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GM @ SEMA Buick Enclave Uptown Edition For release: Oct. 30, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT “Uptown.” The phrase conjures images of sophisticated luxury – timeless elegance with a flavor for the avant-garde. It is fine furnishings and the latest electronics, cool jazz with an equal dose of hot salsa. It’s the blending of two colors to create a distinctive new shade. That’s the premise behind the Buick Enclave UpTown being introduced at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas. It was created by Rick Bottom Designs of Mendota, Ill. The literal representation of Buick Enclave UpTown’s Ying and Yang is the two-tone paint theme – White Chocolate Pearl on top and Cocoa Metallic on the bottom. The paint is separated and accentuated by the discriminating use of custom chrome trim – the latter complementing the chrome trim found on production Enclaves, including on the front and rear bumper fascias, the grille surround and the renowned portholes. The Enclave Uptown is instantly noticed thanks to its production chrome vertical waterfall grille and Buick tri-shield. Proving that a luxury crossover can be sporty, Enclave UpTown has been lowered two inches in the front, three inches in the rear and outfitted with 22-inch MOMO wheels and Pirelli tires. The result is a ground-hugging athletic appearance. Enter Enclave UpTown via the genuine Buick Accessories molded assist steps to take in unparalleled entertainment. Buick’s QuietTuning does its best to contain a 2,000-watt Eclipse audio, video and navigation system that pumps out sound through 12 speakers, including two 12-inch subwoofers. To help ensure that the sound stays mainly within the vehicle, Enclave UpTown features additional Hushmat sound-damping material. Bluetooth technology, meanwhile, enables the driver and passengers to stay connected to their world while enjoying Enclave’s high level of luxury and comfort – reflected in the handsome Cashmere leather upholstery and Warm Camphor Burl wood trim. Premium floor mats complete the equipment upgrade. Exterior • BASF/Glasurit White Chocolate Pearl and Cocoa Metallic exterior paint • Genuine Buick Accessories molded assist steps and premium floor mats • Custom chrome trim by Rick Bottom Designs • Wheels: MOMO 22-inch x 9-inch • Tires: Pirelli P275/45ZR22 Interior • Eclipse audio, video and navigation system o Two-thousand watts o Twelve speakers o XM Satellite Radio o CD Player o iPod connectivity o Bluetooth technology • Hushmat sound-damping material Underbody • Gravana lowering springs by H&R – two inches, front; three inches, rear

GM @ SEMA Buick Enclave Urban CEO Edition For release: Oct. 30, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT From a tenacious player on the basketball court to a respected automotive stylist off, nine-year NBA veteran Jerome Williams puts the same resolve into vehicle customization as he did on the hardwood. Williams and his company, Automotive Street Style, have teamed up with Buick to create a vehicle that appeals to today’s urban influencers. The result is a luxury crossover that Williams has dubbed the “Buick Enclave Urban CEO Edition.” It was revealed at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas. “Buick is all about style, elegance, luxury and refinement. Those attributes are perfectly represented in Enclave. With the Buick Enclave Urban CEO Edition, our goal was to accentuate those qualities while creating a vehicle that befits an urban CEO,” said Jerome “Junk Yard Dog” Williams. The Buick Urban CEO Edition represents the first vehicle collaboration between the NBA veteran and General Motors. The 2008 Buick Enclave lends itself to high-end customization by delivering high-fashion design, luxurious interior comfort and a smooth, quiet ride. “Buick’s resurgence is apparent in its current vehicles: LaCrosse, Lucerne and Enclave; it’s a brand with a historically strong appeal in the urban market. Our Buick Enclave Urban CEO Edition takes Enclave’s already stellar level of luxury and style and raises it another level. It’s a slam dunk for urban CEOs, athletes and even soccer moms,” Williams said. Outside, the Buick Enclave Urban CEO Edition is draped in a rich White Opal paint for a clean, monochromatic appearance. Up front, the grille features a floating Buick emblem. In back, the bumper has been streamlined for a more aerodynamic appearance. This special-edition Enclave rides on 24-inch custom Giovanna Canelli chrome wheels outfitted with matching-size Pirelli tires. Inside, Buick Enclave Urban CEO Edition lets CEOs work and entertain in luxurious comfort and style. For influencers on the go, productivity is enhanced with a wireless Internet connection, the result of a satellite dish embedded into the vehicle’s roof. Its integration enables Enclave to retain its aerodynamic shape without impeding interior roominess. The wireless connection allows passengers to surf the information highway while traveling on the asphalt ribbon. Inside, the Buick Enclave CEO Edition treats all passengers like heads of corporations. Each of the four rear passengers can choose his or her entertainment medium: DVD, Blu-ray disc, programs downloaded from the Internet, or Internet connection. The video is played on four, 10-inch widescreen monitors integrated into the headrest bolsters of the front and middle-row seats. The sound is piped through four four-channel digital headphones; it can also be played through the vehicle’s sound system – for those rare occasions when all agree on what to view. Buick Enclave CEO Edition doesn’t exclude the front passenger; a seven-inch widescreen monitor is incorporated into the back of the visor. All passengers – including the driver – are rewarded with sumptuous Dark Chocolate leather for an ultra-luxurious experience. To further accentuate the limo-like ride of this vehicle, white LED accent lights are integrated into the A- and B-pillars. Exterior • Satellite dish embedded in roof • White Opal paint • Monochromatic appearance • “Floating” Buick emblem in grille • Streamlined rear bumper • Pirelli tires: P274/35R24 • Giovanna Canelli Custom Wheels: 24- x 10-inch front and rear Interior • Full-length center console • Suede-like Dark Chocolate seat covers and door panels • LED accent lighting in A- and B-pillars Audio • Icon Tech video equipment with four, 10-inch VGA/LCD monitors • Four, four-source digital headphones

