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GM 5-year growth strategy for China; 10 New Energy Vehicles in the coming mix

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Between now and 2020, GM and its joint ventures plan to roll out more than 60 new and refreshed models in China, including 13 this year, with a strong focus on SUVs, MPVs and luxury vehicles. GM holds nearly 500 connectivity patents and has been the industry leader for two decades with OnStar. GM anticipates about 4.2 Earlier post.).

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General Motors set sales records in China in 2014

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GM performed well ahead of the overall industry in China, which was up an estimated 7.5% experienced especially strong growth in demand in the luxury segment as well as in the SUV and MPV segments. It demonstrated the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 GM’s sales were up 12.0% from the previous high of 3,160,377 vehicles sold in 2013.

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In Kyoto, Five Hotels to Add to Your Travel Wish List

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Andre Fu, the interior designer behind hotels like the Upper House in Hong Kong and Villa La Coste in Aix-en-Provence, France, has infused his signature aesthetic (extravagantly refined, with warm woods and luxurious textures) within the confines of a particularly historic area of Kyoto.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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The convergence of rapidly improving technology and changing consumer preferences is creating an inflection point for the transportation industry not seen in decades. In China earlier this year a fleet of EN-V 2.0 The company shared its plans with investors during a conference at its Milford Proving Ground. Let’s Drive NYC.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Has Major Implications for Automotive Sector

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The port handles imports and exports for major automakers including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and the Volkswagen Group — including luxury models for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley. Industrial or economic terrorism on behalf of another nation seems more likely.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts. govt/industry defined standards my be required.??