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Honda Exhibits World Premiere of Honda BRIO Prototype, Honda’s New Small Vehicle Developed for Asian Markets at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Honda BRIO Prototype (based on Thai spec)
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Bangkok, Thailand — Honda today debuted the world premiere of a prototype of Honda BRIO, the new small-sized vehicle developed for Asian markets and scheduled to be introduced in Thailand and India in 2011, at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo starting November 30, 2010 (press day: November 30, public days: December 1–12.)

Honda BRIO Prototype is being developed with Honda's advanced technologies, while further advancing Honda's “man maximum, machine minimum” concept¹. Being developed as a commuter which is easy-to-use even in urban areas, the Honda BRIO prototype adopts an easy-to-handle compact body (more…)

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All-New Buick GL8 Luxury MPV Now Available

Monday, November 29th, 2010
All-New Buick GL8 Luxury MPV
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Shanghai — The all-new Buick GL8 from Shanghai GM is now available. The luxury MPV builds on the heritage of the original GL8, China's first family of executive wagons. Since the model's debut in 1999, more than 330,000 have been sold across China.

The new model, which will reach the market in January 2011, features seven innovations and 27 technological breakthroughs along with improvements in design, space and safety, technology, power, features and quality. The result is an unprecedented luxury MPV experience that is unmistakably Buick.

“The new GL8 was developed by Shanghai GM in cooperation with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai with the specific needs of our customers in mind,” (more…)

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First Baojun 630 Passenger Car Rolls Off Line at SAIC-GM-Wuling

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Baojun 630 Passenger Car
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Liuzhou — The first Baojun 630 passenger car from SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), one of GM China's main joint ventures, rolled off the production line today in Liuzhou, Guangxi.

Baojun is SGMW's new brand of affordable passenger vehicles that will be sold across China. The initial model, the Baojun 630, goes on sale in early 2011 through a new network of dedicated Baojun dealers.

The compact sedan was developed locally using proven GM technology. It features a highly efficient GM powertrain that meets all local emission standards as well as the advanced Euro IV standard. (more…)

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FHI Introduces the “SUBARU IMPREZA CONCEPT” as the World Premiere
-To Embody Subaru’s New Brand Statement-

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Subaru Impreza Concept
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Tokyo — Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI) unveiled the “Subaru Impreza Concept” today at the Los Angeles Auto Show (Press day: November 17 and 18; Open to the public from November 19 through 28 in the United States).

The Subaru Impreza Concept is the first concept model to be released under Subaru's new brand strategy. Designed to show a possible direction for future Impreza models, it embodies the Subaru brand statement “Confidence in Motion”. The concept expresses the core Subaru brand value of “enjoyment and peace of mind”. The Subaru Impreza Concept fuses a sleek and lean form that exudes dynamism and elegance with a roomy and rich four-seat interior that embodies a safe and comfortable ride. (more…)

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Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept: A Study Of Efficient And Intelligent Design For A New Luxury Customer

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
2010 Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept
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Los Angeles — Cadillac today introduced the Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept complements its compact dimensions with the design, features and technology for which Cadillac is known.

“The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept celebrates its scale with intelligent, innovative content that makes it unique regardless of its size,” said Clay Dean, Director of GM North American Advanced Design and Cadillac Brand Champion. “It has a small exterior footprint, but is roomy inside.” (more…)

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