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General Motors Europe President Carl-Peter Forster appealed to
European politicians to help restore consumer confidence in the markets. He
also called for clear, European-wide environmental laws at a GM press
conference at the Paris Motor Show.

"In view of the gloomy market developments in Spain, Great Britain and
Germany there must be an end to the uncertainty for consumers. The high oil
and energy prices are hitting the middle class to the bone," he said.

In addition, confusion over future environmental policies in Europe
paralyses purchasing decisions of European consumers and hinders auto sales,
he added. Forster called for clear, transparent European-wide environmental
policies and laws.

Also at the Mondial de L'Automobile 2008, GM presented the production
version of its environmentally friendly Chevrolet Volt, an electric car with
extended-range capability because the gasoline motor charges the electric
battery.

Opel/Vauxhall announced an ecoFLEX version of its new Insignia. Thanks to
its highly efficient Turbo diesel engine and an extremely low air resistance,
CO2 emissions will be well below 140g/km.

Also premiering in Paris are the compact Chevrolet Cruze and the new
Opel/Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer, the sporty wagon variant of the new
Opel flagship Insignia.

Forster's speech can be found at
http://www.gmeurope.info/paris08/press_opel.php

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been
the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM
today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters
in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2007,
nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following
brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel,
Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the
industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More
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