Buick is experiencing a “wave” of change When Buick launched its “That’s Not a Buick” advertising campaign a few years back, it was to highlight the new look that the Buick line had adopted. Buick’s most recent advertisement, entitled “Mistaken Identity,” employs a similar theme of misidentifying Buick vehicles. Yet, while the old advertisements broadcasted…
If you’ve been dreaming about owning a Buick Verano, your window of opportunity might be closing Photo: © General Motors While the Buick Regal compact sedan has long been the most affordable option in the American luxury brand’s lineup, the growing demand for crossovers and SUVs could push the small car out of Buick’s lineup altogether. Did…
Buick Envision © GM So here’s something that might be of interest to 2015 North American International Auto Show attendees who were expecting not to see much of anything from Buick. In their rundown of what’s confirmed and what’s likely for a Detroit debut next week, Automotive News (subscription required) says that Buick is heavily…
The Enclave managed to outsell the ever-popular Buick Encore last month As is the case for a large portion of the automotive industry right now, crossovers and SUVs are currently making up a majority of Buick’s overall vehicle sales. Such was the case last month, where models like the Enclave and the Envision reigned supreme in…
A scene from the Buick commercial that aired during last year’s gross display of football decadence With the conclusion of Sunday’s football matches, we now know that February’s THE LARGE GAME™®© will pit either the cold cheese team helmed by Cheddar-Hat Insurance Man or the red-and-black bird team led by Who is This Boring Person…
GMC ’s Denali brand has been making bank in 2017, accounting for approximately 30% of all brand sales throughout 2017 and providing the brand with significant gains in average transaction price. Buick, simply put, is ‘mirin’ Denali’s successes as it begins deliveries of its 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir, which is the brand’s first US-sold vehicle to…
Robert and Daniel Lys both work within GM Design, and both cite their father as a primary influence Photo: © General Motors Father’s Day was this past Sunday, but really, isn’t everyday Father’s Day? To celebrate the occasion, Buick is honoring the men behind some of Buick’s most talented sculptors and designers. A story over at Buick’s pressroom…
Photo: The News Wheel A coupe-like crossover — possibly based on the high-tech Enspire concept — could be coming soon to Buick’s lineup. Buick hasn’t released specifics about this upcoming vehicle, but Car Design News recently got a glimpse of a full-scale concept during a visit to General Motors’ design studios. This upscale-looking crossover features…
If you’re among the dozens or even hundreds who has been hotly anticipating the launch of the 2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir since it was announced in late 2017, then you’re gonna be super excited to learn that it won’t set you back all that much more than the LaCrosse Premium. Automotive News revealed on Friday…
The all-new Buick Enclave has been redesigned for 2018. You may have seen the Enclave in the past, but the new and improved luxury SUV is dressed to impress this year. The 2018 Buick Enclave is available in four trim levels: Enclave, Essence, Premium, and Avenir. Financing: Estimate your credit score [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New…
A version of the Avista might finally be added to Buick’s lineup Photo: © General Motors One of the hallmarks of the Buick brand is a recurring use of the prefix “En-” for the names of the vehicles in its recent model lineup. This phenomenon can be observed with Buick’s SUVs: the Encore, the Enclave,…
The larger Regal model will not receive the same treatment as its smaller Sportback counterpart Late last month, Buick revealed that the next vehicle in its lineup to receive the Avenir trim treatment would be the Buick Regal Sportback. The Regal Sportback will be added to the Avenir line sometime in 2019. Meanwhile, many automotive…
2016 Buick Enclave Photo: © General Motors They say good things come in threes and that’s definitely true for the Buick Enclave, as the GM vehicle recently picked up its third consecutive 5-Year Cost to Own Full-Size SUV Award from KBB.com. Stay Calm On The Road: Six signs you are an aggressive driver Researchers from Kelley…
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…
