Buick
Founded in 1903 by David Dunbar Buick, Buick is one of America’s oldest automobile brands and the oldest active division of General Motors (GM). Known for pioneering innovations like the overhead valve engine, Buick became a symbol of affordable luxury throughout the 20th century. It played a key role in GM’s growth and today positions itself between Chevrolet and Cadillac, offering premium vehicles in both the U.S. and China—its largest market.
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I have one as a rental this week... man what a great car. Feels solid like driving a bank vault without the extremely heavy feeling. Handling is great and it feels very quick too. rushing to work this morning and look down... oppsie... I'm doing 90. Not happy with the gauges... either go with all physical gauges or all TFT screen gauges... but not both. 4 stars... would drive again.
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Hey guys, I haven't posted on here in a really long time, but I'm thinking about leasing a new Regal and wanted your input. I'm most intrigued by the Turbo Premium II with Driver's Confidence Package--I think it has a good combination of looks, power, equipment, and luxury. I was really close to buying a used Acura TSX V6, but I think the Quiet Tuning (do they still use that term?) and more modern electronics make the Buick a better option. What do you all think of the current Regal Turbo? Is there a much better replacement coming soon that I should know about? Also, do you anticipate some sort of major sale/incentive program coming soon, maybe at the end of the model…
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So.... This guy is the head of Buick design in Michigan, and I was appalled by his presentation of the Cascada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPL8nxbTKDE Problems I had: "The fit and finish is superior in this vehicle." Superior to what? "It's a very simple interior." You have 46 buttons on the center stack. FORTY-SIX. All touching each other. "This car is not all about the latest technologies.... It's more about the driver's experience, and sense of well-being." Perhaps you shouldn't lead off with saying this car doesn't have the latest technology. "... very simple controls, very simple layout." FORTY-SIX buttons and 4 dials in your center stack,…
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Was doing my cursory browsing and saw this - felt it would be wrong not to share it... http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201507/876365.html#pvareaid=102624
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The 2017 Buick LaCrosse Ordering Guide is up... Some notable standard features: leatherette is the standard material on the base trim 8-speaker audio HID headlights Rear vision camera (although that's standard on the current LaCrosse) Rear Park Assist 8-speed auto active noise canceling through the speakers moonglow white ambient lighting 18" painted aluminum wheels Optional Niceties include: ventilated and massaging seats 11-speaker bose centerpoint surround sound wireless charging Nice to see Forest Green Metallic as a color option and the interior color combos sound like there are a few more choices than your standard beige, gray, black. http://w…
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Car and Driver has a new LaCrosse writeup. Looks like the perfect Barcalounger! That's ok, I don't mind... http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-buick-lacrosse-first-drive-review
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https://www.buick.com/future-vehicles/2021-envision
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The next generation of Buick's flagship, the 2025 Buick Enclave, launched today. With a squarer shape, the new Enclave is longer, wider, and taller than the previous generation, however, the wheelbase remains thsame at 120.9 inches. Buick is giving each trim, there are three, a unique look with individualized front fascias and wheel options. Now you'll be able to tell how much coin the Jones' spent as they roll towards you the first time. The V6 Is Gone, Long Live the Turbo-Four Like the new 2024 Chevy Traverse and 2024 GMC Acadia, the 310 horsepower V6 is no more. It has been replaced by a turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, making 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of…
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Buick has teased the Electra name for decades, Buick has now chosen to create a sub-brand for Buick in China called Electra and with this, their flagship product is the Electra ENCASA. This is an MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) minivan that will define the 21st century of Buick for luxury transport and family use. The ENCASA MPV has a starting price of $70,986 U.S. dollars and comes with GM's latest charging system, a 900V 6C ultra-fast electrical system enhanced for safety and refined ownership experience with the latest in electric technologies. This global MPV has been paired with what GM says will become their new standard for electric vehicles. Buick Elec…
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In the "On the Table" section of his Autoextremist.com website, Peter DeLorenzo has written very positively :) about the Buick Lucerne and Buick's new ad campaign, "Beyond Precision." He calls the Lucerne "a handsomely-executed, contemporary sedan that exudes style and offers tremendous value." Here is a direct link. (His comments are the last item on the page.)
