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Buick launches another compelling Ultium-based EV in China for under $30K, still ICE only in the US

Electrek

General Motors (GM) is wasting no time as it looks to keep up in a rapidly evolving Chinese EV market. Buick , GM’s mid-level luxury brand, is embracing the wave of innovation with its second EV based on GM’s Ultium platform, the E4 electric SUV. Yet, in the US, we are stuck with Buick’s ICE vehicles.

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Senate Bill Seeks to Tariff Chinese Vehicles Out of Existence

The Truth About Cars

This week, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is introducing legislation to increase tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles this week with the stated goal of dealing with the “existential threat posed by China.” percent to 100 percent, including vehicles owned by Chinese-based automakers that are assembled in places like Mexico.

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The 2024 Buick Regal (CN) Leaked: Do We Miss It Yet?

The Truth About Cars

The Buick Regal may have been removed from our market. It wasn’t even terrible to look at — mixing design trends that had been synonymous with Buick since the 1990s with a tinge of Audi. Buick is embracing some of the industry’s general design trends here. There was an uptick in Buick popularity in the 2010s.

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QOTD: Do You Actually Care About Chinese Imports?

The Truth About Cars

annually, having Oakville Assembly down means Ford had to come up with something and it elected to pull China out of the bullpen — setting the SUV up to become Ford’s very first Chinese import. Localizing some of its production there similarly helped GM build good faith in what’s now the world’s largest automotive market. since 2016.

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GM confirms Chevy Volt to be sold as Buick Velite 5 in China

Green Car Reports

In the 20 years since General Motors and its Chinese partner SAIC reintroduced the Buick brand to China, more than 8 million Buicks have been sold in what is now the world's largest car market.

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Ford to Pull Back On Future Chinese Investments

The Truth About Cars

This should have been obvious to American manufacturers who have historically been required to engage in partnerships with Chinese corporations just to sell within the region. But it also speaks to hardships Ford has endured while trying to break into the market. Ford seems laser-focused on margins right now.

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GM employs Tesla-esque direct-to-consumer sales strategy in China

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) plans to launch a wholly-owned direct sales platform, Durant Guild, in China. With Durant Guild, GM hopes to revitalize Chinese consumers’ interest in its brand and increase sales in the country. Durant Guild will adopt similar sales and marketing strategies that worked for Tesla and Apple.

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