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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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US Hybrid Sales in February Drop 29%; Lower Decline Than General LDV Market

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GM came in second for total hybrid sales in the month, with 1,807 units sold. The Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade two-mode full-size SUVs posted a combined 632 units, representing 8.4% The Saturn Aura posted 23 units, representing 1.5% of all Auras sold. The GS 450h posted 22 units, a 71.4% of all GS models. General Motors.

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US Hybrid Sales Down 45.5% in April

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Reported sales of hybrids in the US reported by Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan dropped 45.5% General Motors sold 1,534 hybrids in April, comprising: 523 units of the two-mode SUVs (Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade), representing 4.5% 31 units of the Saturn Aura hybrid, representing 1.7% of Aura sales. of Aura sales.

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Drop 31.2% in January; 2.3% New Vehicle Market Share

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GM reported a total of 923 hybrid sales in January, including: 599 2-mode full-size SUVs (Tahoe, 299; Yukon, 168; Escalade, 132), presenting 8.0% 19 Aura hybrids, representing 1.4% of all Aura sales. 19 Aura hybrids, representing 1.4% of all Aura sales. Total Civic sales were down 32.4% to 14,198 units.

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US Hybrid Sales in March 2009 Down 44% Year-on-Year; Monthly New Vehicle Market Share of 2.5%

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GM sold a total of 1,612 hybrids in March: 609 units of the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade two-mode SUVs (7.3% 26 units of the Saturn Aura hybrid (1.3% GM sold a total of 1,612 hybrids in March: 609 units of the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade two-mode SUVs (7.3% 26 units of the Saturn Aura hybrid (1.3%

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GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

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The two-mode design, itself originally adapted from a hybrid transmission designed by Allison for transit buses, has up to now been exclusively incorporated into rear-wheel-drive (RWD) transmissions with the intent of reducing the fuel consumption of heavier and larger passenger trucks and SUVs while preserving towing capacities.

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