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Chevy Bolt EV 'urban sales,' 2017 Karma Revero, heavy-duty truck fuel economy: Today's Car News

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Today, we look at what General Motors means when it says the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car will increase its "urban sales," examine the first official photo of the 2017 Karma Revero, and explain why you'll never get EPA fuel-economy ratings for heavy-duty pickup trucks.

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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

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The total employment contribution of GM’s 83,860 jobs is 681,000 jobs in the US economy—including those who work for GM. jobs supported in the US economy for every job at GM. billion in sales activity and generated $4.1 billion in direct spending in the state in Fiscal Year 2017 alone. meaning there are 7.1

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Sale of Opel and Vauxhall to Groupe PSA finalized

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The sale of Opel Automobile GmbH with its brands Opel and Vauxhall by General Motors to Groupe PSA has now been finalized. The combined entity will unlock substantial economies of scale and synergies in purchasing, manufacturing and R&D estimated at €1.7 We are witnessing the birth of a true European champion today.

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2017 Ford F-150: new 10-speed automatic transmission, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6

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The 2017 Ford F-150 full-size pickup will be the first mass-market vehicle to go on sale with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The transmission—co-developed with General Motors—will be paired with an upgraded 3.5-liter Ford says the combination will yield greater fuel economy in the aluminum-bodied.

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GM’s China JVs investing $12B between 2014-2017 to expand; GM outlines China market trends

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In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. China has been GM’s largest market since 2010, last year accounting for about one-third of its global sales. million last year.

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan rated at 37 mpg combined

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With the elimination of Volkswagen diesel models, the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is one of the few remaining options for buyers seeking a mainstream-priced diesel car. The second-generation Cruze Diesel was confirmed last year, but the initial sedan variant is only just now going on sale.

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Bob Lutz on Bolt EV, 2016 Chevy Cruze gas mileage, VW sales decline: Today's Car News

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Today, former General Motors car czar calls the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car a "compliance car," the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze outperforms the previous version in fuel economy, and U.S. Volkswagen sales continue to suffer as a result of the ongoing diesel scandal. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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