The 2015 Buick LaCrosse Photo: © General Motors Buick is standing in once again as the sole automotive sponsor of March Madness this year, so it’s somewhat appropriate that the brand squeaks into April with a sales margin of victory that could be easily equated to a buzzer-beater. Buick gained 0.5% year-over-year in March, moving…
The 2018 Buick Enclave, one of General Motors’s hottest next-generation SUVs, has officially arrived at dealerships in Mexico. The Enclave, which received an extensive redesign, will also mark the launch of Buick’s Avenir sub-brand in Mexico as one of the two available trim options. Going Camping? See what makes the GMC Sierra perfect for exploring the…
2015 Cadillac CTS © General Motors The Car Book’s 2015 Best Bets awards have been released, and a number of GM vehicles make the cut and stand tall among the industry’s best. The annual Best Bets, determined by The Center for Auto Safety and The Car Book, is based upon vehicles’ performance in nine different…
2012 Buick Enclave © General Motors Buick put forth an impressive performance in J.D. Power’s 2015 Vehicle Dependability Study, climbing from fifth to second on the list of most dependable automotive brands. This year’s study observes 2012 model year vehicles still being driven by the original owner and determines their reliability based upon the number…
For a second straight year, Buick sales surpassed 1.4 million vehicles around the globe, driven by a record year in China and retail sales gains in the United States and China. Buick’s success in these markets can be attributed to an onslaught of fresh products, including but not limited to the Excelle GX, GL6, and…
2015 Buick Enclave © General Motors If there’s anything that we can tell you with the utmost confidence, it’s that an automaker filing for a trademark doesn’t always mean something will come of it. For reference, see every time people got excited (and ultimately disappointed) by trademarks filed for Supra or Bronco. Generally speaking, however,…
The 2015 Buick Encore was the lone bright spot for the brand in February © General Motors The 2015 Buick Encore remains the best-selling small crossover in the United States. Given how competitive the segment is, that’s a real testament to how much people love Buick’s little utility vehicle. The Encore maintained its title with…
2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors General Motors is extremely confident in the ability of the Buick Encore to remain popular in a segment that is becoming increasingly crowded. So confident, in fact, that GM will increase Encore production for the US by about 50% to match what it assumes will be record-breaking demand….
2016 Buick Cascada Buick followed up a massive year-over-year sales boost in January with an impressive February that saw the Encore post yet another month of year-over-year increases. Buick’s sales for the month of February totaled 17,811 vehicles, a 2.3% year-over-year improvement. Combined with January’s sales, Buick’s 2016 sales total climbs to 36,080 vehicles, a…
2016 Buick Enclave Tuscan Edition Photo: © General Motors Back in March, General Motors filed a trademark for something called an Enclave Tuscan. Our best guesses concluded that this would ultimately wind up being an Enclave, just with more…ya know…Tuscan. The 2016 Enclave Tuscan Edition was ultimately revealed, and while we can’t say just what…
Deliveries of the 2016 Buick Cascada began last month If the first month of a given year sets the tempo for sales to come, then Buick will be riding quite high in 2016. Buick’s sales were up 45.5% overall and 44.8% at retail in January. Retail sales totaled 15,447 vehicles, the best January mark since…
Buick has launched a new commercial that is in many ways similar to the popular “That’s Not a Buick” ad campaign. The key difference in these ads, however, is that Buick is replacing people with dogs. Barking dogs. Barking dogs barking in discussion about whether the human vehicle in the driveway is a Buick or…
The Envision was Buick’s rising star throughout 2017 SUVs were the true stars of the automotive world during 2017, with sales for the segment on a rapid rise. The scenario was similar for Buick’s own SUV models throughout the year. As 2017 came to a close, strong sales in the SUV segment helped Buick increase its…
2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors For the second year in a row, Buick has landed three 5-Year Cost to Own awards from Kelley Blue Book. The Buick Verano won Best Entry-Level Luxury Car, the Encore won Best Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover, and Enclave won Best Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover, all for the second straight time….
