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In reply to the discussion: General Motors Sides With Trump in Emissions Battle, Splitting the Industry [View all]still_one
(92,190 posts)2020 they will release a plug in hybrid version of the Escape
Toyota will release a plug in hybrid version of their RAV4, and are moving most of their lineup to offer a hybrid version along side an ICE. Honda, Hyundai, KIA, etc are also moving agressively toward hybrids and or electric in their lineup
No question that the trade war caused a lot of damage to auto maker especially American automakers
The GM brand is a big seller over in China
The LA and Tokyo auto showed off a lot of these fuel efficient vehicles for production next year
GM a few years back redesigned the Impalla with rave reviews and accolades, and now put it on the same chopping block as Volt, Cruize. Now maybe they had no choice because they may not have been selling, but GM made it clear they want to push toward muscle cars and SUVs, along with the promise of all electric,. I think GM is making some stratgic mistakes, which they might be able to reverse, but by cutting recent cars from their lineup, i think customers may lose confidence in buuyingnew models from them
Time will tell