Archive for Category: "Buick"
Buick Bringing Back Classic Nameplates
Some of the most storied names of GM’s past come from Buick. The current purveyor of old and boring once sold some of the most powerful and performance oriented models of the 1970s and ’80s. These legendary cars carried the names of Grand National, GNX and T-Type. Inside Line is now reporting that these great [...]
Chevy Sonic, Cruze And Buick Verano Recalled
Attention owners of 2012 Chevy Sonics, Cruzes or Buick Veranos. GM has issued a recall for a potentially dangerous airbag problem. The driver side airbag has a shorting bar which may come in contact with the airbag terminals. If this intermittent contact occurs during a collision, the airbag may not deploy, causing serious injury to the driver. GM will notify owners [...]
Consumer Reports Gives Us 10 Most Reliable American Cars
Consumer reports loves to create lists that make their expansive collection of data more digestible In honor of the Presidential Election, we decided to share with you Consumer Reports’ top 10 most reliable american vehicles. GM dominates the list with Chevrolet in particular taking home high honors. All categories but two belong to GM vehicles with [...]
2013 Enclave Brings New Taillamp Technology
When the new 2013 Enclave hits showrooms, the Lambda-based SUV is bringing some new lighting tech along with it. Working with 3M, the new lighting allows for a soft uniform light, even when using complex shapes. The industry-first lighting is called Uniform Lighting Lens technology, and it uses a micro-patterened polycarbonate that gives off an [...]
Buick and GMC To Quickly Launch Nine New Models
The “other guys” at General Motors are currently on a roll. Within the next 12 months, both GMC and Buick are looking to bring to this world nine new models. Each vehicle will either be significantly refreshed or all-new entirely. Coming along with the “freshmen” will be a wealth of innovative technologies and luxurious items to [...]
Buick Makes eAssist Standard on The 2013 Regal
While the mechanical makeup for the 2013 Buick Regal will remain the same, the sedan will see a shift in its standard and optional features. Perhaps most news worthy will be the change-up regarding the electric motor assist that isn’t a hybrid but instead, it’s eAssist. The system, which uses an electric generator to allow the engine to [...]
Buick Prices the Verano Turbo
Later this fall, anyone looking for an efficient luxury car that doubles as a stop light sleeper will have to look no further than their local Buick dealer. Ready to hit the streets is the recently invigorated 2013 Verano Turbo that should be a serious contestant for the likes of the Acura TSX, Lexus IS250 and VW Jetta GLI. [...]
Buick’s Verano Turbo Gets EPA Rated
More power almost always requires more energy. With a higher energy requirement, a vehicle’s fuel mileage tends to falls but sometimes, the drop is small enough that the extra output comes at no major compromise. For the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo, the power-to-mileage ratio is nice enough that a win-win situation is looking to be [...]
Buick Adds Boost to The Verano
When going up against the likes of the Acura TSX, Volvo S40 and Audi A3, 180 horsepower might not be enough to fight tooth and nail. As smooth and composed as the Buick Verano may be, its naturally aspirated 2.4 liter Ecotec isn’t the most athletic mill around and can push the sedan to 60 mph in a segment [...]
Buick Attacks Nevada Road Course Once Again With Regal GS
Back in September 2011, two Buick engineers took the high-output 2012 Regal GS and bombed down the scorched earth known as the Nevada State Highway 318. Entered in the Silver State Classic Challenge’s 120 mph class, the super sedan managed to not only take first place but that event earned the car its first ever [...]


