Buick EV models delayed indefinitely in U.S. On July 23, among other information about delays in GM electrification plans during the GM Q2 earnings call, GM CEO Mary Barra said that GM is “deferring Buick‘s first EV, which had been planned for 2024.”, a move she said would ensure GM has “a balanced approach as the market develops.” Barra’s comment was also backed by a statement from a GM spokesperson saying, “Buick’s previously an...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/27

The CT5 midsize electric sedan remained the brand’s top-selling model and sustained rapid growth. In November, a luxury standard-range RWD variant of the IQ Lyriq electric SUV was officially launched, and the new IQ Optiq battery electric vehicle (BEV) made its Chinese debut. -          Buick sold over 517,000 units. Demand for the Century large luxury MPV and the Envision Plus midsize SUV stayed strong. The brand sharpened its electr...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/12

Buick introductions coming in 2024 Looking forward to the New Year, Buick has a number of new introductions coming in 2024. 2025 Buick Enclave for North America•    First, the all-new 2025 Buick Enclave is expected to debut early in 2024.•    The third generation full-size Enclave is expected to introduce all-new sheetmetal, incorporating Buick’s latest design language and new wheel options up to 22 inches in diameter. •    The int...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/30

GM buys out EV-wary dealers, cuts Buick U.S. network in half General Motors said nearly half of its Buick dealers in the U.S. have taken buyouts rather than invest in selling and servicing EVs as the brand transitions to all electric by 2030. GM will now end 2023 with about 1,000 Buick stores across the U.S., down 47% from where it started at the beginning of the year. Buick said in 2022 that it would be asking dealers to commit a minimum investm...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/27

GM sells over 540,000 vehicles in China in Q3 2023 On October 10, General Motors (GM) announced that in Q3 2023, it retailed over 540,000 vehicles in China. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) continued to post robust growth momentum across its sub-brands. Performance by brand: Buick sold over 151,000 vehicles. The performance of the GL8 3-row 7-seater MPV remained strong, with sales volume increasing 10.7% year-over-year (y/y) to nearly 40,000 units. The...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/23

(MIIT) latest catalog of models allowed to be sold in the region.Smaller than the Cadillac Lyriq, the Optiq is expected to be 4,822 mm (189.4 inches) long, 1,912 mm (75.3 inches) wide, 1,642 mm (64.7 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,915 mm (116.3inches) identical to the new Chevrolet Equinox EV, Buick Electra E5 and Electra E4, all of which use the same variant of the GM BEV3 platform.The Cadillac Optiq will feature a rear Ultium Drive motor w...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/15

Vs), a record high for the same period in previous years. Performance by brand: Cadillac sold over 55,000 vehicles, up 51% y/y. Sales volume of the CT5 sedan was about 26,000 units, up 120% y/y. Sales volumes of the XT5 midsize SUV and the CT4 sports sedan rose by 39% y/y and 34% y/y, respectively. Buick sold over 136,000 vehicles. Sales volume and cumulative sales of the new Century flagship MPV exceeded 4,400 units and 10,000 units, respectivel...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/10

Buick launches Electra E4 electric coupe SUV, sporty GS variant in China On June 21, Buick announced the official launch of its Electra E4 premium electric coupe SUV in China.The brand’s second EV developed on the Ultium platform, following the Electra E5 SUV, is the first electrified model being offered with a sporty GS variant.   • Four Electra E4 variants are being rolled out at Buick EV City Galleries and EV Zones at showrooms across Ch...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/22

Buick readies launch of Electra E4 electric SUV coupe in China On June 12, Buick announced that it will soon introduce an all-new Electra E4 electric SUV coupe in China, the brand’s second EV in its largest market developed on the Ultium platform, joining the recently launched Electra E5 SUV.The Electra E4 has a stylish and dynamic design, advanced cockpit system and comprehensive safety features. The exterior of the Electra E4 is inspired by t...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/14

