Remove Buick Remove Chinese Remove Fuel Economy Remove Motoring
article thumbnail

GM reveals new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T and 1.3T engines to be launched in China; up to 10% fuel economy improvement

Green Car Congress

General Motors revealed its new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T They will power Buick and Chevrolet models built and sold in the Chinese domestic market starting later this year. Fuel economy has been improved by up to 10% compared to the engines powering the popular Buick Excelle GT. engine and 5.8

article thumbnail

Buick LaCrosse eAssist to go on sale in China priced at $40,833

Green Car Congress

The Buick LaCrosse eAssist “Comfort” model will be priced at RMB 249,900 (US$40,833) when it arrives in select dealerships in China October. SIDI engine, a customized 6-speed transmission, a 15 kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. SIDI engine, a customized 6-speed transmission, a 15 kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries.

Buick 220
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Buick isn’t messing around with the Envision. First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches.

Buick 52
article thumbnail

Buick Mild Hybrid Business Concept Vehicle Unveiled in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

The Buick Business Concept Vehicle. The Buick Business Concept, a new mild hybrid concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2009. Using a more powerful electric motor to enhance engine efficiency. Click to enlarge.

Buick 150
article thumbnail

Chevrolet Volt to be sold in 8 cities in China

Green Car Congress

The Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale at 13 Shanghai GM Chevrolet dealerships in eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. The announcement was made Monday as part of General Motors’ participation in Auto Guangzhou 2011. It will be priced at RMB 498,000 (about $78,000).

Chevrolet 210
article thumbnail

Buick Hybrid makes world debut

Green Cars News

A new mild hybrid concept vehicle made its global debut at Auto Shanghai this week dubbed the Buick Business Concept. The GM Hybrid System, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008, builds on belt-alternator-starter hybrid technology that is already available in the Buick LaCrosse Eco-Hybrid in China.

Buick 36
article thumbnail

GM, Ford post record August sales in China

Green Car Congress

General Motors and its joint ventures set a new August sales mark in China, with sales rising 7.3% Buick sales in China were up 2.8% liter EcoBoost engine that delivers up to 20% better fuel economy and 15% CO 2 emission reductions—continues to attract Chinese consumers, with sales up 94% for the year.

GM 218