Buick News

Poetry in Motion: Buick Drives Students to White House

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – When high school students from a Los Angeles non-profit called Get Lit were invited to the White House for a day of poetry events hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Buick moved swiftly to help put poetry in motion.

Buick Retail Sales Flourish in April, Up 35 Percent

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Buick achieved its 19th consecutive month of retail sales gains in April, growing 35 percent year over year with total sales up 51 percent. The brand’s sales to individual customers also have increased 45 percent and its total sales are up 43 percent, calendar year to date.

One Year Later, Buick Regal Still Turning Heads

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Jaclyn Yuppa of Atlanta considers herself an early adopter. The 31-year-old Duke MBA and Fortune 50 marketing professional favors handbags by new, lesser-known designers, likes to try the latest niche cuisine before it goes mainstream, and prefers driving a car that isn’t commonplace.

Buick Sales in China Surpass 3 Million Since 1999

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Shanghai – Shanghai GM announced today that sales of Buick products have surpassed 3 million units since the joint venture began offering its original vehicle brand in 1999.

2011 Buick LaCrosse Earns NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The 2011 Buick LaCrosse received a five-star overall safety rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov), the agency has announced.

Buick IntelliLink Coming to 2012 Regal, LaCrosse and Verano

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK – Buick, the fastest-growing major automotive brand in the United States in 2010, will bring a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customizable infotainment options to its 2012 Verano, Regal and LaCrosse models.

Buick Baskets for Children in Need Nets 3,000 Pairs of Shoes

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Buick donated approximately 3,000 additional pairs of shoes and socks to Samaritan’s Feet, a charity supported by the NCAA, during the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship tournament last week.

First Five Recipients of Buick Achievers Scholarship Chosen

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The first five recipients of the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program were named today. These college-bound students from around the country will each receive a scholarship of up to $25,000 that is renewable for up to four years.

Buick Retail Sales Rise 49 Percent in First Quarter

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Buick, the fastest growing major automotive brand in the United States in 2010, finished the first quarter of calendar year 2011 with retail sales up 49 percent and total sales up 39 percent.

LaCrosse with eAssist Delivers Fuel Economy of a Small Car

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – As gas prices go up, so does purchase consideration for more fuel-efficient cars. And the new 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist™, a luxury sedan that comfortably seats five adults, delivers highway fuel economy on par with compacts like the Mini Cooper.

Buick Enclave Sees Future, Predicts Impact

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Rollovers are among the rarest of vehicle crashes, but the 2011 Buick Enclave still provides maximum protection against them.

Social Media Apps to Help NCAA Fans Connect and Experience ‘Buick Human Highlight Reel’

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – With NCAA March Madness® under way, college basketball fans can maximize their experience online with Buick and NCAA-sponsored apps on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Foursquare.

Buick Teams with NCAA to Celebrate Human Achievement

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Winners in college sports are well documented, but the victories earned by campus champions away from the game are often more impactful, yet rarely get the same attention.

Buick Helps Kids Lace up with Samaritan’s Feet

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are children in the United States whose only shoes are ill-fitting or worn-out. That’s why Buick, the NCAA and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) are teaming up with Samaritan’s Feet to donate 2,011 pairs of shoes and socks to kids in need during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship week in Houston, March 28-31.

2011 Buick Enclave Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The 2011 Buick Enclave today received a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for all models built after January this year.

Regal Turbo Edges Competition in Highway Fuel Economy

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Brad and Cathy French of Chicago have always driven cars with manual transmissions, including imports from Audi and BMW. Now the clothing industry sales and marketing reps drive a six-speed manual 2011 Buick Regal Turbo.

Buick Enclave Wins ‘2011 Best Value in America’ Award

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Buick Enclave took top honors in the full-size crossover category of Vincentric’s seventh annual Best Value in America awards announced today, beating Ford Flex and other competitive models. Enclave previously earned the honor in 2009.

Buick Retail Sales Swell 90 Percent in February

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Buick, the fastest growing major automotive brand in the United States in 2010, delivered its 17th straight month of retail sales gains with a 90 percent increase over last February.

Buick Regal Turbo Gets Industry-First Turbo Direct-Injected Engine with Flex-Fuel Capability

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

PONTIAC, Mich – The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo is the first direct-injected turbocharged production car capable of running on any blend of gasoline or E85 ethanol, joining more than 5 million flex-fuel models General Motors has produced over the last 15 years.

Families Flock to Enclave, Sales Soar

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – With a baby on board and another on the way, Rick and Heather Suchocki of Surprise, Ariz., needed a new family hauler, one with enough room for strollers, playpens, diaper bags and the other necessities of a growing family.