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First review comes from Autoblog. They haven't assessed it in its entirety yet, but they seem pretty pleased with it and are looking at it objectively. Plus it's an in-depth analysis, not like the washover reviews that we usually see. Also he makes it a point to let you know he's not sitting in anyones financial pockets or siding with anyone in particular. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/07/2006-bu...garage-day-1-2/ http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/09/2006-bu...garage-day-3-4/ Next is a short article on how well the Lucerne and the Fusion have been selling for Buick and Ford and what successes they are. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06054/659656.stm Lastly is a typic…
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I just received the most recent edition of Motor Trend and they tested the big 3 large V6 American sedans (no Avalon or Azera). 1: Chrysler 300 2: Buick Lucerne 3: Mercury Montego I figured they would rate the Montego higher based on what the article said. Apparently, the Montego had the nicest interior of the bunch and handled well, too. It even beat the Lucerne to 60MPH and it had AWD. The 300 ended up being the most well rounded of the bunch.
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a 36 year old got a lucerne cxs and he loves it! Take a look
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Lucerne and the G-6 were only sedans to get 5 stars http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
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I just got done with a rental Lucerne. Here is what I had and what I noted. The car was brand new and only had 3,000 miles. Though a base model it was nicely optioned and if stickered at $26K or 27K would have been a good car for an older driver. Road manners while not sporting was very managable and comfortable. It handeled Southern Californias caynon roads and highways just fine. I even noted with the 80-90 MPH speeds on the high way it still managed 24 MPG. The one major complaint I would have is the 3800 Series III should have never been used in this car. The rest of the car is just more refined even in base form for a engine of this nature. I like the 380…
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-BUICK-...1QQcmdZViewItem Despite of the common "guppy face" name, I've always loved the last gen Rivera all around on the exterior and while the interior I thought was quite nice, I thought it was a bit bland and lacking something. This car could be a possibility of being my next car and if that's the case one thing I have considered doing is maybe installing a wood dash. After seeing some of these pics on that auction I'm not so sure any more. Perhaps one with black or beige (definately not blue!) leather and a darker wood it might stand out a bit more. Any thoughts?
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According to Automotive News, Encore: The "Baby Enclave" compact crossover, tentatively called the Encore, will arrive in the 2013 model year. The five-seater is built on the Delta compact-car platform. Why use the Delta platform (which is on the Chevy Cruze) rather than Theta-Epsilon (which is a second-generation SRX)? I thought Buick would be a premium marque, not a Chevy clone. I could understand if the next-gen Equinox and Terrain go to Delta 2, but why a Buick?
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Los Angeles Times writer Dan Neil reviews the Buick Enclave in his article, "A Buick crossover plays to more than front row." he states, "There will be a lot of hearty back-and-forth about whether the Enclave meets or beats the standard for mass-class luxury, the Lexus and Acura. Not quite. But the deficits are small and fixable." To view the entire article, click here.
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A story which ran a few days ago in the West Bend Daily News told of a guy, "A Buick man, 50 years running," who especially liked Roadmasters. For all Buick and Roadmaster fans, to view the article, click here.
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I got a response back from Buick about the Velite, saying it was "still under consideration." I also read that Steve Shannon owns a 1961 Alfa Romeo, so I guess he's a convertible guy. Maybe this means he'd like to have the Velite built so he can drive a convertible from his own company.
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Okay so finally the images were put on the Wieck so now I give you first and only 2008 Buick Park Avenue Wallpaper on the web! Enjoy folks and be sure to give comments. Thanks More of my creations are here! C&G Wallpapers and Desktops!
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Chicago Tribune Auto Reporter Jim Mateja offers a few "They Said It" quotes in a feature called "Glove Box," in the Feb. 19, 2006 paper. Here's what Bob Lutz, Head of Product Development at GM, said about Buick: 'I think every division should have a performance car-even Buick, though at Buick it wouldn't be a pony car.' Who thinks he's got the Buick LaCrosse Super in mind?
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The 3800 used to be known as the 3.8 litre which used to be known as the 231 cubic inch engine....six, half-dozen or the other. Yesterday, on New Year's Day, driving home from the hot springs near Lake Tahoe, my '92 Regal 3800 coupe turned over 231,000 miles. Pretty stupid, huh?
