJ Samantha Ronson and Maroon 5.

GM also announced that the E85 Hot Rod and Chevrolet Camaro convertible concepts will hit the GM Style runway.

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January 4, 2008

General Motors: And Now for Something Completely Different

By Christopher Barger, Director, GM Global Communications Technology

If you haven’t been able to tell over the last few years, GM is really, really trying to do things differently, and not just in the way we’re designing and engineering our products.

This means telling our story, and spurring conversations both with and among the driving public, in a more honest and open kind of way. Our blogs have always tried to stay faithful to that premise (even if we don’t always have the chance to engage as often as we’d like), and we plan to build on it going forward.

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January 3, 2008

GM Reports 323,453 December Deliveries

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 323,453 vehicles in December, down 5 percent compared with a year ago. With 257,469 retail vehicle deliveries, retail sales for the month were up 1.5 percent.

GM delivered 3.87 million vehicles in 2007, down 6 percent compared with 2006. GM's retail market share is anticipated to be flat for the year, with daily rental share down significantly, as planned.

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GM launches website dedicated to future of transportation

DETROIT - What should power the world's vehicles in 20 years? How can personal transportation become more sustainable in an age of increasing global competition for resources? What role will the automotive industry play in developing markets?

Decisions on issues like these will largely shape transportation in the 21st century. To speed the process, GM will mark its 100th anniversary by launching a global dialogue through an initiative called GMnext.

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Bob Lutz: Leading the General Motors Style Revival

Because it takes years for a vehicle to go from a drawing to reality, General Motors has only recently seen the full impact of Bob Lutz's touch. Lutz--a former Marine captain and aviator who has been in the auto business since 1963--joined General Motors Corp. as vice chairman of product development in 2001.

At the time, the rational left-brained engineers and planners would develop the chassis, engine and transmission, and marketing would have its say. Only then would the more creative right-brained designers be called in to fit a skin on the outside--so late in the process that the result was usually a mediocre compromise. "It was an overly rational approach to the business," Lutz says.

Recently, the right brain has been in from the start, and the results are beginning to show in the marketplace. GM cars, trucks and crossovers like the Saturn Aura and redesigned Chevy Malibu are getting great reviews and are catching on with consumers.

December 31, 2007

2008 Saturn Vue: Euro Inspired Looks in an SUV

A compact five-door crossover vehicle with European-inspired design and sporty ride and handling, the 2008 Vue is the latest Saturn model to showcase the brand’s new design character and intensified focus on driving characteristics.

The Vue also reinforces Saturn’s commitment to safety by offering a comprehensive list of safety-enhancing features.

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2008 Saturn Sky, Limitless

Saturn’s much-in-demand Sky roadster has helped usher in an unprecedented product renaissance, and it makes a bold statement about the brand’s new design language that emphasizes a bold, European-inspired look, as well as fun, responsive driving.

The affordable, head-turning performance roadster enters its second model year of wowing driving enthusiasts without draining their bank accounts.

Built on GM’s global rear-wheel-drive compact performance platform, the Sky features a striking profile and sophisticated interior design.

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Saturn has an Outlook for what the 2008 Crossover buyer wants

When it made its debut in 2006, the 2007 Saturn Outlook crossover was widely praised for the comprehensive package of style, size, capability and efficiency it brought to the burgeoning crossover market and the role it played in revitalizing Saturn’s vehicle portfolio.

For 2008, the Outlook crossover enters its second year of providing Saturn customers with the capability of an SUV – including seating for up to eight, space for their gear and the ability to tow up to 4,500 pounds (2,041 kg) – with car-like efficiency and driving characteristics.

It is the largest vehicle in a revamped Saturn lineup – a lineup that is all new within less than two years.

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Saturn has an Aura for Value in 2008

The Saturn Aura midsize sport sedan is the 2007 North American Car of the Year, and Saturn intends to build on this critical success for Aura’s second model year.

For 2008, Saturn expands on Aura’s appeal by adding a four-cylinder model for buyers who desire Aura’s styling panache but want the economy of a four-cylinder engine under the hood.

The new base XE features GM’s proven 2.4-liter dual overhead cam Ecotec I-4 engine.

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2008 Saturn Astra: Euro Styling for the U.S. Market

The all-new 2008 Saturn Astra brings a decidedly European flavor to the North American compact car market.

It is packed with a wide range of standard equipment and safety features, and delivers sporty performance with very good fuel economy.

The Saturn Astra is offered in three-door and five-door models, each underpinned by a taut, European-bred suspension that delivers a sharp, responsive driving experience. Power comes from a 1.8L Ecotec four-cylinder engine that is both energetic and economical, delivering 140 horsepower (104 kW).

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Accessories to make your Saturn sparkle

Saturn’s dramatically revitalized portfolio includes the Saturn Aura midsize sedan, all-new Saturn Vue and Outlook crossover SUVs. Saturn’s new direction combines bold new styling and fun-to-drive characteristics with the brand’s legendary, superb dealer experience.

“Saturn customers can add style and a little of their own personality to their vehicle with the wide selection of accessories we offer,” said Nancy Philippart, executive director, GM Accessories. “These accessories offer the best fit, function and durability that complement the lifestyles of Saturn customers.”

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December 29, 2007

GM Certified Used Vehicles Provide Peace of Mind

Since 1997, GM Certified Used Vehicles, the automotive industry’s top-selling certified pre-owned brand, has given consumers a third alternative to new vehicle and traditional used vehicle purchases.

