The 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 is an extraordinarily powerful work truck. The Sierra can haul nearly two tons and haul 2.5 tons or more. Recovery hooks on the front make it easier to pull this truck out of the mud or use the truck to pull others from the ditch. There’s even an available power…
Following last week’s article about Buick and what it’s become nearly a century and decade later, we’ve decided to highlight 11 of the most intriguing models the brand has created over the years. Since May 17, 1903, the Buick brand of General Motors has been a hallmark of excellence in the auto industry. Buick, through…
“A century and a decade” is the answer. The question: “How long has Buick been around?” It is, in fact, the oldest American automotive brand. Buick Motor Company was incorporated on May 19, 1903. Now, some 43 million new vehicle sales later, the Buick brand is experiencing a real renaissance. Today, many of General Motors’…
Curiously enough, many Americans don’t even know there’s a European division of General Motors operating in Europe under the “Opel” name – indeed, this label was responsible for some of the inspiration for sexy vehicles that ended up coming to North American shores such as the (now defunct Pontiac) GTO. Much like the phenomenon in…
The iconic General Motors brand Buick announced June 19, 2013 that their 2013 Encore model ranked number one in having the fewest customer complaints in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality StudySM Sub-Compact CUV segment. According to the study, Buick had 113 fewer problems for every 100 cars. The ranking is even more remarkable…
Just four years after emerging from a painful and complicated bankruptcy restructuring, the folks at General Motors have a lot to crow about. The recent 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study places GM as the top major manufacturer in the world, and second, only behind Porsche, among 33 manufacturers of all sizes. Overall, GM had…
It’s been a long day and you’re making the long drive back home. Your concentration drifts off for a second or two, just enough for your vehicle to cross into the opposite lane or the hard shoulder. It’s a dangerous scenario which is all too common for many drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic…
Car buyers tend to look for a few key items when they begin shopping for their next vehicle. Their choice begins and ultimately ends based on the idea of value, safety, and style. The 2014 Buick lineup slated to hit the markets soon has managed to combine all of these things brilliantly. Moreover, Buick has put…
A new General Motors crossover SUV was recently spotted being tested in Detroit. Although it was heavily disguised, the vertical slat grill with a round center badge and a slightly sloping belt-line mark the new vehicle as a Buick. This makes sense as the tri-shield brand has a gap in their SUV lineup between the subcompact…
GM’s Buick Division entered the compact sedan competition in 2012 with the introduction of the Verano. Since that time, the luxury sedan continues to grow in popularity. The 2013 Buick Verano is largely unchanged from the previous year, with a few notable exceptions. For example, the Verano is now available with an optional 2.0 L…