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Having been on car lots on the other side of the border a few times since the car's release, I have seen some W-bodies branded Allure. I don't think it's a bad name. LaCrosse is a sport, yet so many posters have deemed this car to have a "feminine quality." I like to think of it as sexless, but I don't think it's as sporty as the name implies...even in CXS form. I think the name Allure is somewhat similar to the name Intrigue. And I believe that the LaCrosse/Allure fills the void (sadly) left behind by the very tasteful Olds Intrigue. I give my nod to the name Allure for both sides of the border, though it's a little late for that at this stage in the game. Your…
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take a look at this! now this is the shit! http://media.putfile.com/Cars-buick-grand-...onal-commercial
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I'm wondering since GM says it will focus on Buick and make Pontiac a niche brand, what is next for Buick, since Saturn and Saab look like history. 1. Will the G-6 convertible and Saab convertible become a Buick ragtop? 2. Will the Vue become the Rendezvous?
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An article by Rick Popely and Jim Mateja in today's Chicago Tribune, "Age-old battle for Buick: Models aimed at younger buyers haven't helped the venerable GM brand reverse a long trend of its buyers being among the oldest in the auto industry -- at 65, nearly 20 years above the average," has some interesting facts. And it also claims that "Global Insight forecasts that a smaller crossover, a version of the Saturn Vue, will arrive in 2008. In 2009, the LaCrosse is expected to be redesigned and renamed Regal, bringing back a popular nameplate. The front-wheel-drive Lucerne could be replaced by a larger rear-drive sedan in 2010, perhaps as the Riviera." Click here for the…
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All Over the Map: Buick Rainier SUV named by noted GM designer - Article at MyNorthWest.com
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These are the only three current Buick models. This reminds me of the fading days of Oldsmobile. Do we have confirmation that Buick is not going away? or is this a ship that GM is quietly filling with lead, like Olds? I think the name has some resonance with the older crowd still, and I wonder - why are there no plans for an Epsilon Buick? The size would be perfect for an entry-level Buick, IMO, and the quality of Epsilon is obviously now quite good. Thoughts?
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http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/30/buick-l...inese-infusion/ Buick lineup to get Chinese-infusion Posted Jul 30th 2007 9:57AM by Damon Lavrinc Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, China, Buick Judging by the positive reception the Chinese-marketed Buicks have been receiving here in the States, GM would be ill-advised to continue offering the same warmed-over products that it's been selling over the past decade. According to Automotive News, the General sees the writing on the wall and intends to go global with the new look of Buick, originally shown at the Shanghai Motor Show in the shape of the Riviera concept. The idea is to make Buick an affordable luxury brand here in th…
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Buick sounds out the press on the Enclave Industry Observer: 11/10/06 Dubbed Snow White (yes, there's also Prince Charming and seven dwarfs), the mannequin head houses a digital recording tool to match the way humans process sound. _____________ Buick gave the press a glimpse of - and a listen to -- its 2008 Enclave that it will unveil officially at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month and on sale in the second quarter of next year. Until then, we're sworn to secrecy on the details of the vehicle, which is the sibling to the Saturn Outlook and the GMC Acadia. (The specs on the Outlook are public - a new platform specifically designed as a crossover, three r…
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http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneak...ex.cfm?id=22792
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Tuner-style versions of the LaX and Lucerne would be interesting...
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On Buick's own website, buick.com, there is a small section, "Choose Your Buick," which shows a Buick Lucerne seemingly in motion. The grille looks to me more upright than what we've see before. Does anybody see what I see?
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someone on "the other site" that lives in Detriot said this: and can someome with a camera or something check this out by any chance?
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Anyone know when the Lucerne is going on sale? Thanks in advance!
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Are card earnings redeemable towards a GM lease? If so, how are they credited?
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I found this on the website of the anchorman for Channel 3 in Hartford, Connecticut http://dennishouse.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/reason-727-to-own-a-buick-roadmaster/
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Ok, guys, no debating how good or how bad or how old...we've been down that road before. Through (inclusively speaking) which model year is this engine to be produced? I know that there was a guy who would show up once in a blue moon on the old website with all kinds of good technical info, including this engine, but he doesn't appear to be around. So, please post if you know some concrete info on the end of production for this engine. Gracias.
