News from GM Europe

Chapters:

1. Core news facts
2. Opel/Vauxhall
3. Saab
4. Cadillac
5. Chevrolet
6. Corvette & HUMMER
7. GM Forum (Sequel, V2V)

1. Core news facts

- 4 world premieres
- 4 European premieres
- Host of other innovations (Sequel, V2V)

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2. Opel/Vauxhall

GTC Concept (Gran Turismo Coupé)

- Highlight of GM's display
- Worldwide debut
- New era in design language
- Reflects new and exciting interpretation of Opel/Vauxhall brand
- Confident styling, bold and expressive lines, high-driving dynamics, pronounced interior flexibility

Opel/Vauxhall OPC (6th member of OPC family)

- World premiere
- Fastest and most powerful series production Corsa ever: turbo engine: 1.6-liter, 141kW/192hp, 225km/h top speed
- Top level agility and vehicle control
- Compact sporty car
- Pure driving fun
- Sales directly after premiere

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3. Saab

BioPower 100 concept

- 60th anniversary of production
- New concept car, presented in Geneva for the first time
- Demonstrates true potential of pure bioethanol (E100)
- Greener motoring with greater performance
- The successful E85 BioPower: extension to 9-3model line
- Strengthens leadership of bioethanol propulsion technology in Europe
- All Saab engines are now available with bioethanol E85 engines

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4. Cadillac

CTS top-level power option

- World premiere in Detroit in January
- Now European Premiere in Geneva
- New Cadillac-typical design
- New further improved engines & transmissions
- Opens Next chapter in US luxury brand's story
- Available in Europe this fall
- Features: 3.6-liter direct injection V6 VVT (variable valve timing) engine, 223kW/300hp and 366Nm of torque
- For the first time both rear- and four-wheel drive, six-speed manual or automatic transmissions available

Cadillac debuts GM's powerful new V6 clean diesel engine

- 2.9-liter V6 turbo-diesel unit (184kW/250 hp, 550 Nm)
- Features: state-of-the-art injection, combustion technology for minimum emissions and maximum performance
- Application for the new Cadillac CTS, scheduled for 2009, sold outside North America
- Compact dual overhead cam, four-valve V6 engine belongs to new GM family of diesel engines
- featuring innovative closed-loop combustion control system designed to meet future emission standards
- Installation: in a longitudinal or transverse layout, can be adapted to wide range of two- or four-wheel drive vehicles

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5. Chevrolet

- 2 European premieres

Camaro Concept vehicle

- Exciting concept car, recaptures the spirit of mid-1960s legendary Camaros
- Acclaimed star of US motor shows last year
- Now for the first time in Europe
- Manufacturing start and market launch of series production version scheduled for 2009 in USA, imports to Europe follow later that year

Chevrolet HHR

- Combines distinct design with a roomy, adaptable interior
- Launch in the European market not yet decided

Chevrolet's expanded diesel range

- Showcased in Geneva
- Five Chevrolet model lines available with diesel engines in Europe

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6. Corvette & HUMMER

Corvette

- New Victory Edition of its Coupé
- Produced in a limited series of 250 cars
- Reason: celebrate the Corvette's success at Le Mans

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HUMMER

- New H3 is being unveiled to the public
- Destined for markets outside North America
- Available with new 3.7-liter Vortec five-cylinder engine (180kW/244hp).

7. GM Forum

Sequel

- GM's 6800 square-meter stand is located in Hall 1 of Palexpo exhibition center
- The GM Forum is in the middle of all GM brands' stands
- Showcases driveable version of the Sequel - the most technologically advanced automobile ever built
- First time in Europe
- The Sequel is a cleaner, fossil fuel-free vehicle
- Better than contemporary cars in nearly every way

V2V

- Current status of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology development
- Designed to prevent accidents: warning drivers about potential danger from other vehicles
- Vehicles equipped with V2V communicate and exchange information, e.g. location and speed
- Driver can be warned in advance if: another car is in their blind spot, stopped in a area that is difficult to see, is about to enter the same intersection
- Demonstration of system's practical use with a 1:32 model at GM Forum

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