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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Buick reportedly spent 2023 closing a lot of dealerships. With GM still saying it’s committed to pivoting its lineup entirely toward electrification by 2030, it wants dealerships to install requisite charging stations as service centers undergo some retooling. Despite having fewer dealers, Buick said its U.S. sales, Aldred said.

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APRIL 23, 2024

General Motors (GM) has detailed its first-quarter financial results for the year, citing its gas vehicles and continued growth of electric vehicle (EV) business and software-based platform development. ” You can see GM’s Q1 2024 financial results here , along with Barra’s letter to shareholders here. billion to $11.5

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Toledo Propulsion Systems will be GM’s first US powertrain or propulsion-related manufacturing facility transformed for EV-related production. With the latest announcement, GM has invested more than $1.9 —Gerald Johnson, GM executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Buick dealers in rural areas are moving in favor of buyouts from General Motors instead of shifting toward EV adoption, dealerships said. In September , GM said it would offer Buick dealerships in the U.S. “I know GM is being very generous and very fair and it could be good for everyone,” he said in the report. .

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Electrek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

GMC and Buick global VP Duncan Aldred shared new images revealing the highly anticipated electric truck. more… The post GM exec shares new images of the first GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted in the wild appeared first on Electrek. The GMC Sierra EV Denali was spotted for the first time out testing in Michigan.

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JUNE 24, 2021

This program is currently available for eligible owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles in Texas. Coming this summer, owners of electric vehicles from GM brands will have the opportunity to select home energy plans that include the option for free overnight hours (from midnight to 5 a.m.) of EV charging.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Buick will add two new models to its China portfolio—the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and VELITE 6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV)—to tap into the fast-growing domestic demand for new energy vehicles. Buick Velite Concept as introduced in November 2016. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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APRIL 7, 2016

SAIC-GM will unveil the all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) will be unveiled in Shanghai on 18 April. GM’s joint venture with SAIC will also outline Buick’s vision for green transportation and introduce the award-winning Buick Avista concept for the first time in China. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0L

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Buick is in the middle of “an evolution” as it introduces a new design based on the Wildcat EV concept. Buick unveils Wildcat EV-inspired design language Although Buick has yet to launch its first EV in the US, the automaker is prepping for its next era. Buick’s Electra E5 now starts at $23,600 (169,900 yuan).

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APRIL 18, 2016

The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. Both models will be appearing on the Buick stand at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, which begins on 25 April.

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APRIL 19, 2013

GM unveiled a new Buick Riviera concept vehicle in Shanghai on the eve of Auto Shanghai 2013. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is the fourth global concept vehicle jointly developed by GM’s Shanghai GM and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint ventures in Shanghai.

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JUNE 3, 2023

GM is executing plans to install 1 million units of annual EV capacity in North America in 2025, supported by four US battery cell joint venture plants with 160 GWh of capacity and grow from there in subsequent years. This announcement is the latest in a series of actions GM has taken to build a more secure EV supply chain.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Buick’s plug-in hybrid Velite Concept will make its global debut at the Guangzhou auto show, which opens on November 18. The Velite Concept will provide a template for upcoming models being launched under the Buick Blue new energy vehicle strategy. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 6, 2017

China remained GM’s largest market in terms of retail sales for the fifth consecutive year, accounting for more than one-third of the company’s global sales. For comparison, GM brands reported retail sales in the US of 2,446,582 vehicles for CY 2016. In the MPV segment, GM’s sales increased 5% to 1,061,156 units in 2016.

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JUNE 5, 2018

GM is on track to deliver 10 new energy vehicle models in China between 2016 and 2020. From 2021 through 2023, GM will maintain momentum by doubling the number of new energy vehicles available. Buick recently announced plans to introduce the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, followed by the VELITE 6 electric vehicle.

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APRIL 18, 2011

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. GM says that the Envision merges Buick’s global design language with Chinese aesthetics for the SUV segment. The Envision concept plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 19, 2017

The Velite 5, Buick’s first extended-range electric vehicle, made its global debut in Shanghai today. Top: Buick Velite 5. The Velite 5 features GM’s proven EVT electronic controlled intelligent variable transmission. Each is eligible for a subsidy of RMB 36,000 (US$5,200) from SAIC-GM. Click to enlarge.

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EV Specifications

JUNE 2, 2022

With a sleek, dynamic and expressive appearance, the Buick Electra-X concept SUV unveiled in China brings Buick's all-new design language to life and projects the brand’s vision for an electric and intelligent future.

