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By: admin - 07:56

General Motors Begins to Ship New Buick Encore Crossovers to U.S. Dealers


On Thursday, General Motors announced that it began shipping the all-new Buick Encore to its U.S. showrooms stating that in the next few weeks, test drives will be available at Buick dealers around the country.

Buick's foray into the small crossover market shares its platform and body with the Opel Mokka and the Chevrolet Trax, with the latter being offered in Canada, but not in the United States.

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By: admin - 06:29

GM Brags About Being the First Carmaker to Sell Over 1 Million Vehicles with 30mpg+ in the U.S.


While we're waiting for General Motors to release its December 2012 sales later today, the Detroit-based company found the time to announce that it became the first U.S. automaker to sell more than 1 million vehicles with an EPA-estimated 30mpg (equal to 7.8lt/100km and 36mpg UK) or better on the highway test cycle in its home market in the previous year. Read more »
By: admin - 08:00

There were pictures of updated sedan Buick LaCrosse


In September of this year, representatives of General Motors issued a statement that in the next 12 months under the Buick brand will be released five new (including restyling) models. And colleagues from China managed to capture one of these cars.
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By: admin - 10:33

Spy Shots: This is the Revamped 2014 Buick LaCrosse Sedan


Back in September, just before the Paris Motor Show kicked off, General Motors came out with an announcement saying that over the next 12 months, its Buick brand is set to receive five new or refreshed models.

Among the cars including in the list were the Enclave and Encore crossovers, and the 250hp Verano Turbo that we've already seen, and the Regal and LaCrosse sedans.

We still have to wait and see what Buick has in store for the Regal, but as far as the LaCrosse is concerned, these spy shots of a camouflage-free prototype found in China, pretty much tell us the cosmetic story.

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By: admin - 15:47

Ford Comes in Second Last in Consumer Reports’ 2012 Auto Reliability Survey [w/Video]


Two years ago, Ford was included in the Top 10 of Consumer Reports’ (CR) annual reliability survey, with more than 90 percent of its range rated average or better.

In the 2012 survey, however, you’ll have to look a long way down to find the Blue Oval: it occupies the next-to-last place as it finished 27th out of 28 brands rated, and its Lincoln luxury division is just one place ahead.

"Ford's bumpy road can be seen in the numbers. Sixty percent of Ford-branded models and half of Lincolns were below average in predicted reliability and none placed above average," said Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports.

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By: admin - 22:18

Buick Regal GS "2012" | Review in-ex.



Name : Buick Regal GS
Years : 2012.
Description cars : Buick new car out of the Buick Regal GS 2012, its latest design featuring a more sporty and has the appearance trend today. With its interior and exterior design is very attractive. This new car will be launched at the end of 2011.

   Price :  
   This car will sell for a high enough price starts at $ 35.310 to $ 38.650. Prices are quite high for the middle class down. Just like any other car, but this car is more luxurious and sporty look.

   The interior design is a race-inspired, flat-bottomed sports steering wheel and sport pedals metal, with leather trim to 12-way power adjustable driver and front passenger sport heated seats, including four-way power lumbar. GS-specific black interior is decorated with satin finish elements on the dashboard, steering wheel and console, while the lights of the dashboard in white when the driver engages the mode by GS Drive Control System (IDCS Interactive).
Standard amenities include Regal GS:
• keyless entry button liabilities
• Standard XM Satellite Radio for three-month pilot service
• Harmon / Kardon sound system with nine speakers 320 watts
• Bluetooth phone connection settings
• flat-bottomed leather steering wheel with audio controls
• Leather-appointed sport seats
• Heated driver and front passenger seats with 12 way adjustable driver and passenger seats - including four-way lumbar adjustment
• 120-volt accessory outlet
• Power windows with express function of up / down in front of and behind the free-bass.
• Front and rear ultrasonic parking assist
• Bi-Xenon HID headlights.
• HiPerStrut turbocharger

   Exterior : 
   Exterior design on this car is very unique and rear fascias, front fascia also includes a unique, powerful air intake slots vertical, specific grille treatment - the vertical elements accented satin silver metallic. Rear fascia has a pair of satin metallic trapezoidal tailpipes integrated. Rocker extensions, and integrated rear spoiler are also woven into the design. GS cut sport with an attitude, too, with a structure slightly lower than other models, and aggressive 19-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels and all the rings (20-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels tires polished performance is optional).