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There are some flattering spy photos on the internet of the next Astra convertible, which thankfully eschews a heavy, complicated folding hardtop for a canvas roof. What say you on a Verano convertible? I am surprised no one posted a link to the pictures yet. It looks great.
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Any advise/ideas for Buick on their 2006 displays? They usually do such a crappy job I thought maybe we could tell them how to do it right. --how about having all cars with power so one can play with the power seats, radios, nav, etc... I hate it when they don't have the power on and some idiot disconnects the battery with the seat in some horrible position. :angry: --show all colors. I hate seeing three Regals, or whatever, all in the same color--such morons! --have one base model, and have all others loaded up --have good quality brochures with all models in that one brochure --show one Lucerne with the blue/shale interior, one in black, and one in grey…
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The NG Buick LaCrosse has been seen (still wearing camouflage) around Troy, MI. To view the story posted on Autoblog.com, which includes some photos, click here.
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There's a new, brief review of the Buick Lucerne which says that while GM aimed for Lexus, the bull's-eye hit Cadillac. The article appears in Automobile magazine.
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According to Automotive News, Buick is to get a new tag line and an ad campaign to change perception of its vehicles. AN's website states, "Buick will get a new advertising campaign for the brand and the new LaCrosse sedan this summer. The campaign will have a different tag line, too, from Buick's current 'Drive Beautiful.' Buick chief Susan Docherty said General Motors realizes the brand suffers from a consumer perception that its vehicles are for elderly, conservative buyers. That perception has contributed to a sharp sales slide for Buick from its glory years." My guess would be "The Craft of Modern Luxury." What do YOU think?
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In an article by Jame LaReau in the March 9th Automotive News, "GM taps Opel for future Buicks," product sharing is discussed. To read the story click here or see the details below. DETROIT — Even as General Motors explores the sale of Opel, it will tap its European unit as a source for future Buick sedans. For the past two years, GM has shared Opel vehicles and design with Saturn. Sources familiar with GM's plans say those products now will go to Buick. The Opel Insignia, due to go to Saturn as the redesigned 2010 Aura, will go to Buick as the 2010 Regal sedan in the United States, says a source familiar with GM's product plans. "Opel is one of the brands that w…
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I have seen my share of Lucerne advertisements on the web, I took some screencaps of a few, to see what you guys would think Here ya go:
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Pontaic gets the Solstice. Saturn gets the Aura. Where the hell is the Bengal? Buickman
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http://media.putfile.com/Beyond-Precision Uploaded another, enjoy ladies and gents :)
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Just saw a commercial for the Lucerne CXL on tv, in which it said the car was quieter than some Lexus model, Acura model, and Infiniti model (it named the specific models, I just didn't catch them all) and started at $25,990, I think it was. But what really perked my ears up was the very last statement: "Buick... beyond precision, not beyond your reach." How do you like that line?
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Link to Edmunds Inside Line article with video: http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/08/black-air-the-buick-grand-national-documentary.html Pretty cool! I too am an admirer of the Buick Grand National and GNX, so I can't wait for this production to come out. I went on Facebook and liked it to stay up-to-date with news until it's released.
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According to the Detroit News, Brian Sweeney, 42, will be named the new General Manager of Buick-GMC. Click here.
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I don't know about you, but it seems that Buick did somewhat crush their own business by nixing the Century, LeSabre, Regal, and Park Avenue. They really should bring them back...maybe with a more sleek looking exterior? I have a 1997 Century and I love my boat!
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I personally think the Buick is best suited taking on Toyota, Nissan & Honda. Buick would be wise to compete directly against these big brands. Today, Buick is ripe to take a big chunk out of a market the grosses at least 4 million in sales every year. So, Buick could make a killing. Buick's Advantages Are: 1)Award Winning Quality 2)Established Premium Creditials. 3)A Large Dealer Network 4)Plenty of Oppurtunity to expand into new segments. 5)Is Cross-shopped largely by Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mercury, Chrysler, & other premium brand buyers. 6)A rapidly decling median buyer age. It declined from 74 to 69 from the late '90s to the early '00s. It is likely e…
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Yowza! I'm in love! Jalopnik.com is showing a photoshopped Buick "Orlando," based on the Chevrolet Orlando concept. The Buick is to debut next week at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show. Here's a direct link to Jalopnik's story. I think their depiction of the Buick concept, in white with chrome wheels, is beautiful!
