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2017 Buick Envision, Encore and LaCrosse: A lot is Going on at Buick!

The Car Guide is off to California this week to test drive a trio of new models from Buick. It’s a pretty big deal since the brand is traditionally known for doling out new products and innovations. Actually, it’s unprecedented. Buick is accelerating development in an effort to boost sales. September 28, 2016

Buick, a GM division on the upswing

When General Motors filed for bankruptcy back in 2009, it decided to save money by killing off several brands they deemed no longer profitable, or that were competing with other divisions within the company. Pontiac was laid to rest after being established back in 1926. Saturn was dumped some 20 …September 5, 2016

2017 Buick LaCrosse: Silence is Golden3.5/5

PORTLAND, Oregon – The Buick brand is slowly but surely gaining market share in the U.S. and Canada, after some very lean years with a small product lineup. As we might all know by now, Buick’s presence in the Chinese market is significant, which likely explains why it survived the …August 9, 2016

2017 Buick LaCrosse: We’re Driving it This Week

The Car Guide is heading to the west coast of the United States, more precisely in Portland, Oregon, to slide behind the wheel of the all-new 2017 Buick LaCrosse. Not only is the car built on a new, more rigid and lighter platform, but along with the use of high-strength …August 2, 2016

Inside GM's Future Plans: Laser Welding and Carbon Fibre Wheels

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WARREN, Michigan— The battle to make vehicles lighter is certainly a challenge, but one that goes beyond the materials used. During a recent presentation held in Michigan, it was evident that General Motors is constantly looking at options with the aim at reducing parts and simultaneously the mass of its …May 25, 2016

GM Takes Meticulous Approach to Weight Savings

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WARREN, Michigan – A couple years back, Ford made a big splash with its F-150 pickup made of mostly aluminum. Ford's rhetoric focused on a savings of 700 lbs., but in the background lurked many of its competitors, as they kept one eye on how things were going at the …May 20, 2016

TOP 10 Debuts At Los Angeles Auto Show 2015

November 19, 2015

2015 Buick Verano Turbo: Quietly Impressive4.0/5

Concluding that the Buick’s Verano Turbo is nothing more than a pimped, turbocharged version of the Chevrolet Cruze would be a serious error in judgment. Then again, it would be wrong to think that this North American luxury compact surpasses the category’s best German cars, too. In reality, it’s somewhere …April 14, 2015

2015 Buick LaCrosse: A Buick Through And Through3.5/5

If Buick wants to survive, it’s going to have to woo new markets. To do this, the brand is showcasing the Regal and the Verano, both of which aim to seduce the competition’s clientele. But the Buick LaCrosse, the manufacturer’s traditional luxury sedan, has a totally different mandate. A direct …December 3, 2014

2014 Buick Regal GS AWD: Conquering Winter's Worst

All-wheel drive - once the exclusive province of niche automakers - has spread through the industry like wildfire, showing up as an option on a wide range of sedans, hatchbacks, and crossovers, and becoming almost de rigueur for premium brands. It's now no longer enough to merely offer all-wheel drive …February 24, 2014

2014 Buick Regal: Affordable Luxury Makes A Stand4.5/5

Nothing lasts forever, especially in the automotive industry. Brands often wander from their original path, sometimes with success (BMW’s turn from builder of sport-first luxury cars to a more diverse range of softer models) but occasionally to their detriment (Lincoln’s almost complete loss of identity). Segments, too, see their leaders …October 7, 2013

2014 Buick Enclave: The Sophisticated Sibling3.0/5

According to Buick, the Enclave is the sales leader in the luxury-crossover segment, with almost 58,000 units sold in 2011. That’s more than enough reason to justify a makeover, and considering that it was introduced in 2008 and due for a facelift, it got one for 2013, even if it …August 27, 2013

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