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A Leaner, Greener, Reinvented General Motors Launches Six All-New Models in North America for 2010

DETROIT – June 10, 2009: General Motors begins its new chapter with the introduction of six all-new 2010 models that combine leading-edge design, technology, engineering excellence and quality, backed by the most comprehensive customer care package in the industry.

Representing GM’s four core brands, new cars and crossovers launching for 2010 include the Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan; the Cadillac SRX crossover and Cadillac CTS SportWagon; the Chevrolet Camaro sports coupe and Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV; and the GMC Terrain compact SUV. In addition, Chevrolet’s iconic nameplate, Corvette, adds the Grand Sport, one of the most recognized names from Corvette’s illustrious racing heritage.

“Our new 2010 model year vehicles are world-class, and they underscore our commitment to put our customers first in all that we do,” said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. “Add services that no other automaker offers – such as OnStar and expert Goodwrench service – and we provide the most complete ownership experience in the industry.”

Technology leadership
From advanced, fuel-saving engines and transmissions to features that warn drivers of blind spots and help them see around curves in nighttime driving, GM’s 2010 vehicles feature a wide range of technologies. New features by OnStar guide first responders to emergency scenes with exact latitude and longitude location data, and Injury Severity Prediction data that helps responders determine what level of care and transport is required.

Direct injection engine technology delivers EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 32 mpg in the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain – a 33 percent increase over the previous-generation models. GM engineers expect that fuel economy to lead the compact crossover market segment. Every new 2010 launch vehicle offers this fuel-saving engine technology.

Four strong brands
GM is using a court-supervised process to quickly launch a new, highly competitive company consisting of four strong, core brands – Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC comprising 34 nameplates – a global footprint and industry-leading expertise and technology.

Click the links below for a deeper look at GM’s new-for-2010 lineup:

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CHEVROLET

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A greener GM
Besides fuel-saving technologies such as direct injected engines and six-speed transmissions, GM is using other advanced technologies to save fuel and reduce carbon emissions.

For 2010, GM offers seven models with exclusive, fuel-saving 2-Mode hybrid technology, including the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid and Escalade Platinum Hybrid; the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV and Silverado Hybrid pickup; and the GMC Yukon Hybrid, Yukon Denali Hybrid and Sierra Hybrid pickup.

GM also offers 13 models with E85 FlexFuel capability, joining the more than 2 million GM FlexFuel vehicles already on the road. E85 is a renewable, domestically produced biofuel that helps reduce petroleum consumption.

GM also is marching aggressively toward the late-2010 launch of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, powered by GM’s exclusive Voltec propulsion technology. For trips of up to 40 miles, the Volt is powered by electricity from the grid and stored in its lithium-ion battery pack. Beyond 40 miles, a small engine-generator creates additional electricity to extend the range of the Volt several hundred additional miles until the driver can plug-in to recharge the battery. GM is ramping up its in-house advanced battery development, which is at the heart of the Voltec system.