GM Canada and the CAC Support the Development of Good Coaches that Inspire Canadian Youth to Enjoy an Active Lifestyle Oshawa (Ontario), December 17, 2008 –According to the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), good coaching is fundamental to community sport. In addition to building Olympic dreams, coaches play a critical role as they share the positive aspects of an active lifestyle and teach young Canadians everything from teamwork and character building to the fundamental skills of the sport. To support the development of coaches in Canada, General Motors of Canada and the CAC are proud to award an additional 51 grants of $2,000 each for coaching skill development. List Attached “Coaches have an enormous impact on the development of young Canadians,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing. “With support from the CAC, these grants were designed to invest in coaches in communities across Canada. We believe that ongoing coach development at the grass roots level is essential whether they are training beginners or Olympians.” “The CAC is pleased to be partners with GM through the Making Dreams Possible Program. To date this program has touched more than 10,000 coaches and over 125,000 athletes in 131 communities across the country. This program immediately impacts coach development and education and will ultimately benefit Canadian sport as more coaches are introduced to the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP),” commented Jean-Marie De Koninck, Chair, CAC Board of Directors. “Coaching is fundamental to the successful development of youth in sports and we truly appreciate the support we have received this year .We are very proud to have been selected for this fine award and will use the funds received to further develop our coaches in our minor hockey association” said Bill Forman, Coach Coordinator, 100 Mile Minor Hockey Association. “Well trained coaches are of upmost importance when it comes to developing athletes and we have lots of plans for the funds we will receive this year.” Making Dreams Possible is a program developed by GM in cooperation with the Coaching Association of Canada, the governing body of Canada’s coaching education program and is designed to support coaches of Olympic and Paralympic Sports at the high performance and community levels. Community Coaching Grants High Performance Grants
The next wave of local sport club and high performance applications closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday February 15th, 2009, with grants to be awarded in April. About GM Canada About the Coaching Association of Canada Contacts: Michèle Dion
GM Canada October 2008 Sales Results(Data is not adjusted for the difference in selling days; Oshawa, Ontario (November 3rd , 2008) – For October 2008, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 28,380 units, off 6.4% from last year’s strong October sales rate. Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing said, “Despite continued uncertainty in the U.S. marketplace, Canadian industry sales remain on track for the year. At GM we continued to see solid performance from our award winning new models like the Pontiac Vibe which saw its sales rate double in October, and the Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Hybrid, up a combined 64.2%.” Comeau added, “October continued the trend of consumers purchasing more fuel efficient small cars and crossovers and we remain well positioned with a string of recent launches like the all new Chevrolet Aveo, Pontiac G3 Wave, the Saturn Astra and the Chevrolet Traverse.”
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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. -30- For further information, contact:
GM Canada, Ontario and OPG Charging Forward With Electric Cars Toronto, Ontario (September 18, 2008) - GM Canada was joined in Toronto today by Ontario Transportation Minister Jim Bradley and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Chief Nuclear Officer Tom Mitchell to unveil the new production version of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric car slated to start production by General Motors in 2010. The three partners announced new Ontario based R&D and public education initiatives that will help prepare the way in Ontario for a new, fast approaching, fleet of safe, highway-ready electrically powered vehicles. The event marked the first public viewing anywhere for the new production version of the Chevrolet Volt since its world debut at GM’s 100th Anniversary event in Detroit on September 16. “The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric car really embodies the excitement we feel at GM as we look forward to our next 100 years in the automotive business,” said David Paterson, GM Canada Vice President, Corporate & Environmental Affairs. “Partners like the Province of Ontario and OPG play an important role today in paving the way for these exciting new electric car technologies that are right around the corner.” “Working together to communicate the environmental benefits of the innovative Chevrolet Volt makes sense for both OPG and GM, in that both companies are dedicated to a future that includes cleaner vehicles supported by cleaner electricity,” said OPG Chief Nuclear Officer, Tom Mitchell. “Ontario's roads are ready right now for electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt,” said Ontario Transportation Minister Jim Bradley. “Clean, safe transportation options are critical in response to the energy and environmental challenges we are facing, not just here in Ontario, but around the world.” OPG and GM announced a new public education advertising campaign to raise public awareness of the environmental benefits of cleaner electricity powering new battery driven electric vehicles in Ontario. GM Canada also announced it will work with OPG and others in the electricity sector on studies to assess the CO2 reduction potential of off-peak evening recharging of electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt. With provincial and federal support, GM confirmed it is proceeding in Oshawa, Ontario with a new $40 million initiative in advanced technology R&D projects focused on the electrification of the car and other fuel efficiency improvements. This significant automotive advanced technology work, the largest project of its kind in Canada, will be conducted with selected Ontario based suppliers such as OPG and with Ontario universities including the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Durham Region. About the Chevrolet Volt The Chevrolet Volt uses electricity to move the wheels at all times and speeds. For trips up to 65 kilometres, the Chevrolet Volt is powered only by electricity stored in its 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery. When the battery’s energy is depleted, a gasoline/E85-powered engine generator seamlessly provides electricity to power the Chevrolet Volt’s electric drive unit while simultaneously sustaining the charge of the battery. This mode of operation extends the range of the Chevrolet Volt for several hundred additional kilometres, until the vehicle’s battery can be charged. Unlike a conventional battery-electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt eliminates “range anxiety,” giving the confidence and peace of mind that the driver will not be stranded by a depleted battery. About General Motors of Canada -30-
2009 Chevrolet Traverse Earns Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Rating Oshawa, Ontario (August 27, 2008) - The all-new 2009 Traverse crossover, available at Chevrolet dealers this fall, starts at $34,655 MSRP. The Traverse is a stylish, well-equipped crossover that can still carry part of the hockey team and their gear, but with fuel consumption typical of smaller vehicles. “The Traverse is the right vehicle at the right time offering great styling, leading fuel economy, a comprehensive roster of standard and available equipment and the exceptional value expected of a Chevrolet,” said Marc Comeau, vice president of sales, service and marketing for GM of Canada. “It is perfectly suited to the active lifestyles of Canadian families looking for an efficient, no compromise transportation option.” Product highlights include:
Traverse was recently awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick for 2008. This significant safety award results from the Traverse meeting the Institute’s highest rating for performance in its demanding front, side and rear impacts in addition to providing standard Stabilitrak, GM’s electronic stability control system. With seating for up to 8 adults, the Traverse (FWD) achieves an impressive 8.4 L/100km of highway and 12.7 L/100km city fuel consumption thanks in large part to its sophisticated 3.6L engine with direct injection and variable valve timing technologies. Producing 281-horsepower it delivers better-than-expected fuel consumption and a 25-percent reduction in cold-start emissions. The 3.6L engine is mated to the fuel-saving Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission. 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. For media enquiries contact:
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