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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

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2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors is banking that Europeans will want an American-made $93,000 SUV that has zero emissions – but the US brand has had plenty of trouble getting production off the ground on its home turf. Last year, Cadillac delivered 9,000 Lyriqs, with fewer than 2,400 in the first half.

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GM boosting production of Chevrolet Bolt EV more than 20% for Q4 compared to three-quarter average; 1% of US 1H vehicle deliveries

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to 3,483 units from 4,500 units in the same period in 2017. to 7,858 units from 7,592 units in the first half of 2017. dealer inventory and bring us another step closer to our vision of a world with zero emissions. Cadillac sales were up 3% and GM’s overall sales were up 5% for an estimated market share of 16.6%, up 0.5

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GM boosting production of Chevrolet Bolt EV more than 20% for Q4 compared to three-quarter average; 1% of US 1H vehicle deliveries

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to 3,483 units from 4,500 units in the same period in 2017. to 7,858 units from 7,592 units in the first half of 2017. dealer inventory and bring us another step closer to our vision of a world with zero emissions. Cadillac sales were up 3% and GM’s overall sales were up 5% for an estimated market share of 16.6%, up 0.5

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GM outlines plans for China with 17 launches this year; developing advanced propulsion and electrification tech in China

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With more new models, the expansion of its local manufacturing capability and a growing dealer network, GM expects to increase Cadillac sales from 30,000 units last year to 100,000 units in 2015. Its longer-term goal is to take Cadillac’s share of China’s luxury car market to 10% by 2020.

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GM extends Chevy Bolt production delay, NHTSA closes battery fire investigation

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In July, GM issued a warning to 2017-2019 model year Chevrolet Bolt EV owners, stating a potential risk of fires had been reported after some owners had reported their vehicles had spontaneously blazed. All recalled vehicles on dealer lots will need to have battery packs replaced before they can be sold or returned to customers.

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News: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Get Big Price Drop

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As Chevrolet—and the other General Motors divisions Cadillac, GMC and Buick—launch additional electric models , it becomes an overall marketing and sales positioning strategy so these electric vehicles don’t get in each other’s way. Chevrolet has another reason for the new aggressive pricing: they are playing catch-up.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus. GM has been testing its “Super Cruise” autonomous driving technology since 2012, and confirmed today the feature will be available in the 2017 Cadillac CT6. eBike Concept.

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