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Karma using independent dealers and company centers for launch or Revero plug-in hybrid

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Karma Automotive’s planned distribution strategy will use both independent dealers and also company owned brand-experience centers to sell and service the new high-end Revero plug-in hybrid. The company said it has been curating best-in-class dealers in key markets in preparation for the Revero going on sale later this year.

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BMW i3 Dealers, 2015 Ford Expedition EcoBoost, WA Electric Highway: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: The 2015 Ford Expedition gets a downsized EcoBoost V-6, dealers training to sell the 2014 BMW i3 electric car is called into question, and fees will start April 1 on Washington state''s electric highway. What do Tesla Motors, Cadillac, and Hyundai have in common? Owner love, of.'

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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

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Dealers have likewise expressed the need for more hybrids and fewer battery electric models based on consumer research efforts. The Cadillac ELR was too weird and came via a marketing campaign that rubbed everyone the wrong way. However, Buick sales figures have clearly been trending in the wrong direction since roughly 2015.

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GM scaling back in Russia; Opel out by December, Chevy to minimize presence

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GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and US-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. The Chevrolet brand will minimize its presence in Russia and the Opel brand will leave the market by December 2015. Petersburg will halt production by the middle 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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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. Its longer-term goal is to take Cadillac’s share of China’s luxury car market to 10% by 2020.

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Shanghai OnStar introduces new telematics services, opens 3rd call center to support demand

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Shanghai GM will begin offering OnStar 4G LTE service in a Cadillac model in 2015. Customers can then use the app to make an appointment at a nearby dealer for service. They can also make appointments with dealers for maintenance. OnStar 4G LTE Service. Vehicle Maintenance Tips constantly monitors vehicles.

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GM’s truck and crossover sales pass 1M unit mark for 2014

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Including the Cadillac Escalade, SUV sales are up 32%. Combined sales of Chevrolet and GMC large SUVs, which are all new for the 2015 model year, were up 25% compared with a year ago. Cadillac Escalade deliveries nearly doubled and Cadillac’s estimated share of the large luxury SUV segment is now about 37% on a retail basis.

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