General Motors Corporate Responsibility Newsletter

April 2011, Vol. 4, No. 4

Buick Enclave Predicts Rollover Crashes, Employs Safety Measures StabiliTrak technology in the 2011 Buick Enclave is able to assess the threat of a rollover crash and put into place measures to protect occupants before the crash occurs. “It’s like we gave the Enclave special powers when it comes to rollovers,” said Bridget O’Brien-Mitchell, the General Motors engineer who led the team that developed predictive rollover sensing. “But we’re using technology as part of our commitment to protect customers and their families.” The new safety measure are part of what have earned the Enclave the NHTSA’s highest five-star overall vehicle safety score as well as a Top Safety Pick citation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Full article »   GM Leads in Clean-Energy Patents General Motors received more clean-energy patents last year than any other organization, according to the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index of U.S. patents. GM’s 135 patents represent nearly 14 percent of the total 1,881 received by 700 entities. GM’s patents covered hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cells and solar energy, and focused on improvements to current and future technologies.
Full Article »   Buick and NCAA Team up with the “Buick Human Highlight Reel.” Student-athletes’ accomplishments don’t end when the buzzer sounds or when their college careers come to an end. Buick and the NCAA have teamed up to showcase the achievements of former college athletes, who are making differences in their communities, well after their playing days ended. The “Human Highlight Reel” made its debut during the NCAA Men’s Basketball championship game on April 4. “The Buick Human Highlight Reel shows the continued leadership and dedication that student-athletes have once they complete their academic programs and become active in their communities or involved with broad initiatives that have a positive influence on the lives of others,” said Peter Davis, NCAA director of championships and alliances. Full article »   Eco-Friendly Parts Boost Terrain’s Fuel Efficiency
Full article »   Get the Most Out of Each Tank of Fuel
Full article »   GM Foundation Donates $500,000 to Earthquake Relief in Japan
Full Article »   General Motors Foundation Supporting Safe Kids USA’s efforts to Prevent Heat Stroke Learn More »   About General Motors General Motors (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM), one of the world’s largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 202,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in more than 120 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 30 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Daewoo, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall, and Wuling. GM’s largest national market is China, followed by the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Italy. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on the new General Motors can be found at www.gm.com.   GM13457