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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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ARC Automobile responds to NHTSA request in airbag inflator probe

Baua Electric

ARC recognizes, however, that even with appropriate industry standards … and efforts by manufacturers to minimize the risks of failures, the manufacturing processes may not completely eliminate the risk of occasional or isolated failures.” ” The inflators were worn in cars made through a minimum of 12 automakers.

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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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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

Green Car Congress

The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 In the US, GM will focus on its core brands; Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Pontiac will serve as a focused brand with fewer entries, within the Buick-Pontiac-GMC channel.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The hill start assist and brake hold are standard safety and convenience features. The good sounding audio system has a simple user interface with AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It remaps throttle response and shift points, and was the place to be for maximum acceleration.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology.

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

Green Car Congress

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.) Standard features include: Blue-accented halogen composite projector-beam headlamps. cubic feet (1,371 liters) of storage space.

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