The GM Certified Used Vehicles program’s popularity is a direct result of its ability to simplify and take the guesswork out of buying a used car, giving consumers added confidence and peace of mind.

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December 28, 2007

GM Mobility Program Provides Transit for People with Disabilities

In 1991, General Motors launched its Mobility Program to help provide transportation options to people with disabilities.

Today, that program has grown, with more vehicles and more services dedicated to making automotive transportation easier and more accessible for the millions of people with disabilities.

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GM's Commercial Alt Fuel Lineup

GM Fleet and Commercial Operations (FCO) customers have many fuel-saving and alternative fuel vehicles from which to choose.

For 2008, FCO offers five hybrid vehicles – Chevrolet Tahoe and Malibu ; GMC Yukon; and Saturn Vue Green Line and Aura Green Line. E85-capable FlexFuel vehicles include the Chevrolet Avalanche, Express 1500 Cargo/Passenger Vans, Impala, Police Impala, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Police Tahoe; and the GMC Savana 1500 Cargo/Passenger Vans, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL.

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December 26, 2007

Maroon 5 Fronts the Stage at GM Style

DETROIT - Pop/rock/soul sensation and two-time Grammy Award winner Maroon 5 will perform in GM Style, an invitation-only celebration of cars, music and fashion that takes place on Jan. 12, leading up to the North American International Auto Show.

GM announced that two additional vehicles, the Opel Corsa OPC and HUMMER H3R concept, as well as rock-inspired fashions by Royal Underground, created by Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and former St. John model and CEO Kelly Gray; and hip-hop mogul/entrepreneur Russell Simmons' new Argyle Culture line.

All the GM Style showcase vehicles and fashions will be introduced - runway style - in a high-energy show set to music.

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GM's OnStar Expands Features for 2008

From a dealer-installed option on just 1,000 vehicles in 1997 to more than five million subscribers today, OnStar has evolved from a “nice-to-have” safety feature to a comprehensive suite of communication, safety and security services that customers increasingly rely on for peace of mind.

In just a decade, OnStar has become not only a key differentiator for GM cars and trucks, but a highly innovative company with far-reaching influence within the technology sector.

With seven generations of hardware in 10 years, OnStar’s services have evolved to include increasingly sophisticated features, including OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Hands-Free Calling, Advanced Automatic Crash Notification and, introduced last year, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics.

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December 25, 2007

Saturn's Rebirth: 2008 Brings New Products

Packing European-inspired looks and ride quality to match, the all-new redesigned Saturn Vue compact, five-door crossover and the all-new Astra compact car join the Saturn family for 2008. With a value-driven portfolio that has been dramatically and completely revitalized over just a 20-month period, Saturn has the freshest product lineup in the industry.

The all-new Vue’s exterior exhibits Saturn’s new European-inspired design cues, with a look that is clean, sculpted and distinctively sporty. Tight wheel-to-body relationships, large jeweled headlamps and a sweeping upper profile line contribute to the Vue’s striking design.

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December 23, 2007

GM recalls 313,000 cars

General Motors Corp. said Friday it was recalling about 313,000 passenger cars and crossover vehicles to fix a fluid leak that could lead to the driver losing control of the vehicle.

The recall involves 275,936 vehicles in the United States, including the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS and STS sedans, 2005-2007 Cadillac SRX crossovers, and 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and the 2007 Saturn Sky convertibles. About 38,000 additional vehicles are under recall in Mexico, Canada, the Middle East and Asia, GM said.

GM said the seal on the rear axle pinion, which provides power to the wheels, does not meet all specifications and could leak fluid. GM spokeswoman Carolyn Markey said the leak could lead to the drivewheel jamming up and locking while the vehicle is being driven, possibly causing the driver to lose control.

December 21, 2007

Your Local Car Thief's Favorite Rides

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (www.nicb.org) annual surveys of stolen vehicles, 1,192,809 motor vehicles were reported stolen in 2006 in the U.S.

The NICB names the "hottest cars" in the U.S. In its most recent study, the most frequently stolen cars were:

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December 20, 2007

GM Statement Regarding EPA Decision to Deny Waiver to California

GM is dedicated to providing a wide array of vehicle solutions to improve our nation’s energy security and address climate change.

The EPA’s decision to deny California’s request for a waiver under the Clean Air Act hopefully will allow us to focus on meeting the tough, new national fuel economy standards set within the Energy Bill recently passed by Congress and signed by the President.

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December 18, 2007

GM Announces Average Price Increases of 1.5%

DETROIT – GM today announced a price adjustment on most of its 2008 model year vehicles to partially recover increasing steel and commodity costs. The price increases, averaging about 1.5 percent, are effective with vehicles invoiced to dealers on and after December 19, 2007.

“This targeted price increase is designed to partially recover ever-increasing commodity costs. While most cars and trucks in our portfolio will go up between 100 to 500 dollars, in hotly contested segments, many vehicles such as the Saturn Aura four-cylinder and the all-new Malibu LS will have no increase,” said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing.

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Statement From Rick Wagoner, General Motors Chairman Regarding House Energy Bill

GM commends the Congress and President for passage of an energy bill. The new fuel economy standards within the bill set a tough, national target that GM will strive to meet.

We will focus our engineering and technical resources to attain these standards and we remain hard at work applying the innovation and developing the advanced technologies that will power tomorrow's cars and trucks.

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December 13, 2007

Early Holiday Treats for General Motors

By Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman

Well, you know I hate to brag about our products, but… if I don’t, who will?