2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors Buick sales in January totaled 12,553 units in the US, marking a 5.5% decrease from the year prior. Buick’s model lineup was down almost across the board with the Encore standing as the lone bright spot. Buick sold 3,454 Encore models in January, good for a 46.4% year-over-year…
1937 Buick Century Convertible Photo: Mecum Those attending the February 27-28 Rogers’ Classic Car Museum Auction, being put on by Mecum Auctions, will behold a cherry example of one of the most beautiful pre-war cars ever built: the 1937 Buick Century Convertible. Related: How the 1951 LeSabre Concept Car Shaped an Era for Buick The…
The Buick Envision was teased for the Chinese market. ©GM Earlier this week, General Motors teased the Buick Envision for the Chinese market, announcing that the high-end midsize SUV will be making its debut there sometime this year. Our guess is the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show, which will be held this November. If the Buick…
The newly-launched Buick Regal is the first vehicle to offer drivers in China an active-hood pedestrian safety system, which helps lessen the likelihood of serious injury for pedestrians that might be struck by an oncoming vehicle. General Motors introduced the technology in Europe about a decade ago, and it has since rolled out to vehicles…
2015 Buick Regal GS Changes ©GM In 2014, Buick unveiled several 2015 Buick Regal GS changes to the brand’s sporty sedan. Now the company has announced more updates that will be coming to the 2015 model of one of their sportier offerings, as well as a few downgrades. To start with, Buick has gotten rid…
Were you recently considering purchasing a brand-new 2014 Buick Regal? Did you ultimately decide that you wanted to wait a wee bit to pick one up gently-used? Looks like you ultimately made a good call there. According to Forbes, the 2014 Regal is the vehicle most commonly traded in by owners after the first year…
The Buick Verano sedan is no longer sold in the U.S., but it’s quite popular in China — and a completely redesigned version was recently introduced there. The all-new Verano is one of eight new or refreshed vehicles that Buick is debuting in its biggest market this year, with more than 20 to arrive by…
What’s New for the 2014 Buick Verano The 2014 Buick Verano is all about safety, including forward-collision and lane-departure warning systems, this model year. Passengers in the front seats will also be a bit warmer with standard heated front seats, except in the base model. RELATED: 2014 Buick Verano Specifications 2014 Buick Verano Exterior While the…
Buick’s rearview camera on the Enclave According to statements today, Buick’s rearview camera will become standard technology on the entire 2015 Buick lineup. “Rear backup cameras have become like power windows and air conditioning,” said Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “While they’re not standard on every car, yet, it’s rare to operate…
Buick may import the Envision directly from China © Photo: General Motors It’s been two years since Buick first introduced the Envision crossover in China, and it’s been a major contributor to the brand’s sales successes ever since. Around the time of the Envision’s launch, Buick asked some of its dealers in the United States what they’d…
The 2015 Buick Encore saw tremendous sales growth in September, just after coming off a hot August. ©GM Buick’s September sales were up 6% (retail) and 12% (total) over last year, making this September the brand’s best since 2007. The sales gains were largely due to stellar performance from the automaker’s two crossover offerings, the…
After being awarded a highest-possible five-star safety rating from the NHTSA, the 2015 Chevy Trax has once again been recognized for its crashworthiness, this time with a Top Safety Pick Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The small SUV received numerous safety upgrades for the 2015 model year, including changes to the airbags,…
The 2015 Buick Verano Yesterday, we announced all updates for the 2015 Buick Verano. Turns out, GM accidentally released some incorrect information regarding 2015 Buick Verano updates. We amended the original post with an update, but you’ll also find important updates here. Related: Motion Sickness No Longer a Factor for the Buick Enclave The biggest…
2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors Buick’s May sales seem to be a microcosm for the automotive industry as a whole: all three of the brand’s sedans lagged behind the previous year’s sales by double digits, but the strength of its crossover offerings were more than enough to offset that loss. Buick was up…
While General Motors actually saw a 1 percent decrease in sales year-over-year for August, last month marked Buick’s best sales month of 2014. Even so, sales were down 3 percent for retail and 10 percent total compared to August 2013, which was a record-setting month last year for Buick. To date, however, Buick’s sales are…
Opel ADAM S Photo: © General Motors Buick is a brand that prides itself on operating in “white spaces”—areas where competitors are either underrepresented or not represented at all. With the introduction of the Cascada convertible later this year, Buick will have an edge on its competition in terms of drop-tops. The latest rumor, per…
Whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle or browsing rental ones for your next family road trip, Buick is the perfect brand to consider. It has earned a reputation for producing vehicles with advanced safety, technology, and comfort to enhance long drives. Consider the following three Buick models for your next adventure. The Great Divide: What…
In the interest of keeping Buicks out of the auto body shop (and Buick drivers out of the hospital), the automotive brand has rolled out OnStar Smart Driver, a safety program designed to develop better driving skills. The opt-in service just recently became available for most 2015-17 model year Buicks as part of the OnStar Basic…
2016 Buick LaCrosse Sport Touring Buick revealed a new Sport Touring trim for the 2016 Encore last month, making its best-selling crossover even more palatable for a new model year. To help provide the same excitement to its sedan lineup, Buick today revealed Sport Touring models for the 2016 LaCrosse, Regal, and Verano. “Buick is…
Despite selling well, the Envision may not be in Buick’s lineup much longer Last year, Buick sold a total of 42,000 units of its Envision model. By the end of the year, sales for the Envision made up 20 percent of Buick’s overall sales. Because of the Buick Envision’s sales success, it’s hard to imagine…
Enclave sales are on the rise, which is welcome news for Buick Photo: Buick 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…
The Encalve’s fortunes seem to be changing for the better Throughout most of 2017, the Encore and Envision have been the big stars of the Buick lineup in terms of sales growth. In October, the Enclave got its time to shine. Thanks to support from its SUVs, Buick’s retail sales in October were only down…
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