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2008 Product Information

From hybrids to six-speeds, direct injection and more, GM's 2008 global powertrain lineup provides more miles with less fuel

2008 Product Information		General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year - including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants - with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GM's cars and trucks. For 2008, GM's powertrain lineup includes hybrids, clean diesels and fuel-saving technologies such as Active Fuel Management, direct injection, variable valve timing, six-speed transmissions and flexfuel options for consumers.
"We’re leveraging our global capability to build powertrains that do more with less fuel," said Tom Stephens, group vice president for GM Powertrain and Quality. "Our 2008 powertrain lineup demonstrates how we’re using advanced technologies to provide customers with many fuel-saving options." » Read more

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