GM @ SEMA Buick Enclave Black Platinum Edition For release: Oct. 30, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT Platinum’s rarity has long made it the metal of choice for nobility and the affluent – more so than gold. Black, meanwhile, has traditionally been associated with refinement … a confident elegance, demonstrated by the black tuxedo, black dress or color-of-choice for luxury vehicles. Black and platinum merge seamlessly in the Buick Enclave Black Platinum Edition. Created by Mitek Corporation of Phoenix, Ariz., Buick Enclave Black Platinum Edition is being introduced at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas. This custom Enclave is a head-turner. Its House of Kolor Black Diamond custom paint glimmers and appears to change hue depending on the viewer’s angle: black, blue or purple. Your eyes run effortlessly down the vehicle’s profile, which is accentuated by darkened windows and doors without handles. Custom 20-inch TIS chrome wheels equipped with 20-inch Toyo Proxes tires and custom springs – which lower the vehicle height by two inches – combine to create a pavement-hugging, ready-to-pounce appearance. Up front, Buick Enclave Black Platinum Edition wears the new face of production Enclaves, a vertical chrome waterfall grille. One press of the Enclave Black Platinum Edition’s key fob opens the doors, revealing an interior swathed in Deep Blue leather. The seat inserts in all four captains chairs and the third-row bench – as well as the headliner and the visors – feature this luxurious leather. The exterior paint theme is duplicated in the interior trim panels, and polished custom billet aluminum inserts have been added to the door panels to complement the famous Buick fender trim. All of the speakers feature polished custom billet aluminum trim rings to further accentuate the chrome trim package. The result is a harmonious balance between the vehicle’s interior and exterior. While understated elegance embodies the interior and exterior designs of the Buick Enclave Platinum Edition, its sound system is not afraid to pump out wattage. Crank up the volume of the custom MTX audio system to experience 4,900 watts of peak power delivered through 13 speakers, including three 12-inch subwoofers that are housed within custom-made and custom-painted fiberglass enclosures. Enclave Black Platinum Edition also features three-way speakers in the front doors, two-way speakers in the rear doors and two amplifiers. Naturally, a sound system this great can best be appreciated while listening to favorite music, such as that stored on an iPod. Enclave Black Platinum Edition has you covered there, too, thanks to the Avstarr integration device from Civita Technologies. It allows drivers and front passengers to control the iPod’s song list through the vehicle’s audio controls, for safer and more convenient listening pleasure. Exterior • House of Kolor Black Diamond custom paint • Body-color moldings • Door handles removed • Key-fob actuated door opening • Custom aluminum trim • Darkened windows • Custom lowering springs – two inches front and rear • Wheels: 20-inch TIS 2-inch chrome • Tires: 20-inch Toyo Proxes • Civita Technologies backup camera Interior • Custom Deep Blue leather upholstery o Headliner o Seat inserts in all four captains chairs and the third-row bench o Visors • Modified door panels with polished custom billet aluminum trim • Custom billet aluminum trim rings around speakers • Custom-painted trim pieces to match the exterior body color Sound System • 4,900-watt peak power custom MTX audio system o Three 12-inch MTX Thunder7500 subwoofers o MTX 3-way system (TXC6.1 and TXC6.0) in both of the front doors o MTX 2-way system (TXC6.1) in both of the rear doors o MTX Thunder Elite TE1501D amplifier (3,000 watts peak) o MTX Thunder Elite TE1004 amplifier (1,900 watts peak) o Custom-built and painted fiberglass subwoofer enclosure o Custom-built and painted fiberglass amp rack

