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ARC Automobile responds to NHTSA request in airbag inflator probe

Baua Electric

No less than 9 incidents globally — seven within the U.S. — ARC recognizes, however, that even with appropriate industry standards … and efforts by manufacturers to minimize the risks of failures, the manufacturing processes may not completely eliminate the risk of occasional or isolated failures.”

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

That effectively precludes any vehicles that are not intended for the global market, with winners resulting from the opinions of a limited number of industry experts. According to S&P Global Mobility, Buick was the brand that had the highest percentage of female customers with a 55-percent share at the start of 2023.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

That effectively precludes any vehicles that are not intended for the global market, with winners resulting from the opinions of a limited number of industry experts. According to S&P Global Mobility, Buick was the brand that had the highest percentage of female customers with a 55-percent share at the start of 2023.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

Green Car Congress

million units globally) for viability planning purposes. In the US, GM will focus on its core brands; Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Pontiac will serve as a focused brand with fewer entries, within the Buick-Pontiac-GMC channel. GM now manages all product development activities globally. million units (57.5

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Hyundai: Prophecy is an “iconic silhouette of perfect proportions”

Current EV

Hyundai says the car’s design is “inspired by the automaker’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ philosophy,” and “embodies ‘Optimistic Futurism,’ which focuses on the emotional link between humans and automobiles by balancing nature and technology, emotion and practicality.”

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Delphis Plastic Case Radio Design Wins Society of Plastics Engineers Innovation Award

Green Car Congress

Over the past number of years, the plastic content in automobiles has gone up significantly for a variety of reasons.It’s GM picked up this award for the thermoplastic body panels used in the Buick LeSabre. More than 45 platforms and 20 million vehicles globally have used or currently use this material. kg vs. 7.3

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

One Bloomberg study found 341 miles was the average range desired, while Deloitte Consulting’s 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study found US consumers want to be able to travel 518 miles on a fully charged battery in a BEV that costs $50,000 or less. How much range is enough? Arguments over how much range is needed are contentious.

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