For release: Jan. 7, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EST
DETROIT – From a sleek, electrically powered concept vehicle that makes trips to the gas station a rarity, to a modern, top-down twist on one of America’s favorite muscle cars, design and technology dominate the General Motors exhibit at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, which opens to the public on Jan. 13.
To show off this year’s stunning new production and concept vehicles, the all-new, 121,000-square-foot GM exhibit space – the show’s largest – has been transformed into an art gallery-type setting that complements each of GM’s eight vehicle brands and showcases GM’s intention to reinvent the automobile with technologies that save fuel, reduce emissions and promote energy independence.
“GM has some of the greatest design and technology talent in the industry, and our Detroit lineup this year proves it,” said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, vehicle sales, service and marketing. “If 2006 was about an amazing year of new-product introductions, 2007 is all about momentum.”
Four vehicles will make their world debut in Detroit : the Chevrolet Camaro convertible concept, Chevrolet Volt concept, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2008 Cadillac CTS.
GM’s most electrifying advanced technology vehicle introduction, literally, is the Chevrolet Volt concept, a battery-powered, extended-range electric passenger vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity, making pit stops practically passé. The technology behind the Volt concept, GM’s E-flex System, allows electricity to be produced from gasoline, ethanol, bio-diesel or hydrogen, helping to provide a global solution to diversifying transportation energy sources.
On Saturday at GM Style, a glitzy convergence of Hollywood ’s brightest stars and 17 GM concept and production vehicles, the Chevrolet Camaro convertible concept was introduced, along with the U.S. premiere of four global concepts that will be on display at the auto show.
Here is the complete list of GM vehicle introductions for Detroit :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit , GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2005, 9.17 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM operates one of the world’s leading finance companies, GMAC Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and insurance. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
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Contact:
Laura Toole
Manager, Auto Shows and Events
GM Communications
Phone: 313-665-3169
E-mail: laura.toole@gm.com