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Buick launches GL8 MPV Family in China with elevated intelligent driving technology

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In China, Buick launched the 2021 GL8 Avenir family featuring industry-leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology and the 2021 GL8 ES with advanced driver assist technology. Both multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) are available at Buick dealers across China. Buickā€™s V2X technology has fast connectivity and data transmission.

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Experian Automotive: total number of light vehicles on US roads at highest level since 2008

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The number of cars and light trucks on the road in the US reached 247.9 In Q2 2013, more than half (50.9%) of VIO were between model years 2000 and 2008. In Q2 2013, Buick and Volvo were the top brands with the longest average length of ownership at 98 and 92 months, respectively. of the VIO market in Q2 2013.

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter D-EGR brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP dropped 14.3% The supercharger has a clutch that can be disabled under conditions when the turbocharger can take over, or during light load when no boosting is required.

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