GM Recognizes Idaho Auto Auction as 2004 GM Auction of the Year

General Motors has presented the 2004 GM Auction of the Year award to Idaho Auto Auction, a member of the ServNet independent auction group. Idaho Auto Auction, one of 46 GM Sponsored Auctions across the United States, was recognized for its overall achievement in providing GM and its dealers with outstanding quality, service and value at GM Sponsored Auctions during 2004.

Jeff Heichel, director, GM Used Vehicle Activities, presented the 2004 GM Auction of the Year award to Steve Marlow, owner, Idaho Auto Auction, in Boise, Idaho.

"The criteria we use in determining the GM Auction of the Year are simple," said Heichel. "It's an award recognizing overall achievement in reconditioning, repairs and presentation of GM used vehicles to our dealers. Idaho Auto Auction provides a high level of customer service and a quality product for GM dealers and their sales results tell the story of their success."

Idaho Auto Auction sold 12,000 used vehicles at GM Sponsored Auctions and GMAC open auctions in 2004. Part of the GM Sponsored Auctions program since 1996, Idaho Auto Auction has been one of the top three performers for GM in each of the past three years, selling more than 10,600 units in 2003 and nearly 10,000 units in 2002.

About Idaho Auto Auction

Idaho Auto Auction is a family-owned and operated auction, and a member of the ServNet independent auction group. Idaho Auto Auction, located in Boise, Idaho, offers both big-city sophistication and small-town friendliness. Over the last 20 years, Idaho Auto Auction has built relationships with car dealers across the region and the nation by offering high-quality vehicles and unparalleled customer service. Regular consignment sales are held each Thursday, with six auction lanes and Online Ringman simulcast auction for those dealers unable to attend in person. GM Sponsored Auctions and GMAC open auctions are held every other week and are also simulcast with Online Ringman. Idaho Auto Auction's on-site services include transportation, vehicle certification, inventory financing, state-of-the-art reconditioning shop, mechanical shop, paintless dent repair and a full-service cafe.

About GM Sponsored Auctions

GM has been a major participant in the growth of the auction industry over the last two decades. In 1983, GM used 10 auctions with sales of nearly 20,000 used vehicles. Today GM redistributes used, off-lease and off-rent vehicles through GM dealers with the help of 46 GM Sponsored Auctions across the U.S. This provides value not only for GM, but also provides a source that makes available high-quality used vehicles for GM dealers.

About General Motors

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader since 1931. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 324,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 32 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2004, GM sold nearly 9 million cars and trucks globally, up 4 percent and the second-highest total in the company's history. GM's global headquarters are at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. More information on GM can be found at http://www.gm.com .

SOURCE General Motors Corporation

Jim Labadie, +1-313-394-0322, jim.labadie@mullen.com , for General Motors Corporation; or Rebecca Harris of General Motors Corporation, +1-313-667-2634, rebecca.l.harris@gm.com

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