The average age of Buick buyers has dropped from 64 to 57 during the last five years, and recent statements by General Motors chief Dan Akerson indicate that the tri-shield brand may soon be doing even more to attract younger buyers. Akerson was speaking at an investor conference in June when he mentioned that two…
GM’s Buick division manages to serve a wide demographic through the many innovative features you’ll find in its 2013 Buick LaCrosse. Want an example? How about this; every LaCrosse will surround its occupants with luxurious cabin appointments. Add some blue ambient lighting to create an inviting glow at night. Still not satisfied? For those who…
In contrast to the trends among crossover SUVs a decade ago, today’s crossovers seem to be getting smaller and smaller in size. Chalk it up to higher gas prices and tighter budgets among consumers. Nevertheless, the demand for premium luxury remains strong as ever and Buick aims to take advantage with the new 2013 Buick…
What happens when quality vehicles meet the standards that customers expect out of them? They sell. Buick is proud to announce that the 2013 Buick Enclave sold more units in June than in any other month. The company has listened seriously to feedback from customers on now to improve the Enclave as well as their other…
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…
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…