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Buick's General Manager, Steve Shannon, has commented on Buick's future, in light of recent reports that Pontiac is considering an all-RWD line-up. To read the article, which appeared on wardsauto.com June 7th, 2006, click here. One of the statements made in the piece is "The new LaCrosse Super will include redesigned front and rear fascias, as well as other premium interior upgrades." But still no pictures yet.
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Oh Buick Your Lucerne is so nice Elegant and Upscale Screw those that love rice So long have we been waiting But now you are here A step in the right direction And deserving of so much affection Lucerne Lucerne so distinctive and fine I need to find a way to make you mine Oh Buick my dear you must take the dive Push and Prod for it! Return to rear drive! Buick and Style it's about time Good design costs nothing To do without is a crime Slinky Lucerne, quality amazing Gorgeous and tight When will the media end the hazing? Thank you GM for Buick's great start Keep up the funding! Create what we dream of, desire to drive This way we'll hold Buick ever c…
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This weeks issue has a layout of upcoming GM changes based on insider info and suppliers, now through 2010. Here's the link but I think you have to be a paying subscriber to read: http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=54222 Here's a recap: LaX - no changes planned. replacement in 2010 with development to be done in Germany with styling from US. Lucerne - All we've read about with base price 28K - 30K for V6. What I found interesting is that they referred to it as replacement for LeSabre, not LeSabre/PA. Flag ship sedan - This was referred to as replacement to PA code named Roadmaster. Now that zeta is cancelled plans are up in the ai…
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[source: Motor Trend] First Test: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS Dr. Right: A Buick to Lure Back the Medicos [/font] There was a time long ago, boys and girls, when all telephones had cords, music could be purchased only on cumbersome black discs, and cigarettes were advertised on TV as a digestive aid. Back in those blurry, black-and-white days, well-off professional Americans in the prime of their careers aspired to own Buicks. The brand became known as "the doctor's car," because it provided most of the creature comforts, quiet performance, and gravitas of a glitzy Cadillac without causing patients or clients to question their house-call …
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Saw an ad today for the Buick LaCrosse while reading my Hispanic Business magazine and noticed something that made me laugh. The ad shows the LaCrosse CXS and ES 350 side by side and has a list of features and awards, but the very last line says "Desaceleracion del vehiculo robado" It basically translates to "stolen vehicle slow down." It then says "no disponable" (not available) under the ES and "OnStar/ 1 ano estandar" (one year standard) under the Buick. I know GM has been advertising this for a while now, but it made me think of the ES's acceleration issue... Made me wonder if it was meant to be a slap in the face...
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Today, Buick released details and images of their sleek new Envista crossover finally bound for the US and slotting just below the new Buick Encore GX in the lineup. We saw an earlier version of this car last September when the Buick Envista was released in China. While Buick is not labeling the Envista a crossover coupe, with a fastback profile, that is the segment the Envista largely falls into. However, with a base price starting at $23,495, it could be considered the only entry in the crossover coupe segment. Envista will be available in three trims, Preferred, Sport Touring (ST), and Avenir, with base prices of $23,495, $25,195, and $29,195, respectively. Stylin…
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News New Lucerne to dominate Buick ad spending; vehicle to get special Tiger Woods pitch JAMIE LAREAU | Automotive News Posted Date: 11/17/05 WASHINGTON -- Buick will focus its national advertising and nearly one-fourth of its budget on the new Lucerne sedan in the first quarter of 2006. The Lucerne is a "very big part" of Buick's advertising budget for next year, Steve Shannon, Buick general manager, told Automotive News at a press event here. Buick will spend well over 20 percent of its first-quarter advertising budget promoting the Lucerne, Shannon says. That's about $9 million, based on this year's figures. Buick spent nearly $46 mi…
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Buick ties Lexus for No. 1 in car reliability Survey finds Detroit brands making headway against Japanese competitors August 9 2007: 9:57 AM EDT | Link to Original Article @ CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- For the first time in 12 years, Toyota's Lexus luxury brand has to share its top rank in J.D. Power and Associates' annual Vehicle Dependability Study. And it has to share it with an American car. General Motors' Buick brand tied Lexus in the study, which measures the number of problems owners experience with their cars after three years of ownership. Following Lexus and Buick in the rankings were GM's Cadillac luxury brand, Ford's Mercury brand and Honda's Ho…
