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4-cylinder engines now account for 46% of Chevrolet retail sales, up from 23% in 2007

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In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. So far this year, that number has increased to 46%, making fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines the top choice in the Chevrolet lineup, according to GM. —Rick Scheidt, US vice president, Chevrolet.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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The vehicles will be sold under the Chevrolet brand through GM’s distribution networks. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Under an earlier agreement, SAIC-GM-Wuling began exporting the N200 to Peru in July 2008 as the Chevrolet N200. It consumes less than 5.5

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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved. The automaker will show a Chevrolet New Sail ( earlier post ) electric vehicle prototype this year. [A Advanced Powertrains. liters and 2.5

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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However, GM total crossover sales of 39,937 were up 6%, driven by the performance of Chevrolet Traverse which contributed more than 6,600 sales. Compared with June: Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Impala and Malibu contributed to a Chevrolet car retail increase of 8%. over July 2008. over July 2008. Click to enlarge.

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Rental Review: 2024 Chevrolet Trax LT

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In the year 2024 - a strange world foreign to anyone old enough to remember Zima - the Chevrolet Trax is a full-size car. The current uninterrupted GM ownership streak began in 2008. I was informed of this jarring fact by my local Hertz agent. I wondered.

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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The Chevrolet Spark. GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. Chevrolet's usual full warranty applies to Spark LPG cars.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates. Model year.

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