I'm taking away your gay card.

Lame.Wonder if the HHR SS motor would fit in there?

GM would probably beg to differ as the pics come right from their media website.

Headlights sourced from R2D2...

Seats = assless chaps? Half Chevy....half S&M.

GM @ SEMA Chevy Suburban HD Z71 Diesel The Chevy Suburban HD Z71 is the culmination of a “what if” exercise that melds the popular Suburban 2500HD with the popular Z71 off-road package – a combination not currently offered by the factory – and partners it with a new, fuel-saving smaller-displacement diesel engine. The concept uses many production parts, including the front-end assembly from Chevy’s HD trucks, along with some unique custom touches – including rear wheel flares that pick up the styling cues of the front end. Power is generated by a new 4.5L diesel engine that gives this off-road-ready Suburban power, poise and efficiency. Vehicle highlights: • Suburban 2500HD Z71 • Silverado HD front-end assembly • Z71 running boards • Custom rear wheel flares • New 4.5L diesel engine • New rear axle • Chrome tow hooks • Custom interior touches GM Accessories features (production and concept): • Twenty-inch wheels (concept) • Chrome hood louvers • Fuel door (concept) • Roof rack (concept) • Trailer hitch close-out • Two-way remote start (Originally, the embargo for this vehicle was Tuesday, Oct 30, 12:01am EST, however, the pics have now been posted on a public website: http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?source=...10&mime=JPG http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?source=...81&mime=JPG )

If we end up getting an Escalade V series...it will probably be a lot like this.

GM/Dub @ SEMA Chevrolet Tahoe Street Tuner with DUB D22 Wheels (Originally, the embargo for this vehicle was Tuesday, Oct 30, 12:01am EST, however, the pics have now been posted on a public website: http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?source=...11&mime=JPG http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?source=...58&mime=JPG http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?source=...38&mime=JPG http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?source=...72&mime=JPG)

GM @ SEMA Saturn Astra Tuner Concept For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT With its lean, taught bodywork stretched over a long wheelbase and wide track, the all-new Saturn Astra has an undeniably sporty stance. Fortunately, its European-inspired driving dynamics and energetic 1.8L Ecotec engine back up those aggressive good looks with commensurate performance, making the Astra prime material for all-out tuner treatment. Saturn got the ball rolling at SEMA with the Astra Tuner, a concept vehicle that applies some of the latest bolt-on performance and appearance components to show what’s possible with this all-new compact. The Astra Tuner is based on a production XR three-door and features approximately 20 more horsepower and a lowered ride height. Numerous exterior enhancements – including 19-inch wheels –give the car a racier look. It may be the first, but this unique Saturn certainly won’t be the last personalized Astra. Vehicle highlights: • Astra XR three-door • 1.8L Ecotec DOHC four-cylinder with approximately 160 horsepower, via exhaust header, cold-air intake and modified throttle body • Five-speed manual transmission • Lowered ride height • New front and rear fascia extensions • New grille surround finish • Tinted headlamps, taillamps and windows • Rear center-outlet exhaust • Production side moldings deleted • High-performance Recaro seats • Unique interior trim • Unique sill plates and parking brake handle GM Accessories (production and concept) • OPC 19-inch wheels (concept) • OPC rockers (concept) • OPC rear spoiler • GMA pedals (part number 93183691) • Blaupunkt sound system

