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2015 Buick Envision Compact Crossover Unveiled In China

Green Car Reports

General Motors unveiled its new 2015 Buick Envision at the 2014 Chengdu Auto Show in China on Monday, giving us an advance look at a premium compact crossover likely to be sold in North America as well. where it will fill the rather large gap between Buick''s two.'

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2018 Buick LaCrosse gets eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain

Green Car Reports

When the 2017 Buick LaCrosse made its debut at the 2015 Los Angeles auto show, the eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain offered in the previous-generation model was noticeably absent. Buick has rectified the issue for the 2018 model year by announcing that its 2018 LaCrosse will come standard with a mild-hybrid powertrain.

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GM’s China JVs investing $12B between 2014-2017 to expand; GM outlines China market trends

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In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. GM will add dealerships and manufacturing facilities in these regions, including plants in Wuhan and Chongqing by the end of 2015.

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GM outlines plans for China with 17 launches this year; developing advanced propulsion and electrification tech in China

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General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013. With more new models, the expansion of its local manufacturing capability and a growing dealer network, GM expects to increase Cadillac sales from 30,000 units last year to 100,000 units in 2015.

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ARC Automobile responds to NHTSA request in airbag inflator probe

Baua Electric

Because the origination of the ARC investigation in 2015, automakers — together with BMW, Ford and Volkswagen — have initiated 8 recollects to handle attainable protection defects with ARC airbag inflators. The post ARC Automobile responds to NHTSA request in airbag inflator probe appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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NHTSA probe of rupturing ARC airbag inflators echoes Takata

Baua Electric

“In Takata, every one of those airbags not only had the condition, but they were getting worse over time,” stated Michael Brooks, govt director of the Middle for Auto Protection. ” The post NHTSA probe of rupturing ARC airbag inflators echoes Takata appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. Buick will focus on North America and China. One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge.

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