GM Canada November 2008 Sales Results

GM Canada November 2008 Sales Results
(November 2008 and November 2007 both had 26 selling days)

Oshawa, Ontario (December 2, 2008) - For November 2008, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 21,486 units.

Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of sales, service, and marketing said, "GM maintained its position as car sales leader in Canada calendar-year-to-date due to the continued success of key launch products like the Pontiac Vibe and Chevrolet Malibu."

"We have seen a huge transformation that started at GM in 2005 and we are seeing it in the products we sell", continued Comeau. "GM has made great strides in becoming a leaner, greener and more innovative company. We see it in the fact that we sell more small cars and offer more hybrids in Canada than any other company. We see it in the fact that we have won North American car of the year for the past two years running."

November Sales Highlights

The Chevrolet Malibu continues a year-long launch momentum, up another 131% for the month and holding strong up 82.8% for the year.
Sales remain strong for the Pontiac Vibe, up 27.2% for the month and 36.1% for the year.
GMs small crossovers performed well in November, with the Chevrolet HHR up 20.7% and the Saturn Vue up 13.1%. In fact, GMs retail sales for the small crossover segment, which also includes the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, are up 18.3% year-to-date.
Buick Enclave was flat for the month but maintained its solid performance for the year, up 114.8%.

GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA SALES

MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2008

	2008	2007	% CHG
TOTAL CARS	8,419	13,028	-35.4%
TOTAL TRUCKS	13,067	15,043	-13.1%
COMBINED VEHICLES	21,486	28,071	-23.5%

CALENDAR YEAR-TO-DATE: November 30, 2008

	2008	2007	% CHG
TOTAL CARS	166,974	176,274	-5.3%
TOTAL TRUCKS	170,326	201,105	-15.3%
COMBINED VEHICLES	337,300	377,379	-10.6%

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 15,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures vehicles, vehicle powertrains, and markets the full range of General Motors vehicles and related services through 732 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab and Cadillac.