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JUNE 23, 2018

Buick has introduced the new-generation Excelle to its China lineup. The Buick Excelle has been among the most popular family sedans in China, with nearly 2.7 Ecotec engine that is characterized by high efficiency, reliability and durability, and low fuel consumption. engine in the previous Excelle.

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MAY 4, 2020

Buick strengthened its sedan lineup in China with the launch of five new and enhanced vehicles: 2021 Excelle GT family sedan with mild hybrid (MHEV) technology; the new-generation Regal GS upper-medium sports sedan; new Verano GS midsize sports sedan; and optimized LaCrosse premium sedan and LaCrosse Avenir flagship sedan.

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JUNE 6, 2017

The Buick LaCrosse is adding eAssist light electrification for the 2018 model. Compared to previous Buick eAssist executions ( earlier post ), this newest iteration is more sophisticated, powerful and compact. By this time next year, five Buick models will offer this advanced transmission.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Buick will add two new models to its China portfolio—the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and VELITE 6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV)—to tap into the fast-growing domestic demand for new energy vehicles. Buick Velite Concept as introduced in November 2016. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Buick will introduce the 2021 GL6 to strengthen its lineup in China’s midsize MPV segment. It also has a refined interior and offers an elevated connected experience through a pioneering widescreen cockpit and Buick eConnect 3.0 dual-jet turbocharged engine paired with a six-speed DSS intelligent transmission. L/100 km (38.5

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Buick introduced the all-new 2013 Encore at the Detroit Auto Show. 2013 Buick Encore. The engine generates an estimated 140 hp (103 kW) and 148 lb-ft of torque (200 N·m) between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm. turbo engine. The Buick Encore will begin arriving at US Buick dealerships in the first quarter of 2013.

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APRIL 8, 2018

GM’s Buick brand will stage the global debut of the Enspire, its new all-electric concept SUV, at Buick Brand Night on 17 April in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV teaser. Buick has sold more than 9 million vehicles in China since its introduction by SAIC-GM in 1998. GM China sales in February.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The Buick LaCrosse eAssist “Comfort” model will be priced at RMB 249,900 (US$40,833) when it arrives in select dealerships in China October. SIDI engine, a customized 6-speed transmission, a 15 kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. variants in July, the new Buick LaCrosse has recorded sales of more than 10,000 vehicles.

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JUNE 13, 2012

For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

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JULY 27, 2010

Less than a year after its launch in China, sales of the new Buick LaCrosse have reached 100,000 units. four-cylinder engine in the CX and CXL FWD models. That engine delivers an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. The LaCrosse is the fastest-growing member of China’s premium upper-medium sedan segment.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

GM is revealing the 2011 Buick Regal sport sedan to customers in the Los Angeles area today. The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. The 2011 Buick Regal. turbo engine.

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APRIL 18, 2011

GM introduced the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicle in China; it will appear on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. liter SIDI intelligent direct injection turbocharged engine complemented by a pair of electric motor generators in the Envision’s dual automatic/manual eight-speed transmission. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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JULY 1, 2014

Shanghai GM announced that its all-new high-end midsize SUV, the Buick Envision, will make its premiere in China later this year. The production model is inspired by the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2011. The fuel-saving start/stop technology will come standard across the line.

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JUNE 22, 2009

four-cylinder engine will be the third engine offered in the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. four-cylinder joins the lineup later this year as the standard engine in the LaCrosse CX. Buick expects about 25% of customers will opt for 2.4L-equipped Engineers tuned the Ecotec 2.4L A direct-injected Ecotec 2.4L

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MARCH 25, 2013

Buick introduced the refreshed 2014 LaCrosse, which among other enhancements, offers new radar- and camera-based safety features. engine with eAssist light electrification technology or a 3.6L The cabin also incorporates Buick’s next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system, with intuitive controls and natural voice recognition.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. liter SIDI intelligent direct injection engine along with advanced eAssist intelligent technology (light electrification, earlier post ), which work together to reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared with the standard model. The new model features a 2.4-liter

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MARCH 24, 2017

Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. direct injection engine as well as its new-generation liquid-cooled, high-performance ternary lithium battery pack. The system has a double high-performance, permanent-magnet electric motor drive unit.

