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FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2002

GM Motor Club Covers America With Roadside Assistance Plus Travel Benefits At One Low Cost

Southfield, Mich. - The GM Motor Club is launching its national program this month, offering comprehensive benefits covering both roadside assistance and travel services such as travel discounts, trip routing, and other amenities designed to provide security to drivers across America for a single, low price.

"Motorists throughout the United States now have a real choice for peace of mind on the road at an exceptional value, and that choice is the GM Motor Club," said John P. Boris, the organization's director and vice president.

"GM Motor Club offers more services for less cost. We are the best value in the industry for families with multiple drivers and frequent travelers like retirees," said Boris. "GM Motor Club not only provides exceptional roadside assistance, but makes traveling easier. And it provides all its services at one low cost for the entire family. Right now we're offering a special introductory price of $49.95."

"In developing our membership benefits, we asked people what they valued most in a motor club," said Boris. "As a result of this research, we have developed a program that is not only competitive, but actually goes one step further."

Highlights of the GM Motor Club benefits include:
Membership - One membership covers an entire family of eligible drivers. Members are covered in any vehicle, regardless of make or model, including rental cars or vehicles in which the member is a passenger. Membership is nationwide, so if a driver moves across town or across country, their membership moves, too.

Towing service - GM Motor Club tows to the nearest repair facility, no matter how far. Other clubs have distance limits, and charge beyond that limit. Also, for its members' convenience, GM Motor Club uses a nationwide network of thousands of independent road service and towing contractors.

Dispatched services - 24-hour 800-number access and 24-hour service for towing, lockout, flat tire change, emergency fuel service or battery jump-start anywhere in the United States or Canada. GM Motor Club's nationwide coverage is supported by over 600 customer service representatives.

"One of the distinctions of the GM Motor Club is that all our roadside services are benefits of membership," said Boris. "There are no out-of-pocket expenses required for dispatched services, so members don't have to wait for reimbursement."

Combined with its roadside service program, the GM Motor Club offers travel services such as trip routing and map service; and travel discounts on hotels, rental cars, cruise packages, movies, and more. A $750 trip interruption expense reimbursement and ATM/rental car locator service also make vacation planning easier and more secure. For more information about the GM Motor Club, call 877 GM MOTOR (877-466-6867) or visit the website at gmmotorclub.com.

The GM Motor Club, headquartered in Southfield, Mich., is a part of GMAC Insurance Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of GMAC, established by General Motors Corp. in 1919.

GMAC Insurance Holdings Inc., reported $2.6 billion in revenue in 2001. With more than $1 billion in capital, the company is rated A superior by A.M. Best, one of the leading insurance industry rating agencies. Through its 4,200 employees, the company provides insurance services throughout the world. Its website is www.gmacfs.com.