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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates. Model year.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008. Jeep Compass sales were up 95% (2,727 units) versus July 2008. Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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. * 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. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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It followed the new Volt with the all-electric 238-mile range Bolt before the Volt was unceremoniously dropped as the company shifted to full-electrics only with the introduction of the Ultium battery platform that will underpin the next generation of vehicles, led by the GMC Hummer EV pickup and Cadillac Lyric crossover.