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DETROIT – General Motors’ Buick division announced manufacturer’s suggest retail prices (MSRPs) today for the all-new 2006 Lucerne entry luxury sedan with base MSRPs ranging from $26,990 to $35,990. Lucerne pricing reflects GM’s Total Value Promise, targets comparably-equipped import competitors, and should have a positive impact on comparison shopping, particularly on the Internet. "Lucerne is Buick’s most premium and elegant model,” said Buick General Manager Steve Shannon. “While not a replacement, Lucerne is contented and packaged to cover a price encompassing both LeSabre and Park Avenue while squarely taking on competitors.” With premium content, …
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DETROIT – When the all-new 2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover sport utility vehicle arrives in dealerships early this summer, it will come equipped with a long list of standard equipment, a suite of owner services and a price unmatched in the segment. The front-wheel-drive Enclave CX starts at $32,790, while the all-wheel-drive model starts at $34,790. The front-wheel-drive Enclave CXL begins at $34,990, while the all-wheel-drive version starts at $36,990. Prices include a $735 destination charge. “Enclave is a segment-busting luxury crossover that best defines the new face of Buick,” said Steve Shannon, Buick general manager. “Its gorgeous design, high-tech features, …
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http://www.detnews.com/article/20100412/AUTO01/4120334/Buick-bounces-back-with-younger-buyers Down 7 years for an average is a lot. Not good news for Toyota, since I bet the average age of Lexus and the Camry is soaring.
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check out the interior of this one. I saw the Bengal in Detroit a few years back...very slick, but I like the Velite better. At this point, if Buick made a Terrazza convertible I'd buy it! Just give us a ragtop! http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/ge...k-bengal-01.htm
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Is that really happening, or was it a joke? We never got an answer.
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Heard a rumor that next year GM will unveil 3 new models for Buick: 1. the new 2010 LaCrosse/Regal 2. a Riviera production car 3. a smaller sedan
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what's this about? any news? http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com...uick-bolero.htm
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Five Buicks from GM's historic collection were put on a display in a one-day show in Kansas, and photgraphs from the event are beautiful! Here is a direct link from the Wichita Eagle.
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Brown is the new Buick Enclave's cocoa metallic could be new color of luxury Sharon Terlep | The Detroit News Once synonymous with grit and grime, brown has come to embody something entirely different for a generation of Starbucks-obsessed consumers. Something luxurious, tasty even. A little like a latte. At least that's the thinking behind General Motors Corp.'s decision to launch one of its most critical new vehicles -- the Buick Enclave crossover -- in a brunette hue called cocoa metallic. Brown rides haven't been hip since the 1970s. But GM is banking on a brown renaissance, already under way in the worlds of fashion and interior design, to take hold in the auto…
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GM has made inroads overseas, especially with Buick in China. For a report from NBC, click here.
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Forgot to mention, the Buick guy with the Lucerne (see Connecticut post) said the average age of Buick buyers has dropped in 2005. He thought is was under 60. The Rainier, Rendezvous, and Terrazza are being credited for that.
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"“Look how much fun Buick can be!” That’s what we imagine some Buick dealers will think at the sight of the new 2016 Buick Cascada, an attractive soft-top convertible that’s soon to brighten showrooms everywhere, or at least in the five states the automaker says make up half of all convertible sales—and to buyers who aren’t especially brand-loyal. The Cascada will serve Buick as another brand perception-breaker, and you won’t find a convertible at Acura, Cadillac, or Volvo. At a launch event in Florida, we drove the Buick Cascada with the top down, up, and unfolding at speed to determine whether Audi,BMW, or even Ford should be worried. Although the new-to-the-U.S. 20…
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Okay, I remember one model year in the last generation Buick Century, around 2002 or 2003 or so, reading that the grille received a minor change... that and the Regal. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? And if so, does anyone know what the changes were because I never could tell, and I saw a Century today and it made me think of this. It bugged me for a while back then and today it just rebugged me so any help would be great!! :)
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The name of the new Buick 5-door sedan in China is... Yinglang. Global Times reports that "The Yinglang model is the Chinese version of the Opel Astra. According to autohome.com, the Yinglang may feature 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter engines, and the luxury model will be loaded with a 1.6T turbocharged engine." For a couple pictures, click here.
