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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

Green Car Congress

Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Later this year, Buick will become the first brand in China officially to roll out the market-ready technology on a production vehicle, a Buick GL8. Past work on V2X in China.

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Buick adding new eAssist mild hybrid to 2018 Buick LaCrosse as standard powertrain

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The Buick LaCrosse is adding eAssist light electrification for the 2018 model. Compared to previous Buick eAssist executions ( earlier post ), this newest iteration is more sophisticated, powerful and compact. It will be the standard powertrain for the 2018 LaCrosse, which goes on sale this fall. The new standard 2.5L

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Global debut of Buick Enspire electric concept SUV in China; GM China sales up 2% in February, Buick up 4%

Green Car Congress

GM’s Buick brand will stage the global debut of the Enspire, its new all-electric concept SUV, at Buick Brand Night on 17 April in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. It will also be on display to the public at Auto China 2018 in Beijing, which begins later this month. Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV teaser.

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All-electric Buick Enspire crossover SUV concept bows in China

Green Car Reports

Buick unveiled Tuesday an electric crossover SUV concept bound for the 2018 Beijing auto show with promise. In addition to 370 miles of range, the Buick Enspire concept can charge up to 80 percent in 40 minutes through fast and wireless charging.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Buick isn’t messing around with the Envision. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. Avenir in Buick-speak means it is the top-of-the-line model. The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches. Inviting Interior.

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GM sold more than 1M crossovers in US in 2019, more than 1M full-size trucks

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General Motors Co. compared to 2018, and more than 1 million full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. Fourth quarter North American wholesales declined an estimated 25% year over year, due to the 40 day United Auto Workers work stoppage. versus 2018. versus 2018. Buick Envision up 10.2%. Buick Encore up 10.0%.

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China’s largest carmaker to cut thousands of jobs at its joint ventures with GM and Volkswagen

Baua Electric

3 electric car (Source: SAIC-VW) Amid an intense price war and lost market share to BYD and Tesla, China’s state-owned automaker SAIC Motor is reportedly making drastic job cuts this year at its joint ventures with General Motors and Volkswagen and at its EV unit – with mass layoffs a rare move for a China-owned company. SAIC-VW ID.3

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