We have received some outstanding news about the prestigious North American Car of the Year and Truck of the Year awards… you may remember we swept those awards last January with the Saturn Aura and the Chevy Silverado.

The jury of esteemed automotive journalists is finished voting, the finalists have been announced, and GM has secured four spots in the finals. In the Car of the Year category, the Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac CTS are among the finalists, while on the truck side, finalists include the Buick Enclave and Chevy Tahoe Hybrid.

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December 12, 2007

2008 North American Car and Truck of The Year Finalists Announced

DETROIT -- General Motors has four of the six finalists for the North American Car of the Year and the North American Truck of the Year, it was announced today.

An international group of automotive journalists voted the Cadillac CTS, the Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord finalists for the 2008 North American Car of the Year.

The Buick Enclave, the Mazda CX-9 and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid are finalists for the 2008 North American Truck of the Year.

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The gas engine's demise has been greatly exaggerated

By Dan Hancock
Vice President, GM Global Powertrain Engineering

With the energy bill now pending in Congress, many have questioned the viability of the gasoline fueled-internal combustion engine in cars, citing incremental mileage gains of the past few years as proof the technology has reached its zenith.

But GM doesn’t believe the gas engine is dead. It will absolutely remain a significant part of our Advanced Propulsion Technology Strategy for the foreseeable future. As Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner said on Dec. 3, “The new CAFE standards pose a significant technical and economic challenge to the industry. It’s a challenge that GM is prepared to put forth its best effort to meet with an array of engineering, research and development resources.”

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December 10, 2007

Mary J. Blige to Open GM Style at Detroit Auto Show

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.

Similar to last year's inaugural GM Style event, the invitation-only affair will feature the world debut of GM global concept and production cars, as well as favorites revealed during 2007, including the Chevrolet Beat and Saturn Astra Tuner. All the GM Style showcase vehicles will be introduced - fashion runway style - to live music. More cars and talent will be announced in the coming weeks.

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December 7, 2007

Regional GM Dealers Pick Their Ad Shops

Regional General Motors dealer ad groups will once again pick their own creative or media agencies in a "back-to-the-future scenario," as Brent Dewar, vp-field sales, service and parts for GM in North America, describes it. GM's goal is more effective advertising at the local level.

GM eliminated dealer ad groups in 1999 only to re-form them in 2000. While participation was voluntary, the local marketing groups, or LMGs, had to use GM's national agencies and the automaker controlled the accounts. Under the new system, the agencies will report to the dealer groups--a move that should give the retailers more flexibility in their markets, Dewar says.

The dealers will have two options: Stay with the incumbents or select a new shop. Dewar said the dealer groups, however, will have to fund customized work from any new agencies themselves. But the national shops will still provide creative in a "tool box" at no extra cost to dealer groups that decide to hire another agency.

High Gas Prices Have Consumers Searching for Hybrids

CHICAGO -- With gas prices again topping $3 a gallon, consumer interest in hybrid vehicles on Cars.com has increased dramatically over the past month. According to Cars.com's latest Consumer Search Index, all hybrid vehicles on the site have experienced an increase in consumer searches.

Six of the top 10 and 12 of the top 25 new cars experiencing the largest increase in search activity over the past month are hybrids.

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December 4, 2007

Japanese Cars Continue to Dominate Car-Owner Satisfaction Survey

South Korean Cars Make First Appearance on CR's Most Satisfying List; Domestic Models Gain Ground in Family and Luxury/Upscale Categories for the First Time in Five Years

YONKERS, N.Y. -- Japanese vehicles continue their domination over domestic and European brands in Consumer Reports' Annual Car Owner Satisfaction Survey. Of the 39 car models that made Consumer Reports' latest Most Satisfying car list, 18 toted Japanese nameplates with 10 of those built by Toyota.

For the fourth straight year, the Toyota Prius hybrid was identified by respondents as the most satisfying of any vehicle, with 92 percent of Prius owners indicating they would definitely buy one again. Following closely, were the BMW 335i coupe/convertible and Porsche Boxster, which drew scores of 91 and 90 respectively.

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December 3, 2007

GM Reports November Sales Down 11%

DETROIT - After three consecutive monthly increases, GM dealers in the United States delivered 263,654 vehicles in November, down 11 percent compared with a year ago, reflecting continuing reductions in daily rental sales and softening industry demand.

GM's retail car deliveries increased, based on the strength of the all-new Chevrolet Malibu, 2008 Cadillac CTS and fuel-efficient Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and G6.

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November 28, 2007

GM Vice President Mark R. LaNeve to Open Washington Auto Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a joint statement, The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) today announced that Mark R. LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing, will deliver the keynote address to the Washington Auto Show: "Engineered for the Future" during International Media Day on Jan. 22, 2008, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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November 24, 2007

Video: Technology to avoid crashes

An emerging automobile technology

Active Safety from General Motors is a class of products that prevent crashes or minimize damage to the vehicle and increase passenger safety in unavoidable crashes.

Video: Spot the Tot

Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors work to expand awareness of child safety in and around cars.

Video: Saturn Vue boosts trailering safety

New sway control standard for '08

Hauling trailers is now safer and easier with the Trailer Sway Control program on the new Saturn Vue. The system detects that the trailer is swaying and applies the vehicle's brakes to help stabilize the vehicle.

November 23, 2007

Video: GM Demonstrates how to get better gas mileage

Driving Greener -- Saving money and helping the environment.

General Motors shows how to get better fuel economy from your vehicle.

