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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

The Truth About Cars

Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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Chevy expects its Equinox EV to be the most affordable model under $35K with 319 mi range

Electrek

The new Chevy Equinox EV will officially start at $34,995 (including destination fee) as dealers gear up to begin orders. GM expects the Equinox EV to be “the most affordable” electric vehicle that offers 319 miles range.

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GM hints at an affordable Chevy Camaro EV: A $35,000 real electric pony car?

Baua Electric

An affordable Chevy Camaro EV? GM President Mark Reuss says the Camaro needs to be revived as a real pony car, hinting it could start at $35,000, similar to the new Equinox EV. GM says the Ultium battery enables +300 miles range (the Silverado EV gets 440 miles) and a 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3 seconds.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

Baua Electric

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. Ford sold 20,223 electric cars in the first quarter of 2023, while GM sold 16,425.

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GM Offering Reimbursement to Early Chevy Blazer EV Owners

The Truth About Cars

After announcing that Ultium-based EVs would not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, GM issued a stop sale for the Chevy Blazer EV over software issues. The publication purchased a Blazer EV for long-term testing and noted that it had worked fine since a dealer installed a planned software update.

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GM says EV hurdles are ‘not an issue now’ as new models roll out

Baua Electric

GM had its fair share of EV hurdles last year, leading to disappointing sales. Moving past Production Hell After delivering 75,883 electric cars last year, GM missed its goal of selling 100,000 EVs in the second half of 2023. GM’s delayed rollouts were caused by software issues, freight delays, and other factors.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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General Motors (GM) brand Chevrolet has begun selling the Blazer electric vehicle (EV) once again, after the automaker halted orders for over two months due to a software quality issue. GM also plans to utilize the division on all of its future vehicles.

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