News By Topic: Buick

Green Plan Helps General Motors Save More Than 2 Million Yuan in China

Jul 31, 2007

Green plan helps GM save more than 2 million yuan in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2783/Green-plan-helps-GM-save-more-than-2 -million-yuan-in-China.html GENERAL Motors Corp said yesterday its "green supply chain" plan introduced in China two years ago, has helped to save more than two million yuan (US$264,000) ov ... Continue reading

General Motors' China Joint-Venture to Develop Three New Series of Engines

Jul 27, 2007

SHANGHAI - July 27, 2007: Gasgoo.com is reporting that SGM (Shanghai General Motors) will develop 3 series engines. The three new engines series are AlloyTecV6 engine, ECOTECR four cylinder engine and Twin-Tec four cylinder engine. "SGM will configure these three kinds of engines on Park Avenue, Lacrosse and Spark." Sa ... Continue reading

Top 10 Most Unpopular Cars in China

Jul 26, 2007

SHANGHAI - July 26, 2007: China along with its booming economy is also privy to a booming auto industry. With an annual growth of over 20 percent, it's now the world's third-largest auto-maker in the world. All the international automakers are in a race to get their share of the profits, launching new models and increa ... Continue reading

Vincentric's Best Value in America™ Awards

Jul 22, 2007

Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading

Report Says GM Diesel Passenger Cars Here Soon

Jul 13, 2007

TOKYO Jul 13, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. plans to offer diesel-engine cars under the Cadillac and Saturn brands in the United States by 2010, industry journal Automotive News reported, citing a source familiar with the plan. The United States will gradually begin enforcing the world's strictest re ... Continue reading

Iraq War Veterans to Receive Specialty Cars - VIDEO STORY

Jul 4, 2007

DETROIT - July 4, 2007: The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, in conjunction with singer LeAnn Rimes, is working to give away modified cars to Iraq war veterans. The cars are equipped with Sit N' Lift, a power seat designed to assist individuals to get in and out of their vehicles. General Motors reports more than ... Continue reading

2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD Review

Jul 2, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD It's large, voluptuous, and heavily-chromed, with a bold, three-dimensional waterfall grille and portholes on the hood. What else could the new Enclave be but a Buick? It's Buick's new luxury crossover, and melds a new interpretation of the company's cons ... Continue reading

2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards

Jun 28, 2007

.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 — Honda captures four model segment awards—more than any other vehicle nameplate this year—according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading

Rebate Promotion: GM and Paramount Pictures Transform Your Ride

Jun 26, 2007

DETROIT June 25, 2007; General Motors today announced the “Transform Your Ride Sale,” tied to the 4 th of July holiday release of DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures’ live-action film “Transformers” from Executive Producer Steven Spielberg and Director Michael Bay, opening July 3, 2007. ... Continue reading

Reuters: GM To Offer No Interest Loans and Rebates

Jun 26, 2007

DETROIT, June 25, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. on Monday said it would offer qualified buyers zero-percent financing for three years with an additional $1,000 cash on select vehicles as it tries to boost sales at the end of the month. The discount program would be available on select Chevrolet, Buic ... Continue reading

Ford and GM To Offer Month End Discounts

Jun 22, 2007

DETROIT, June 22, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. plan to introduce discount programs intended to boost sales during the last weekend of June, people familiar with the sales plans said on Friday. The automakers are expected to roll out the incentive programs for their U.S. dealers ne ... Continue reading

General Motors Goes On Offense with Aggressive TV Ad Campaigns - VIDEO

Jun 22, 2007

AUTO CENTRAL - June 22, 2007: Three new TV commercials produced by GM exemplify their committment to re-establishing themselves as the world's leading automobile manufacturer. Each commercial, for Silverado, Saturn and the Buick Enclave take dead-aim at Asian and European competitors. ... Continue reading

GM Reports 375,682 May 2007 Deliveries

Jun 1, 2007

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 375,682 vehicles in May, up 4.7 percent compared with year-ago monthly sales. On an unadjusted basis, sales were up 8.8 percent. GM's May retail sales of 279,731 were up 8.5 percent. On an unadjusted basis, retail sales were up 12.8 percent compared with a year ago. M ... Continue reading

Fuel Cells in GM's 5 Year Future

May 16, 2007

TARRYTOWN, New York, May 15, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile , Research) will likely have vehicles powered by fuel cells in showrooms by 2012, an executive said on Tuesday, giving a target more aggressive than other automakers working on similar technol ... Continue reading

Which Cars are Really American?

May 6, 2007

Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading