July Marks the Beginning of Those Lazy Hazy Days of Summer
Toronto, Ontario (Thursday, July 10, 2008) — In addition to school being out and family vacations, July also marks the beginning of smog alerts in major cities and higher gas prices for most Canadians. This is the inspiration behind “Emissions 101” - the latest installment in General Motors of Canada’s "Green by Design" Podcast series. This episode explores the different types of emissions, sets the record straight on some common misconceptions and offers valuable tips for drivers to save fuel and the environment both in what they choose to drive as well as their driving habits.
GM Canada June 2008 Sales Results
Oshawa, Ontario (July 2, 2008) – For June 2008, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 32,355 units, down 23.8% from a year ago. “GM Canada's June sales reflected the significant ongoing market impact of rising gas prices and the resulting further consumer shift toward cars and smaller crossovers,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing. “GM is shifting production and adjusting on the ground inventories to address demand for our hot selling fuel efficient cars like the Pontiac Wave and G5, the Saturn Astra and Aura, the Chevrolet Aveo, Malibu and our own Oshawa built Chevrolet Impala, which all performed exceptionally well in June.”
GMCL’s Statement With Respect To Justice Salmer’s Decision For GM To Re–enter Its Headquarters
"June 13, 2008 (OSHAWA, Ontario) – GM Canada is pleased that our employees are to regain access to our headquarters building on Monday. With this we continue to encourage the CAW to sit down with us to focus on more productive matters and hope this will allow us to discuss potential creative alternatives such as steps to assist impacted employees. We also wish to work together toward potential new product investments for the Oshawa Car plant."
General Motors of Canada Update On CAW Blockade
June 9, 2008 (Oshawa, ON) - GM Canada today confirmed that, following ongoing discussions with the CAW over the past several days, it will take action today to seek collaborative or such necessary legal means required to end the ongoing blockade of its Canadian Headquarters allowing the company to reasonably continue conducting its business in Canada. GM Canada lost some vehicle production this past Saturday as a result of other CAW actions in Oshawa.
GM Canada May 2008 Sales Results
Oshawa, Ontario (June 3, 2008) – For May 2008, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 36,277 units, down 20% from a year ago. “May sales results continue to reflect a rapid accelerated shift in consumer demand for smaller, more fuel efficient small cars and crossovers as a result of rising fuel prices,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing. “GM is well positioned with a range of new GM cars and crossovers, including the award winning Cadillac CTS, more cars that get better than 7L/100 km on the highway, like the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac Vibe, and eight hybrid models by the end of this year.”