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Chevrolet-Buick- Cars Build Momentum as Combined Sales Decline

Oshawa, Ontario (March 1, 2011) — While , Buick, GMC, and Cadillac dealers reported slower sales in February, down 5.7 percent, car sales continue to grow. Led by the Canadian Car of the Year, the , February car sales increased 13 percent for Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac.

“Industry sales were softer in February, but we are well-positioned to achieve our targets for profitable and sustainable growth in 2011,” said Marc Comeau, vice president of sales, service and marketing at GM of Canada. “Our award-winning vehicles like the Chevrolet Cruze, Buick Regal and Cadillac SRX demonstrate our ability to win new customers, and we’re confident that our new products launching later this year, including Chevrolet Orlando, , Chevrolet Sonic and , will build on this momentum.”

February 2011 Key Facts and Brand Results Total sales for Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac cars are up 13 percent. Chevrolet compact car sales increased over 50 percent from last February, led by strong sales from Cruze, posting a 22 percent increase from February while being named Canadian Car of the Year at the Canadian International Auto Show. Buick car sales increased 68 percent in February compared to one year ago. Continuing as one of Canada’s fastest growing luxury brands, total Buick sales rose eight percent for the month and 26 percent YTD. Cadillac reported a total sales increase of three percent compared to last February, with retail sales increasing ten percent. Growth was led by a 35 percent rise in total sales for SRX, its fourteenth consecutive month of increases.

Compared to last February, discontinued brand sales decreased from 867 to 7, resulting in a decrease of 11.6 percent for total GM sales.

GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA SALES MONTH of February 2011 RETAIL TOTAL (Incl. Fleet) 2011 2010 % Chg 2011 2010 % Chg CAR *CORE BRANDS 2902 2981 -2.7% 4071 3600 13.1% ALL BRANDS 2906 3801 -23.5% 4075 4424 -7.9% TRUCK *CORE BRANDS 6012 7128 -15.7% 8214 9431 -12.9% ALL BRANDS 6015 7168 -16.1% 8217 9474 -13.3% COMBINED *CORE BRANDS 8914 10109 -11.8% 12285 13031 -5.7% ALL BRANDS 8921 10969 -18.7% 12292 13898 -11.6%

CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE: February 28, 2011 RETAIL TOTAL (Incl. Fleet) 2011 2010 % Chg 2011 2010 % Chg CAR *CORE BRANDS 6209 5500 12.9% 8286 7460 11.1% ALL BRANDS 6221 7278 -14.5% 8299 9269 -10.5% TRUCK *CORE BRANDS 13838 14649 -5.5% 18541 19412 -4.5% ALL BRANDS 13843 14740 -6.1% 18546 19509 -4.9% COMBINED *CORE BRANDS 20047 20149 -0.5% 26827 26872 -0.2% ALL BRANDS 20064 22018 -8.9% 26845 28778 -6.7% * CORE BRANDS represents sales from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac

About General Motors of Canada Limited

Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs over 10,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada's largest automotive dealer network, which employs over 23,000 people dedicated to delivering a top customer experience. GMCL also plays a leadership role in automotive design and engineering, engaging in innovative research and development partnerships with leading Canadian universities and research institutes. In addition, through its Canadian Engineering Centres, GMCL conducts development activities ranging from cold weather testing to the advancement of key electric vehicle and green technologies. www.gm.ca.

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