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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands.

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GM sets June and first half delivery records in China

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General Motors and its joint ventures had record June deliveries in China of 273,563 units, which was up 11.2% The Buick, Cadillac and Baojun brands had their best June ever. Cadillac deliveries in June jumped 34% on an annual basis to 9,552 units. Demand for the Rong Guang V minivan was up 20%. on an annual basis.

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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

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General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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GM sales in China up 21.3% to set May record

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General Motors and its joint ventures sold a May record 231,183 vehicles in China. Cadillac sales were down 2.2% Demand rose for its entire minivan lineup. Demand was up 21.3% from the same month in 2011 and 1.7% from April of this year. Shanghai GM’s domestic sales rose 7.1% from May 2011 to 99,113 units. year on year.

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GM sets February sales record in China; up 30.4% to 240,554 vehicles

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General Motors and its joint ventures sold 240,554 cars and trucks in China in February, setting a record for the month. Sales of the Cadillac brand were up 6.6% Benefiting from Sunshine minivan sales of 50,950 units, the Wuling brand sold 117,969 units in China. Sales rose 30.4% Shanghai GM’s domestic sales rose 31.8%

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GM sells more than 250,000 vehicles in China in October; new record for month

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General Motors and its joint ventures sold an October-record 251,812 vehicles in China. Cadillac sales in China increased 19.5% Another Wuling minivan, the Hong Guang, had sales of 34,220 units—an increase of 63.9% Sales were up 14.3% on an annual basis, as GM’s major brands in China reached new highs for the month.

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GM Sets New June, First Half Sales Records in China; China First Half Sales Outpace US

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General Motors and its joint ventures set new marks for unit sales in China in the month of June and for the first half of the year. to 71,782 units as the result of rising demand for its Chevrolet lineup, a jump in sales of its Cadillac products and the ongoing strength of its flagship Buick brand. Sales in June rose 23.2%

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