Chevrolet Wins Prestigious Product Awards in Latin America

Awards Presented at the Sao Paulo International Auto Show in Brazil and the Santiago Auto Show in Chile

MIRAMAR, FL - November 3, 2008: Chevrolet won several awards last week at two major shows in Latin America. At the Sao Paulo International Auto Show in Brazil, the newly-launched Chevrolet Captiva Sport was named the best vehicle in the Brazilian market by Abiauto, an association of Brazilian automotive journalists. In addition, Abiauto awarded the Captiva Sport as best SUV sold in Brazil and the Chevrolet S-10 as best medium-size pickup.

At the Santiago Auto Show in Chile, the new Chevrolet Vectra was named Best Passenger Car at the Show by Chilean automotive journalists.

Chevy GPiX crossover coupe concept

In Brazil, the awards were presented during the Chevrolet press conference at the show, where Chevrolet held the global debut of the new Chevrolet GPiX crossover coupe concept. The Chevrolet GPiX concept was developed at GM Brazil's new design center and represents a potential new segment for GM in Brazil and other South American countries. GPiX combines Chevrolet's global design with the cost-benefit proposition necessary to compete in today's emerging markets.

Brazil is the third largest automotive market, and the second largest market for the Chevrolet brand. Chevrolet continues to set sales records in Brazil, with total sales of 446,000 through the third quarter of 2008, up 25.6 percent versus 2007. The best selling Chevrolets in the Brazilian market are the Chevrolet Corsa, Celta and Prisma. All GM products sold in Brazil are Chevrolets.

Chevy Vectra

In Chile, the Chevrolet Vectra was chosen over 50 other new models. The vehicles were judged on design, technology and importance of the entry within the market segment.

Through the first three quarters of 2008, Chevrolet sales in Chile are up 15.7 percent versus 2007. Chevrolet has been the market leader in Chile for 25 consecutive years. The best selling Chevrolets in the Chilean market are the Corsa, Aveo and Spark.

"Chevrolet meets customer needs with fuel-efficient products that offer great value and compelling design, and that is what draws customers into our dealerships," said Maureen Kempston Darkes, GM group vice president and president of GM Latin America, Africa and Middle East. "The awards received in Brazil and Chile are a clear sign of Chevrolet's strength in Latin America."

Through the third quarter ending September 2008, Chevrolet sold 723,335 vehicles in South America, up 10 percent over the same period in 2007. Chevrolet accounts for 98 percent of GM sales in South America.

In total, Chevrolet sold more than 3.25 million vehicles around the globe in the first nine months of 2008.