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2013 Buick Encore – Pricing Announced

2013 Buick Encore Luxury Crossover will be available at dealerships in the first quarter of the next year with a starting price of $24 950. Some of the standard features include QuietTuning with Bose Active Noise Cancellation, 18-inch wheels, a rearview camera and a seven-inch, high-resolution, full-color display radio with IntelliLink connectivity.

In addition, four trim levels of this Buick crossover will be offered. The base model will be equipped as standard with all of the features listed above. The next version, named Convenience Group, will add dual-zone climate control, a 120-volt outlet, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote start and fog lights.

Next, the Encore with the Leather Group will add further leather-trimmed upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power passenger seat and driver’s seat memory functions.

The top of the trim levels is the Premium Group, which features all content from the Leather and Convenience Packages, along with front and rear park assist, Forward Collision Alert with Lane Departure Warning, a seven-speaker Bose premium audio system with a subwoofer, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a cargo net and area cargo mat.

Furthermore, there is also optional equipment, which includes the following: Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, All-Wheel Drive, 18-inch chrome-clad wheels, sunroof and Bose premium audio system.

At last to be highlighted is that Encore is promised to be the most fuel-efficient crossover produced by Buick, with an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway for front-drive models.

Source: Buick

September 21, 2012

2013 Buick Enclave Priced at $39 270

2013 Buick Enclave is going to offer its new customers modern luxury style and advanced technology. The vehicle got upgraded with new styling, more standard equipment, added safety technologies and IntelliLink connectivity.

The new Buick is being offered in three different equipment groups. They all include wide range of standard content including a seven-inch Color Touch radio with IntelliLink, high-intensity discharge headlamps, Rear Parking Assist, a Rear Vision Camera, remote start, a power liftgate, front-center air bag other luxury features.

When purchased the Enclave with the Leather Group, the customer gets additionally the following equipment: leather-appointed upholstery, heated front seats, an eight-way power passenger seat, memory seat settings and Side Blind Zone Alert with Cross Traffic Alert.

Next, the Premium Group includes all standard and leather group equipment, but also adds the following: 19-inch chrome clad wheels, articulating headlamps, a Bose premium audio system, cooled front seats, power-folding side mirrors and a power tilting/telescoping steering column.

As an option, the 7- or 8-passenger SUV can be equipped with all-wheel drive, navigation and a trailering package. In addition to this the new LED daytime running lamps and LED-accented taillights add design and technology to the exterior, while new ambient interior lighting adds a cool Ice Blue glow to the cabin.

For smoother ride and improved handling, there were added dual-flow dampers at the front of the vehicle. They control the suspension dampening across a broader range of driving conditions.

The starting price of the 2013 Buick Enclave is $39 270.

Source: GM

September 17, 2012

2013 Buick Verano Turbo US – Price $29,990

The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo luxury sedan is priced from $29,990, including a destination charge of $885.

The turbocharged Verano has an Ecotec 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine with direct injection and CVVT. It produces 250HP (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 353 Nm (260 lb-ft.) of torque at 2000 rpm.

0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed automatic transmission available as an option.

The fuel economy is good – 31 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in city.

In addition to its 2.0L engine, dual exhaust, sport pedals and rear spoiler, standard equipment for the Verano Turbo includes IntelliLink connectivity, a Bose 9-speaker audio system, leather-appointed upholstery, push-button start, rear park assist and rearview camera, radar-based side blind zone alert and rear cross-traffic alert, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. A power sunroof and navigation are optional.

“Buick Verano continues to build momentum in the marketplace with eight straight months of sales increases since launch,” commented Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick marketing.

“The new Verano Turbo increases the performance of an already capable luxury sedan while continuing to offer customers the smart, purposeful technology they expect.”, he added.

With the arrival of this new model, Buick will offer three different models with turbocharged engines and optional six-speed manual transmissions, including the Regal Turbo and Regal GS luxury sport sedans. The 2013 Buick Encore luxury crossover, on sale early next year, will feature a standard turbocharged engine.

Source: Buick

August 9, 2012

First teaser for “BLACK AIR: The Buick Grand National Documentary” released

If you haven’t heard already about the “Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary“, well it is a 60-minute film about Buick’s premier but paradoxical mid 80’s performance car. The film is to be released soon; nevertheless the teaser for it has just been released.

The director of the awaited movie is Andrew Filippone Jr., who had the inspiration to create the documentary about the Buick Regal Grand National. It was a strange and peculiar misfit.

