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2015 Chevrolet Trax Crossover: Price To Start At $21,000

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General Motors has released prices for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax subcompact crossover. Based on the Chevrolet Sonic--and essentially a lower-cost twin of the Buick Encore--the Chevy Trax will go on sale next year with a base price of $20,995, including destination.

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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

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The assumption being that profits will come once the company has built more high-margin examples and battery production reaches a point where costs begin to come down. However, Buick sales figures have clearly been trending in the wrong direction since roughly 2015. Simply chasing volume probably won’t be enough.

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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $35M for green transportation in California

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In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as these projects become commercial they have the potential to create more than 600 jobs by 2015. million as a share of the cost to install 101 new E85 (ethanol) fueling facilities at existing gas fueling stations statewide. Propel Biofuels, Inc. will receive $10.1

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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

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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. billion in cost reductions, GM is also in discussions with the German government for operating and balance sheet support. GM product plans.

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

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Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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