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News of  January 31, 2001

GM Dealers Power Van Sales To Record Year In 2000

DETROIT - The 2000 calendar year was brimming with sales accomplishments for General Motors full-size vans - the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana. GM was the only manufacturer to see an increase in full-size van market share from 1999 - gaining 2.9 percentage points to 37.7 percent - the highest share since 1991.

GM introduces two new van models this year: the upscale Chevrolet Express LT and GMC Savana SLT models, which are due in dealer showrooms in the first quarter 2001. Loaded with comfort amenities, including two video screens, a video game hook-up, VCP and Bose speakers, these spacious, well-appointed vehicles are right for the traveling family.

Additional noteworthy numbers for the 2000 calendar year:

Combined GM full-size van sales achieved their highest sales volume in 10 years: - 155,623 units sold - an increase of 7.4 percent (10,724 units) from 1999 of which 59,773 units sold to fleet buyers - an increase of 24 percent

Chevrolet Express exceeded all Chevrolet full-size van sales since 1989: - 113,232 units sold - an increase of 7 percent from 1999

GMC Savana exceeded all GMC full-size van sales year since 1988: - 42,391 units sold - an increase of 8.5 percent from 1999

Best commercial and fleet sales year ever for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana.

The most recent all-new full-size vans in the market, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana continue to attract new owners with their unmatched ability to transport people and cargo. Both products have become the popular choice for large and small business alike. "My guys aren't grouchy (anymore)," said Mike Varga of D&K Construction in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. "You should have seen them before we switched to Chevy."

Express and Savana vans are available in passenger, cargo, cutaway and conversion models. Both products have developed reputations as versatile, dependable, and long-lasting commercial machines that deliver superior work efficiency and productivity.

(Jan. 24, 2001)

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