GM @ SEMA Jay Leno E85 C6RS Corvette GREEN AND MEAN: JAY LENO’S E85-CAPABLE Z06-INSPIRED C6RS CORVETTE BOASTS 600 HP AND ALTERNATIVE-FUEL CAPABILITY For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT LAS VEGAS – “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno’s predilection for performance cars is no secret, but many fellow enthusiasts may not know that he is keenly interested in alternative fuels. To prove that red-blooded power mixes easily with a touch of green, Leno partnered with Pratt & Miller – the engineering company that builds and campaigns C6.R Corvettes – to develop a modified Corvette Z06 that is capable of running on E85 ethanol. It was unveiled at the 2007 SEMA Show. More than merely a conversion of the stock LS7 engine to E85 capability, Leno’s alternative-fuel supercar is powered by a custom, 8.2L (500-cubic-inch) all-aluminum small-block V-8 that pumps out approximately 600 horsepower and 585 lb.-ft. of torque. “The C6RS is the result of an idea we hatched to prove that high-performance cars and alternative fuel technology weren’t diametrically opposed concepts,” said Leno. “I love the idea of having 600 horsepower at my disposal, but using a homegrown alternative to gasoline.” The engine is built around a custom aluminum cylinder block that was CNC-milled from a single block of billet aluminum. And while the cylinder heads, intake system and dry-sump oiling system are stock LS7 components, the engine – which has larger bore and stroke dimensions than the 7.0L (427-cubic-inch) LS7 – uses a one-off reciprocating assembly, including a forged steel crankshaft, forged rods and forged pistons. Katech Engines, the company that builds engines for the Corvette C6.R racing program, developed the engine. The fuel system and engine control computer were modified to accommodate E85, and spent gases exit through a Corsa exhaust system. Supporting the 600-horse engine’s power is a blueprinted and strengthened T-56 six-speed transmission and a high-performance Centerforce dual-friction clutch. C6.R inspiration On the outside, Leno’s bad and black C6RS emulates the styling of C6.R racecars, with wider front and rear fenders and a wider rear fascia with an integrated spoiler on top and a racing-style diffuser at the bottom (the diffuser incorporates an LED-lit backup lamp). A C6.R-style waterfall hood front fender louvers, rockers and lower grille opening further define this special Corvette – and all of the car’s front-end panels are made of carbon-fiber, including custom brake air ducts routed through the front fenders. With all of its body modifications, Leno’s C6RS is 1.6 inches wider than stock. The C6.R’s – and production Corvette’s – aerodynamically styled bodywork is designed to slice efficiently through the wind, which helps enhance fuel mileage. The race-ready look of the car is enhanced with a quartet of BBS wheels that feature racing-type locking center hubs. The forged aluminum 18-inch front wheels and 19-inch rear wheels ride on Michelin P295/30ZR18 and P345/30ZR19 tires, respectively. Adding authenticity to the car’s custom bodywork was the involvement of Pratt & Miller. The company took on the task of crafting Leno’s Corvette into a street-going replica of the racecars, which included installing or fabricating a host of unique components, including: • A custom DeWitt high-capacity radiator with dual cooling fans • A carbon-fiber ram-air induction system • Carbon-fiber inner fender panels that vent hot air from the engine compartment • Brembo brakes with six-piston mono-block calipers in front and four-piston rear calipers • Dyna-Mat used throughout the cabin and chassis to reduce interior noise While the exterior and drivetrain were inspired by the racetrack, the C6RS’s cabin exudes luxury, with premium touches and enhancements from Genuine Corvette Accessories that include a two-tone shift knob and boot; leather-covered console armrest, parking brake handle and boot; an interior trim kit, racing-style pedal covers and more. With its 600 horses on tap and domestically produced E85 fuel in the tank, Jay Leno’s alternative-fueled C6RS is an all-American supercar that proves high performance and environmental consciousness go together like the Corvette and checkered flags.

