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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

Clean Fleet Report

It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. Its second oil change was forced as part of the hand-over from the dealer. The only other visits to the dealer were for software updates that had minimal impact before or after. Road Test: 2017 Chevrolet Volt.

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

Baua Electric

Last October, GM announced that it was launching sales in Switzerland as a first step in its all-electric return to Europe after selling off the Opel and Vauxhall brands back in 2017. While Cadillac relies on a large dealer network in the US, European customers can order a customized EV directly online. Get started here.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

Green Car Congress

General Motors CEO Mary Barra and her leadership team outlined the company’s plans to capitalize on the future of personal mobility by owning the customer relationship beyond the vehicle, building upon nearly two decades of connectivity leadership. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. Car Sharing.

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7-state Midwest EVOLVE project to promote electric vehicles; Ford, GM, Nissan initial automotive partners

Green Car Congress

The first events will be held in the spring of 2017. There’s no better way to learn about the performance and environmental advantages of electric vehicles than personal experience. The Midwest is often overlooked as a market for electric vehicles.

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Chevrolet unveils the Bolt EV

Green Car Congress

As promised, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra unveiled the production 2017 Bolt battery-electric vehicle at CES 2016. It also features advanced connectivity technologies designed to enhance and personalize the driving experience. Dealer service scheduling. Dealer service scheduling. OnStar Map service. Remote start.

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

A rotund enthusiastic person, Perry was one of the best sales people I’d ever seen. As an & Automotive News & junkie, I loved talking about the car biz with these dealer principals. These types like to volunteer to be& on manufacturer’s& dealer advisory boards. Let’s start with a high-line GM we will call “Duck.”

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Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

Green Car Congress

Accounting for normal fleet turnover rates and reductions from persons moving out of California, PEV sales would need to be 2.9 Both Tesla and GM are now entering the phase-out period for federal subsidies, and the true market potential will become more apparent as this price distortion is removed. True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0