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GM Unveils Electric-Hybrid Chevrolet Volt During 100th Anniversary Webcast - Congratulations!


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DETROIT - September 16, 2008: GM today celebrated its 100th anniversary in a well produced fast moving TV event.

Each GM headquarter from around the world was featured, showing not only the vehicles being produced by GM in those regions, but the happy faces of GM employees enjoying this moment and looking into a positive future.

During the webcasts final moments GM's top execs unveiled the production model of the Chevrolet Volt, a car they are calling GM's statement that they will be the leaders in the reinventing of the automobile.

Congratulations GM and Happy Birthday!

Watch the Rerun of the live video event at 12 Noon EDT on TACH's Front Page CLICK HERE

DETROIT, August 16, 2008 - Today, September 16, 2008, General Motors will mark the beginning of its second century with GMnext Day, a series of forward-looking activities that will focus on the future of automotive transportation. The event also caps a year-long global initiative called GMnext, through which GM engaged audiences in a dialogue about its next-generation vehicles and technologies and offered commentary from GM executives and automotive thought-leaders from around the world.

"The GMnext program and our dedicated website have opened another door for consumers to connect with us and take a look at what's next from General Motors," said Bill O'Neill, GM executive director of communications operations. "GMnext Day will be the bridge that focuses on the people and vehicles that will lead us into our next century."

· Global Broadcast: GMnext Day will begin at 8:30 a.m. EDT with a live Global Broadcast from GM's headquarters at the Renaissance Center in Detroit and from four additional GM locations including Russelsheim, Germany; Shanghai, China; Mexico City, Mexico and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Broadcast will highlight technologies, global products, GM leaders and future leaders from around the world, along with a few newsworthy surprises. The Global Broadcast will stream live on GMnext.com for public viewing.

· Live Chats: Beginning at 10:30 a.m. EDT, three GM executives will be chatting with the world in the GMnext.com chat room, speaking candidly about the day's events and what's next for GM.

· "Future of Transportation: The Next 100 Years" Roundtable: At 1:30 p.m. EDT, a number of industry experts will come together for the "Future of Transportation: The Next 100 Years" Roundtable, a candid discussion on what's next for personal transportation. Topics will range from alternative fuels and advanced propulsion systems to government regulation and infrastructure.