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Buick launches another compelling Ultium-based EV in China for under $30K, still ICE only in the US

Electrek

General Motors (GM) is wasting no time as it looks to keep up in a rapidly evolving Chinese EV market. Buick , GM’s mid-level luxury brand, is embracing the wave of innovation with its second EV based on GM’s Ultium platform, the E4 electric SUV. Yet, in the US, we are stuck with Buick’s ICE vehicles.

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QOTD: Do You Actually Care About Chinese Imports?

The Truth About Cars

But Ford Motor Co. annually, having Oakville Assembly down means Ford had to come up with something and it elected to pull China out of the bullpen — setting the SUV up to become Ford’s very first Chinese import. Most notably, General Motors has been criticized for importing its Buick Envision crossover from China to the U.S.

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GM introduces Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept

Green Car Congress

GM introduced the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicle in China; it will appear on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. liter SIDI intelligent direct injection turbocharged engine complemented by a pair of electric motor generators in the Envision’s dual automatic/manual eight-speed transmission.

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Ford to Pull Back On Future Chinese Investments

The Truth About Cars

This should have been obvious to American manufacturers who have historically been required to engage in partnerships with Chinese corporations just to sell within the region. The company has joint-venture partnerships with Jiangling Motors Group, Changan, and Lin Ho, and shares eight factories between them.

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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.

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GM employs Tesla-esque direct-to-consumer sales strategy in China

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) plans to launch a wholly-owned direct sales platform, Durant Guild, in China. With Durant Guild, GM hopes to revitalize Chinese consumers’ interest in its brand and increase sales in the country. Blissett mentioned a shift in the Chinese market for “halo cars.” What is Durant Guild?

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Feb

CN EV Post

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on March 9 the top selling models and car companies in China in February, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 14 BMW 3 Series BEV 2,976 NA NA 15 Buick Velite 6 2,923 2,014 45.1% 11 Great Wall Motor 7,405 6,347 16.7% 11 Great Wall Motor 7,405 6,347 16.7%

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