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Non-adjusted sales results – May 2007 had 26 selling days vs. May 2006 with 25 selling days
Oshawa, Ontario (June 1, 2007) – For May 2007, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered a total of 45,359 units, up 2.2% over the same month last year.

Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing said, “GM is pleased with our continued growth in May, driven primarily by strong retail sales, up 10.6% overall. Our Chevrolet and Pontiac divisions remain strong with growth in small cars and small utilities and the continued success of our new Oshawa-built Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.”

Comeau added “But the real big news is Saturn - posting its best sales month in history. The momentum is building at Saturn retailers on the heels of introducing exciting new vehicles like the Saturn Outlook, award winning Saturn Aura sedan and Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid.”

Sales Highlights for May

o Saturn had the best sales month in its history
o Overall retail sales were up 10.6% for the month and 5.1% calendar year-to-date
o Strong performance from small cars like the Chevrolet Aveo and Pontiac Wave and Pontiac Vibe , up 9.4%, 14.9% and 44.9%, respectively
o The award winning Oshawa-built Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups continue to perform well, up a combined 23% for the month
o Small utilities remain strong, with Chevrolet Equinox, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue and Chevrolet HHR up a combined 9.7%
o The GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave cross-overs have had a solid start, leading GM to a 42.6% overall increase in mid-size utilities
o The Saab and Cadillac divisions once again posted gains, up 59.5% and 7.8%, respectively

About General Motors of Canada

General Motors of Canada (GMCL) is engineering and manufacturing advanced environmental technologies ranging from Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and hybrid systems to E85 biofuel and fuel cell vehicles – more than any other auto company right here in Canada. Headquartered in Oshawa Ontario, GMCL employs more than 19,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures vehicles, vehicle powertrains, and markets the full range of General Motors vehicles and related services through 743 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab and Cadillac.

Source: General Motors of Canada
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