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QOTD: Do You Actually Care About Chinese Imports?

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But Ford Motor Co. 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. Most notably, General Motors has been criticized for importing its Buick Envision crossover from China to the U.S.

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Buick to launch new electric, plug-in hybrid models in China; what about US?

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For 15 years now, Buick has been a far more important brand in China than it is in North America: four out of five Buicks sold globally are purchased by Chinese buyers. So Buick's announcement that it will take the wraps. buyers never lay eyes on.

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GM introduces Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept

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GM introduced the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicle in China; it will appear on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. liter SIDI intelligent direct injection turbocharged engine complemented by a pair of electric motor generators in the Envision’s dual automatic/manual eight-speed transmission. Click to enlarge.

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Ford to Pull Back On Future Chinese Investments

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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. The company has joint-venture partnerships with Jiangling Motors Group, Changan, and Lin Ho, and shares eight factories between them.

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Buick Mild Hybrid Business Concept Vehicle Unveiled in Shanghai

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The Buick Business Concept Vehicle. The Buick Business Concept, a new mild hybrid concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2009. Using a more powerful electric motor to enhance engine efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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GM reveals new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T and 1.3T engines to be launched in China; up to 10% fuel economy improvement

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General Motors revealed its new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. They will power Buick and Chevrolet models built and sold in the Chinese domestic market starting later this year.

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Report: Ford CEO Says China Strategy Changing

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Ford Motor Company is tweaking plans in China and seeking to turn around financial losses after five years of lackluster sales within the region. Ford has introduced new models specifically designed to cater to Chinese customers. Buick and Cadillac) have even done quite well for themselves. Some brands (e.g.

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