NADAguides.com Paints Clearer Picture of General Motors

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 2 -- 2009 has marked a significant downturn in the auto industry that is reflective of the greater global economy. Hard-working Americans are losing their jobs, dealerships that have been passed down generation after generation are closing their doors, and the government, as we know it, now owns a major stake in the future of one of America's leading automotive brands.

Responsible for providing consumers with the most up-to-date and accurate information on the internet regarding new and used, cars, trucks, SUVs, classics, boats, motorcycles and more, the NADAguides.com editorial team wanted to share some information it recently uncovered that sheds a slightly different light on the greater auto industry. Although sales are down, it's not all doom and gloom. This is not to make light of the very serious bankruptcy, but here are a few items that get overlooked in the news:

  --  Although filing for bankruptcy protection, General Motors is not going
      anywhere. There are still cars on dealership lots and still consumers
      who need cars.
  --  Dealerships will still sell cars, and the warranty coverage remains
      intact allowing current and future owners to take their cars in to the
      dealership for service.
  --  General Motors has more hybrids on the market than any other auto
      manufacturer offering nine (9) different models, from the Malibu
      Hybrid sedan to the full-size Silverado Hybrid. GM is actually setting
      the benchmark for other automakers with a full line of hybrids and
      other alternative-based vehicles.
  --  General Motors leads the auto industry with the most vehicles that get
      30+ mpg.
      --  Included in this line-up are: (Chevy) Cobalt Coupe, Aveo 4, Aveo
          5, Malibu, Malibu Hybrid, HHR, HHR Panel, (Pontiac) Vibe, G5, G6,
          (Saturn) Astra, Aura, Aura Hybrid, Vue, Vue Hybrid*. (*per GM.com)
  --  General Motors has more than 3 million E85 Flex Fuel capable vehicles
      on the road.
  --  Ford and General Motors combined for five of the top 10 selling
      vehicles in May.
  --  Trucks - The Ford F-Series continues to be America's #1 truck. It was
      the best selling vehicle in America in May with 33,381. The Chevy
      Silverado was second best with 31,463.