Although it carried the name Buick, the Grand National was too quick and too rough to stay under this name. There was something about it which made it stand out among other cars.

"Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary" — “Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary”

Despite the fact that it had roots of the Buick Regal, it was able to have an astonishing straight-line 0-60 mph acceleration. Nothing in the mid 80s could match it. However, the same roots didn’t give the vehicle a chance to be accepted seriously.

Its emblematic boxy design was something very typical for example. Other shortcomings were its mediocre chassis, an undersized engine, an electronically limited top speed, and an unremarkable pedigree.

On the other hand its six cylinders and an intercooled turbo made the vehicle remarkable. Remembered with its fierce black paint, the Grand National became a legend. In fact, in the fineal year of the production of the Buick, outfitted in GNX trim, it was the quickest production car in the U.S. It was able to reach the acceleration sprint from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.7 seconds.

Although no one believed that it could achieve this acceleration, test after test proved it. But there remained the question, how could a Buick achieve this. Where did it come from? Where did it fit?

The documentary answers those questions and even more. The people who built the car, who wrote about the car, and who own the car, speak about and about their experience with the Grand National.

Some of the included voices are Lloyd Reuss, the Buick General Manager who launched the Grand National project; Tony Assenza, the “Car and Driver” Editor who dubbed the GNX an “ax-wielding barbarian”; and Richard Clark, the renowned owner, enthusiast, and collector.

The last example of the Grand National was built on 11th of December 1987, and twenty-five years later, Black Air arrives to commemorate this landmark car.

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July 20, 2012

1965 Buick Riviera Piece by eGarage

You’re sitting there at your kitchen table, bathrobe still on, sipping coffee and casually glancing at the columns on this morning’s Financial Times. Life’s pretty good when you are a self-made man – Two kids, a house big enough for two more and a BMW 5-series at the drive alley. Not the F10 though. It’s an E60 – you have been financially stable for quite a while now and at the time you were buying it, the F10 wasn’t out yet. Maybe you’ll wait for the next generation as to not appear too shallow.

Suddenly ripples form in your now half empty mug, subtle clinking comes from the cutlery next to your breakfast, the windows tremble in high frequency… and is that a boiling kettle you hear? Stepping outside you witness the embodiment of the one thing that you have always been missing – A matte black ’65 Buick Riviera ominously cruising the streets as your onlooking neighbors seem to shrink behind their neatly trimmed hedges. It’s your dark side basically, making a cameo.

Buick Riviera (1965) - Front Angle

Or… it could be just the guys from eGarage.com filming a piece about this prime example of 1960 US Automotive design. As a result, they ended up with this chill-inducing 1 minute or so video that got us all excited. Obviously this Riviera, promptly called “The Freak”, has had a bit of a modification. It was our keen eyes which saw that… in the description bellow – an AccuAir suspension system was used for that extra low-ride.

Anyway. The important thing is that the key concept behind the Riviera has been preserved…or at least that’s what we are hoping for – a 425 cu in (7.0L) engine rumbling out 340 hp at the least, a Twin Turbine automatic transmission, a double wishbone coil spring suspension plus power brakes and power steering. Those last three… they are not what you’d call innovation but keep in mind that this was the standard setup back in ’65 – a time when the wheel was still a hot topic. Then there are the cocooned (or clam-shell) headlights which might just be the coolest feature on a car…ever.

Buick Riviera (1965)

eGarage.com appreciate the aesthetics of cars worldwide. For them, representation, background and legacy is king. Also, we can always count on them for some eye-candy delivered by masterful photographers and cinematographers. The soundtrack here isn’t bad either.

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June 12, 2012

2013 Buick Verano Turbo Debut

The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo is going on sale later this year as a representative of the company’s efforts to downsize it’s engine fleet without sacrificing power output. The Verano will get 250 hp from a 2.0-liter engine.

“The 2.0L turbo engine was designed for refinement, higher output capabilities and reduced noise,” said Amy Joss, Ecotec 2.0L assistant chief engineer. “The way it sounds, the power delivery and the refined character are all fitting of a luxury sedan with a fun side.”

The power plant inside is no stranger to fame and acclaim. It’s a Buick 2.0 liter turbocharged Ecotec engine which last year, was named one of WardsAuto World’s 2012 10 Best Engines for North America. It’s sort of clever because of the eAssist tech used along side it, which helps boost performance and fuel-economy through the use of an electric motor and a battery. The Buick Regal luxury sport sedan will also get the same engine bits as standard.

