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GMC unveils the midsize 2015 Canyon pickup; diesel coming in 2016

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2015 GMC Canyon All Terrain SLE Extended Cab Short Bed Click to enlarge. GMC revealed the new 2015 Canyon midsize pickup on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The driver can select four modes, 2WD, Auto, 4WD HI, or 4WD Lo. turbodiesel engine coming in the 2016 model year. The standard 2.5L

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GMC 2018 Terrain offers 1.6L diesel with start/stop in US

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At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. unit—a first application for the GMC lineup. The new Terrain offers a choice of three all-new available turbocharged propulsion systems, including a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline, and the 1.6L

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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4, auto [CNG]. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. This “Greener Choices” list includes trucks and SUVs such as the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Canyon, Honda Odyssey, and the Ford F-150 (FFV). Honda Civic Natural Gas. PZEV / Bin 2.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Wood fiber is being used in the cargo area floor of the GMC Envoy and Chevrolet Trail Blazer as well as in seatbacks for the Cadillac DeVille. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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GM exec believes ditching Apple CarPlay in EVs is the path forward

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GM is phasing out Apple CarPlay in its lineup New Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick EVs won't have Apple CarPlay GM's software boss believes the automaker's making the right call General Motors is still committed to phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity in future EVs, software boss Baris Cetinok said in a recent.

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Costco Auto Program is offering a discount on Hummer EV pickups and SUVs through 2024

Electrek

The Costco Auto Program is back with another exclusive EV deal for its members. Beginning this month through the rest of 2024, customers can take advantage of a member-only discount on the purchase or lease of a new GMC Hummer EV pickup or SUV.

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GMC Just Revealed the Larger, More Tech-Packed 2024 Acadia

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GMC’s midsize utility vehicle is getting an update for 2024, with increased exterior dimensions, updated tech, and a harder-core AT4 model with more off-road capability.& GMC said that increase brought 80 percent more cargo space behind the third row and 36 percent more behind the second-row seats. inches longer and 3.2

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