GM @ SEMA NASCAR Chevy Impala SS 'Car of Tomorrow' For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT Racing teams in NASCAR’s premier series began racing an all-new racecar design at several venues during the 2007 season. Dubbed the Car of Tomorrow (COT), this “universal” racecar was designed to bring new safety innovations to the drivers while also improving the competition during races. The COT also is aimed at driving down costs for race teams, as its basic design makes it adaptable to a variety of tracks, meaning teams can build fewer cars for the season. Chevrolet displayed an Impala SS racecar at SEMA, highlighting a successful season that, to date has seen victories at 12 of the 15 races where the COT was implemented – starting with Kyle Busch’s win at Bristol on March 25. Chevrolet has secured its 31 st NASCAR Nextel Cup manufacturers championship, has won more than 600 NASCAR Nextel Cup races—more than any other manufacturer—and has won a record-setting five straight Daytona 500 races. Car of Tomorrow enhancements and highlights include: • Driver’s seat moved four inches inboard • Roll cage shifted three inches rearward • Exterior dimensions are two inches taller and four inches wider • Additional “crushability” built into the car sides • Front lower splitter used to produce downforce • Adjustable rear wing • Fuel system capacity reduced by 4.25 gallons

GM @ SEMA HUMMER H3R Off-Road Concept For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT Thanks primarily to the efforts of the Team HUMMER racing team, led by Rod Hall, the HUMMER H3 has quickly proved to be a formidable off-road competitor. It runs – and wins – in stock-class off-road races, where racers must rely on production chassis and powertrains. The H3R pays homage to the racing SUV while pushing the envelope on what could be considered “stock” – supposing the factory decided to drop in the 505-horsepower, 7.0L V-8 from the Corvette Z06. In addition to the high-powered engine, the H3R also sports a number of racing-inspired exterior modifications and an interior that blends racing functionality with boulevard comfort and convenience. No, a production H3 equipped with an LS7 engine isn’t in the cards, but for 2008, HUMMER offers the H3 Alpha, which is powered by a new, 300-hp 5.3L all-aluminum V-8. Vehicle highlights: • H3R concept • LS7 7.0L V-8 with 505 horsepower and Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled four-speed transmission • Custom valve covers and ignition coil covers • New, forward-tilting hood with Lexan see-through insert • Power-operated hood hinges • Custom air induction system with dual air boxes • Racing-inspired paint scheme with custom badging • Off-road lighting package with unique light bar • Custom rear dual exhaust system with four outlets • Wheel flares with quick-remove fasteners • HID headlamps from Starr Lighting • Clear front corner lamp lenses • Front bull bar • Body-color “Jerry” can mounted on the spare tire carrier • Twenty-inch wheels • Mickey Thompson Bear Claw 35-inch off-road tires • Rotora high-performance brake package • Fixed quarter window inserts • Eaton front locking differential • Enhanced cooling system with larger radiator • Modified suspension with Tenneco/Rancho four-inch lift package and Rancho reservoir shocks • Re-trimmed interior with brushed metal accents and trim • Front racing seats with five-point safety harnesses and weather-resistant seat material • Simpson window safety net • Washable rubber floor covering replaces carpeting • Navigation radio system • Off-road integrated display gauge package with compass, inclinometer, altimeter and timer • Auxiliary performance gauges • Auxiliary 20-gallon fuel tank • Second-row seats deleted • Cargo-area spare tire mount GM Accessories (production and concept) • Rocker protectors • Underbody shield • Side-window weather deflector • Roadside assistance package • First-aid kit • Hitch receiver cover • Body-color grille

GM @ SEMA HUMMER H2 Safari Off-Road Concept For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT The HUMMER H2 Safari concept brings a unique, open-air experience to those who want to experience as much of the outdoors as possible when taking their H2 to a favorite wilderness location. A unique, safari-inspired matte olive finish allows sportsman to take the H2 Safari on to the trail and blend in with the scenery. A large, folding canvas roof panel opens up the H2 Safari, too, creating an open-air driving experience. Additional modifications are aimed at enhancing the vehicle’s capability and comfort, including a dockable GPS unit. Vehicle highlights: • H2 Safari Off Road concept • 6.2L V-8 with 393 horsepower • Retractable canvas roof panel • Safari-inspired matte olive exterior color • 20-inch wheels • Mickey Thompson 35-inch off-road tires • Removable rear quarter windows • Euro-style smoked light lenses with LED lighting • Black-anodized billet aluminum rear D-rings • Warn winch – power plant with dual-force in front • Heavy-duty suspension with two-inch lift kit • Brushed metal appearance on interior trim • Weather-resistant premium nylon seating material • Olive green rubber floor replaces production carpeting • Custom floor mats • Magellan 500 eXplorist dockable GPS unit • Premium outdoor luggage and gun racks GM Accessories (production and concept) • Roadside assistance package • First aid kit • Hitch receiver cover • Tail lamp guards • Rocker protectors • Fuel door (black) • Tubular assist steps (black) • Hood handles (black)

