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Champion Latina Race Car Driver Milka Duno To Appear At New York Auto Show for Public Autograph Session


March 2005
 Filed under: PONTIAC Car News | PONTIAC Headlines
New York, NY — Milka Duno, the first Hispanic woman to achieve a win in a major North American sports car race, and the first Latina to be featured in the advertising launch of the new Pontiac G6, is coming to the New York Auto Show. A public autograph session is scheduled for 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on Saturday, March 26th, in the Pontiac display area.
Since September, Duno has been appearing in a four-page print ad and two new Spanish language television ads as part of the launch of Pontiac's all-new sports sedan. The in-language, culturally relevant ads are part of Pontiac's largest Hispanic marketing campaign.

"The G6 is Pontiac's most significant new car launch to date," said Jim Bunnell, general manager of Pontiac-GMC. "Milka's style, sophistication and control are a perfect portrayal of the new attitude, fresh design direction and renewed performance spirit displayed by the G6."

Duno's qualities and achievements as a successful female in the male dominated sport of racing are not the only traits that drew Pontiac to her. A naval engineer, she speaks three languages and has four masters degrees (earning the last three simultaneously) that she obtained in Venezuela and Spain. "Milka's educational background and pursuit of action and performance are attractive credentials," said Mark-Hans Richer, Pontiac marketing director. "Her independence and achievements provide a positive and engaging role model for women and Hispanics alike."

With more hard work, experience and a little luck, the 2005 season will deliver even more success for Milka as she returns to co-pilot the #2 CITGO Pontiac Crawford for Howard Motorsports with teammate Andy Wallace in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series. The duo scored their first win at the Grand Prix of Miami in February 2004 and their second win at the Miami 250 in September 2004. For additional information on Milka, please visit www.milkaduno.com.

Pontiac is a division of General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) and markets the Bonneville, GTO, Grand Prix, Vibe and Montana SV6. Pontiac sold more than 474,000 vehicles in 2004, ranking third among GM divisions in total sales. In 2004, Pontiac introduced the Montana SV6 crossover sport van and the G6 sedan. The G6 coupe, the V8-powered Grand Prix GXP and the Solstice roadster will follow in 2005, with the G6 hardtop convertible bowing in early 2006. More information on Pontiac and its products can be found on the division's website at www.pontiac.com and in Spanish at www.pontiac.com/espanol.

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 www.gm.com.

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