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 quality of new vehicles has significantly declined and the number of problems reported by owners is the highest in 36 years according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week. Compared with 2021 results, the industry experienced an 11-percent increase in problems per 100 vehicles, resulting …

When Buick’s most recent concept – the Avenir – was shown for the first time, the automotive press pretty much fell in love with the car’s design. Not only is its styling a perfect mix of modern and retro, but the car gave us an insight into what Buick could …

Buick has been on a stylistic roll lately. During the Montreal Auto Show, they will showcase their Avenir Concept, which was unveiled for the first time at last year's Detroit Auto Show. GM's Australian's stylists are to thank for this car's lines. The Avenir takes inspiration from the brand's storied …

Buick for the second consecutive year has been presented with the EyesOn Design Award for design excellence on a concept vehicle, this time for its work on the Avista Concept. The award, one of eight presented each year at the Detroit auto show, comes a year after Buick was bestowed …

Last year at the Detroit Auto Show, Buick unveiled a very interesting concept called the Avenir. This year, the historic American brand is back with the Avista, hoping once and for all to send the world a clear message of dynamism and youth. The Avista is a lovely 2+2 coupe, …

A quarter century has gone by since the Buick line-up included a convertible. To fill the gap, America’s Grand Old Brand thumbed through GM Europe’s catalogue and came up with a ready-made compact drop-top. A wave of the corporate wand, and lo! The new 2016 Buick Cascada, a rather fetching …

Buick created shock waves mere hours before the first media day of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show when it took the wraps off a concept dubbed Avenir – simply French for “future”. The big luxury sedan prompted spontaneous and prolonged applause from a few hundred journalists and guests gathered in …

Elegant forms, warm hues and inviting materials preview possible design direction When designers set out to capture the essence of Buick luxury for the LaCrosse GL concept vehicle, they looked to the fine cuisine, heirloom objects and enriching experiences the brand’s customers savor. The design study is on display at …