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GM recalling certain eAssist models; up to 42,904 vehicles potentially affected by GCM issue

Green Car Congress

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. For the 2012 model year, eAssist became standard for the larger Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. The product investigation was re-opened.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.

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Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The company was created from the old GM’s strongest operations and was reborn with a clear focus on building better and more environmentally friendly vehicles. The company already has several successful vehicles including the Chevy Malibu, Buick Enclave and Cadillac CTS/CTS-V which have received critical acclaim.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Buick electric SUV – the Electra is only a concept for now, but expect the sporty high-rider to provide inspiration for an upcoming electric Buick. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above).