Kawasaki to Put Retail Sales into High Gear with GE Money Credit Program

KETTERING, Ohio & IRVINE, Calif.--September 20, 2010 ā€” Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., and GE Money, the consumer lending unit of General Electric Company , have announced a new consumer financing program that will help rev up retail sales for the world-famous motor sports brand.

“The online credit application process is simple and very fast, which is a big plus for our customers. Additionally, GE Money provides Web-based support for our retailers through their Business Center website. Their program helps us on multiple levels.”

Kawasaki selected GE Money to provide consumer credit through its 1,400 independent dealerships across the United States. The new GE Money-Kawasaki installment program will make it easier for motorsports enthusiasts to purchase Kawasakiā€™s motorcycles, ATVs, utility vehicles and watercrafts.

ā€œGE Money is an outstanding financing partner for us because of the service the Company provides,ā€??? said Gerry McMahon, corporate credit manager for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. ā€œThe online credit application process is simple and very fast, which is a big plus for our customers. Additionally, GE Money provides Web-based support for our retailers through their Business Center website. Their program helps us on multiple levels.ā€???

The program, which begins October 1, 2010, provides Kawasaki dealers with a promotional credit plan that enables customers to plan, and pay for purchases overtime and within their budgets. GE Money also supports its retail partners with Business Center, an online suite of business tools that can transform a consumer credit program into a powerful marketing engine.

ā€œOur goal is to be more than a bank to our retail partners by providing a wide range of value added services that supports and helps build their business and drive customer loyalty,ā€??? explained Stephen Motta, vice president of GE Money ā€“ Sales Finance. ā€œPromotional credit, when used properly, offers some very important benefits to consumers and can help businesses attract and retain more customers and close more sales.ā€???

About Kawasaki Motor Corp., USA

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is a leader in the American motorsports market. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, and has regional offices across the country. Among its best-selling products are Ninja^Ā® sportbikes, classic Vulcan^ā„¢ cruisers, its rugged ATV line, the Mule^ā„¢ utility vehicle series, and the JET SKI^Ā® watercraft line. For more information, visit www.kawasaki.com, www.facebook.com/kawasaki, twitter.com/KawasakiOnline and www.youtube.com/kawasakitv.

About GE Money

GE Money's Sales Finance Unit, based in Kettering, Ohio, is a part of General Electric Company's GE Capital division, . GE Capital is one of the worldā€™s largest providers of credit. For over one million businesses, large and small, GE Capital provides financing to purchase, lease and distribute equipment, as well as capital for real estate and corporate acquisitions, refinancings and restructurings. For our 100+ million consumer customers, GE Capital offers credit cards, retail sales finance programs, home, car and personal loans and credit insurance. For more information, visit gecapital.com or follow company news at twitter.com/gecapital.

GE Money provides credit card programs and financial services for consumers through dealers; national, regional and independent retailers; associations; contractors; manufacturers; healthcare practices; and service providers in nearly 20 industries including: automotive, consumer electronics and appliances, elective health care, floor covering, home design and improvement, home furnishings, jewelry, music, powersports, outdoor power equipment and sporting goods. More information can be found at www.gemoney.com and twitter.com/GEMoneyUS.

GE is a diversified infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the worldā€™s toughest challenges. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services,Ā health care solutions, and television programming, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com, www.gereports.com and twitter.com/ge_reports.