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Buick Bolsters Utility Lineup

Buick continues to solidify its position as a utility-vehicle brand with the introduction
of the Encore GX, which General Motors describes as an “entry compact” CUV. “It fills a gap”
in the Buick lineup, Phil Brook, vice president-Buick and GMC marketing, told reporters pri-
or to the L.A. Auto Show. GM in September started its campaign to grow Buick as a premium
CUV brand in 2020 by adding vehicles in perceived “white spaces,” Brook says.
The Encore GX is the fourth CUV in Buick’s lineup. Its three other models – the Encore,
Envision and Enclave – represent 90% of the brand’s sales in the U.S. Encore GX, filling the
gap between the Encore and Envision, is “closer to the Envision than an Encore,” being
wider, longer and more spacious, Buick marketing director Sam Russell says.
GM will manufacture the Encore GX in Korea. It manufacturers a China-only model in
China, Russell says.
The Encore GX for the U.S. market includes a safety package usually only seen in
the upper end of the compact segment, Brook says. Lane-keep assist and lane-departure
warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert and front pedestrian braking
are standard on the GX. It also is the first Buick model to offer Google’s Alexa voice-activated
assistant integrated into the vehicle, so no mobile phone is required. If you do want to pair
your phone, however, Bluetooth will allow up to two phones to be paired at the same time.
It comes with a standard 1.2L turbo or optional 1.3L turbo engine delivering 155 hp
and 174 lb.-ft. (236 Nm) of torque. Both front-wheel-drive models have a standard CVT. In
all-wheel-drive versions, the 1.3L will be paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The Encore GX will be available in early 2020.
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Hyundai Unfolds Mobility Roadmap for 2020s

Hyundai has outlined a series of goals designed to enhance the Korean au- Hyundai says SAE Level 2 and 3 autonomous driving technology, as well as Ad-
tomaker’s delivery of mobility solutions by 2025. The two core business pillars vanced Driver Assistance System for parking, will be available in all models by
of the “Strategy 2025” roadmap are Smart Mobility Device and Smart Mobility 2025. The company aims to develop a fully autonomous driving platform by
Service. Smart Mobility Device will expand beyond automobiles to include per- 2022 and begin mass production by 2024.
sonal air vehicles, robotics and last-mile mobility, while Smart Mobility Service
will offer personalized services and content on an integrated platform. The automaker says it will adopt a new global modular EV architecture to en-
hance the efficiency and scalability of product development, starting with vehi-
“The two pillars sit atop three key directions that the company has defined: cles launching in 2024. It also plans to expand partnerships with other OEMs.
enhancing profitability in internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, se-
curing leadership in vehicle electrification and laying the groundwork for Hyundai’s financial targets include investing 61.1 trillion won ($53.1 billion) in
platform-based businesses,” Hyundai says in a news release. R&D and future technologies through 2025; a target operating margin of 8% in STOP CRIME BEFORE IT STARTS
the automotive business and 5% market share by 2025 (up from 4% in 2018);
Hyundai’s strategic goals include selling 560,000 battery-electric and and buying back 300 billion won ($252 million) in shares from the market by
110,000 fuel-cell electric vehicles by 2025; becoming a top three EV February 2020.
manufacturer by 2025; and offering electrified drivetrains by 2030
in major global markets including the U.S., China and Europe and As part of Hyundai’s Smart Mobility Service objectives, the company plans to
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