GM @ SEMA Chevrolet Major League Baseball Silverado For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT The only thing missing from this home-run Silverado is the apple pie – because the baseball and Chevrolet are covered. The Silverado 1500 crew cab is decked out in a baseball theme – with a paint scheme that incorporates all major league team logos – to support Chevrolet’s ties to Major League Baseball. It is also a fan’s dream, with a power-lifting tonneau cover that rises to reveal a wide-screen television monitor that not only brings in the game, but is connected to a Wii gaming console. Inside, the Silverado features real baseball bat ash wood trim and uniquely trimmed leather seats that have the look and feel of a baseball – including the stitching. Vehicle highlights: • Silverado 1500 crew cab • 6.0L V-8 • Multi-color, MLB-inspired paint scheme incorporating all team logos • Power-lift tonneau • Wide-screen TV with Wii gaming console • Bose Surround Sound system • Leather-trimmed interior with baseball stitching, color and feel • Ash wood (baseball bat material) trim GM Accessories features (production and concept): • Chrome mesh grille • Twenty-two-inch chrome wheels • Hard shell tonneau cover • DVD headrest system • Ground effects kit

GM @ SEMA Chevrolet HD Crew Z71 'Big Red' For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT Taking cues from Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s “Big Red” Silverado that debuted at SEMA in 2006, the ’08 Silverado HD Crew Z71 Big Red demonstrates how that expressive concept’s unique features would look with production-type components. It combines numerous GM Accessories inspired by Earnhardt’s Big Red and features additional custom touches. It also supposes the popular Z71 off-road package on the Silverado 2500HD – a model not offered by the factory. It’s powered by the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 and a six-speed Allison transmission. Vehicle highlights: • Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4 • Z71 grille and bumper; underbody protection • Z71 badging on floor mats, sill plates and instrument cluster • 6.6L Duramax diesel with Allison six-speed automatic transmission • “Earnhardt Red” exterior color • Lifted ride height • Rancho shocks • Ballistic nylon seat material GM Accessories features (production and concept): • 20 x 35-inch wheel-and-tire package (concept) • Box storage management system • Portable DVD player system • Integrated loading ramp running boards • Chrome door and tow hooks • Light bar integrated in GMA box rail • Fuel door (concept) • Bed rug • Two-way remote start • HD billet grille • Hood louvers • Rear wheelhouse liners

GM @ SEMA CHEVROLET COUNTRY MUSIC SILVERADO 3500HD CREW CAB For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT The spirit of the country music culture is infused in this rolling sound stage, which has been used at the Country Music Festival and other country music artist venues. The bed and tonneau cover of the Silverado 3500HD crew cab open to reveal a makeshift stage, complete with lighting and power for microphones and amplifiers. A music-inspired graphics package and unique wheels dress up the exterior, while the interior has saddle-like aniline leather trim that is complemented by real wood accents and guitar-style mother-of-pearl inlays. Vehicle highlights: • Silverado 3500HD crew cab 4x4 • 6.6L Duramax diesel with six-speed Allison automatic transmission • Custom aluminum wheels • Music-theme exterior graphics • HD trailering package • Convertible performance stage • Aniline leather interior • Real wood trim accents • Mother-of-pearl inlays GM Accessories features (production and concept): • Chrome grille • Six-inch chrome tube steps • Chrome hood louvers • Overhead DVD player • Chrome Cadillac Escalade outside mirrors

GM @ SEMA Chevy Silverado GMA Edition For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT No press release yet. GM Performance Parts LSX-powered regular cab truck with 640 horsepower.

