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GMC 2018 Terrain offers 1.6L diesel with start/stop in US

Green Car Congress

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. unit—a first application for the GMC lineup. The new Terrain’s exterior signals the next chapter of GMC’s design language, with stronger, sharper and more sculpted elements such as the grille and lighting features.

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GM EV Factory ZERO first US auto plant to install 5G technology

Green Car Congress

—Phil Kienle, GM vice president of North America Manufacturing and Labor Relations. Both the upcoming GMC HUMMER EV and the Cruise Origin will be built at Factory ZERO on GM’s Ultium battery platform. Key benefits of 5G in a manufacturing plant include reliability, speed and sheer scale.

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GM takes a shot at Ford after taking over as number two EV brand in the US

Baua Electric

GM overtakes Ford as America’s number two EV brand “We’re now the number two seller of EVs in North America,” GM boasted during its 2024 Investor Day on Tuesday. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. On Monday, Chevy launched the long-awaited lower-priced 2025 Silverado EV LT.

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Visiting Ford EV Center, Biden says, “The future of the auto industry is electric”

Plug in America

“The future of the auto industry is electric,” said President Biden. Almost exactly four years ago, Plug In America called on Ford to dream big and create an electric version of its F-150 pickup truck. There’s no turning back. … The only question is whether we’ll lead the race or fall behind.” We couldn’t agree more. .

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GM becomes top automaker in the US, but its EV sales lag competitors

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General Motors (GM) has announced its Q4 auto sales, showing that it has become the top automaker in the United States for 2022. As the company has become the largest auto seller in the United States, it has finally begun its electrification process with more gusto. Overall, GM brands sold a combined 2.2 million vehicles in the U.S.

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GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when?

Baua Electric

This includes scaling Chevy Equinox EV production while launching new GMC and Cadillac EVs. GM said stronger pickup and SUV sales in North America fueled the earnings growth. Over the next few months, GM will bolster its lineup with new EVs, including the GMC Sierra EV and Cadillac OPTIQ, Escalade IQ, and CELESTIQ models launching.

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Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

Baua Electric

Nissan (108%), Cadillac (100%), Lexus (187%), Polestar (247%), GMC (1,132%), Jaguar (2,223%), and VinFast (1,010%) all achieved 100% or higher registrations than a year prior. Hyundai will open its new Metaplant America next month, where the updated 2025 IONIQ 5 (including a rugged XRT trim) and new three-row IONIQ 9 will be built.

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