The new Riviera has adopted BIP (Buick Intelligent Performance) technology. It is equipped with GM’s all-new, dual-mode W-PHEV (wireless plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) propulsion system. The user can drive the car on green power in electric mode and enjoy the exhilarating handling and performance of a sports car while driving “green” in hybrid mode. In addition, the vehicle can be charged with a traditional cable or wirelessly via a sensory...
A fuel-efficient, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine will be the third engine offered in the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. Backed by a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain combination is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city*– making LaCrosse one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment. “Buick LaCrosse customers will have the fuel-efficient option of the Ecotec 2.4L direct...
Everyone remembers their very first love. For many, it means a special car or truck. Rekindling the passion stimulated by a great street cruiser has inspired thousands to reclaim their past by restoring their first love. That’s what happened when Jay Leno decided to rebuild and improve his vintage 1955 Buick Roadmaster. He and Big Dog Garage shop manager, Bernard Juchli, turned to GM Performance Parts for the powertrain, suspension and braking components...
The Century and Regal are gone from the Buick lineup for 2005, replaced by the LaCrosse. In a sense I miss the Century, because the Olds version of that car kept my wife in wheels for 14 years. But the old platform was long in the tooth (Pontiac dropped the 6000 a long time ago), and was due for replacement. At first glance you might think the LaCrosse is just another Buick. The styling sure resembles other Buick models. But the subtle styling changes are...
BEIJING (AFX) – Shanghai GM, a 50-50 joint venture between General Motors Corp and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), has introduced its LaCrosse premium sedan, a member of its Buick lineup, to the Chinese market. In a statement, Shanghai GM said the vehicle has been engineered and developed specifically for the China market, with deliveries scheduled to start in the second quarter this year. Customers can start placing orders from...
Buick is introducing an all-new sedan this fall. The 2006 Buick Lucerne is designed to bring a fresh approach to traditional Buick brand attributes: elegance, comfort, and driver-friendly technology. The Lucerne replaces the LeSabre, but shares nothing in common with the older model. While Cadillac is moving toward rear-wheel drive and Ford is moving toward all-wheel drive, the new Lucerne will be front-wheel drive. The Lucerne will be the first Buick in a...
Shanghai General Motors (Shanghai GM) has introduced the newest member of its Buick lineup, the Park Avenue luxury sedan. Like the affluent New York City boulevard of the same name, Buick’s Park Avenue is trendy and luxurious. With its range of advanced technologies and high-grade amenities, not to mention a stylish design that conveys a sense of power and passion, it is representative of traditional American luxury sedans. “The Park Avenue is the...
Buick has rekindled a name from its storied 20th-century past to mark the beginning of a new level of refinement: Super. The badge is designated exclusively for Buick’s most premium, powerful models and returns to Buick vehicles after 50 years. It will debut on the 2008 model year LaCrosse and Lucerne sedans. “We’re bringing back the Super badge to represent our most premium models,” said Steve Shannon, Buick general manager. “Our...
Buick will freshen its 2008 LaCrosse line with the new face of Buick – a front-end design inspired by the Velite convertible concept – and an elevated list of standard equipment across all LaCrosse models. Like the recently introduced Buick Enclave luxury crossover and Super models, the 2008 LaCrosse features a more distinctive front end. The new design brings the 2008 LaCrosse sedan in line with a common Buick family appearance. The fascia, hood and...
Tiger Woods, the world™s top-ranked professional golfer and long-time Buick partner, teamed up with Buick to introduce media to the brand?™s newest vehicle: the all-new 2008 Enclave luxury crossover SUV, on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Enclave was unveiled at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, one of the world™s most prestigious art and design schools. The Enclave is Buick™s first luxury crossover SUV. It is purposely built...