Last year, GM’s Buick Division entered the compact sedan competition in 2012 with the introduction of the Verano. The 2013 Buick Verano is largely unchanged from the previous year, with a couple of notable exceptions. For example, the Verano is now available with an optional 2.0 L turbocharged engine. This smallish four-cylinder power plant still…
Auto makers have been concerned with aerodynamics for almost a century. But when most people think about drag coefficients or sweeping curves it’s an exotic sports car or a futuristic hybrid that comes to mind. The last thing that they would think of is a pickup truck. Pickups are associated with words like durable, utilitarian…
Buick may be known today for its Regal sedan and Enclave SUV, but during the Second World War it produced a tank destroyer that would help Allied forces to victory in both the European and Pacific theaters. The M18 Hellcat moved over the battlefield at up to 60 mph, earning it the nickname of the…
GMC has introduced the new 2014 GMC Sierra Regular Cab Pickup truck with a number of design changes that make this a truck you should consider for your next vehicle. And like the current GMC Sierra Regular Cab models, the 2014 Sierra will undoubtedly bring a smile to die-hard truck enthusiasts. Thus far, the pickup…
The Regal represents a further effort by Buick to combine luxury and performance in a way that appeals to a younger, active demographic. The turbo-equipped Regals for 2013 are especially adept at performing at an appealing level. The Regal is a mid-size sedan that can be configured to offer considerably more sports appeal than Buick’s…
The 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is capable of handling all but the most demanding tasks that a pickup may face. And, for those challenges, GMC offers the Sierra 3500 HD. The 3/4 ton 2500 includes both gasoline and diesel options. The 6.0 L gasoline power plant generates a maximum of 360 hp and 380…
17 days… According to a recent report from Edmunds.com, the average new car sits on the lot for two months before it joins a happy new family. This article, however, isn’t about those cars. It’s about the all-new Buick Encore and the fact it’s average lifespan on a dealership’s lot is 17 days. Yep, that’s…
Since its debut in 2007, the GMC Acadia has offered “best-in-class” cargo space and seating for up to eight adults. In 2013, the Acadia gets its first makeover since its arrival in ’07. Wraparound glass at the rear of this large crossover improves visibility. A bold three-bar grille now adorns the front of the Acadia,…
The assertion that GM is contemplating “something really fun” for its Buick Division gains credence now that the dramatic Riviera concept coupe has been introduced at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. China was no accidental setting for the concept coupe’s debut. The Chinese just love Buick. In fact, in 2012, sales topped 700,000 there. Compare that…
Screen captures of the next version of the GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck found their way to the internet faster than GM could pull down the page on their official website exhibiting three models of the new vehicle. The website – GM Authority – managed to get the screen shots of the new GMC Sierra Denaliand…