The popularity of 4-cylinder engine in the US is not widespread to say the least, but with car makers struggling to deal with emission restrictions etc. change might be on the way. According to his Automotive, their use in North America will grow by 74 percent from 6.9 million to 12.2 million over the next 10 years.

The transmission choice is between a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The fuel figures however have not been disclosed yet nor the price.

Source: Buick

June 12, 2012

2012 Buick Regal GS luxury sport sedan at Nevada Open Road Challenge

2012 Buick Regal GS luxury sport sedan just won a second place in the 135-mph class of this month’s Nevada Open Road Challenge. It finished within 0.4 seconds of their 40-minute target time.

The success was achieved by the Buick team – driver Bill Rietow and navigator John Townsend, which have managed it through right balance between low-speed sections of the course with running the Regal at top speed for a period of time.

Of course, the machine has a contribution to this achievement as well. The all-new 2012 Regal GS delivers a 270-horsepower (201 kW) thanks to its Ecotec 2.0L turbo engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The car also comes equipped with responsive Interactive Drive Control System suspension technology with exclusive GS-mode, Brembo front calipers and other features which in fact make the Buick one of the most balanced performance sedans ever.

After the finish line Rietow said: “The Regal GS is an incredibly capable performance sedan. In addition to the strong acceleration from the engine, the chassis maintained its composure well while running across these closed public roads at high speeds. Likewise, the Brembo brakes were easy to trust coming hot into a corner.”

2012 Buick Regal GS competing at Nevada Open Road Challenge

Furthermore, the production car comes equipped with Buick’s exclusive Interactive Drive Control System. What it does is that it allows driver to choose from three operating modes – Standard, Sport and GS Mode. They in turn change the suspension settings and steering sensitivity according to driver preferences.

Regal GS also inclues a four-wheel independent suspension with a unique High Performance Strut (HiPer Strut) front suspension design. The latter minimizes torque steer and improves grip and cornering power.

The lower ride height also contributed for the major success. In particular, the Buck runs on 19-inch 5-Twin Spoke alloy wheels combined with the four-piston Brembo front calipers also make the car closer to the ground.

2012 Buick Regal GS at Nevada Open Road Challenge

Source: Buick

May 22, 2012

2013 Buick Enclave – full specs

Buick has released full information about the new 2013 Enclave crossover. The best-selling three-row luxury crossover comes with new styling, new safety technologies, in-vehicle connectivity and a more refined driving experience.

The exterior boasts LED daytime running lamps and LED taillamps complement a more sculpted design

The interior is more contemporary, with ambient lighting and IntelliLink in-vehicle communications with touch-screen control and navigation. The industry’s first front center air bag system and new dual-flow front struts highlight the safety and performance enhancements.

“The 2013 Enclave advances the award-winning design, craftsmanship and technology that reintroduced Buick to a new generation of customers,” commented Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing.

“We evolved the interior and exterior design, increased luxury amenities and materials, and engineered purposeful technologies that will make the Enclave continue to resonate with luxury crossover owners.”, he added.

The 2013 Enclave will make its public debut at the New York Auto Show, where it will be on display April 6^th to 15^th. It will hit the market this fall.

The Enclave is offered in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models, and powered by a direct-injected 3.6L V-6 and an updated six-speed automatic transmission that contribute to the more refined driving experience. Buick’s QuietTuning engineering process reduces, blocks and absorbs unwanted noise from the Enclave’s cabin, making it quieter than a Lexus RX350.

Check out the full specs below.

2013 Buick Enclave exterior:

New front fascia with LED daytime running lamps
New headlamp design, with standard Xenon high-intensity discharge lamps (HID) and LED accent lighting. Articulating headlamps are available
New hood and black-chrome waterfall grille
New rear fascia design with integrated exhaust outlets
New LED taillamps
New 19-inch and 20-inch aluminum wheel designs
Monochromatic exterior appearance with chrome accents.

Buick IntelliLink. Highlights:

New ice blue LED ambient lighting around the dash highlights Enclave’s flowing lines, emphasizing the cabin’s spaciousness
Eight-way power front driver and passenger seats with four-way adjustable head restraints emphasize seat comfort
Details including soft touch materials and live stitching throughout the cabin, as well as true chrome accents
Four interior color combinations are available with complementing wood tones, including a new Cocoa leather combination
A new “center stack” with standard IntelliLink LCD display, tri-zone climate system, capacitive touch controls and available navigation system.

