Performance Tech Helps Make Buick Regal GS User Friendly

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

Unique suspension and other features improve efficiency and comfort

DETROIT – Some of the same technologies that make the 2012 Regal GS sport sedan the brand’s top performance car contribute to the stability and comfort that defines Buick.

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Buick’s HiPer Strut system is an example of the best-of-both-worlds approach. Short for High Performance Strut, this piece of hardware creates a better separation between the front suspension’s steering and shock-absorbing functions through added components that enable the steering knuckle to rotate independently from the strut tower. Ideal suspension geometry is maintained, reducing torque steer and improving camber control.

Buick Encore Packs Big Storage in Small Footprint

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

Dual glove boxes and fold-flat front seat among versatile crossover’s features

DETROIT – When the Buick Encore small luxury crossover goes on sale in early 2013, it will define a new market segment in the United States. But small doesn’t mean cramped when it comes to storage.

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Drivetrain Changes Announced for Buick Regal Lineup

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

New automatic transmission for Regal GS and eAssist to be standard on 2013 Regal

DETROIT – Coming off strong sales year in which it outsold the Audi A4, Lexus IS250, and Acura TSX, Buick’s midsize luxury sport sedan continues to evolve. The performance-oriented Regal GS has a new automatic transmission available in dealerships now. Additionally, with the introduction of the 2013 model later this year, eAssist fuel efficiency technology becomes standard.

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Buick’s Ten Most Collectible Cars from Past and Present

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

Hagerty Insurance “Hot List” pick Buick Regal GS meets nine historic gems

DETROIT – The choice of the Buick Regal GS to endure the test of time and become an automotive classic places the new sport sedan in the company of bygone Buick classics.

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Hagerty Insurance, the classic car insurance firm, placed the Regal GS on its “2012 Hot List” for mass-market vehicles with a suggested retail price below $100,000. The company thinks the Regal GS will be a future collectible.

Buick and GMC Showrooms Transforming Across Country

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

More than 80 percent of eligible dealers are enrolled in dealership update program

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DETROIT – Buick and GMC customers nationwide are discovering how a more welcoming dealership atmosphere enhances the experience of buying a new car or servicing a vehicle. More than 1,900 dealers, many in major markets, are showing the way.

Car Games: Buick eAssist Smartphone Games Raise MPG Awareness

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

Three games show the fun side of saving fuel

DETROIT – In 2011 alone, the Apple App Store reported more than 100 million downloads to phones and iPads. Just as consumers embrace hand-held technology, studies show they want the same smart technology in their vehicles. Buick’s new eAssist Fuel Efficiency smartphone games seek to connect the two.

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Detroit Car Show: 2013 Buick Encore Takes the Stage

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

All-new luxury crossover is versatile, efficient and continues brand’s growth

Buick Encore DETROIT – Buick today introduced the all-new 2013 Encore – a luxury small crossover that delivers Buick’s signature style, interior acoustic refinement and collection of luxury amenities in a maneuverable, versatile and efficient package.

The Encore is on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit through Jan. 22, and goes on sale in early 2013.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Expands Eligibility

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

DETROIT – Buick and the General Motors Foundation today announced an expansion of the 2012 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program to include current undergraduate students, as well as high school seniors and graduates, for the 2012-13 school year.

Buick Celebrates the Not Impossible During BCS Games

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

DETROIT – Winners in this year’s collegiate football bowl games will be well documented, but off-the-field victories earned by campus champions often are more impactful yet rarely get the same attention.

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Total Buick Sales Up More Than 14 Percent in 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Gerald Ferreira

DETROIT – The Buick Enclave remains the cornerstone of the brand’s revitalization, posting the best sales since it launched in 2007. Sales of the fullsize luxury crossover were up 5.4 percent in 2011 with a total of 58,392 sold.

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