GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson to Make Announcement at Toledo Transmission Facility

May 9, 2011: General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson will make an announcement with positive implications for the GM Toledo Transmission Facility on Tuesday, May 10.

Date:     Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Where: GM Toledo Transmission Facility, 1455 West Alexis Road, Toledo, Ohio. 43612

When:   1:30 p.m. EDT (Please arrive no later than 1 p.m.)

Who:    General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson

            United Auto Workers Vice President - GM Department Joe Ashton

            GM Vice President Labor Relations Cathy Clegg

            Ohio Governor John Kasich

            Toledo Mayor Michael P. Bell

            Local, State and Federal elected officials

What:   Positive news announcement for Toledo Transmission

Attire:  Safety is our overriding priority, so guests need to adhere to the following safety protocol:

• Shoes must be completely enclosed (no open toed or open heeled shoes)
• No high heels or skinny heels

Directions:     From the East : (Sandusky/Cleveland) Take Route 2, 20 or the Ohio Turnpike West to I-280. Take I-280 North to I-75. Take I-75 North to the Alexis Rd. exit (last exit before you enter Michigan). Turn left (west) on Alexis Rd and proceed approximately 4 miles. The plant will be on your left. Enter the parking area at the traffic light.

From the North : Take I-75 (Detroit) or 23 (Flint/Ann Harbor) South to Alexis Rd. exit (first exit into Ohio). If I-75, turn right (west) onto Alexis Rd. and proceed approx. 4 miles. The plant will be on your left. If 23, turn right (east) onto Alexis Rd, and proceed approx. 5 miles.  The plant will be on your right. Enter the parking area at the traffic light.

From the West : (Indiana) Take Route 20 or the Ohio Turnpike East to I-23. Take I-23 North to the Alexis Rd. Exit (Last Exit in Ohio).  Turn right (east) on Alexis Rd. and proceed approximately 5 miles. The plant will be on your right. Enter the parking area at the traffic light.

From the South : (Dayton) Take I-75 or 23 North to Alexis Rd. exit (Last Exit in Ohio). If I-75, turn left (west) onto Alexis Rd. and proceed approx. 4 miles. The plant will be on your left. If 23, Turn right (east) onto Alexis Rd, and proceed approx. 7 miles. The plant will be on your right. Enter the parking area at the traffic light.

Dial-in: A listen-only line will be available for those who are unable to participate in person:

United States:  (800) 230-1092              
International:    (800) 230-1092