2015 Buick LaCrosse Price Gets Bumped Up by $100
The new 2015 Buick LaCrosse price starts just $100 more than the outgoing 2014 model, but the added $100 brings with an array of extra standard features. While the LaCrosse begins at $34,560 (which includes $925 in destination fees), the top-of-the-line model, the Premium II Group, retails at $40,895. Keeping it Old School: Buick is […]
Check Out the Updates for the 2015 Buick LaCrosse
The 2016 Buick LaCrosse will be the first of the third generation, which means that the 2015 model is our final goodbye to the second generation. As such, updates for the 2015 Buick LaCrosse will be minor, though still noteworthy. For starters, Buick has nixed the rear-seat entertainment system with DVD player and noise-cancelling headphones. […]
2015 Buick LaCrosse: Best Car for Road Trips
At least, that’s what General Motors posits. Here’s why.
General Motors today made a bold implication: that the 2015 Buick LaCrosse is the best car for road trips, hands down. And the automaker sure had a lot of facts to back up the claim. According to Expedia, only 22 percent of Americans are still relying on actual printed maps on road trips. The rest […]
Buick Enspire Crossover Will Be Powered by a Turbo-Charged Engine
The highly-anticipated compact crossover from Buick, the Enspire, will be powered by a turbo-charged engine rated at 237 horsepower. The 2.0-liter I-4 LSY engine will be mated to a GM nine-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain, which offers standard front wheel-drive and available all-wheel-drive, also boasts a rating of 258 lb-ft of torque. Learn More: Buick […]
5 Classic Nameplates That Buick Could Use for Its New Vehicles
The incoming line of new Buick models could potentially make use of these classic monikers from Buick's past
The Buick brand is currently undergoing some major changes. GM is consolidating the Buick lineup, while at the same time planning to introduce new models that will play off the strengths of the Buick brand. An important part during the development of any new vehicle is choosing the right nameplate. Fortunately for Buick, it has […]
Buick Is Developing a Refined Design Language for Its Future Vehicles
Buick currently finds itself at a crossroads. For the longest time, the vast majority of Buick’s lineup has borrowed design elements from the Opel automotive brand. With General Motors having recently sold Opel, Buick will now need to develop a design language all its own. GM recently showcased what that design language might be. All […]
Buick Enclave Gains Ground During the First Quarter of the Year
Buick Enclave sales grew by 27.5 percent during the year's first quarter, while Buick's overall sales fell by 8.7 percent
For quite some time now, the Encore has been the standout model of the Buick lineup. Still, the most recent sales results from Buick suggest that the Enclave might just be catching up. After all, Buick Enclave sales were up by 27.5 percent during the first quarter of the year. New Buicks to Choose From: […]
Buick Reveals Its Updated LaCrosse Model for the Chinese Market
The Buick LaCrosse was among the models discontinued by General Motors late last year. Even though the LaCrosse will officially exit the North American market after the 2019 model year, the LaCrosse will live on in China. In fact, the 2020 Buick LaCrosse is set to receive some major aesthetic and powertrain upgrades. What Buicks […]
Buick Mexico Turns Focus to SUVs
With neither the Regal nor the LaCrosse appearing on Buick's Mexican website, all signs indicate that Buick is now an SUV-only brand in the country
With each passing year, Buick’s U.S. lineup of passenger cars shrinks, as its collection of crossovers and SUVs grows larger. In Mexico, the American automaker looks to be focusing solely on the Encore, Envision, and Enclave moving forward. See the Latest SUVs: New SUV Lineup Those three utility models are currently the only ones listed […]
Two Buick Models Top Segments in 2019 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
J.D. Power recently released the results of its 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. Two Buick models achieved the top ratings for their respective segments in this study. The Buick Verano aced the compact car segment, while the Buick LaCrosse dominated the large car segment. The Vehicle Dependability Study, now in its 30th year, is one of […]
Buick Looking to Add Chinese Vehicles to Dwindling American Lineup
With the elimination of both the LaCrosse and Cadcada, Buick will need new vehicles to help it compete against rival automotive brands
Buick recently announced that it would eliminate the Cascada from its lineup after the 2019 model year. With both the Cascada and LaCrosse discontinued, that leaves Buick with a lineup of four vehicles (five if you count the Regal Sportback and Regal TourX as separate models). Three crossovers and a sedan do not an automotive […]
2019 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: Check Out All of the Buick Vehicles at This Year’s Show
Take a Closer Look at the 2019 Buick Model Lineup at the Chicago Auto Show
Buick showcased a variety of popular models in its 2019 lineup at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, from the sporty Regal GS to stylish crossover and SUV models including the Enclave, Encore, and Envision. Though the brand didn’t debut any concept cars or new models, who’s complaining when its current offerings present a winning combination […]
Buick Looks to Reshape Its Lineup as It Finishes 2018 with a 5.6 Percent Sales Loss
As Buick shifts its focus from passenger cars to SUVs, its sales took a hit during 2018
For the longest time, the Buick brand has been associated with its luxurious passenger cars. Yet, as consumer tastes turn toward SUVs and crossovers, Buick finds itself in need of a refreshed brand identity. Accomplishing this can take time. In the interim, Buick was hit pretty hard by these trends, with sales down by 13.7 […]
The Cadillac CT6 and Buick LaCrosse Will Live on in China
Earlier this week, General Motors announced that it would be closing five of its North American facilities, including its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly location. Due to this development, both the Buick LaCrosse and the Cadillac CT6 will be eliminated from GM’s North American vehicle lineup. However, LaCrosse and CT6 sales will reportedly continue for the Chinese market. […]
Buick Regal and Enclave Models Emerge as Sales Winners During the Third Quarter of 2018
Sales for the Buick brand fell by 7.3 percent during the third quarter, with certain models faring better than the other vehicles in their segment
During the second quarter of 2018, Buick was the only one of General Motors’ major brands to lose sales. This quarter, Buick was not alone in sales losses. By the end of the three-month period, Buick managed to emerge the with the smallest sales losses of 7.3 percent. What Does Buick Currently Offer?: The Buick […]
2019 Buick Regal TourX Overview
2018 marked the inaugural year for the Buick Regal TourX, Buick’s station wagon variant of its Regal sedan. While most station wagons don’t sell all that well in the U.S., the Regal TourX actually managed to help boost sales for the Regal lineup as a whole. As such, the Buick Regal TourX returned in 2019 […]
Buick Enclave Demand Is Matching Buick Enclave Production
Buick is selling roughly the same amount of Buick Enclaves as it builds, due in no small part to the popularity of the Avenir trim
Back in March, Buick increased production for its Enclave model to keep up with consumer demand for the SUV. But it appears that production boost may not have been enough, as the automakervis currently selling Enclaves as quickly as it can build them. What Makes the Enclave So Alluring: Preview of the 2018 Buick Enclave […]