Buick’s head-turning Riviera concept from last month’s Shanghai auto show isn’t likely to be built, but the brand still has a bird or two up its sleeves. GM North America president Mark Reuss said the brand is ready for a product “that’s very special, that’t...
Unveiled today at the Shanghai Auto Show, Buick has revealed an updated version of its Riviera Concept, foreshadowing the future look of the brand’s vehicles. The fourth global concept co-developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) it is said to herald,...
Buick is celebrating its 110th birthday this year, and today the brand released 11 of its favorite highlights, spanning the company’s history. Buick has many accomplishments to celebrate, not the least of which is that the brand has sold over 43 million vehicles since it began all...
General Motors has began notifying 778,956 owners of various vehicles that they will need more frequent oil changes due to high warranty claims on several models. Affected vehicles include the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick LaCrosse and Regal models, all 2010-2012 model years. Those...
The Buick Encore has only been available since the start of the year and it’s already falling under a recall because the steering wheel could detach. In affected vehicles, of which there are only 144, the steering wheel can come loose or even separate from the steering column. According to...
10. (TIE) 3-Series Hybrid, Mercedes E400 Hybrid, Infiniti M35h, Buick LaCrosse/Regal eAssist: 29 mpg Who is to say that luxury car buyers aren’t affected by high gas prices? If you want to drive in comfort, style, and have the latest high tech goodies in a car, you shouldn’t have to pay more...
Before its debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show later this week, Buick has released specs and images for the 2014 Regal, which will finally receive optional all-wheel drive. The biggest news for the Regal comes under the hood. The 2.0-liter turbo engine now produces 259 hp and 295 lb-ft of...
Before its debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show later this week, Buick has released specs and images on the 2014 LaCrosse, which has received new looks and some new luxury features. Styling on the 2014 LaCrosse has been updated this year for the first time since the car was redesigned in 2009....
General Motors announced a recall today for 2013 Cadillac SRX and 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, over a software issue that may cause them to inadvertently switch to sport mode. When the transmission is switched over to sport mode, the car removes any transmission-related engine braking. If...
Buick is using an aggressive new strategy when it comes to selling its new compact CUV, the Encore. With its small, city-friendly proportions, is the Buick Encore making the large SUV/Crossover extinct? Buick will be showcasing a new ad during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament which...
The 2013 Buick Enclave has received a five-star overall vehicle rating for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Enclave, which is equipped with a standard front center air bag, was also named a 2013 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway...
Last year, Buick teamed up with pro basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal on a new commercial for its LaCrosse; a year later, the basketball legend will star again in a new spot for the plus-sized sedan. The commercial, titled “More Than I Expected,” is the second ad for the LaCrosse...
Mercedes-Benz topped the list of car brands as rated by women on both purchasing experiences and browsing experiences at dealerships according to a new report. In the survey by Women-Drivers.com, women now account for over half of all car purchases while influencing and initiating an estimated...
Buick will bring updated versions of both the LaCrosse and Regal sedans to the 2013 New York Auto Show in late March, a company official confirmed. While Buick isn’t releasing any additional information about either car for now, both will get revised exterior and interior styling. Both...
Each year, Kelly Blue Book awards automakers with the five-year cost to own awards, and for 2013, Mazda and Lexus take top honors. The award goes to 22 different vehicles, as well as two automakers. In this case Mazda, and Lexus, for best mass-market brand and luxury brand in terms of...