   Power Regal GS comes with a high-performance version of the Ecotec 2.0L VVT DOHC turbocharged engine with direct injection technology. It is based on the engine, which is available in the CXL Regal later this year, but the engine and the turbocharger is calibrated to produce more boost pressure and GS. Power is rated at 255 hp (190 kW) and 295 Nm of torque (400 Nm). Three-inch diameter exhaust system provides reduced pressure, engine Direct injection technology helps the engine produce more power from increasing efficiency, while maintaining fuel economy and emissions. That means less fuel consumption and emissions generated - including a drop of 25 percent cold start hydrocarbon emissions. Variable valve timing to optimize power, efficiency and emissions throughout the rpm band.
By: admin - 11:53

Buick Verano "2012" | Review in-ex.

Name : Buick Verano.
Years : 2012.
Description cars : In 2012, General Motors is kind of busy, making many of its flagship vehicle under his name. Quality is the first priority in every vehicle brand under the leadership of GM. One of the best luxury car manufacturer GM brands, Buick, has launched the latest generation of compact four-door luxury car, Buick Verano for 2012. 2012 Buick Verano officially debuted at the North American International Car Show in January 2011, which is the first compact car sold by the Buick Skylark Buick since it was discontinued in 1997. This is the third Buick models in two years, and will join a lineup that already includes the Buick Enclave, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal. Verano's image, it looks very similar to the Chevrolet Cruze. "Verano to expand our reach, continue to accelerate Buick and gave us a great opportunity to attract a new generation of customers with products that offer their expectations in performance design and technology." Said John Schewgman, Vice President of Marketing for Buick.

 
 Buick Verano.
   Buick has just announced pricing on the new 2012 Buick Verano, which will go on sale later this year. Prices for 2012 Buick Verano will start at $ 23,470, including $ 885 in destination fees. The 2012 Buick Verano will be offered in three trim-levels with top models carry an MSRP of $ 26,850. All models of the Verano 2012 is supported by the Ecotec 4-cylinder engine making 180-hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. Mated with 6-speed automatic transmission, 2012 Buick Verano will run from 0-60 mph in 8 seconds and had to estimate 31 mpg on the highway.

     Interior : 
   The 2012 Buick Verano is IntelliLink system using Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver for a touchscreen smartphone and expand the capabilities via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls. It also allows you to stream stereo audio from the phone via the internet radio services like Pandora and Stitcher SmartRadio. A Bose sound system available as an option.
2012 Buick Verano interior features :
•    A high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen radio
•    IntelliLink technology
•    Automatic climate control
•    An OnStar navigation system
•    A nine-speaker Bose sound system
 

   Standard features on the car seat 2012 Buick Verano including artificial leather, high-res 7-inch diagonal LED-backlit color display with touch technology IntelliLink radio and 10 standard air bags. Automatic climate control, remote start, power windows and steering wheel radio controls are also standard. Up one level and you'll get leather, heated seats, available heated steering wheel and a standard push-button engine start. Not bad at all for a car in this price range.
Dimensions :
•    Length : 4671 mm
•    Width : 1814 mm
•    Height : 1483 mm
•    Curb weight : 3300 lbs
•    Wheels and tires : 18-inch wheels and P235/45R18 tires
•    Fuel-tank capacity : 15 gallons


   The 2012 Buick Verano is injected with 2.4 liter Ecotec direct-injected DOHC I4 that produces 177 hp at 6200 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. Verano will hit 60 mph in 8 seconds, and get an estimated 31 mpg on the highway. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Electric power-steering an more efficient transmission design help optimize fuel economy.
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