Video: Real World Crashes

GM pioneers new methods of crash research

Improved technology in General Motor's newer vehicles have paved the way to study actual crashes.

Video: OnStar Improves Road Safety

Used During High Speed Police Chases

Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, by GM's OnStar, works with law enforcement to send a signal to a stolen vehicle to reduce engine power, slowing the vehicle down gradually.

November 16, 2007

Saturn Donates 2008 Vue Green Line Hybrid to The Nature Conservancy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The North Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy accepted a brand-new, 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid crossover SUV today at the Charlotte International Auto Show. Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak handed the keys to Mike Horak, associate director of TNC’s North Carolina Chapter, on behalf of Saturn and General Motors.

The Vue Green Line hybrid, which boasts the highest highway fuel economy (32 mpg) of any SUV in the industry, will be used by Conservancy staff to travel to and from various projects throughout the state. It is the third vehicle GM has donated to the North Carolina Chapter of the Conservancy; and the 184th vehicle overall.

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Saturn Selects Carfax for Certified PreOwned Program

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Saturn has selected Carfax as its preferred provider of vehicle history information for the Saturn Certified PreOwned (CPO) program.

Saturn now requires all certified retailers to run a Vehicle History Report on any vehicle submitted for certification. Used car shoppers interested in purchasing a Saturn Certified PreOwned vehicle receive the full Carfax Vehicle History Report for free.

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November 15, 2007

General Motors Touts Alt Energy Solutions at Bibendum 2007

SHANGHAI – General Motors is demonstrating its global portfolio of advanced vehicle technologies this week at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2007 in Shanghai, China. GM’s participation underscores its leadership in using a variety of technology strategies to reduce dependency on petroleum, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and boost fuel efficiency.

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November 10, 2007

Consumers Invited To Test Drive New Chevy Malibu at Alabama Auto Show

Consumers attending the Alabama International Auto Show Friday-Sunday, November 9-11 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, including the newly redesigned 2008 Chevy Malibu and the luxurious Cadillac CTS.

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November 8, 2007

GM Named "2008 Car Manufacturer of the Year" by Sobre Ruedas

DETROIT – November 7, 2007 -- After an exhaustive evaluation of more than twenty five competitive automobiles, General Motors (GM) will take center stage at the fourth annual Sobre Ruedas Awards Ceremony for having a stellar 2008 line-up.

Taking into consideration performance, styling, safety, technology and overall driving experience, an elite panel of judges selected GM for top honors in six out of the 13 possible categories, affirming GM’s leadership in innovation and quality. The ceremony will take place at the South Florida International Auto Show held in Miami on November 9. Several key GM executives will be on-hand to accept the prestigious awards.

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November 1, 2007

GM Beats Industry Trend, Reports 310,008 October Sales

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 310,008 vehicles in October, 8,700 more vehicles when compared with year-ago performance, outpacing an industry expected to show a volume decline of about 4 percent.

For the third consecutive month, on an unadjusted basis, total sales increased, with October up 3 percent. When adjusted for selling days, sales declined 1 percent. It is anticipated that GM will see its fourth consecutive month with market share above 24 percent. Since August, market share is up more than 1 point, to 25.1 percent, compared with the same three month period last year.

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October 26, 2007

Volvo and Volkswagen Top Certified Pre-Owned List

LAS VEGAS -- IntelliChoice has announced the winners of its ninth annual ranking of certified pre-owned (CPO) manufacturer-sponsored programs.

Overall, Volvo beat out Cadillac for the best Luxury program—one year after Cadillac ended Jaguar’s long reign in the category—while Volkswagen was recognized for the fourth straight year for best Non-Luxury program. The rankings were unveiled at the 2008 National Remarketing Conference & Used Car Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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General Motors Relief Efforts in Response to Fires in Southern California

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - General Motors and the GM Foundation are putting in place several efforts to help those persons impacted by the devastating fires that have raged across Southern California.

The GM Foundation has contributed $100,000 to the American Red Cross (ARC), which also has a fleet of GM-donated HUMMER vehicles available to provide relief in natural disasters. In addition, 12 Southern California HUMMER dealerships are standing by to assist with relief efforts.

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October 23, 2007

Consumer Guide Announces 2008 Best Buys

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. -- Consumer Guide Automotive, the leading publisher of authoritative, objective new and used car reviews for 40 years, today announced the recipients of its 2008 Best Buy and Recommended Awards.

The annual list, designed to make car buying easier for consumers, represents the best overall values in 18 categories and includes a total of 87 vehicles.

The editors then use objective criteria, such as price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and resale value, to assess each vehicle. The winners are divided into two categories: The Consumer Guide Automotive "Best Buy" and "Recommended" winners.

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General Motors: Muscle With A Message At 2007 SEMA

LAS VEGAS – A diverse array of customized and high-performance cars, trucks and SUVs again dominates the General Motors display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, but this time there is an underlying message: Green goes with mean.

Many of the 28 vehicles GM will bring to the annual convention of the automotive aftermarket performance and appearance industry either run on alternative fuels, such as E85 ethanol, or feature fuel-efficient performance without compromise.

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October 22, 2007

Saturn Vue Now Equipped with micronAir Filters

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. -- Owners of the 2008 Saturn Vue - and all model years going forward - will be driving with a little less. A little less pollution that is, thanks to cabin air filters from micronAir(R), a product of Freudenberg Nonwovens' Filtration Division.

