2009-07-02 19:42:04 -

OSHAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/02/09 -- For June 2009, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 22,334 units, down 31% from a year ago.



"Our June performance reflects the overall softness in Canadian auto sales, but the Canadian-built Chevrolet Impala had a strong month increasing sales by 30.2%," says Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of sales, service and marketing. "The Oshawa Car Plant, that builds the Impala, was recognized in June for its continuing quality leadership, winning the J.D. Power and Associates silver plant award for initial quality. Another Canadian-built vehicle, the next generation Chevrolet Equinox will be arriving in dealerships this month and is expected to be a strong performer delivering the best highway fuel consumption of any vehicle in its segment."



June Sales Highlights


- Sales of GM's Midsize Crossovers remain strong - the all-new Chevrolet Traverse continues to gain momentum, while sales of the award-winning Buick Enclave were up 14%.



- The Midsize Crossovers were also awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick for 2009"

GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA SALES
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MONTH OF JUNE 2009


                          2009             2008             % CHG
TOTAL CARS              10,879           18,122            -39.9%
TOTAL TRUCKS            11,455           14,243            -19.6%
COMBINED VEHICLES       22,334           32,365            -31.0%

CALENDAR YEAR-TO-DATE: June 30th, 2009
                          2009             2008             % CHG
TOTAL CARS              51,804           98,440            -47.4%
TOTAL TRUCKS            82,651           92,199            -10.4%
COMBINED VEHICLES      134,455          190,639            -29.5%

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 9,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures vehicles, vehicle powertrains, and markets the full range of General Motors vehicles and related services through approximately 700 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab and Cadillac.

Contacts:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Adria MacKenzie
905-644-1824
Adria.mackenzie@gm.com :