On this day in history: March 20
- 1951: Last day of work at the Porsche factory in Gmünd, Austria. Production is relocated to Zuffenhausen, Germany
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Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …
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Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore Reportedly Dead After 2022

Once popular but now seriously outmatched, the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore will end their production this summer and won’t be back after the 2022 model year, GM Authority reports. Just over a year ago, the same media outlet hinted that a replacement for the Encore was coming based on …
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Compact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …
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Buick Encore Replacement is Likely Coming, Report Says

It appears that General Motors is not about to throw the towel when it comes to the Buick Encore . According to GM Authority , which received tips from people familiar with the matter, a replacement for the first-generation model is on the way. Last year, the smallest SUV in …
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Buick Encore GX to Offer a Pair of Three-cylinder Engines

As you know, the all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX that was unveiled in China this spring will go on sale in Canada next year. However, when General Motors made the announcement, it gave very few details about this fourth Buick crossover that will slot below the Envision and above the …
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2017 Buick Encore gets handsome facelift

The Buick Encore is following in the footsteps of its twin compact crossover, the Chevrolet Trax , with a mid-cycle refresh that echoes the looks of the 2017 LaCrosse sedan. Like the Trax, which has been made over for the 2017 model year , the 2017 Encore gets a more …
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2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring: The Buick For Those Who Are Always Late

While the Buick Encore is a popular SUV, some of us think that it could use a little more power; when the vehicle is loaded with 4 people and their luggage, the turbocharged mill’s 148 horsepower are somewhat stretched to their limit. To solve this issue Buick announced that for …
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Buick’s Encore Is More Popular Than Expected

Have you noticed how many Buick Encores are running around on the streets? Your eyes are not playing tricks on you; Buick’s smallest offering is incredibly popular across North America. General Motors received a lot of flak for some past practices, but one thing’s certain: it knows when it has …
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2013 Buick Encore Takes the Stage

Buick today, for the first time in Canada, introduced the all-new 2013 Encore – a luxury small crossover that delivers Buick’s signature style, interior acoustic refinement and collection of luxury amenities in a maneuverable, versatile and efficient package. The Encore is on display at the Canadian International Auto Show in …