J.D. Power just released its annual Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). This closely monitored report gives automakers and consumers a good idea of how well the industry is doing when it comes to quality. VDS focuses on long-term reliability by monitoring defects, malfunctions and design-related...
Buick has introduced a new special edition model of the Enclave. Known as the Tuscan Edition, this new model is all about style, packing a bronze grille along with 20-inch chrome wheels finished with bronze accents. The package can be added to the Leather or Premium-trim Enclave, and can be had...
Despite an overwhelming increase in recalls, satisfaction among recall customers has improved according to the 2015 Consumer Service Index (CSI) Study released by J.D. Power.
The market as a whole saw a slight decline in overall satisfaction this year but customers who take...
Starting with 2016 vehicles, GM is cutting down its powertrain warranty. All 2016 Chevy and GMC vehicles will go from having a 100,000-mile/5-year powertrain warranty to a 60,000-mile/5-year warranty, a loss of 40,000 miles. The 100,000-mile warranty, which has been in place for about a...
Keeping your hands warm for less This winter just doesn’t seem to want to go away. During these soul-crushingly low temperatures, we’ve become quite fond of cars that are equipped with heated steering wheels, a premium feature that doesn’t need to be reserved for expensive...
Increasing dealer inventory is forcing GM to curb production at two of its facilities. The American automaker has scheduled five days of downtime at the Orion Assembly plant in Detroit, where the Chevy Sonic and Buick Verano are built, to adjust supply to demand according to The...
Two small crossovers from GM have earned top safety honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Buick Encore and its sister vehicle the Chevy Trax have both been named IIHS Top Safety Picks. A major improvement in the small overlap test made it possible. SEE ALSO: Buick...
Demand for Buick’s small crossover is making the company boost production. Buick managed to sell 48,892 Encores in 2014, outpacing even the company’s expectations for the small crossover and growing by about 50 percent over 2013. Now, GM is boosting production by 50 percent for the...
GM is cutting the entry price on four of its popular models. The Chevy Cruze and Equinox along with the Buick Lacrosse and GMC Terrain have all had their base price lowered by as much as $2,570. The new Cruze L starts at $16,170, making it $1,575 cheaper than the current base model. A new L...
Buick is looking to expand the bottom end of its lineup. “I’ve looked at the possibility of fast-tracking into the Buick range sooner than later,” Duncan Aldred, U.S. vice president of Buick and GMC told . “I think it would make a great Buick.” The Adam is a small...
GM is shutting down one of its plants for two weeks to help trim inventory levels for two of its models. It is being reported that the American automaker will idle production at its Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township the week of February 16 and April 6 as inventory levels for the Buick...
General Motors has issues an immediate stop-sale order on three of its crossovers due to faulty tires. About 6,500 units of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave are covered by the stop-sale because they all use 18-inch Goodyear Fortera HL tires. Goodyear has announced a...
Buick had a nice little surprise at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Previewing the American automaker’s future, the company debuted the Avenir concept as a design exercise with a new interpretation of the Buick grille. The concept is also packed with cutting-edge technology including a 12-inch...
Buick is adding a new convertible model to its lineup. Rumored for several years now, the American automaker is finally bringing the Opel Cascada to the U.S. and selling it under the Buick badge. Making its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the Cascada will be the company’s first...
Buick stole the spotlight ahead of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show by revealing a stunning concept car. Called the Avenir, it’s a design exercise showing what a future Buick flagship might look like. Using styling elements from sedans, crossovers and shooting brakes, the Avenir doesn’t...