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Buick announced today that they are moving forward with a plan to make their entire lineup electric by the end of the decade. The first EV will come to the North American market in 2024 and all Buick EVs will carry the Electra name. Announced alongside the brand redirection is a new logo and font scheme. The logo is no longer circular, instead utilizes the tri-color shields mounted proudly on the front fascia of vehicles. The new logo will debut on vehicles starting next year while physical items like dealer signs will be updated over the next 12-16 months. Showcasing Buick's new design language is the Buick Wildcat EV Concept. This fastback 2+2 coupe has a l…
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I don't think it is fair that GM won't give Buick a convertible. Pontiac will have 2. Cadillac has 1. Saturn is getting 1. Saab has 1. I fell in love with the Bengal concept about 6 years ago and waited to be able to buy one. Then the Velite. Buick needs a convertible, soon.
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This sounds suspicious. First, since when have dealers had the power to nix new product (and which Buick dealers)? Second, how and who leaked this story? And for what purpose? As a replacement for Lucerne (if priced similarly), why wouldn't Buick dealers want it? http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/19/wha-bui...-a-rwd-vehicle/
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How is everyone feeling about their local BPG dealership? Mine is in Hickory, North Carolina. The old stand-alone BPG was sold to the local Chevrolet dealership and man, has it gone down hill, especially on customer service. I've been working with one of their sales reps, the "Corvette Specialist," and he runs hot and cold. No real personal attention, no feeling of being somewhere special like the old Buick dealerships. I sent him my desired Enclave almost a month ago, "so that I can get it in the pipeline and get it for you early," and I haven't heard a word from him since. Earlier, I made an appointment with him to test drive an Acadia, and when I showed up, he was gone…
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Link To leftlane Image The interesting faux extension at the D pillar, leaving one to question, "Just how much can you do to make this car a Buick under the belt line?"
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GM: Buick ads to downplay Tiger Woods; golfer to tout OnStar Link to Original Article @ The Detroit News Tiger Woods will end his eight-year stint as the main spokesman for General Motors Corp.'s Buick division, the automaker said today. Instead, the golf phenomenon will help tout the OnStar roadside assistance program, which GM has heavily promoted in recent years. The switch was prompted by a desire to refocus Buick marketing on the product, the company said. "We don't want a celebrity at the core of any brand. We want the message on Buick to be about Buick," said Mark LaNeve. But, he said, GM still wants to capitalize on Woods' star appeal. The golfer still will…
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Buicks biggest market is China and yet GM has clearly stated that starting in 2024, Buick will start the transition to all EV here in the U.S. as Buicks second biggest market. GM has been busy filling with the U.S. patent and trademark office as well as in Canada, China and across Europe to ensure no one else uses or has access to the Electra name. Here at the start of November, uncovered by GM Authority web site, nine new trademarks alone were filed on top of the traditional Electra, Electra GS we also see that Buick will have the Electra E1 to E9 for a full family of all sized EVs. Back in June 2022, Buick revealed their latest concept, the Wildcat LV Co…
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I've said it here a good dozen times; I think this is a terrible mis-appropriation of the storied nameplate. Sure, the crowd that has come to lean on the overly-simplistic 'A-B-C, 1-2-3' naming mindset will applaud, but it's still a travesty. None-the-less, here it is, threatening to return. Hopefully, it'll be another scenario like the '08 Invicta concept, and it'll remain peacefully dormant.
