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The company benefited from record domestic sales by the Cadillac, Buick and Baojun brands. The improved product mix contributed to robust performance across segments—especially SUVs and luxury vehicles. Buick, GM’s best-selling brand in China, had sales exceeding 1.18 In 2017, GM added 18 new and refreshed models in China.

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These include the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, the Buick Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle and the Baojun E100 electric vehicle—all of which have been introduced in China within the past 12 months. In June, GM began using mass-production methods for autonomous vehicles.

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APRIL 18, 2011

Over the next five years, GM will introduce more than 60 new models and major product upgrades. Its two mainstream brands, Buick and Chevrolet, will account for nearly half. Buick will introduce about 12 new and upgraded products. Later this year, GM China will offer the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Extended-range electric vehicles, which offer electric propulsion and contain an on-board engine generator to extend the vehicles’ range. GM has brought to the China market the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, Buick LaCrosse with eAssist and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

General Motors and Powermat, a provider of wireless charging technology for mobile personal devices, announced a commercial agreement that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012.

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APRIL 21, 2010

The Fairfax plant currently builds two of GM’s strongest selling cars, the Chevy Malibu and Buick LaCrosse. Detroit Hamtramck, which builds the Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS, will be equipped to build the Malibu as well, ensuring that Chevrolet can meet market demand.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

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. Build better products.

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. This data includes data from some GM JVs.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

The intent is to progress Cadillac’s intuitive in-car electronics systems, typified by the deployable touch-screen navigation system that has been highly acclaimed in the brand’s CTS and SRX product lines. The XTS Platinum Concept previews this strategy via the minimization of traditional buttons and switches. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 4, 2013

GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extended range electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% Combined mini, small and compact car sales were up 52% year-over-year driven by continued strong Buick Verano, Chevrolet Spark and Sonic sales; a 27% increase for the Chevrolet Cruze; and the 72% increase for the Chevrolet Volt.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The two-mode plug-in hybrid technology that was originally supposed to appear in the Saturn VUE will now make its debut in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. According to Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, the vehicle is capable of electric only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds.

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APRIL 27, 2009

Significant changes in the viability plan from the February 2009 version include: A focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. billion in 2009, and investments ranging from $5.3 billion from 2010 to 2014.

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JUNE 2, 2009

The new company will focus on four core brands in the USA - Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC and will feature fewer nameplates. GM also wants to improve the fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet and will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle in 2010. Its dealers will be cut from the current level of 5,969 to 3,600.

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JUNE 1, 2009

previously announced The New GM will: Focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. An all-new Buick LaCrosse premium midsize sedan. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Jacksonville, Fla. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009.

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APRIL 22, 2009

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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