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JULY 6, 2018

US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. Bolt US deliveries in the first half of 2018 represented 1% of all GM vehicle deliveries during the period.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

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. China is playing a key role in the company’s strategy.

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

The new Regal is the first Buick to offer the automaker’s standard active-hood pedestrian safety system, which senses the imminent impact of a pedestrian from 25-48 km/h and uses a pyrotechnic actuator to lift up the back of the hood by about 10 cm in milliseconds to lessen the impact and potentially reduce injury.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The 2011 Buick Regal’s direct injection Ecotec 2.0L engine microcontroller features a 32-bit Freescale microprocessor that operates at 128 MHz—the fastest throughput engine microprocessor in the industry, according to Karla Wallace, GM senior manager, global powertrain electronics engineering. Source: Freescale.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Hertz and bp signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of a national network of EV charging stations powered by bp pulse, bp’s global electrification and charging solution brand. Last week, Hertz announced it plans to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs over the next five years.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

BorgWarner is supplying its mini direct-acting variable force solenoid (VFS) for General Motors’ global front-wheel drive 6-speed automatic transmission program (GF6). Featured in a range of 2015 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles, BorgWarner’s mini direct-acting VFS enables improved fuel economy and shift feel.

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JULY 22, 2014

Shanghai GM previewed the all-new Buick Envision, announcing its Chinese name as “Ang Ke Wei” (???); The Envision is a completely new model that represents a convergence of Buick’s latest global design philosophy and technologies. the new high-end midsize SUV will go on sale across China later this year.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The stamped parts from the site will then be used for vehicles that are manufactured in various GM assembly plants. . As per a Detroit Free Press report, GM’s investment will be utilized to purchase and install two new press lines, complete press and die upgrades, and renovations at the Marion facility.

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JANUARY 4, 2018

China was GM’s largest retail market for the sixth consecutive year. The company benefited from record domestic sales by the Cadillac, Buick and Baojun brands. In 2017, GM added 18 new and refreshed models in China. Buick, GM’s best-selling brand in China, had sales exceeding 1.18 from the previous high in 2016.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The state-of-the-art transmission, which optimizes efficiency, performance and refinement, will be adopted in 13 models in China from the Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac brands by 2020. It was developed globally and tested in various road conditions worldwide, including China.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

—Julian Blissett, GM executive vice president and president of GM China. GM accelerated its NEV development and made solid progress on its drive to a zero-emissions future. In the next five years, more than 40% of GM’s new launches in China will be NEVs, supported by the introduction of the company’s Ultium platform.

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JUNE 19, 2012

GM recently added its 100 th landfill-free facility: a parts distribution center in Lansing, Mich. GM’s landfill-free roster includes more than half of its global manufacturing facilities. In its landfill-free efforts, GM first reduces waste and then focuses on recycling and reuse. In 2011, it recycled or reused 2.6

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

In the first 10 months of 2017, GM and its joint ventures in China delivered a record 3,130,862 units, up 2.2% Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Baojun had their best October sales to date. SUVs remained the fastest-growing segment for GM, with sales surging 64% year-over-year. Buick sales achieved 2.1% from a year earlier.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

On 4 November 2010, GM became the first global automaker in China to sell 2 million vehicles in one year. Demand in China this year for the Buick brand has risen 24%, Chevrolet 18% and Cadillac 73%. In addition, GM’s SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture sold its 1 millionth vehicle in China this year on 14 Oct.

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JULY 6, 2018

US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. Bolt US deliveries in the first half of 2018 represented 1% of all GM vehicle deliveries during the period.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

General Motors (GM) has announced its Q4 auto sales, showing that it has become the top automaker in the United States for 2022. According to GM’s press release, the auto group sold 16,108 Chevrolet Bolts/Bolt EUVs , 86 Cadillac Lyriqs, and 72 GMC Hummer EVs. Overall, GM brands sold a combined 2.2

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APRIL 14, 2014

This is the eighth consecutive year that GM has sold more than one million vehicles in a calendar year, and the earliest it has reached the 1 million mark. GM first sold 1 million vehicles in China in 2007, when it achieved the milestone in December. Last year, GM hit a million on April 22.

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AUGUST 4, 2017

The Buick, Cadillac and Baojun brands reached all-time highs for July sales, while Chevrolet posted growth of 24% on an annual basis. GM’s performance was strong across segments, with SUVs remaining the biggest riser—generating growth of 50% year over year. In July, GM surpassed 2 million deliveries in China for 2017.

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APRIL 11, 2018

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. The brand has a wider range and variety of vehicles in that country, along with numerous models U.S.

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