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

Green Car Congress

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 GM Auto plant in St. The special charges include sales incentives, dealer restructuring, contract cancellations and severance related costs. GM is planning to idle the plant.

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GM workaround for transport snags: Broker pickup from the manufacturing unit

Baua Electric

. “We were very transparent with the dealers on what we were paying, and the dealers were very transparent on what’s going to make it something worth their while,” Bell stated. “We found a happy place between the two of us, so I don’t think we were having to lean in heavy to get the dealers engaged.

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E Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in California

Cars That Think

This year, auto dealers in California will be able to go beyond personalized license plate frames to sell “Kindle-ized” license plates, in which the entire plate can display custom text and graphics using e-paper technology. Photo: Reviver Auto. That’s so last year. See updated pricing above. –Ed. Not a bad list.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

Green Car Congress

2018 Lincoln Navigator unveiled at New York Auto Show in 2017. l/100 km)—17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway—outperforming the Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Expedition retail sales were up nearly 57% last month and vehicles are spending just seven days on dealer lots. Click to enlarge. The 2018 Navigator is powered by a 3.5-liter

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

Clean Fleet Report

With so many options and packages to make the Sequoia interior how you want it, take the time to do your research online at the dealer. The system has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Wi-Fi Connect with a one-month trial period that includes up to 3 GB. The all-new Tundra should be in dealers by late summer 2022.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Palisade Calligraphy AWD has MacPherson struts with coil springs up front, a multi-link independent set-up in the rear, and an auto-leveling rear suspension which levels out the vehicle when the rear is weighted with passengers, cargo or towing. Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Diesel. Your numbers may differ.

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