GM to launch Volt/Ampera sub-brand in 2015

LexFather · 2010-12-08 06:13:19

GM to launch Volt/Ampera sub-brand in 2015 http://imgs.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/4/23/medium/8535062781955206655.jpg (http://www.worldcarfans.com/110120729919/gm-to-launch-voltampera-sub-brand-in-2015/lowphotos#0) Chevrolet Volt MPV5 electric concept 23.04.2010 Will consist of three models email (http://www.worldcarfans.com/110120729919/gm-to-launch-voltampera-sub-brand-in-2015#) print (http://www.worldcarfans.com/110120729919/gm-to-launch-voltampera-sub-brand-in-2015#) Share3 (http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldcarfans.com%2F110120729919%2Fgm-to-launch-voltampera-sub-brand-in-2015&t=GM%20to%20launch%20Volt%2FAmpera%20sub-brand%20in%202015&src=sp) By Michael Gauthier (http://www.worldcarfans.com/user/39) December 7, 2010 10:00 am Filed Under: American (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/american), Chevrolet (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/chevrolet), Electric Vehicle (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/electric-vehicle), General Motors (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general-motors), German (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/german), Hybrid (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/hybrid), Opel (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/opel), Vauxhall (http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/vauxhall) According to a recent report, GM is planning to launch a major extended-range offensive when the next-generation Chevrolet Volt (Opel / Vauxhall Ampera) is unveiled in 2015. While the company has already shown the Volt MPV5 concept (http://www.worldcarfans.com/110042325832/chevrolet-volt-mpv5-electric-concept-unveiled-at-auto-china), strong Volt/Ampera demand has forced GM to hold back on additional variants. However when the next-generation launches, the company will be able to add new production facilities which will allow them to introduce a Volt/Ampera sub-brand that will consist of three models - a crossover, an Astra-sized hatchback, and a slightly larger version of today's Volt/Ampera. Speaking with AutoCar, Nick Reilly - the president of GM Europe - revealed the next-generation Volt will be cheaper and offer a longer electric range. More importantly, if governments continue their current incentives, the next-generation Volt will be priced competitively with traditional petrol-powered models. Source: AutoCar (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=254418) Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/110120729919/gm-to-launch-voltampera-sub-brand-in-2015#ixzz17Uw7pRdD

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12-07-10, 10:13 PM

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GM to launch Volt/Ampera sub-brand in 2015

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GM to launch Volt/Ampera sub-brand in 2015

Chevrolet Volt MPV5 electric concept 23.04.2010

Will consist of three models

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By Michael Gauthier
December 7, 2010 10:00 am
Filed Under: American, Chevrolet, Electric Vehicle, General Motors, German, Hybrid, Opel, Vauxhall

According to a recent report, GM is planning to launch a major extended-range offensive when the next-generation Chevrolet Volt (Opel / Vauxhall Ampera) is unveiled in 2015.
While the company has already shown the Volt MPV5 concept, strong Volt/Ampera demand has forced GM to hold back on additional variants. However when the next-generation launches, the company will be able to add new production facilities which will allow them to introduce a Volt/Ampera sub-brand that will consist of three models - a crossover, an Astra-sized hatchback, and a slightly larger version of today's Volt/Ampera.
Speaking with AutoCar, Nick Reilly - the president of GM Europe - revealed the next-generation Volt will be cheaper and offer a longer electric range. More importantly, if governments continue their current incentives, the next-generation Volt will be priced competitively with traditional petrol-powered models.

Source: AutoCar

Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11012072...#ixzz17Uw7pRdD

12-07-10, 10:26 PM

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Great idea, but its success is going to be cost dependent.

If they plan a crossover, wagon, and sedan; they all need to be within the price range of similar gas-guzzling makes of similar quality. It won't work if these cars are still over $40k, no matter how unique the powertrain...