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2015 Chevrolet and GMC pickups, SUVs to offer eight-speed transmission with EcoTec3 V-8

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Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 (L86) ( earlier post ).

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GM offering magnetic ride control on Sierra Denali pickup

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GM is offering magnetic ride control on the 2015 GMC Sierra Denali; it’s the first time the advanced, electronically controlled damping system has been offered on a full-size truck. More than 675,000 Denali models have been sold since the introduction of the 1999 Yukon Denali. and 5’8” box).

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First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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The 2015 model vehicles were purchased by local Houston company NewTex Plumbing and San Antonio-based Pioneer Energy Services. liter direct injection engines, which are used in the Chevy Suburban, the GMC Yukon XL and several larger pickup trucks. liter direct injection engine. In addition to supporting the 5.3-liter

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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The number of engine/transmission problems decreased to 24 PP100 in 2016 from 26 PP100 in 2015. Design-related problems account for 39% of problems reported in the study (60 PP100), a 2-percentage-point increase from 2015. The study was fielded from October through December 2015. Seven of the top 10 problems are design-related.

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Tesla Model 3, $2.2M seized from man who fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loans

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Some of the vehicles were a 2017 Mercedes Benz S Class, two 2017 Infinity Q50s, a 2015 Cadillac Escalade, a 2005 Bentley Continental, a 2014 GMC Yukon XL, and several older model luxury vehicles. Brooks also purchase 38 other used cars, the DOJ said.

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Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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In 2015, Delphi also took a stake in the Silicon Valley-based company. The base engine is used by General Motors in many applications, among them, the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. GM has been working closely with Tula Technology; in 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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GM invests $1.4B for Arlington Plant upgrades for SUVs

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Production schedules for Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Yukon XLs and Cadillac Escalades will be unaffected by the construction. The United Auto Workers and General Motors opened 2015 contract talks Monday on a new national agreement to replace the current four-year agreement that expires at midnight 14 September.

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