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GM introducing 2012 LaCrosse with new eAssist light electrification system as standard

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GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. Powertrain of the 2012 LaCrosse with eAssist. Click to enlarge. Mated to a 2.4L

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GM introduces new light electrification system

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With the debut of the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, arrives a new “light electrification” system. It is mated to a 2.4litre Ecotec direct injection four-cylinder engine [.].

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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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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OnStar Service to Launch in China in December

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SGM will eventually make this telematics service available on its full portfolio of products, beginning with Cadillac, then Buick and finally Chevrolet. Remote Horn and Lights. OnStar has been providing data to GM engineers for about five years to help in the development of vehicles. Emergency services. On Demand Diagnostics.

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GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

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The 2010 Terrain will feature a choice of two new direct injection engines. The newly introduced GMC Terrain ( earlier post ) became the latest GM North American model that will feature a fuel-efficient gasoline direct injection (DI) engine in 2010. The MY 2009 engines include three 2.0-liter V-6 (LF1) direct injection engines.

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Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

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As part of its re-emergence, GM has established just four core brands – its global leader Chevrolet; Buick, which focuses on North America and China; GMC, one of its most profitable brands which will focus on North America and the Middle East; and Cadillac. diesel engine for light trucks. How GM hopes to recover.

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GM Sales in China Up 66.9% in 2009 to All-Time High

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The passenger car joint venture was once again led by its original brand, Buick, which experienced sales growth of 59.6% Further contributing to the resurgence of Buick in China were the New Regal, which generated sales of 79,930 units, and the new LaCROSSE, which generated sales of 43,429 units in just six months on the market.

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