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Chevrolet introduces 2018 Equinox SUV with turbo diesel option in N. America

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Chevrolet has introduced the all-new 2018 Equinox compact SUV with a choice of three turbocharged engines—including the segment’s first turbo-diesel in North America. turbo-diesel is an all-new design, with output estimated at 136 hp (101 kW) at 3,500 to 4,000 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque (320 N·m) at 2,000 rpm. turbo, a 2.0L

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First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado trucks for each fleet were upgraded to run on either natural gas or gasoline using the new DuraDrive DI natural gas system, supplied by Utah-based AGA Systems. During EPA testing the DuraDrive DI set a record for efficiency on an eight-cylinder natural gas truck, achieving 23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km) highway.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 Bold Design.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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VTRUX trucks (Silverados) were claimed to manage 25 miles per gallon combined. When combined with the greater MPG achieved running the gasoline engine to support the electric motor, VTRUX models achieved a total mileage range similar to the standard gasoline versions.& seconds, and on to a top speed of only 85.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

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Each are designed for a specific task to improve traction, throttle control and ride comfort. The well laid-out interior has geometric design points. Familiar Design. GMC designers took that familiar look and updated it with LED lighting front and rear, softer corners and the MultiPro tailgate. A little help in back.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. Putting the sport in SUV. An impressive time to move a 4,295-pound SUV.

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New Cadillac XT4 compact luxury SUV for China features GM Tripower propulsion system

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The all-new Cadillac XT4 compact luxury SUV that is coming to China later this month features the all-new General Motors TriPower propulsion system that incorporates multiple innovative technologies, and that is also deployed on the Silverado with a 2.7-liter liters/100 km (33 mpg US). liter engine.

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