"We are pleased to provide General Motors with cabin air filters for its 2008 Saturn Vue," said Barry F. Kellar, vice president and general manager, Freudenberg Nonwovens Filtration Division. "Studies show that the air inside a vehicle can be up to six times more polluted than the air outside. And with people spending more time in their cars, having and maintaining a cabin air filter is increasingly important."

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October 18, 2007

GM Announces Record Global Third Quarter Sales, Up 4%

DETROIT - General Motors sold a record 2.38 million cars and trucks around the world in the third quarter of 2007, a 4 percent increase compared with last year, according to preliminary sales figures released today.

GM also reported record sales outside the United States, marking the 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales increases outside the U.S.

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GM Expands XM As Standard on All 2008 Buick, HUMMER and Saab Models

XM Also Standard on Many of GM's Most Popular Saturn, Chevrolet, Pontiac and GMC Vehicles

WASHINGTON -- XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: XMSR) , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that XM Radio is a standard feature for the first time on all General Motors 2008 model year Buick, HUMMER and Saab vehicles.

XM is also now widely standard across many of the most popular vehicles in the Saturn, Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac lineups, including: the all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Silverado, Tahoe, Cobalt, Corvette and Impala; Saturn VUE, OUTLOOK, AURA and SKY; GMC Acadia, Yukon, and Sierra; and Pontiac G5 and Solstice models among others.

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October 16, 2007

2008 Saturn ASTRA - Test Drive in Scottsdale on October 22

Slated for Official Delivery in early 2008, Saturn is offering a Closed Course Test Drive of the Saturn ASTRA in Scottsdale, Arizona at Westworld on October 22nd

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- At Westworld on Monday, October 22nd, Saturn is offering a Closed Course Test Drive of the Saturn ASTRA, Saturn's sporty new compact vehicle. The snazzy new ASTRA won't be in the showrooms till January of 2008, but Saturn is offering a rare opportunity for local media and the public to take a test-drive on a closed course.

Participation in this event is limited, so enroll ASAP at http://www.saturnevents.com/AstraForm.

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October 14, 2007

GM’s OnStar could halt stolen cars

DETROIT - Say some clown steals your car from the parking deck at work.

If it’s equipped with General Motors’ OnStar service, he could be in for a big surprise and you could get a little revenge — and even see your car again.

Starting with about 20 models for 2009, the service will be able to slowly halt a car that is reported stolen, and the radio may even speak up and tell the thief to pull over because police are watching.

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October 13, 2007

Over the River with the Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid SUV

By Jill Lajdziak, General Manager, Saturn

Over the river and through the woods... that's the way to grandma's house. But in addition to knowing the way, you need to get there with the kids, with all their stuff, safely and affordably. And it wouldn't hurt to consider the environment and save some gas.

Saturn has been working hard on a vehicle that delivers all of the above. I’m especially proud to tell you that we have one - the 2008 Vue Green Line hybrid SUV. What's so exciting about this car?

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October 12, 2007

New Saturn Vue Green Line is fuel economy leader

Detroit -- Saturn today announced that the all-new 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid will have a fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon in city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway -- the best highway mileage of any sport utility vehicle.

Saturn also announced that the Vue Green Line will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $24,795, making it the most affordable hybrid SUV on the market.

"You can go green without going broke," said Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak, "and with the Vue Green Line, you also don't have to give up utility, safety or comfort."

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October 9, 2007

Saturn Astra Test Drive Event Coming to a City Near You

Saturn Astra - the all-new sport compact car with European-bred driving dynamics - arrives in dealerships early next year.

But enthusiasts who want to be among the first to see, feel and drive the Astra can participate in one of 14 test drive programs held this fall across the United States, between Oct. 12 and Dec. 13.

By visiting Saturn.com/AllNewAstra and clicking on the "Rethink the Test Drive" tab in the lower left corner, you can sign up - including one guest - for the nearest city's event.

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GM's Launch of Six-Speed Transmissions Shifts into High Gear

PONTIAC, Mich. - Transmission engineers at General Motors Corp. have given new meaning to the term "overdrive." By using high-tech computerized tools, they launched nine new fuel-saving six-speed transmission models - the industry's largest lineup - in just four short years. Furthermore, their use of this technology has shaved as much as six months and $15 million from the typical transmission development process.

GM transmission engineers use sophisticated math modeling, among other advanced tools, to not only design the transmission components, but also to predict and test their reliability, analyzing functions such as oil pressure and flow, lubrication distribution and shift quality.

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Saturn Sponsors Detroit Marathon

DETROIT -- Saturn, committed to health, fitness and healthy living in communities across the USA, is the new title sponsor for the health and fitness expo, held in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon.

The Saturn Health and Fitness Expo, which runs Oct. 19-20 at Cobo Center, exemplifies that commitment. The expo will include vendors, informational booths and groups that provide services to runners.

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October 3, 2007

GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers 4.9% APR

DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced today a new nationwide rate incentive program for consumers on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including the Chevrolet Impala and Malibu, Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick LaCrosse.

The new rate incentive offer is effective Oct. 2, 2007 through Jan. 2, 2008. Well-qualified buyers are eligible for GMAC 4.9 percent APR financing for terms up to 48 months, or GMAC 5.9 percent APR financing for terms up to 60 months on select GM Certified Used Vehicles purchased from participating GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers.

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GM Reports September Sales Up 4%

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 337,640 vehicles in September, up 4 percent compared with a year ago. The company's 255,274 retail deliveries were up more than 7 percent.

For the second consecutive month GM bucked industry trends, led by brisk retail sales of full-size trucks, mid-utility crossovers, the Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Cobalt.

