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General Motors Celebrates Arrival of Chevrolet Volt in China

SHANGHAI (Aug. 31, 2010) — General Motors celebrated the arrival of the first drivable Chevrolet Volt in China today. China is one of the initial markets outside the United States to receive the Volt. GM’s landmark electric vehicle with extended-range capability will go on sale locally next year.

During the celebration, GM delivered two Chevrolet Volts to the Shanghai Expo Bureau for use as part of its VIP transportation fleet at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. The Volt will shuttle special guests to and from Shanghai’s Expo Park and demonstrate GM’s pathway to its vision of sustainable urban transportation.
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Chris Perry Named Vice President, Chevrolet Marketing

25-year marketing veteran brings extensive automotive experience to Chevrolet brand

DETROIT (August 19, 2010) - Christopher J. Perry has been named vice president, Chevrolet marketing, effective immediately, joining the brand from Hyundai Motor America where he was vice president, marketing, General Motors U.S. Vice President of Marketing Joel Ewanick announced today.
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GM to Invest $20 Million in Bay City Powertrain Facility

Third Investment in 2010 Brings Michigan Plant Total to $62.5 Million

BAY CITY, Mich. (August 18, 2010) - General Motors today announced a $20 million investment in its Bay City, Mich. Powertrain operations to produce camshafts for the next generation Ecotec engine, bringing new investment at the plant to $62.5 million this year.

“This specific investment results in 15 jobs at the plant, but the cumulative employment impact of these three investments is 113 people,” said GM Manufacturing Manager Gerald Johnson.
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GM Announces CEO Succession Process

Dan Akerson to Become CEO, Whitacre Remains Chairman

DETROIT (August 12, 2010) – General Motors today said that Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. will step down as chief executive officer on September 1, 2010, and as chairman of the board by the end of the year, having successfully led the company’s return to profitability after the most turbulent period in its history.
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GM and Bright Automotive Announce Strategic Relationship

DETROIT and ANDERSON, Indiana (August 3, 2010) - Bright Automotive and General Motors Co. announced Tuesday they have agreed to pursue a strategic relationship and that GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC.
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GM Marks 30th Anniversary of Fuel-Saving Wind Tunnel

WARREN, Mich. (August 3, 2010) —It’s not air conditioning, but it is a breeze you might appreciate just the same on a hot August day. General Motors commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Aerodynamics Laboratory in Warren. The wind tunnel is one of the largest ever constructed for automotive use. It features a 4,500-hp motor and 43-foot fan that can create wind speeds in excess of 130 miles per hour.
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GM Board Member Kent Kresa Retires

DETROIT (August 3, 2010) - General Motors Co. today announced that Kent Kresa has retired from the company’s board of directors. In accordance with company guidelines, members are ineligible for re-election after the age of 72.
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President Obama Drives Chevrolet Volt Electric Car

“Pretty Smooth” Obama Says After Short Spin at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant

HAMTRAMCK, Michigan (July 30, 2010) —Sitting U.S. Presidents are chauffeured pretty much everywhere they do not walk. So it was both spontaneous and special when President Barack Obama stepped into a black Chevrolet Volt  on Friday and took the shortest of test drives – about 40 feet.
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GM Forum Highlights Impact of Electrification on Future Vehicles

SHANGHAI (July 28, 2010) —General Motors hosted the Electrification – Plugging into the Future Forum Tuesday at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. 

The third installment of GM’s "Drive to 2030": Sustainable Urban Mobility Forum series brought together Chinese government officials, experts from local universities and members of the business community to discuss both the process and direction of electrification as well as the changes in the automotive industry that are being  triggered by green technologies.
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OnStar Expands Mobile App Technology Availability

DETROIT (July 22, 2010) - Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones, thanks to the power of OnStar. Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are leveraging OnStar technology to develop the most robust mobile applications on the market for new vehicle owners. Each of the brand-specific apps will allow owners to activate all of the functions available on a traditional vehicle key fob – remote start, horn and lights and door lock/unlock – securely from their smartphones. This means drivers will no longer have to be within a requisite distance, or even have their keys with them, to control these functions on their vehicles.
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