GM CANADA AT THE 2008 QUEBEC CITY AUTOSHOW: GREEN BY DESIGN

QUEBEC, Quebec City (March 3, 2008) - General Motors of Canada today highlighted a host of fuel efficient technologies across a wide range of new vehicles. From compacts to full-size SUVs, GM is providing consumers with more environmentally responsible solutions than any manufacturer - without the compromises often associated with green vehicles.

GM of Canada demonstrated that its focus as it heads into its second century is on fuel efficient cars and trucks that exceed customer expectations.

"Our designs reflect a renewed product and customer focus that is at the centre of everything we do," said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice president, sales, service and marketing. "Our goal is to offer customers leading designs and technologies, eye-catching style and an overall level of perceived quality typical of more expensive vehicles."

In addition to 4 new small and compact cars in market this year - the Saturn Astra, the Pontiac Wave 5-door and Vibe, and the Chevrolet Aveo-5 - GM also showcased the Silverado 2-mode hybrid which is expected to be segment leader in fuel economy while also offering unmatched utility.

With the addition of the award-winning 2-mode hybrid system to its full-size utilities and pickups, GM has proven that `big' can be green. The 5 new gas-electric hybrid models coming this year represent important progress in GM's strategy of vehicle electrification to remove the automobile from the environmental debate.

Next steps include the launch of world's largest fuel cell customer test fleet this year, followed by the introduction of a plug-in hybrid, and plans to produce the Chevrolet Volt - the first example of GM's innovative new electric vehicle propulsion system called "E-Flex". With E-Flex, GM will use advanced technology to offer a leading range of clean and efficient vehicles, powered by different sources of energy, to best meet the needs of consumers all around the world.

With stringent new fuel economy standards and the urgent need to address climate change, the next decade will be one of revolutionary change for the vehicles we drive and the fuels and technologies that will drive our cars of tomorrow. To stimulate discussion of these important changes, GM Canada has launched a new "Green by Design" podcast series which explores a wide range of game changing green vehicle technologies and asks what it will all means for Canadian drivers - go to www.gmgreenbydesignpodcast .ca to check it out.

Additional information on vehicles and technologies featured by GM Canada at the Quebec City Auto Show follow below:

NEW VEHICLES:

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid & GMC Yukon Hybrid

Featuring a state-of-the-art 2-mode hybrid system using GM's all-new Electrically Variable Transmission and Active Fuel Management, the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrid models carry on a tradition of comfort, performance and utility. Importantly, they do it while also delivering exceptional fuel economy in both city and highway driving, with city fuel consumption on par with efficient midsize sedans and a 30% improvement in combined fuel economy, all while retaining their full-size SUV utility - an industry first.

You know you've done something important when the Green Car Journal names a full-size SUV as their "Green car of the Year" as they did with the Tahoe Hybrid and the Canadian Automobile Association gives GM's 2-mode hybrid technology its Pyramid environmental award.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo5

Arriving this summer, the restyled 2009 Aveo5 features a new, more refined 1.6L DOHC VVT engine that provides more power, a quieter drive experience, more features and about 8% improved fuel economy.

As well, it boasts an updated interior and new exterior styling reflecting the new face of Chevrolet. As Canada's lowest price car, and with the best coverage available, this economical compact is a real win for customers.

2008 Saturn Astra

Recently voted as the Automobile Journalists of Canada's "Best New Small Car", the Astra brings European style and driving character - plus a wealth of content - to the Canadian small car market - all in a very affordable package. The Astra features a fuel sipping 1.8L Ecotec engine with variable valve timing and provides a satisfying blend of efficiency and responsive performance that demonstrates that `small' and `fun' can definitely go hand-in-hand.

2009 Pontiac Vibe

Coming next month, the redesigned 2009 Pontiac Vibe takes the successful formula of its predecessor to even higher levels, with new looks, new powertrains, and new features. The base model features a more refined 1.8L DOHC VVT engine which provides 5% more power with no reduction in fuel economy. The popular all-wheel-drive and GT models return, featuring a new 2.4 L engine producing 158 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, which is also available on base models. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control and traction control are standard on all models, making the new 2009 Vibe ideal for customers who value safety and practicality in any conditions.

2009 Pontiac Wave5

Coming this summer, the efficient, made-for-Canada Pontiac Wave 5-door gets an injection of style and technology for the 2009 model. This small car with the "tall car" interior now offers a new design inside and out, and gets a new, more refined engine with variable valve timing and improved fuel economy. As well, unexpected technologies like OnStar and available XM Satellite radio, plus GM's 5-year / 150,000 km coverage, mean that the new Wave 5-door has a whole lot to offer for such a small package.

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