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October 2007 Sales: General Motors GM Reports 310,008 October Deliveries, Posting Third Consecutive Year-Over-Year Monthly Increase (Monthly comparison percentages are adjusted for sales days unless noted. Annual and calendar year-to-date comparisons are unadjusted.) Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac Increased Sales Year-Over-Year Full-Size Utilities and All-New Crossovers Post Significant Gains 2008 Malibu Orders Outpace Available Supply All-New CTS Drives 20 Percent Cadillac Sales Increase DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 310,008 vehicles in October, 8,700 more vehicles when compared with year-ago performance, outpacing an industry expected to show a volume decline of about 4 percent. For the third consecutive month, on an unadjusted basis, total sales increased, with October up 3 percent. When adjusted for selling days, sales declined 1 percent. It is anticipated that GM will see its fourth consecutive month with market share above 24 percent. Since August, market share is up more than 1 point, to 25.1 percent, compared with the same three month period last year. The month's 229,294 retail deliveries demonstrated solid performance despite continuing industry softness. GM retail sales were led by brisk retail sales of full-size utilities, mid-utility crossovers, the Cadillac CTS, and the Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt and HHR. The Saturn division showed yet another retail sales increase, up 7 percent. "Our strong market share performance and our ability to outpace industry trends on volume demonstrates the consumer acceptance of our new products," said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "Over the past two years, our new products including the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Cadillac CTS, full-size utilities, and mid-crossovers have all gained retail share following launch. Our committed dealer team has really stepped up to the plate, pushing all of GM's brands above the industry average in the recently released J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Index." Cadillac CTS total sales surged 75 percent, compared with year-ago performance, due to the strength of the all-new CTS, now in showrooms. GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave together had total sales of more than 12,800 vehicles, pushing a more than 320-percent increase in GM's mid-crossover segment. Additionally, Cadillac's SRX luxury crossover saw a total sales increase of 37 percent. Total sales of the fuel-efficient Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 were up 81 percent, Chevrolet Aveo was up 58 percent and HHR was up 70 percent compared with last October. Vehicles with retail sales increases, compared with year-ago levels, include: Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Tahoe, Suburban, and HHR; Saturn ION; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; Cadillac CTS and SRX; Pontiac G5, Grand Prix and Vibe. "Cadillac CTS and Buick Enclave have two of the fastest turn rates in the industry," LaNeve added. "And while it is still very early, Malibu demand and customer feedback has been sensational. It's products like these that have enabled us to buck recent industry trends." Quality, reliability and durability (QRD) remain key factors when purchasing a new vehicle. An increasing number of consumers cite GM's willingness to stand behind its quality as a reason to buy a new GM vehicle. GM's 5 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty continues to be a better choice for customers. GM's coverage focuses on the complete ownership experience and includes other provisions that competitors do not offer, including transferability to the next owner, more complete coverage of parts, and coverage for new and certified used vehicles. In addition, GM offers superior complementary programs, such as courtesy transportation and roadside assistance. "GM provides the best coverage in the industry. We take care of the vehicle and the owner like no other manufacturer," LaNeve added. Certified Used Vehicles Sales October 2007 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 39,919 vehicles, down nearly 7 percent from last October. Total year-to-date certified GM sales are 442,110 vehicles, up 1 percent from the same period last year. GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used brand, posted 34,843 sales, down 6 percent from last October. Year-to-date sales for GM Certified Used Vehicles are 388,442 vehicles, up 3 percent from the same period in 2006. Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted October sales of 3,255 vehicles, down 11 percent from last October. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,173 vehicles in October, down 9 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 518 vehicles, down 13 percent, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 130 vehicles, up 59 percent. "While sales of GM Certified Used Vehicles were lower this October, year-to-date sales are up 3 percent and we expect to continue to surpass last year's category-leading annual sales," said LaNeve. "Our customers enjoy a broad selection of fully inspected and reconditioned late-model used vehicles with the peace-of-mind assurances of one of the industry's best warranty programs," LaNeve added. Click HERE to see October's complete sales breakdown Big Winners Cadillac CTS: +74.5% (6586|3629) Chevy Aveo: +57.8% (6373|3883) Chevy Cobalt: +80.9% (16505|8772)

Cadillac SLS Joins Portfolio in Middle East Middle East sales of SLS luxury sedan to begin in the first quarter of 2008 SLS is assembled at Shanghai GM's assembly plant DETROIT– Cadillac announced that the SLS, the stretched version of the STS luxury sedan, will become available in the Middle East in the first quarter of 2008. The SLS is based on the STS sedan with additional design and engineering work, as well as manufacturing, taking place at Shanghai GM's state-of-the art facilities in Shanghai, China. The SLS went on sale in China in March. The car has helped to boost overall Cadillac sales in China by 128 percent in the first nine months of 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. "We're proud to bring the SLS to the Middle East market, where we believe it will be just as successful with luxury car consumers there as it has been in China," said Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor. Based on the STS luxury sedan, the SLS is stretched 100 mm. The additional length results in a luxurious and spacious interior with rear legroom of 1060 mm. The design of the SLS is unmistakably Cadillac. Diamond-faceted contours echo the geometry of other Cadillac vehicles. Subtle V-shapes, inspired by Cadillac's shield badge, are a recurring motif in both the exterior and interior design. In typical Cadillac fashion, the SLS interior design and fit and finish deliver an outstanding experience from any seat. Ambient lighting, Tuscany leather and sapele pommele wood accents all give the cabin a relaxing and premium look and feel. Under the hood, the Northstar 4.6 liter V-8 engine produces 320 horsepower, giving the SLS outstanding performance. The six-speed automatic transmission is electronically-controlled. Magnetic Ride Control and StabilTrak, along with a sport suspension, deliver both a refined ride and responsive handling. Cadillac vehicles are now assembled on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – all to the same exacting standards.

This is in the same category as Toyota dealers telling people that Toyota independently derated the Avalon from 280hp to 268hp because it realized people are more concerned about fuel economy and they share that altruism.

Well, I've sold these lovelies already...

Transmission blew already?

They're all from the factory, too...just like every Vogue Cadillac you see. * (*Exception: the X3 came from the factory with the Aztek kit)

Specifically, how much an '83 Alfa GTV-6 Balocco is worth? Its a 5-speed 2.5l w/95k. I know its rare and that Leno owns one. We're trying to get $5500 for it, but I have a feeling it may be worth more. **EDIT-I ran the VIN; it's an '83**

Yeah. I'm going to second that FIU is full of hot babes from all over the world. Seriously. Wow.

Junkeness to teh max.

As a more critical observation, this just goes to show how little relevance Toyota has in the youth market anymore. They've completely given up on trying themselves and are relying solely on Scion as the banner division for hip, sporty styling. For Scion, that means the 'anti-brand' has been annexed into the large boring empire.

The Grand Am called; it wants its ass dimples back. What a pile. The whole front clip looks so flimsy. A true piecemeal design if there was one.

lol @ taking less than an hour to do anything involving I-4 and I-275.

Think about what you're saying - if the prototype was fully functional, why wait until 2010? Its fairly common knowledge the running gear underpinning this Volt is a bunch of lead acids meant to give it basic mobility. Its also fairly common knowledge that concept vehicles that run and drive at all are a rarity even in this day and age.

Suede headliner...ostentatious.

Which is it going to be, GMTruckGuy...this or the Sierra AT?

Love the cargo floor. Classy.

Somewhat handsome.

The outside is perfect. The seats? Not so much.

2004 Grand Prix Orange resurfaces.

When you consistantly introduce new technology in mass-market vehicles with greater frequency than just about any other manufacturer, you're bound to have some problems. Simple mathematics. Contrast that with Toyota who, up until Synergy Drive, brought absolutely zero new technology to the table.

Could hire me, GM. $7/car.

Vigor Prius FWD El Camino conversion

The LaX was never a bad car, nor was it ever as bad as alot of folks love to pile on about. In fact, the more I see ES350s the more I prefer the LaCrosse. The Super only adds a cherry to that feeling.

GM @ SEMA Chevrolet HHR Panel SEMA Edition Press Release Coming soon!

Dodge and Chrysler don't belong together in an ideal world, but oh well.