Today GM announced it will invest almost $73 million into the Shreveport, La. truck assembly factory to prepare it for production of the brand new HUMMER H3T. The H3T model is scheduled to be in dealerships in 2008 by the third quarter.

`GM`s $73-million investment in Shreveport is further proof that the community remains an important part of GM`s manufacturing plan` said Troy Clarke – the GM Group Vice President and the GM North America President. `The H3T is unique for HUMMER because it is the brand`s first true pickup. Like every HUMMER model, the H3T delivers capabilities unparalleled in the marketplace and will carve out a new niche in the truck market. I`m happy to say that the men and women of Shreveport will be a big part of this new growth`.

Cal Rapson – the UAW vice president and the GM director Department, also voiced powerful support for this project.

`This investment is a testament to the members of UAW Local 2166 for their hard work and commitment to build high quality products` said Rapson. `UAW members at the Shreveport plant are an important part of the team that is bringing this exciting new GM vehicle to the market`.