"Our market share performance of more than 25 percent over the last quarter demonstrates strong consumer acceptance of our new products and the continued progress we've made in our North America turnaround strategy," said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing.

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Saab vehicles added to GM Mobility program

DETROIT – General Motors today announced that it has added the entire line of Saab vehicles to its GM Mobility program. Customers who now purchase or lease any new 2007 or 2008MY Saab vehicle and install or reinstall eligible adaptive mobility equipment can receive a combination of financial assistance and the protection and convenience of OnStar.

All GM brands are now part of the program, and include Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER, Pontiac and Saturn.

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October 2, 2007

2008 Saturn Astra Delivers Precise Driving Experience

DETROIT – The 2008 Saturn Astra adds to Saturn’s growing product portfolio as the fifth all-new product since early 2006. It is a unique offering in the American compact car segment that melds an unmistakably European driving feel with Saturn’s unparalleled ownership experience.

The Saturn Astra is based on Europe’s popular, award-winning model that was developed in Germany to satisfy some very demanding driving tastes. Those driving dynamics have been fine-tuned for North America and combine with a great package of style, refinement and technology to make the Saturn Astra one of America’s most eye-catching and fun-to-drive cars.

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September 27, 2007

General Motors Sells 12-Millionth Used Vehicle at Auction

DETROIT - General Motors reached a landmark today with the sale of the 12-millionth GM remarketed vehicle at auction. The vehicle, a 2007 Buick LaCrosse, was sold today at a special sales event at the Flint Auto Auction in Flint, Mich., to Patsy Lou Buick GMC of Flint, Michigan. Today's GM Sponsored Auctions closed sale included 425 GM used vehicles.

"Flint Auto Auction has been a great General Motors sale over the past six years and we're pleased we can share this honor with our auction partners here," said Mark Mathews, director, GM Used Vehicle Activities.

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September 26, 2007

'Buy American' Desire Drives Many New Shoppers to Purchase Domestic Rather Than Import Nameplates

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Despite the fact that import vehicles make up nearly 49 percent of the U.S. auto market, the country of origin still plays a crucial role in consumer choice of which make and model to purchase, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Escaped Shopper Study released today. The study provides a comprehensive evaluation of why consumers may consider one model, but ultimately purchase another.

Nearly 80 percent of new-vehicle buyers limit their consideration set to include only domestic models or only import models. Among those who cross-shop for both import and domestic models, consumers who ultimately buy a domestic frequently do so because they simply decide they do not want an import. Buyers of domestic new-vehicles also frequently decide against import brands for financial reasons, most often citing that the import didn't offer aggressive rebates or other incentives.

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September 24, 2007

GM offers new incentives

DETROIT -- General Motors is putting an extra $1,000 bonus on selected 2007 and 2008 models for Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn and Hummer. The program starts Saturday, Sept. 22, and runs through Oct. 1.

There also is 0 percent financing for 60 months available for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab and GMC Sierra crew cab full-sized pickups. GM’s new crossovers -- the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook -- are not included.

For the first time, GM has put $1,000 cash on the 2007 Pontiac Solstice roadster. “I don’t know how many are out there, though,” a GM spokeswoman said.

GM told dealers the bonus cash is “stackable” with existing incentives. In some cases, a 2007 Lucerne sedan would have $3,500 cash on it, says one suburban Detroit Buick dealer. The 2008 Lucerne and LaCrosse cars will have $2,000 cash on them. Lease cash can be as much as $2,650 for a Lucerne and as much as $2,800 for a LaCrosse, the dealer adds.

September 19, 2007

Hydrogen-Powered Chevy, Saturn Hybrid to ECOFEST

Visitors to Manhattan’s ECOFEST 2007 will witness the first of a fleet of fuel-cell Chevrolet SUVs that will soon be driving across metropolitan New York, fueled by hydrogen and emitting nothing more than water vapor.

Real drivers will participate in the world’s biggest fuel-cell test, involving more than 100 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell SUVs. The two-year pilot will begin in the New York metropolitan area at the start of calendar 2008.

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September 10, 2007

Wrong about Saturn

By Kyle Johnson
Director, Saturn Communications

There was a puzzling post by Jerry Garrett in the New York Times' "Wheels" blog yesterday. We were puzzled mostly because we were surprised to learn that we were dead, according to Jerry -- "killed off" in some sinister, if wholly imagined, plot. He called us "a different kind of car company, indeed."

Okay, Jerry caught us. We are different. We're not the Saturn we used to be. In fact, we are about to launch our fifth all-new product in the last 18 months – and we have expanded our strong customer treatment programs: no haggle/no hassle pricing, 30 day/1,500 mile exchange program, 24/7 live web chat, at home test drives, just to name a few.

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September 6, 2007

AutoPacific Announces 2007 Ideal Vehicle Awards

Lincoln Top Premium Brand, Mercury Top Mainstream Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Vehicle, Nissan Titan Top Truck

TUSTIN, Calif. -- An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards, announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owners rate their new 2007 model year cars and trucks by how closely they come to their ideal.

The cars or trucks that owners would change the least are the most ideal.

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September 4, 2007

General Motors Reports August Sales Up 6.2%

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 388,168 vehicles in August, up more than 6 percent compared with year-ago monthly sales, a strong performance that resulted in an anticipated highest-of-the-year market share of nearly 26 percent. Brisk sales of full-size pickups and crossover SUVs led the increase.

