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GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L The 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge. turbo and 1.8L

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. liter engine.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

GM staged the debut of the all-new, 7 th generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05 inches to 2.75

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The oversized chrome exhaust tips sit neatly within the Enclave’s bumper but hang a tad low for my liking. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology is also available across all trims (a first for Buick). GM hopes to have approximately 750,000 miles of the road network mapped in the United States and Canada through 2025.

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Buick MPG SUV Oregon 113

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The cylinder head also incorporates an integrated exhaust manifold, which further reduces weight—an attribute that contributes to increased vehicle efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance, for a more responsive driving experience. GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88

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2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

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The completely restyled midsize sedan is engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and features the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain, which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt. The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 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. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 e Assist technology also allows for a numerically lower 2.64 The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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JANUARY 9, 2012

GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L

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JULY 28, 2015

Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7 With 369 lb-ft of torque (500 N·m) generated by the all-new 2.8L l/100 km) highway with 2.5L

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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 We’ve adapted a proven engine from Europe, the world’s diesel capital, and married it with the emissions-reducing technology that was perfected in the United States. —Jens Wartha, GM chief engineer. Click to enlarge.

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It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. l/100 km) highway.

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MAY 17, 2015

Fifty years after the introduction of the first Chevrolet Camaro, GM unveiled the new sixth-generation. turbo will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration in less than six seconds and offer more than 30 mpg (7.8 l/100 km) on the highway (GM-estimated), making it the most fuel-efficient Camaro yet. An all-new 3.6L An all-new 3.6L

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The Colorado is currently the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America, with an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway when equipped with the diesel engine. displacement as before, with an updated suite of advanced engine technologies. As such, for the new V-6 and eight-speed combination we focused on improving everyday driving performance.

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Colorado 2017 Chevrolet Fuel Economy 150

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It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 By leveraging technology, we are able to get more out of every drop of gasoline and because of that we expect the new Corvette will be the most fuel-efficient 450 horsepower car on the market. L/100 km) on the highway.

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If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 86

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—which GM says is more efficient, refined and powerful than its 2.4L GM expects the 2.5L GM expects the 2.5L engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 GM also expects the new engine to be one of the quietest and most refined engines in the segment. Chevrolet revealed more details about the new Ecotec 2.5L

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But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. Ready to go head-to-head.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

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APRIL 20, 2011

The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. Malibu ECO’s eAssist system is mated to a 2.4L

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. L/100 km (46 mpg US) of fuel, with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km. The Chevrolet Spark. Click to enlarge. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. liter Spark requires 5.1

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Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. This is one area where GM is the industry leader and, after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

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The all-new Cadillac XT4 compact luxury SUV that is coming to China later this month features the all-new General Motors TriPower propulsion system that incorporates multiple innovative technologies, and that is also deployed on the Silverado with a 2.7-liter The engine includes the GM TriPower system which has three distinct operating.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

General Motors’ $131-million investment in technology at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, such as the first production use of a GM-patented process allowing aluminum to be spot welded to aluminum ( earlier post ), is producing the strongest and most precisely built Corvette in its six-decade history. l/100 km), and 29 mpg (8.1

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2014 Manufacturer Fuel Economy MPG 262

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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The ActiveHybrid X6 is BMW’s first application of the two-mode transmission developed in partnership with GM and then-DaimlerChrysler, and offers approximately a 20% reduction in fuel consumption versus a comparable vehicle powered by a combustion engine alone, while at the same time offering an increase in driving dynamics. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 19, 2009

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) introduced its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. Based on GM’s global mini-vehicle architecture, the Matiz Creative took 27 months to develop, with an investment of KRW 295 billion (US$236 million). L/100km, 40 mpg US). The Matiz Creative. Click to enlarge.

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l/100 km (59 mpg US ). Enabling technologies include high-pressure direct fuel injection; an ultra-compact turbocharging system; continuously variable valve timing; and a lightweight aluminum construction with a cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold. As a result of this focus on refinement, the 1.0 Click to enlarge.

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fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The key to nudging close to that magic 30 mpg number, is setting the adaptive cruise control and letting it be. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L

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MAY 28, 2021

with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 92

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The adoption of a cooled-EGR system reduces cooling loss and pumping loss; with lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced and, consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6

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turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. turbo, are integral in our advanced technology strategy. The Ecotec 1.4L

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turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 Stop/start technology helps enhance the Cruze’s efficiency in stop-and-go driving. —Dan Nicholson, vice president, GM Global Powertrain. A new, standard 1.4L Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). We established a precedent when the original Voltec propulsion system debuted and this newest iteration sets the EV technology bar even higher. GM will be detailing the new power flow in a coming SAE paper, Farah said.

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The twin turbo has a narrow torque band, coming on at a very usable 1,500 rpm and ending at 4,000 rpm, with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears, while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. mpg, with 180 miles on an all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in Tour, we averaged 31.2

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MARCH 18, 2013

GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 l/100 km) and 25 mpg highway (9.4 V-6, it benefits from many proven technologies including dual-overhead camshafts, variable valve timing and direct injection. mm sodium-filled exhaust valves enable the engine to process tremendous airflow.

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

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JANUARY 28, 2009

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