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At the 2025 Shanghai Mobility Show, Buick unveiled the Buick Electra GS Concept, a large EV sedan that showcases the brand's new Xaio Yao "super architecture". This concept leads the way for Buick's all-new sub-brand ELECTRA. Xaio Yao will underpin six new Buick models released over the next two years. While Buick says the platform is tailor made for the Chinese market, the technical specs are such that we can't help but hope that it comes to the U.S. as well. The key features of the platform are its ability to support multiple body styles, sizes, drive configurations, and propulsion systems. The platform can be configured as a pure electric (BEV), a plug-i…
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Will the new Enclave be both FWD and AWD? Either way I am hooked, the Lucerne and Enclave have me thinking Buick, and to pull me away for Pontiac, Chevy and Cadillac takes a hell of a product! Anyone know if they will be sold both FWD and AWD, or just AWD? Thanks, I can't wait till Feb. when I go to the 2007 Chicago Autoshow and see them in the flesh and also I wanna see the new Grand Prix oh yea the DTS-L and Platinum! I went 2 years ago 2005 too see the DTS and Lucerne! (Thats the only reason that I went!)
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So, I'm flipping through the recent Automobile... Came across a short section on the Enclave where it said "Other than the Buick ventiports and grille, [the Enclave] is completely generic" And then this jewel: (Might not be the exact quote) "The aluminum on the dash looks like an unrefined knife blade and the REAL wood looks FAKE." ***This is further proof that the anti-GM media sentiment is TOO powerful for GM to overcome. I said it with the Solstice and I'll say it again; GM will NEVER be good enough for the media. The Enclave is BEAUTIFUL, yet this is the respect GM gets.... These smart assed, exaggerated one liners that have NO JUSTIFICATION. NOW, apparent…
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I made a chop of the Satrun outlook spy photo with the Centieme layered over it with a Velite grill. Doubt it is close but I thought it was fun to make. Anyways here it is: Comments and questions always welcome.
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At first we thought it had to be a mistake. General Motors is already paying customers to take the 2008 Buick Enclave off their hands? It's not even on dealer lots yet, but Automotive News reports Buick is offering $1,000 "Conquest Bonus Cash" and 4.9% financing available on the $32k+ CUV. Though the "Conquest Cash" is intended to draw non-GM-driving customers away from the competition, no matter the name, rebates on brand new vehicles are obvious admissions of overpricing that only enforce car shoppers' addiction to cash-back offers. If the Enclave performs as well and is as reliable as it is gorgeous, it shouldn't need any incentives. On the other hand, a drop-dea…
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Does anybody know if the Enclave will debut at NAIAS in Detroit in January? Also, when will it be for sale?
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Jamie LaReau Automotive News / January 16, 2006 http://autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?...B/60113035/1115 DETROIT - The Buick Enclave crossover concept vehicle shown at the Detroit auto show is "99 percent" similar to the production version, says Robert Lutz, GM's vice chairman and global product chief. One difference: The concept version seats six; the production version will seat seven. Ed Welburn, GM's vice president of global design, says the Enclave's new interior style, called "Heritage Forward," uses wood and leather and has adjustable individual seats. Like Buick's new Lucerne sedan, the Enclave has the brand's signature portholes in the front fenders. Th…
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By Jamie LaReau Automotive News / December 12, 2005 The important part: Enclave production will begin in early 2007. The vehicle, which should debut in spring 2007 as a 2008 model, replaces the Rendezvous sport wagon and Rainier mid-sized SUV. Analysts and dealers say the Enclave will be a full-sized crossover with three rows of seats and a standard V-6 engine. The vehicle should have a base price near $27,000, with prices rising to $40,000 for a fully equipped model, sources say. Whole story: http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=55696
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http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0.../C01-363980.htm No pics yet, but the new name for the Buick crossover is near the middle of the article.
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Enclave Ordering Guide Highlights Standard on CX and CXL HID Xenon headlamps Halogen projector foglamps Power liftgate Chrome roofrails 3.6l V6 (275hp/251lb-ft) with 6-speed automatic & dual exhaust Stabilitrak/traction control Tri-zone automatic climate control 7-pass seating w/second row captain's chairs Tilt/telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel with genuine wood trim Standard on CXL Memory package 8-way power driver's seat w/4-way lumbar 4-way power passenger seat w/4-way lumbar Heated front seats 19" aluminum wheels Optional Equipment Cargo net and shade Second-row console Driver Confidence Package - remote start, Ultrasonic park assist, heated fluid 10-…
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