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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. from February 2011 and were the third highest for any month in GM’s history in China. from February 2011 to 23,564 units. from the same month in 2011 to 20,662 units. Sales rose 30.4%

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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. from the same month in 2011 and 1.7% from May 2011 to 99,113 units. Demand rose for its entire minivan lineup. Demand was up 21.3% from April of this year. Shanghai GM’s domestic sales rose 7.1% year on year. from last May.

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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 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. from October 2011. 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. on an annual basis.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Concept To Be Unveiled in Beijing

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Tomorrow at the Beijing Motor Show, General Motors will unveil its a concept car that likely shows what will be its second unique model of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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When asked to rate the importance of product attributes to consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, “fuel efficiency” was most frequently cited in the 2011 survey (91%), followed by safety innovation (82%), vehicle styling (77%), and environmental friendliness (75%). Investments. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.

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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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General Motors’ vehicle sales in China rose 28.8% The Sunshine minivan was the best-selling vehicle in China for the eighth consecutive year, on sales of 668,783 units. Rong Guang minivan sales were strong as well, totaling 335,952 units. The facility will commence regular production in 2011.

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