The Envista is a brand new addition to the Buick portfolio for 2024, replacing the popular Encore. It sports a coupe-like exterior but suffers from reduced visibility and rear-seat headroom—a classic case of form over function. The engine, meanwhile, is a perfect example of downsizing. We’re talking about a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder producing a modest 136 horsepower. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. As a mostly urban crossover, the Envista comes with front-wheel drive only.
Ann Arbor, MI - Automakers are constantly looking for new ways to sell more metal. Think of Chrysler's 1984 Autobeaucoup, which launched the minivan category, or the arrival of the Nissan Juke, a curious vehicle that started the very small SUV category. Buick is counting on the Encore GX to …
The next-generation Buick Enclave marks a complete change from its seven-year-old predecessor with the brand’s latest design language and more cutting-edge technology. Aesthetically, the new 2025 model looks boxier and more imposing. As a matter of fact, it’s longer, wider and taller than before. The front fascia incorporates Buick’s signature …
The Buick Envision saw a 9.8% increase in sales in 2023, and receives a significant design update for 2024, not to mention more technology inside and out. Visually, the Envision harmonizes with the rest of the range by borrowing the new Buick front-end inspired by the Wildcat concept, along with …
The US auto workers union has come to a tentative agreement with General Motors on a new labor contract Monday, said media reports, paving the way to ending a six-week strike on major car manufacturers. The GM deal makes it the final "Big Three" automaker -- after Stellantis and Ford …
Japanese automaker Honda and U.S. giant General Motors said Thursday they were scrapping a tie-up that was aimed at producing "affordable" electric vehicles from 2027. "After extensive studies and analysis, we have come to a mutual decision to discontinue the program," the firms said in a joint statement. No reason …
General Motors has lot quite a bit of money with the Chevrolet Bolt EV , and that’s not even counting the massive battery recall of 2021-2022 that cost the automaker nearly $2 billion USD. Yet, GM president Mark Reuss recently said he expects EVs to be profitable past 2025. Before …
General Motors this week announced a new 400,000 square-foot facility at CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario to assemble modules for BrightDrop Zevo electric vans as well as additional Ultium EVs built at other GM plants. The project, to begin in the second quarter of 2024, will support nearly 300 CAMI …
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Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Luxury Car category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …