An urgent message to GM owners‏
From: GM Program HQ (GM_Program_HQ@email.generalmotors.bfi0.com)
Sent: Tue 11/18/08 12:53 PM
To: xxxxxxxxxx



Dear xxxxxxxxx

You made the right choice when you put your confidence in General Motors, and we appreciate your past support. I want to assure you that we are making our best vehicles ever, and we have exciting plans for the future. But we need your help now. Simply put, we need you to join us to let Congress know that a bridge loan to help U.S. automakers also helps strengthen the U.S. economy and preserve millions of American jobs.

Despite what you may be hearing, we are not asking Congress for a bailout but rather a loan that will be repaid.

The U.S. economy is at a crossroads due to the worldwide credit crisis, and all Americans are feeling the effects of the worst economic downturn in 75 years. Despite our successful efforts to restructure, reduce costs and enhance liquidity, U.S. auto sales rely on access to credit, which is all but frozen through traditional channels.

The consequences of the domestic auto industry collapsing would far exceed the $25 billion loan needed to bridge the current crisis. According to a recent study by the Center for Automotive Research:

• One in 10 American jobs depends on U.S. automakers
• Nearly 3 million jobs are at immediate risk
• U.S. personal income could be reduced by $150 billion
• The tax revenue lost over 3 years would be more than $156 billion

Discussions are now underway in Washington, D.C., concerning loans to support U.S. carmakers. I am asking for your support in this vital effort by contacting your state representatives.

Please take a few minutes to go to www.gmfactsandfiction.com, where we have made it easy for you to contact your U.S. senators and representatives. Just click on the "I'm a Concerned American" link under the "Mobilize Now" section, and enter your name and ZIP code to send a personalized e-mail stating your support for the U.S. automotive industry.

Let me assure you that General Motors has made dramatic improvements over the last 10 years. In fact, we are leading the industry with award-winning vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac CTS, Buick Enclave, Pontiac G8, GMC Acadia, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Saturn AURA and more. We offer 18 models with an EPA estimated 30 MPG highway or better — more than Toyota or Honda. GM has 6 hybrids in market and 3 more by mid-2009. GM has closed the quality gap with the imports, and today we are putting our best quality vehicles on the road.

Please share this information with friends and family using the link on the site.

Thank you for helping keep our economy viable.

Sincerely,



Troy Clarke

 

I got it too.........

 

I haven't but then I've already used the website to contact my representatives.

 

Golly GM, it wouldn't have to be frozen through GMAC if you still controlled it.

 

They sold it for cash to keep going till they turned around.... wait.... that sounds familiar.

 

They sent a similar message to those that post on the GM Fastlane blog last week. Here is the one I received. Let's see if they answer any tough questions.


Hey XXXXX,

I'm Will Stewart and I'm the editor of the FastLane blog. I've been reading some of your comments on the blog and I wanted to contact you and share a little information.

I'm sure you've heard about some of the issues facing GM, but did you know that:
*One out of every 10 people in America is employed in a service that is related to the U.S. auto industry
*More than 239,000 Americans are directly employed by the Big Three
*If GM were to discontinue operations, the cost to local, state, and federal governments could reach $156.4 billion over three years in lost taxes, and unemployment and health care assistance

I wanted to share this information with you because, based on your comments, you strike me as a GM enthusiast.

Next week, Congress will meet to decide whether to provide immediate relief to U.S. automakers. I'm hoping you'll consider learning more about the situation at http://gmfactsandfiction.com and sharing the information with your fellow enthusiasts. The site offers comprehensive information about the current crisis as well as ways to get involved, spread the word and share your opinions. You and your friends can even e-mail your U.S. Senators and Representatives directly from the site

Thank you very much for your time. I'm happy to answer additional questions, so please feel free to reach out to me anytime.

Best regards,

Will

 

I tried going to the site, entering my information, and I got this: