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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM. The Buick New Regal 2.0L, Buick New Regal 1.6T, Chevrolet New Sail 1.2L liters and 2.5 and Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L

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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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Close: Jun 2010. Standby: Dec 2010. Close: Jun 2010. Close: Dec 2010. Close: Dec 2010. Parma Components, Ohio Close: Dec 2010. Close: Dec 2010. 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. Powertrain.

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GM sales in China up 28.8% in 2010 to 2.35M units; new record in its largest market

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to a record 2,351,610 units in 2010. million units in 2010 but fell short of the China total) for the sixth consecutive year. GM became the first global automaker to sell more than 2 million vehicles in China in a single year earlier in 2010. in 2010 to 543,709 vehicles. Buick sales rose 23.0% Earlier post.)

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Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units

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than was seen in 2010 and 2011. Exceptions include GM’s Buick Verano, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Malibu, and Chevrolet Sonic; and Ford’s Focus, Escape, and C-MAX. However, the relatively muted pipeline of new products from the Detroit Three in 2012 could result in relatively weaker pricing growth.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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GM Stock Chart: Yahoo Finance. Some of the EVs we saw in GM’s Design Dome (Cadillac Celestiq and probably the unnamed Buick crossover) are clearly targeted for China. GM’s EV Sales Since 2010. in the last 12 months and 223.9% since the 2020 low on March 18 (as of February 5).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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At least one of these vehicles will be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, followed by production for European markets. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Follow us on Twitter! Looking for a better auto insurance rate?

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