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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

GM is applying its eAssist mild hybrid system to the 2012 Regal, making it the second Buick model after LaCrosse to feature the second-generation light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is GM’s current default mild hybrid system for electrification applications of 20 kW power or less. Regal with eAssist.

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JULY 25, 2013

As she outlined it: eAssist provides a average 25% fuel economy improvement over a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle. The technology is targeted for individuals who want a large sedan with compact car fuel economy, Fletcher said. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel.

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JULY 22, 2014

Shanghai GM previewed the all-new Buick Envision, announcing its Chinese name as “Ang Ke Wei” (???); It includes stop/start technology, for better fuel economy. The Envision is a completely new model that represents a convergence of Buick’s latest global design philosophy and technologies. Envision is equipped with a 2.0T

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. They will power Buick and Chevrolet models built and sold in the Chinese domestic market starting later this year. General Motors revealed its new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T engine and 5.8

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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APRIL 18, 2011

Its two mainstream brands, Buick and Chevrolet, will account for nearly half. Buick will introduce about 12 new and upgraded products. Over the next five years, GM will introduce more than 60 new models and major product upgrades. Chevrolet will also bring to the market a new lineup of SUVs and performance vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Two of GM’s joint ventures, Shanghai GM and SAIC-GM-Wuling, are displaying more than 30 vehicles from the Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and Baojun brands. China will be among the first global markets to offer the Volt. Volt buyers will be eligible to join the V+ Club.

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

turbo I-4 engine that powers the 2012 Buick Regal GS is one of WardsAuto World’s 2012 “10 Best Engines” for North America. Our continuously variable valve timing is tuned to work in tandem with direct injection and twin scroll turbocharging to achieve optimum fuel economy, lower emissions, and instant performance when needed.

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APRIL 21, 2014

China has been GM’s largest market since 2010, last year accounting for about one-third of its global sales. GM has demonstrated success in this area, with the Buick GL8 and Wuling Hongguang series and more entries to come from its other brands. MPV sales will likely double to 2.8 million by 2020, from about 1.4 million last year.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. —Steve Poulos, global chief engineer of the eAssist system.

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JULY 23, 2010

will introduce HFO-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the US. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant. On average, R-134a refrigerant has an atmospheric life of more than 13 years, giving it a global warming potential (GWP) of more than 1,400.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The state-of-the-art transmission, which optimizes efficiency, performance and refinement, will be adopted in 13 models in China from the Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac brands by 2020. It was developed globally and tested in various road conditions worldwide, including China.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2019

of total global sales). It was one of the highest increases among all car categories on the global market, which can be explained by several factors, JATO said. Overall, 2018 marked a somewhat challenging year for the global car market, as sales fell for the first time since 2009, logging 86.01 million units. million sales.

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MAY 5, 2009

In a post on GM’s FastLane blog, Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of the four core brands remaining after the restructuring: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. of Energy (DOE) and nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Global rating agency Fitch Ratings expects the financial profiles of US automakers and parts suppliers to remain resilient in a downside scenario characterized by sluggish global economic growth and weaker-than-expected North American light-duty vehicle demand. Continued global. to be seen throughout the US auto sector.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

million units globally) for viability planning purposes. In the US, GM will focus on its core brands; Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Pontiac will serve as a focused brand with fewer entries, within the Buick-Pontiac-GMC channel. GM now manages all product development activities globally. GM Fuel Economy plans.

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MARCH 28, 2017

The strategy will take advantage of its extensive customer base and global resources with a focus on vehicle information, infotainment and intelligent driving. It offers 22 services along with built-in 4G LTE to owners of Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products from SAIC-GM. In 2016, GM delivered more than 3.8 million vehicles in China.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

The combined entity will unlock substantial economies of scale and synergies in purchasing, manufacturing and R&D estimated at €1.7 New management positions include: Christian Müller, previously Vice President Global Propulsion Systems – Europe and with Opel since 1996, will succeed William F. billion (US$2 billion) at run rate.

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JUNE 1, 2009

previously announced The New GM will: Focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. The New GM will have a number of key vehicle launches in 2009 and 2010, including: Chevrolet Camaro, with highway fuel economy of up to 29 mpg.

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APRIL 22, 2009

A new mild hybrid concept vehicle made its global debut at Auto Shanghai this week dubbed the Buick Business Concept. The GM Hybrid System, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008, builds on belt-alternator-starter hybrid technology that is already available in the Buick LaCrosse Eco-Hybrid in China.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

In today’s environment, where vehicle weight reduction is targeted in an effort to improve fuel economy, removing more than a pound from the vehicle provides our customers an enormous advantage. The system replaces traditional hydraulic systems, reducing weight 17%, cost 50%, and increasing fuel economy by 4%. kilograms).

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MARCH 31, 2014

Gopal, working with Berkeley Lab scientists Samveg Saxena and Amol Phadke, used a powertrain simulation model called Autonomie to create a hypothetical hybridized version of the top-selling conventional car in each country—in China it was the Buick Excelle and in India the Maruti Alto. China study. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

With the debut of the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, arrives a new “light electrification” system. The vehicle increases fuel economy by 25 per cent compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain and produces fuel economy of 37mpg on the highway and 25mpg in the city.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 18, 2023

General Motors managed to make inroads on the Asian market by selling premium-badged products to Chinese customers that viewed brands like Cadillac and Buick as a cut above. have been rising and Americans, beleaguered by a weakening economy, may not look favorably on a product they would have preferred to see produced locally.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

In China, which accounts for about two-thirds of global electrified sales , buyers are flocking to plug-in hybrids, or PHEVs, which combine a gas engine with a rechargeable battery pack. Since then, Nissan, Hyundai, Mazda, and General Motors Buick brand have all announced EREV plans of their own.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

As part of its re-emergence, GM has established just four core brands – its global leader Chevrolet; Buick, which focuses on North America and China; GMC, one of its most profitable brands which will focus on North America and the Middle East; and Cadillac. How GM hopes to recover. Embracing new technologies.

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APRIL 4, 2014

kg magnesium IP beam casting for Buick LaCrosse. Our efforts to promote magnesium alloy applications will not only meet customers’ needs for better fuel economy and better performance at an affordable cost, but also take advantage of the ready availability of magnesium in China. 6(b) shows a 6.9-kg —Luo (2013).

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APRIL 14, 2016

Given its drive to zero waste, all of GM’s global facilities recycle their water bottles. Engaging a network of companies to process the material in North America strengthens the economy. Donating 24,000 yards of insulation—enough to make 6,500 coats—helps the homeless. GM uses recycled content in many of its vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Car brands want to tout more horsepower, better fuel economy, a smoother ride, or a bigger touchscreen. According to research firm S&P Global Mobility, in 2011, car companies globally rolled out almost 70 new engine familiesa base engine that can be used as the foundation for several variants. Are you sure thats a good idea?

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APRIL 9, 2025

Trump stated via social media that he would be raising the tariffs imposed on imports from China to 125 percent, due to the lack of respect that China has shown to the global marketplace. General Motors (which includes Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC) similarly claimed that it supported the presidents goal of localizing production.

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