Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2017

China remained GM’s largest market in terms of retail sales for the fifth consecutive year, accounting for more than one-third of the company’s global sales. For comparison, GM brands reported retail sales in the US of 2,446,582 vehicles for CY 2016. In the MPV segment, GM’s sales increased 5% to 1,061,156 units in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

Less than a year after its launch in China, sales of the new Buick LaCrosse have reached 100,000 units. The LaCrosse was introduced as a redesigned model in the US in 2009, offering a standard, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L The LaCrosse is the fastest-growing member of China’s premium upper-medium sedan segment.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In our last Eldorado entry , we discussed the exterior differences between Cadillac’s standard Series 62 convertible and the limited production Eldorado. Though the Eldorado came as standard with almost everything Cadillac could throw at it, there were still two standalone options: Air conditioning for $620(!) ($7,125 adj.),

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

GM is revealing the 2011 Buick Regal sport sedan to customers in the Los Angeles area today. The 2011 Buick Regal. The Regal has already gone on sale in China in December 2008 and more than 64,000 Regals have been sold there. The Regal CXL includes the following as standard or available equipment: Standard 2.4L

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. The 2012 Verano. Click to enlarge. An Ecotec 2.4L

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Buick 2012 Fuel Economy MPG 199

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 5, 2024

After the great success and model expansion of the second generation Eldorado (1954-1956), sales of the third-gen receded considerably. The 1957 sales slump was credited to refreshed styling at GM (Cadillac and Buick in particular) that looked dated next to Exner’s 1957 Forward Look on Chrysler and Imperial models.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 9, 2024

Meanwhile, Cadillac sales have been dipping -- except for the Lyriq EV, which had a rough start last year but has sold much better through the first quarter this year. Looking at the sales declines, the problem might not be powertrains. Consumer preference for ICE vehicles or hybrid/PHEVs appears to be another.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2020

Buick has strengthened its commitment to electrification in China with the launch of the VELITE 7 electric vehicle and VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The VELITE 7 is the first all-electric SUV in Buick’s new energy vehicle portfolio, offering 500 kilometers (311 miles) of range on a single charge. Buick VELITE 7.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 29, 2024

We spent our last installment reviewing the special and sometimes troublesome engineering that was standard on the Brougham. The grille had circular bullet type protrusions from the intersections of the grille vanes, and was a more subtle take on Buick’s Fashion-Aire Dynastar grille. No longer, customers preferred the hardtop coupe!

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2009

Buick will offer its LaCrosse CX model with a new fuel-efficient, direct-injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine as standard and priced at $26,995. LaCrosse sales are up 238% compared with a year ago when sales of the previous model were winding down. Buick sales in November rose 14.8% Earlier post.).

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2010 Buick MPG Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

liters will account for 95% of Shanghai GM’s total sales in the future. Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM. liters and 2.5 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Even by the standards of the far-flung General Motors Empire, the J-Body was found everywhere , from the Vauxhall Cavaliers of Great Britain to the Isuzu Askas of Japan to the Daewoo Esperas of South Korea. Today's Junkyard Find is a sporty Sunbird coupe, found in a yard just south of Denver, Colorado.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

For nearly two decades, SAIC, which employs more than 200,000 people, has been a powerhouse in China, but its sales fell by 16% in the first two months of this year from a year earlier, according to an SAIC filing. SAIC-GM makes Chevrolets, Buicks, and Cadillacs. For its part, SAIC Volkswagen makes the ID.3

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2011

The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. Like the light electrification powertrain of the Buick LaCrosse upon which it is based, the Alpheon eAssist features a 2.4-liter Earlier post.). mpg US, 7.1

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Based on GM’s Ultium Platform (that powers Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick EVs), the Prologue features the “highest standard driving range rating in its class,” according to Honda. Ahead of the first models rolling out, Honda shared starting prices and specs for the 2024 Honda Prologue.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 25, 2012

Buick has placed a major bet on its eAssist mild hybrid system, offering it as standard equipment on base versions of the 2012 Lacrosse and, more recently, the 2013 Regal as well. Now Chevrolet is planning to spread that same system--which the Bowtie Brand uses on the 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco on sale since early this year--to more models.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

