Everyone can improve their driving habits. Every year, there are approximately 6 million vehicle accidents in the US, resulting in over 2.6 million injuries. Many of these accidents are due to excessive speed, failing to maintain a proper lookout or driving too fast for conditions. Many have developed bad diving habits of which they are…
Keeping the trend intact, the 2017 Buick Envision AWD has scored five stars in vehicle crash testing. For two consecutive model years, every Buick model has achieved this important federal benchmark. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn’t made it easy. Standards get tougher every year, and clearly the Envision is doing its part to…
Supporting the trend toward greener energy for business fleets, GMC has joined forced with Power Solutions International (PSI). GMC heavy-duty pickups and full-size vans will soon have an engine that can use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). Starting in the first quarter of 2017, GMC will release trucks with a 6.0-liter…
Recently, Buick unveiled some exciting concept vehicles at the 2016 Guangzhou auto show. The stunning Buick Velite definitely caught the eye of a lot of people. It has the potential to be one of the hottest plug-in hybrids on the market. From an appearance standpoint, the Buick Velite looks quite aggressive. Onlookers at the auto…
The 2017 Buick Envision is GM’s answer to the Lincoln MKC and the Acura RDX. Originally, the vehicle stirred up some controversy when the company announced that it would be built in and then imported out of China. After all, this is a first for a domestic-brand auto marketed in the United States. The new…
GMC recently announced additions to its popular Canyon lineup, including the new range-topping Canyon Denali and the off-road inspired All Terrain X. The expansion is due to the 18 percent sales increase that the Canyon lineup has enjoyed so far this year, according to GMC officials. Like all GMC Denalis, the Canyon sports chrome exterior…
Selling at a fast pace, the Buick brand just hit another milestone. The brand has sold more than 1,000,000 vehicles between January 1 and September 30. In its history, it has never reached this global goal so quickly. The current rate of growth is 23 percent. If you’ve been following the re-emergence of Buick, you…
For adventure and exploration, the 2017 Sierra HD All Terrain X is here. GMC calls it the most off-road-capable Sierra HD pickup with signature refinement and trail-ready style. The All Terrain X series also includes Canyon and Sierra 1500 editions. Shoppers will find the fun on limited editions of the 2500HD crew cab 4WD models….
The latest Duramax 6.6L V8 engine from GMC is nearly all-new, sharing little more than the bore and stroke from the previous version. With the redesign comes more horsepower and almost 20% more torque. Despite power going up, noise has gone down substantially; at idle, the new 2017 Duramax produces 38% less noise. All of…
Anyone who has ever owned a car or at least driven one knows that keeping the car properly maintained is essential. Proper auto service and maintenance will ensure that the vehicle lasts a long time, and part of this includes utilizing the oil life monitor. The purpose of the oil life monitor is simply, to…