"Bucking the trend in the industry, we were able to post healthy sales results in August. When combining retail sales with our growing commercial business, our sales were up when compared with last August. Importantly, last month was our third-best retail month of the year," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "With the double-digit decline in daily rental sales so far this year, and an overall market that remains challenging and competitive, we continue to stabilize our retail share and pricing in the market."

Customers are also recognizing the quality of GM products. A recent study ranked Buick number one (tied with Lexus) in vehicle dependability. Another customer service survey has every GM brand above the industry average score -better than Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Ford and Land Rover. "The myth of import superiority is being destroyed. In countless independent consumer surveys, blogs and expert reviews, it is becoming increasingly evident that we build the highest quality vehicles and deliver them with world-class service," LaNeve noted.

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August 31, 2007

Hyundai Elantra Bests Competitors in Tests of Four Small Sedans

YONKERS, N.Y. -- The redesigned Hyundai Elantra outscored the Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, and Scion xB in Consumer Reports' testing of a group of four small sedans and wagons for the October issue. The Elantra now ranks sixth overall among the 14 small cars that CR has tested recently.

Also, Consumer Reports ranked the Mazdaspeed3 as its top-rated sports car following tests of three sporty vehicles for the same issue. The Mazdaspeed3 was tested against the redesigned Mini Cooper S and the Saturn Sky Redline.

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August 29, 2007

GM Ranked As One of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas To Work

DETROIT - General Motors (GM) has been recognized by LATINA Style Magazine as one of the 50 best corporations in America to work for because of its ongoing commitment to helping Latina’s develop their careers.

The annual LATINA Style 50 Report, now celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2007, is one of the most respected national evaluations of companies in terms of corporate policies and practices as they relate to the needs and goals of Latinas in the workplace. With more than 1,000 prominent corporations surveyed for the report, it is the most extensive review of its kind and thus, the honor is a significant distinction for GM.

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August 25, 2007

Saturn Announces Pricing For All-New 2008 Astra Model Range

DETROIT -- The all-new 2008 Saturn Astra will not only provide a European flavor and taut ride-and-handling characteristics to the North American market but will also offer a wide range of standard equipment, safety features, and very good fuel economy for an MSRP of under $16,000.

Equipped with a DOHC 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine (140 horsepower) and a five-speed manual transmission, the 2008 Saturn Astra 5-Door XE will be offered at an MSRP of $15,995. The uplevel Astra 5-Door XR will start at $17,545 and the sporty Astra 3-Door XR will be priced from $18,495. All prices include shipping and destination charges.

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GM'S 2008 Global Powertrain Lineup Provides More Miles with Less Fuel

General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year – including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants – with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GM’s cars and trucks.

For 2008, GM’s powertrain lineup includes hybrids, clean diesels and fuel-saving technologies such as Active Fuel Management, direct injection, variable valve timing, six-speed transmissions and flexfuel options for consumers.

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GM Takes New Combustion Technology Out of the Lab and Onto the Road

PONTIAC, Mich – Engine experts have dreamt about it, talked about it and lectured about it, and today – for the first time – General Motors is letting outside parties drive the “most awaited advanced combustion technology” of the past 30 years.

GM demonstrated the combustion process, known formally as homogeneous charge compression ignition, or HCCI, for the first time in two driveable concept vehicles, a 2007 Saturn Aura and Opel Vectra. When combined with the enabling advanced technologies such as direct injection, electric cam phasing, variable valve lift and cylinder pressure sensing, HCCI provides up to a 15-percent fuel savings, while meeting current emissions standards.

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Report: Auto Finance Providers Exploring Direct Lending Initiatives

WESTLAKE VILLAGE -- As competition in the auto finance market intensifies, many lenders are deploying full-spectrum strategies, which consists of lenders servicing both prime and sub-prime customers, to increase volume and market share and to improve service to their dealers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study released today.

The study finds that many prime finance providers are making the transition to the sub-prime market, with 57 percent of dealers utilizing traditionally prime lenders for sub-prime customers. Conversely, only 33 percent of dealers report using traditional sub-prime lender services for their prime customers.

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August 24, 2007

Toyota, Honda and Nissan Top List of Most Popular Hybrid Vehicles

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- NADAguides today released data regarding the most researched Hybrid vehicles at its website during the month of July 2007.

In addition to evaluating the Hybrids that car buyers researched most often last month, the company evaluated which new Hybrid reviews were read most often during that same timeframe.

NADAguides Most Researched Hybrid Vehicles, July 2007:

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August 23, 2007

OnStar Extends Partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Detroit and Washington D.C. - Today OnStar announced that its partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) will be expanded to provide geographically targeted AMBER Alert messages to OnStar subscribers.

In addition to this technological advancement, OnStar will contribute $300,000 to NCMEC to support Team Adam, a dedicated group of retired law enforcement officials with expertise in missing children cases.

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August 21, 2007

OnStar Delivers One-Millionth Turn-by-Turn Navigation Route

DETROIT – General Motors OnStar announced today the delivery of their one-millionth OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation route since its launch in the spring of 2006. The company attributes the milestone to subscribers’ increased engagement with the easy-to-use, intuitive system and enhanced availability of Turn-by-Turn capable vehicles in the GM line-up.

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August 20, 2007

10 Safe Vehicles Less Than $25,000

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The 10 Safe New Vehicles for Less Than $25,000 list has arrived today, just in time for the final weeks of summer.

Vehicles that made the list had to meet tough standards, which required all vehicles include stability control and a minimum of six airbags (front and side curtain). On some of the vehicles, those safety requirements are not standard and cost a little extra, but even with those extras, all of the vehicles come in under $25,000.