GM @ SEMA Cadillac Escalade Sport For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT The Cadillac Escalade Sport concept showcases even more of the dramatic presence and power that has made Escalade the sales and image leader among large luxury SUVs. The Escalade Sport showcases a small-block V-8 that produces approximately 550 horsepower and is backed by a heavy-duty 6L80 six-speed transmission. Modified front and rear fascias, along with enhancements including 24-inch wheels, a lowered ride height and special aero rockers provide the Escalade Sport with a distinctive look. Vehicle highlights: • Escalade Sport concept • Small-block V-8 with approximately 550 horsepower • 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission • Unique air induction and exhaust systems; underhood cover • Sport-tuned suspension with two-inch-lowered ride height • High-performance brake package • Modified front and rear fascia with new upper and lower grilles • Fog lamp housing • New roof rack • New side air extractors with lights • New hood • Retractable side steps with aero rockers • Dual rear exhaust Corsa cat-back exhaust with new tips • Twenty-four-inch, forged alloy wheels • “Sport” badging • Recaro sport bucket seats in first and second rows; third-row seat deleted • Leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, console and upper door panels • Specific gauge cluster graphics • Aluminum cargo floor with runners and tie-downs • Unique finish on trim plates • Modified center console with new shifter and shift knob • Billet aluminum pedals • European-spec clear taillamps

GM @ SEMA Cadillac CTS Sport Concept For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT As the new 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan garners critical acclaim, the CTS Sport concept puts a unique twist on this hot new luxury sedan. The CTS Sport concept suggests a customization theme emphasizing the car’s performance character. The show car includes new front and rear fascias, a modified hood, rear spoiler and 20-inch wheels Recaro sport seats highlight the cabin. Performance is derived from a production-spec 304-hp 3.6L Direct Injection V-6 that exhales through a Corsa cat-back exhaust system with 3.5-inch outlets. Vehicle highlights: • CTS Sport concept • 3.6L V-6 with direct injection • Modified hood with wire mesh inserts • Unique front and rear fascias with carbon fiber and wire mesh inserts • Carbon-fiber front fender extractors • Export-model taillamps and CHMSL with clear lenses • Unique rear deck spoiler • Headlamps with unique housing finish • Roof-mounted OnStar antenna • Brake ducting with LED lighting • Polished, forged 20-inch wheels • High-performance brakes with painted calipers and drilled/slotted rotors • Carbon-fiber interior trim plates • BlueConnect Bluetooth integrated into the headliner • Recaro sport seats with leather trim • Corsa cat-back exhaust with rectangular outlet tips and wire mesh inserts

GM @ SEMA FlexFuel Chevy Hot Rod FLEXFUEL CHEVY HOT ROD DEMONSTRATES VINTAGE STYLE AND MODERN ALTERNATIVE-FUEL PERFORMANCE For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT With a 500-horsepower engine, a channeled body and a chopped top, GM’s custom street rod looks right at home on the salt flats of Bonneville. But instead of a traditional gasoline V-8, this ’34 Chevy replica rod sports a turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec engine that runs on E85 ethanol. Appropriately, it has been dubbed the FlexFuel Chevy Hot Rod. “Since the 1930's, hot rods have embodied American ingenuity, aesthetic flair and the quest for performance," said Bryan Nesbitt, vice-president of General Motors North American Design. "The ethanol Hot Rod is a modern statement that today's hot rodder can address energy concerns about the consumption of petroleum without sacrificing performance or style.” The car’s low-slung stance and stripped-down essence suggests track cars and speed racers of the late 1940s and early 1950s. Open hood sides reveal the high-powered Ecotec engine, which has been pumped up with the help of GM Performance Parts’ Stage III performance kit and a larger turbo. The higher octane of E85 enabled engineers to tune the engine for more power. It is backed by a GM Powertrain 5L40 five-speed automatic transmission. “The engine was built using the basic recipe that is available in the Ecotec performance book available from GM Performance Parts,” said Al Oppenheiser, GM Performance Division director of concept and vehicle integration. “Also, the E85 conversion is based on a kit that GM is exploring for regular production engines.” True hot rod aesthetic Like hot rods built for the last 60 years, the FlexFuel Hot Rod is built from an assemblage of factory and aftermarket parts. The frame and body are based on the 1934 Chevy, but both were fabricated by the craftsmen at the GM Performance Division (GMPD). The body has been sectioned and channeled to give the car its true hot rod aesthetic, while the frame is a one-off piece designed, engineered and built by GMPD. The slanted grille – with a unique chrome mesh pattern – and hood are integrated for a smoother look, which includes a sun visor characteristic of period hot rod racers. Like any good rod worth its salt, there are no fenders or running boards; the 10-inch headlamps are mounted to the core support. The front suspension is all custom-built, complete with period-perfect lightening holes drilled in it. A sturdy 8-3/8-inch Winters Quick-change rearend is suspended by a parallel four-link suspension. It is filled with 5.20 gears, which are used to generate brisk acceleration with 35-inch-tall, racing-type Excelsior rear tires and 29-inch-tall front tires. The tires are mounted on custom 18-inch front and 20-inch rear “kidney bean”-style wheels from Budnik. Steering comes from a custom-fabricated linkage that is connected to a reversed Corvair steering box. The linkage is mounted to the outside of the frame rail. Hand-crafted cabin Inside, the FlexFuel Hot Rod maintains its racing-inspired minimalist theme, but with contemporary feel. Hand-formed sheet metal and earth-friendly materials were used to trim the cabin, as well as the racing-style aluminum seats. The dashboard was hand-finished, too, and filled with traditional-looking Stewart-Warner gauges. One of the interior’s central points of interest is the racing-style driveshaft tube, which covers the custom driveshaft. It is a prominent fixture in the cabin because the body has been lowered around the chassis to achieve the streamlined appearance that was characteristic of old-school hot rods. Road ready More than just a conceptualized vision of an alternative-fuel street rod, the FlexFuel Hot Rod is a driver that GM Performance Division will press into service for a number of road events and tests. “This thing is going to rack up a lot of miles,” said Oppenheiser. “With the FlexFuel conversion, it can run purely on E85, gasoline or any combination of the two. That means it can be refueled anywhere the road takes it.”