It offers 22 services along with built-in 4G LTE to owners of Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products from SAIC-GM. More than 90% of Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet vehicles are equipped with 4G LTE. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang and Wuling brands.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Increased new vehicle sales and lower scrappage rates pushed VIO to the highest point on record since Q3 2008. of total VIO; they were followed by standard midrange cars (11.9%) and small-economy cars (9.1%). In Q2 2013, Buick and Volvo were the top brands with the longest average length of ownership at 98 and 92 months, respectively.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

Buick, meanwhile, was vitally important for the Chinese market, where today more than four times as many Buicks are sold as in North America. Thus, the restructured GM was composed of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac, while the Hummer, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn brands died. The Task Force ultimately agreed.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 25, 2023

We discussed the engineering underneath 1953’s trio of high-end halo convertibles from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac last week. The windshield necessarily made the vent window a different shape, which was smaller and more rectangular than that of the standard Series 62. Images: dealer , BaT ] ecome a& TTAC insider.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

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. Focus on fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. Malibu Eco is among the first vehicles in the midsize segment with a standard fuel-saving, active shutter system. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Chevrolet is unveiling its all-new 2014 Impala at the New York Auto Show; the redesigned full-size flagship sedan goes on sale in early 2013 as the model’s 10 th generation. Impala was the best-selling full-size sedan in the US 2011, with sales of more than 171,000 units. V-6, new 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L V-6, new 2.5L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2021

However, AAA believes testing standards must incorporate real-world conditions that drivers normally encounter. In 2020, sales of crossovers and utility vehicles accounted for 50% of the new vehicle market share. —“Effect Of Environmental Factors On ADAS Sensor Performance”.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 Following the steep decline in US industry sales in December 2008 and January 2009, GM responded by further lowering its forecast for 2009 US industry sales to 10.5 million units (57.5

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

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. Then there are the models that don’t exactly top the sales charts but are culturally synonymous with women. Though it was hardly a buffet of information.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

What would be the estimated total GM EV sales volume per year and especially in 2025? What would be the average sales volume per model per year? What percent of GM’s total sales in 2025 would EV sales comprise? GM’s EV Sales Since 2010.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

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. Then there are the models that don’t exactly top the sales charts but are culturally synonymous with women. Though it was hardly a buffet of information.

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Aston Martin Cars Volvo Kia 88

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

With an announced on sale date of spring 2023, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is slowly getting attention from full-size pickup owners. We can only speculate, but expect there to be a battery electric version of almost all the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC makes. Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The 2022 Genesis GV70 has two engine options with all-wheel drive (AWD) standard. Clean Fleet Report feels a head-up display should be standard on all cars and all trim levels as it is an important safety factor for the driver helping to keep their eyes on the road. Your dealer sales associate will explain how this program works.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

Separately, Buick brought to market the all-new Regal for China. SAIC-GM-Wuling began limited pre-sales of the E100 in Liuzhou, Guangxi on 10 July. Another 500 vehicles will be available starting tomorrow, with sales initially limited to Guangxi. Buick Regal. The all-new Regal also comes standard with stop/start.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2015

Buick introduced the 2016 Encore Sport Touring crossover, a more sporty take on the brand’s popular crossover. Encore sales increased 29% for the first six months of 2015, logging 30,549 units.) The 2016 Encore Sport Touring goes on sale this fall. Ten standard air bags, including side-curtain and knee air bags.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. Standard chassis control systems include antilock brakes, traction control and StabiliTrak electronic stability control. Earlier post.) V-6 in the SRX. Hydraulic ride bushings in the front and rear suspensions.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. The 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance offers good value for what it delivers, which is probably why consumers have made it a sales leader.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

Buick had deliveries of nearly 129,600 units (-42.5% New sales channels and methods such as livestreaming and touch-free vehicle services were introduced across the brands to reach out to customers in a secure way. The Rong Guang electric vehicle has the same dimensions as the model powered by a standard internal combustion engine.

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