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August 12, 2007

Movie Stars and Cool Cars from GM Featured at 2007 Woodward Dream Cruise

DETROIT - Cars and trucks with storied pasts and bright futures, starring roles in blockbuster movies and personal connections to NASCAR racing champions are just a few of the reasons to visit all three GM exhibits at the Aug. 18 Woodward Dream Cruise.

For those who can't attend, GM will for the first time offer multimedia coverage of the Woodward Dream Cruise from links at www.gm.com beginning Aug. 16.

Chevrolet will take over the Birmingham Triangle with a presentation of more than 60 classic and tuner vehicles, including vintage cruisers from the personal collections of some of NASCAR's biggest names. There will also be a full-line display of the newest Chevy cars, trucks and SUVs, highlighted by the new Chevy Volt and Camaro Convertible concepts.

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Speech: A Good Hand, delivered by Bob A. Lutz

Robert A. Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Global Product Development

Thank you, Dave [Cole], and hello, everyone.

It’s great to be back in Traverse City — it’s been about five years so I was due for a return engagement at this event.

You know, when Dave’s organization asked me to come up and speak, they said I could talk about pretty much whatever I wanted, so long as it wasn’t a big GM commercial.

Frankly, I was appalled.

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Union rules change for Saturn workers

SPRING HILL, Tenn. -- When Steve Stidham moved to Saturn's own assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tenn., in 1996, he willingly signed away 19 years of General Motors Corp. seniority rights for the promise of a steady job at what GM billed as a new kind of car company -- one built to take on the likes of Toyota with a fuel-efficient lineup, no-haggle pricing, outstanding customer service and a factory free of many traditional union work rules.

Giving up those rights was a non-issue at the time, he and others at the plant told the Free Press, because all new Saturn workers gave up their GM starting dates to get in the door. And in those early days at the plant, getting in the door often meant escaping older, traditional GM plants as the company closed them or reduced the assigned workforces. Stidham moved from Dayton, Ohio.

But it became an issue with a local agreement approved in 2004, when the UAW and GM agreed to fold the Saturn brand back into the general corporate manufacturing operation.

That means GM will build more than Saturns at the Tennessee plant, but also that some of the old rules are now in effect there, too. Now workers like Stidham are worried that they will lose out to other members who don't have to surrender seniority from other plants.

August 11, 2007

Giving Saturn another look

Repairing a damaged brand typically takes years, not weeks, but there's some evidence that a confident gamble by Saturn -- long one of General Motors Corp.'s most neglected brands -- has helped jump-start its revival.

From early June through July, most Saturn dealerships displayed and offered test drives not only of the brand's new and highly acclaimed Aura sedan, but also of the industry's top-selling midsize cars: the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

And data and anecdotal evidence from automotive consumer Web sites Edmunds.com and Kelley Blue Book indicate that the initiative, combined with the brand's new and expanded vehicle lineup, helped to attract some shoppers who wouldn't have considered Saturn previously.

"Their consideration seems to be going up," said Jack Nerad, executive market analyst at Kelley Blue Book. "But rebuilding a brand is a slow process. It doesn't happen in days, a model year or perhaps even two model years. ... Still, as that consideration goes up, some of those consumers will buy. Without consideration, you don't get buyers."

August 10, 2007

Report: Buick and Lexus Brands Tie for Highest Vehicle Dependability

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Buick ties with Lexus to rank highest among nameplates in vehicle dependability -- marking the first time in 12 years that another brand ties with Lexus for the highest-rank position, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS) released today.

The study, which measures problems experienced by original owners of 3-year-old (2004 model year) vehicles, finds that Buick and Lexus tie for the top rank position with a score of 145 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Following in the top five rankings are Cadillac, Mercury and Honda, respectively.

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August 1, 2007

GM Reports 320,935 July Deliveries

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 320,935 vehicles in July, down 18.5 percent compared with exceptionally strong year-ago monthly sales.

Of note, retail sales of 239,192 vehicles were up 14.5 percent compared with June 2007 with a substantial improvement in vehicle mix. Inventories were essentially flat compared with July 2006.

"We expected the month would provide a tough year-over-year comparison since in July 2006 industry sales were exceptionally strong and we were aggressively liquidating past model year inventories," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North American Sales, Service and Marketing.

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July 30, 2007

Car Buyer's Notebook Now Available in Nine Languages!

Thanks to the Babel Fish translation software from AltaVista, Car Buyer's Notebook is now available in translation for nine languages. If you include English.

The alternate languages include: Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian and Portugese.

All you have to do is click on the appropriate flag in the box that is on the right hand side of the site.

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July 24, 2007

GM introduces advanced iPod adapter

DETROIT – General Motors today announced its all-new “Personal Audio Link” iPod® adapter for Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky is now available from all Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn dealerships.

Because great cars and great tunes should travel together, the Personal Audio Link accessory was developed exclusively for iPod and specifically for use with the factory-installed audio system in GM vehicles. Affordably priced at only $159 MSRP, plus dealer installation, the system has undergone extensive validation testing to assure that it delivers the seamless performance iPod users expect from their devices.

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July 22, 2007

GM Announces Global Quarterly Sales In Excess of 2.4 Million Vehicles

DETROIT - General Motors sold 2.405 million cars and trucks around the world in the second quarter of 2007, reporting record sales outside the United States, according to preliminary sales figures released today. GM sold 2.395 million vehicles in the second quarter last year.

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