General Motors Presents 3rd Annual GM All-Car Showdown

HOSTED BY SHAQUILLE O’NEAL TO BE HELD JULY 11, 2006 IN HOLLYWOOD

Athletes & Celebrity Automotive Enthusiasts SHOW OFF Their Hot Rides to compete for “King of bling” title

WHAT: The 3rd annual GM All-Car Showdown, hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, an invitation-only, charity-driven event celebrating the hottest modified GM vehicles, both present-day and vintage, along with the best of the best world-class athletes and celebrities who will put their rides to the test to compete for the “King of Bling” title.

WHO: Those scheduled to showcase their GM vehicles include Dwyane Wade (NBA Champions Miami Heat), Matt Leinart (NFL Arizona Cardinals), Reggie Bush (NFL New Orleans Saints), Sam Hornish Jr. (2006 Indianapolis 500 Winner, Marlboro Team Penske), Snoop Dogg (Rapper), Travis Barker and more!

Judges scheduled for the event include Corey Maggette (NBA Los Angeles Clippers, 2005 King of Bling), James Brown (Fox Sports) and Susan Docherty (Western Region General Manager for General Motors). Guests will also enjoy a special musical performance by Common.

A $2,500 donation in each participant and judge’s name will be made to the charity of their choice, and winner’s selected charity will receive a donation of $10,000!

WHEN: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Paramount Pictures
WHERE: 7:30pm, Media Check In, 5555 Melrose Avenue
8:30pm, Arrivals, Hollywood, CA 90038
9:00pm, Show

MORE: Previous winners of the “King of Bling” title include NBA star Byron Russell with his 2003 Royal Blue Hummer H2 and last year’s winner NBA star Corey Maggette for his 2003 Blue Raspberry Cadillac Escalade ESV. Past participants in the GM All-Car Showdown include: Adrien Brody, Beverly Mitchell, Brian McKnight, Busta Rhymes, Carey Hart, Carlos Mencia, Chris Claiborne, Corey Dillon, Dwyane Wade, Elton Brand, Eric Davis, Eric Dickerson, Frankie Muniz, Funkmaster Flex, Grand Master Flash, Incubus, James “Lights Out” Toney, Jeremy Piven, Kelly Monaco, Kurt Busch, Lawyer Milloy, Macy Gray, Maria Menounos, Michael Clarke Duncan, Michael Irvin, Michelle Rodriguez, Milton Bradley, Mr. Cartoon, Musiq Soulchild, Orlando Jones, Public Enemy, Sean Avery, Shanna Moakler, Snoop Dog, Terrell Owens, Vida Guerra, Willie McGinest and Wilmer Valderrama.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer, employs about 325,000 people globally. Founded in 1908, GM has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931.GM today has manufacturing operations in 32 countries and its vehicles are sold in 192 countries. In 2003, GM sold nearly 8.6 million cars and trucks, about 15 percent of the global vehicle market. GM’s global headquarters are at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. More information on GM and its products can be found on the company’s corporate website at www.gm.com. GM’s automotive brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, HUMMER, Oldsmobile, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall.

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