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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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N·m electric motor generator. General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist in China on 25 August. mpg US, 7.1 It operates five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam. liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max. Earlier post.).

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( The company exudes confidence and optimism.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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The debut of the new Focus four-door sedan and the Focus Electric in New York follows the Geneva Motor Show debut in March of the Focus three- and five-door hatchback and wagon. Facilities in Germany, the United States, Russia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and Argentina have a combined capacity to build more than 1.5 l/100 km (54.7

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