February 03, 2009 13:54 ET

GM Canada January 2009 Sales Results

(Data is not adjusted for the difference in selling days; January 2009 had 26 selling days vs. January 2008 with 25 selling days)

OSHAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2009) - For January 2009, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 14,254 units.

"January sales continued to reflect the overall Canadian market challenges seen at the end of 2008," said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of sales, service and marketing. "GM's product lineup of new, affordable, fuel efficient vehicles is well positioned to respond to improving consumer credit and confidence we hope and expect to see in the months ahead as government stimulus efforts and other factors start to take hold in Canada."

Comeau continued, "We look forward to the launch of the all new, Canadian-made Chevrolet Camaro and Equinox. In addition the all new Buick Allure continues the Buick renaissance which began with the popular Enclave. These new models deliver surprising fuel efficiency improvements and outstanding performance and design."

GM was also recently recognized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) with the 2009 Best New Green Technology for GM's Two-Mode Hybrid technology. This inaugural award was created to recognize innovative new green technology developments in the auto industry that will be of benefit to the Canadian consumer.

GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA SALES
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MONTH OF JANUARY 2009


                        2009            2008          % CHG
TOTAL CARS             5,034          12,695          -60.3%
TOTAL TRUCKS           9,220          13,973          -34.0%
COMBINED VEHICLES     14,254          26,668          -46.6%

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 12,000 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.