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GM @ SEMA Chevy HHR Panel SS Concept CHEVY HHR PANEL SS CONCEPT PREVIEWS LIMITED-EDITION PRODUCTION MODEL At the 2007 SEMA Show, Chevrolet revealed the HHR Panel SS – a customized vision that previews a forthcoming production model differing only slightly from the stylized SEMA concept. The Panel SS fuses the production HHR SS’s turbocharged powertrain and race track-bred suspension with the unique HHR Panel body style. “It was natural that our designers and engineers brought up the ‘what if’ question when it came to the HHR SS and the HHR Panel,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “They were given the nod to pursue it and we think the result is fun and exciting; it amplifies the very best attributes that have made the HHR so popular with customers.” The HHR Panel SS concept combines production components with custom details. And while the concept vehicle will be shown at events around the country, the HHR Panel SS limited-edition production model will be offered at Chevy dealers starting in the 2009 model year. The underpinnings and powertain of the HHR Panel SS concept include the production turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Ecotec engine that produces 260 horsepower (194 kW), unique exterior styling and an SS-specific interior. The exterior details include production SS front and rear fascias, rocker panels, a modified SS front grille and an SS rear spoiler. It also features polished metal body side trim and 20-inch wheels that are unique to the concept vehicle, while a “suede” paint scheme has a satin appearance that recalls classic hot rods. Inside, SS-embroidered sport seats – with suede-like Ultra Lux inserts – a new gauge cluster with 140-mph speedometer, an A-pillar boost gauge and a new, driver-oriented steering wheel support the vehicle’s performance capability. The cargo area – there is no rear seat – has been customized with billet aluminum tie-downs, floor strips and load brackets. Underneath, a tuned suspension based on the production SS’s FE5 Sport suspension enables sharp ride and handling, but was modified slightly for the SEMA concept vehicle to accommodate the larger-than-production 20-inch wheels and tires. The FE5 suspension was developed and tuned at Germany’s famed Nürburgring racing circuit and includes specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning – all designed to complement the turbocharged powertrain. Along with its high-performance attributes, the HHR SS is equipped with a host of safety and convenience features, including the StabiliTrak vehicle stability control system and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. Vehicle highlights: • HHR Panel SS • 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and intercooled DOHC engine with 260 horsepower • Electronically controlled automatic transmission • HHR SS FE5 Sport suspension with modifications to accommodate concept 20-inch wheels and tires • Enhanced brake system • Production HHR Panel body with production and modified HHR SS exterior panels • Satin paint finish • Polished metal exterior trim • Modified HHR SS interior, including SS-embroidered seats, specific gauges and A-pillar boost gauge • Customized cargo area with billet tie-downs, rub strips and load brackets • GM Accessories Personal Audio Link