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Chevrolet announces next-gen Bolt

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The Bolt is expected to join Chevrolet’s growing lineup of all-electric vehicles, three of which are launching this year: Silverado EV, Blazer EV and Equinox EV. The Bolt was first introduced in 2017. Timing and specific details about the next-generation Bolt will be announced at a later date.

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New hood scoop feeds cool air to 2017 Chevy Silverado HD diesel truck

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The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD diesel pickup truck is getting a new piece of hardware to help its engine run more efficiently. Versions of the heavy-duty truck equipped with the 6.6-liter liter Duramax diesel V-8 are now adorned with a functional hood scoop, which feeds cooler air into the engine.

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GM and Isuzu investing $175M for plant for diesel engine components

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2017 Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo Diesel (L5P) for Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. GM’s launched its all-new family of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD pickups earlier this year and began shipping the all-new HDs to dealers in July and will build dealer inventory levels through the first half of 2020.

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Chevrolet to offer small number of 2016 Silverados pickups with e-Assist mild-hybrid technology; 13% better city cycle fuel economy

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Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. Based on feedback from these initial customers, Chevrolet may adjust production for 2017 model year. V-8 and 8-speed automatic.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Click to enlarge. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum.

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GM introduces new Super Cruise features to 6 MY2022 vehicles

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These enhancements will be available on select model year 2022 Super Cruise enabled vehicles, including Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac CT4, Cadillac CT5, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and GMC Sierra. Super Cruise will be available on 22 vehicles by 2023, including Cadillac LYRIQ and GMC HUMMER EV SUV.

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US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

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of total sales—up modestly from 2017. Over a three-year period (not annualized), this category has seen a very strong growth rate of 35%, with the strongest growth in 2017 and 2018. Diesel sales in smaller vehicles showed modest growth in 2018, after a drop in both 2016 and 2017. Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pickup.

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