SAIC GM starts delivering new Electra E5 intelligent electric SUV On May 29, SAIC GM announced that recently, it officially started delivering the first batch of Buick’s Electra E5, which is positioned as a 5-seater intelligent electric SUV and is Buick’s first Ultium-based model. Based on the Ultium platform, the Electra E5 is equipped with a 68.4kWh or 79.7kWh ternary lithium battery, with a combined range of 545km or 620km under the CLTC s...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/01

rd-generation battery swapping station will demonstrate the full process of a battery swap live; XPeng exhibits the SEPA2.0 architecture previously unveiled; and Li Auto launches a battery electric solution. For American automakers, SAIC GM participates in the event with a total of 34 models of the Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. Specifically, Buick exhibits models such as the new Electra E5 5-seater battery electric SUV; Chevrolet exhibits...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

Buick’s Ultium-powered Electra E5 launches in China On April 13, Buick launched the highly anticipated Electra E5 in China.The five-seat Electra E5 has a long wheelbase of 2,954 mm, and comes in five variants   • The standard front-wheel-drive variant has 180 kW of maximum power and 330 Nm of maximum torque, while the long-range version has maximum power of 150 kW.    • The range-topping Avenir all-wheel-drive model is equipped with a f...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/15

nce.Cadillac sold over 32,000 vehicles. Sales volume of the CT5 sedan took the lead with over 12,000 units, and that of the Lyriq luxury battery electric SUV maintained growth. The next-generation Super Cruise super assisted driving system has been released to customers via OTA Update in late March.Buick sold over 106,000 vehicles. Sales volume of the new Century flagship MPV exceeded 5,000 units. Sales volume of the Velite new energy lineup grew...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/11

Buick unveils official interior image and intelligent cockpit information of Electra E5 battery electric SUV On February 28, SAIC GM unveiled information about the interior and intelligent cockpit of the Electra E5, Buick’s first Ultium-based model. Positioned as a 5-door intelligent battery electric SUV, the Electra E5 follows the PURE Design concept, with a layered suspended interior design. Coupled with a suspended center console, an electro...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/06

d control systems in a number of SAIC-GM’s future Ultium-based battery electric models with the world’s leading high-precision processing and assembly technologies, high-standard quality control management and high-flexibility common line production capabilities. In addition, a trial car of the Electra E5 large 5-seater intelligent battery electric SUV, Buick’s first Ultium-based model, was launched at the Wuhan site on the same day. The ne...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/05

V, Zeekr’s Zeekr M-Vision concept vehicle, Jidu’s first automotive robot “ROBO-01” and new ROBO-02 intelligent battery electric coupe, and the hydrogen fuel cell edition of Changan Deepal’s SL03 mid-sized vehicle. For American OEMs, SAIC GM participated in the exhibition with 39 models of Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac. Specifically, Buick exhibited the new Century flagship MPV and the Ultium platform-based Electra-X battery electric con...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/05

Buick Electra E5 pre-production begins in Wuhan, China On December 28, General Motors commenced pre-production of the all-electric Buick Electra E5 at the SAIC-GM plant in Wuhan, China as the first batch of trial vehicles officially rolled off the assembly line.The Electra E5 SUV was showcased in November and takes design inspiration from the Electra X Concept. Customer deliveries will commence in the first half of 2023.Underpinning the Electra ...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/31

Buick details all-new electric Electra E5 to debut in China On December 19, Buick announced that it will soon introduce the all-electric Electra E5, the brand’s first production vehicle developed on the Ultium platform in China. The large five-seat midsize electric SUV incorporates Buick’s all-new EV design, offering forward-looking styling, exceptional spaciousness and premium comfort.Together with its cutting-edge global technologies, the E...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/20

22, the Wuhan Ultium Center will be put into operation. Also, local procurement of more than 95% of parts and components for the Ultium platform has been achieved. 2) Product-wise, SAIC-GM will launch 4 new Ultium-based models in 2023 and a total of over 10 battery electric products under Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet in the next five years. In the next two years, the company will introduce new-generation strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid technolo...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/28

2022 Chengdu Motor Show: SAIC GM to exhibit 35 models On August 19, SAIC GM announced that it will exhibit a total of 35 models under its three brands of Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac at the 25th Chengdu Motor Show. The show will be held at the Western China International Expo Center in Chengdu from August 26 to September 4.Buick plans to exhibit 14 models, including the new Envista SUV, the new GL8 family, and the Electra-X. Buick’s new tri-sh...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/25