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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM. The Buick New Regal 2.0L, Buick New Regal 1.6T, Chevrolet New Sail 1.2L liters and 2.5 and Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L

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GM sales in China up 28.8% in 2010 to 2.35M units; new record in its largest market

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Buick sales rose 23.0% Two other Buick models—the New Regal and LaCROSSE—dominated China’s upper-medium sedan segment, with combined sales of 183,713 units. Two other Buick models—the New Regal and LaCROSSE—dominated China’s upper-medium sedan segment, with combined sales of 183,713 units.

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GM to launch 18 models in China in 2017 for growth; half to be SUVs or MPVs; more new energy vehicles

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Half of the models to be introduced in 2017 under the Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands will be SUVs or MPVs. The company introduced the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu XL Hybrid and Cadillac CT6 Plug-In in 2016. The products are expected to build on GM’s 2016 sales record of 3.87 million vehicles.

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GM 5-year growth strategy for China; 10 New Energy Vehicles in the coming mix

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During the period, GM and its joint ventures will roll out more than 10 new energy vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and Baojun brands. In addition to vehicles, GM is also addressing business opportunities in value-added services such as automotive financing and insurance. Earlier post.).

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Impaired Buick Town web page is able to stand once more

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The previous web page of Buick Town, a long-vacant component in Flint, Mich., Redevelopment of the web page has been slowed through atypical prices similar to cleansing up contamination and eliminating remnants of the Buick Town advanced that GM left in playground later wreck, comparable to underground utilities. Mott Footing and $8.5

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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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. An all-new Buick LaCrosse premium midsize sedan. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Jacksonville, Fla. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009.

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Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units

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Exceptions include GM’s Buick Verano, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Malibu, and Chevrolet Sonic; and Ford’s Focus, Escape, and C-MAX. The most meaningful changes at Chrysler appear to involve updates to existing products, rather than the introduction of completely new. vehicles.

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