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GM posts 2016 delivery record in China; 3.87M vehicles, more than 1/3 of global sales

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General Motors and its joint ventures delivered a record 3,870,587 vehicles in China in 2016, which was an increase of 7.1% from the previous high in 2015. For comparison, GM brands reported retail sales in the US of 2,446,582 vehicles for CY 2016. In 2016, GM’s SUV deliveries surged 45% from a year earlier to 673,409 units.

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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Power 2016 US Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Among owners who experienced a Bluetooth pairing/connectivity problem, 53% said the vehicle didn’t find/recognize their mobile phone/device. The number of engine/transmission problems decreased to 24 PP100 in 2016 from 26 PP100 in 2015.

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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. This year and in each of the next few years, 40% of the company’s global sales are expected to come from new and refreshed models, up significantly from 25% in 2015. Earlier post.).

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Buick 2016 Encore Sport Touring features new 1.4L direct injection turbo with stop/start

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Buick introduced the 2016 Encore Sport Touring crossover, a more sporty take on the brand’s popular crossover. Encore sales increased 29% for the first six months of 2015, logging 30,549 units.) Powder-metal steel connecting rods and hypereutectic-alloy aluminum pistons that are tough and contribute to quietness.

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