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MARCH 11, 2012

liter gas engine, while advanced start/stop technology allows the vehicle to operate on just electricity while at rest. gas engine in the 2012 LaCrosse lineup, which averaged 11% of 2011 sales. in February, a month in which it was Buick’s top-selling nameplate. eAssist replaced a conventional 2.4L

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MARCH 27, 2013

Buick revealed the new 2014 Regal mid-size sedan at the New York Auto Show. turbo engine, the new Regal also introduces new radar- and camera-based safety features, including Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Collision Mitigation Braking.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

For the 2012 model year, eAssist became standard for the larger Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. liter gasoline engine. The system provides an electrical boost to aid the engine at low speeds and on inclines where fuel efficiency can suffer most. base model. Both the Regal Turbo and Regal GS models will remain available.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. turbo engine will be offered in the future. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. An Ecotec 2.4L

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MARCH 23, 2017

Buick will adopt GM’s proven extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, a new-generation of 1.0T/1.3T Ecotec engines and a nine-speed transmission in new or refreshed models launched in China this year. In EREV mode, which leverages an on-board engine, the range increases to an estimated 700 km (435 miles).

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JUNE 13, 2010

The Drive to Green strategy is based on improving and optimizing the performance of traditional internal combustion engines and transmissions; continuing the roll out of hybrids; promoting electric vehicles; and supporting the development of hydrogen and other zero-emission products. liter VVT engine and 1.4-liter Advanced Powertrains.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has built a demonstrator vehicle, based on a 2012 Buick Regal GS, incorporating the latest D-EGR (dedicated EGR) technology ( earlier post ), an outgrowth of SwRI’s HEDGE (High Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Engine) consortium projects ( earlier post ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

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APRIL 21, 2009

The Buick Business Concept Vehicle. The Buick Business Concept, a new mild hybrid concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2009. Using a more powerful electric motor to enhance engine efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Buick’s plug-in hybrid Velite Concept will make its global debut at the Guangzhou auto show, which opens on November 18. The Velite Concept will provide a template for upcoming models being launched under the Buick Blue new energy vehicle strategy. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 10, 2010

GM is introducing the Buick Regal GS show car at the North American International Auto Show this week. Craig Bierley, product marketing director for Buick. Ecotec turbocharged engine with direct-injection technology. turbo engine). We designed the Regal GS to explore the appeal of a high-performance variant of the Regal.

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

Following in the footsteps of Hyundai’s Tau V8 engine, the 1.6-liter liter GDI Gamma engine, which debuted on the all-new Accent ( earlier post ), has been named one of the Ward’s 10 Best Engines by WardsAuto World, and is the smallest displacement engine on this year’s list. Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Buick Regal GS).

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APRIL 18, 2018

The Buick VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV made their global debut at a launch event in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. Buick VELITE 6 electric vehicle (right) and Buick VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (left). Buick Enspire All-Electric Concept SUV. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Buick launched the 2018 Buick Envision in China with a new nine-speed transmission, updated design and enhanced connectivity. It remains Buick’s most popular SUV and second most popular model overall, with deliveries of 169,227 units in the first 10 months of this year. SIDI direct injection turbocharged engine.

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APRIL 7, 2016

SAIC-GM will unveil the all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) will be unveiled in Shanghai on 18 April. GM’s joint venture with SAIC will also outline Buick’s vision for green transportation and introduce the award-winning Buick Avista concept for the first time in China. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0L

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Buick introduced the 2016 Cascada convertible at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Cascada will be the first Buick convertible offered in the United States in 25 years and the latest globally developed vehicle to join the brand’s growing portfolio. turbocharged engine rated at 200 horsepower (149 kW).

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AUGUST 18, 2010

Powertrain operations to produce camshafts for the next generation Ecotec engine, bringing new investment at the plant to $62.5 The Ecotec is GM’s highest volume, most-advanced four-cylinder engine program and powers products such as the Chevrolet Malibu and Equinox, the Buick LaCrosse and new Regal, and the GMC Terrain.

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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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APRIL 18, 2016

The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. Both models will be appearing on the Buick stand at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, which begins on 25 April.

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MARCH 31, 2011

Now, GM is down to just four brands in North America--Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac--and is rapidly taking Chevrolet global, including its Malibu midsize model. Buick survived only because of its strong appeal in China, and is being repositioned in.

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