Additional features:

High-resolution color display with touch-screen control
Bluetooth with hands-free (for phone calls) and A2DP audio-streaming protocol support
Address book download and hands-free calling
USB port
Auxiliary audio input port
Redundant steering wheel controls
Enhanced voice recognition powered by Nuance
AM/FM/Audio CD/MP3 CD/ HD Radio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio and data services
Selected Smartphone apps can be controlled through the IntelliLink interface via the touch-screen, steering wheel controls or voice commands. The first apps to be supported are Pandora and Stitcher
Supports playback of MP3 files stored on flash memory drives.

2013 BUICK ENCLAVE SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:	Buick Enclave FWD/AWD
Body style / driveline:	crossover / front-engine; front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
Construction:	body-frame integral
EPA vehicle class:	sport-utility vehicle
Manufacturing location:	Lansing Delta Township Assy. Plant, Lansing, Mich.
Key competitors:	Acura MDX, Lexus RX350 and Volvo XC90, Audi Q7

Engines

Type:	3.6L V-6 VVT DI
Displacement (cu in / cc):	217 / 3564
Bore & stroke (in / mm):	3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
Block material:	cast aluminum with cast-in bore liners
Cylinder head material:	cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Fuel delivery:	direct injection
Compression ratio:	11.3:1
Horsepower (hp / kW) @ rpm:	288 / 215 @ 6300*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm:	270 / 366 @ 3400*
Recommended fuel:	regular unleaded
Max. engine rpm (fuel cutoff):	6700
EPA fuel economy (city / hwy):	17 / 24 (FWD) 16 / 22 (AWD)

Transmission

Type:	Hydra-Matic 6T75 6-speed FWD/AWD automatic transmission
Gear Ratio (:1)
First:	4.48
Second:	2.87
Third:	1.84
Fourth:	1.41
Fifth:	1.0
Sixth:	0.74
Reverse:	2.88
Final drive ratio:	3.16 (FWD) 2.73 (AWD)

Chassis/Suspension

Front:	coil-over strut; direct acting stabilizer bar; full perimeter isolated cradle
Rear:	linked H-arm independent suspension; coil springs with twin tube shock absorbers mounted on isolated sub-frame
Steering type:	hydraulic rack-and-pinion; straight ratio and variable effort
Steering ratio:	16.1
Steer wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	2.89
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):	40.4 / 12.3

Brakes

Type	four-wheel disc
Rotor diameter (in / mm):	front: 12.8 x 1.1 / 325 x 29, ventilated rear: 13 x 0.8 / 331 x 20, ventilated
Anti-lock braking system (ABS):	Bosch 8.0 Chassis Controls: ABS / ETC / ESC w/rollover mitigation

Wheels/Tyres

Wheel size and type:	18 x 7.5-in; painted aluminum (std on 1SD) 19 x 8-in; machined aluminum (std on 1SL) 19 x 8-in.; chrome-clad aluminum (opt on 1SL, std on SN) 20 x 7.5-in; machined aluminum (opt on 1SN)
Tire size and type:	P255/65R18 ALS blackwall P255/60R19 ALS blackwall P255/55R20 H-rated blackwall

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):	118.9 / 3021
Overall length (in / mm):	201.9 / 5127
Overall width (in / mm):	79 / 2006
Overall height (in / mm):	71.7 / 1822
Track
Front (in / mm):	67.3 / 1709
Rear (in / mm):	67.1 / 1704
Curb weight (lb / kg):	4715 / 2143 (FWD) 4913 / 2233 (AWD)
Min. ground clearance (in / mm):	7.6 / 194

Interior

Seating capacity:	7 or 8
Headroom
First row (in /mm):	40.4 / 1026 (w/o sunroof); 38.6 / 979 (w/ sunroof)
Second row (in / mm):	39.4 / 1000 (w/o sunroof); 38.8 / 984 (w/ sunroof)
Third row (in / mm):	37.8 / 959
Legroom
First row (in / mm):	41.3 / 1050
Second row (in / mm):	36.8 / 934
Third row (in / mm):	33.2 / 843
Shoulder room
First row (in / mm):	61.6 / 1564
Second row (in / mm):	61.3 / 1558
Third row (in / mm):	57.4 / 1458
Hip room
First row (in / mm):	57.2 / 1452
Second row (in / mm):	57 / 1448
Third row (in / mm):	48.3 / 1227
Cargo volume (cu ft / L)
Behind first row with second seat folded and third-row seat and cargo management system removed:	115.2 / 3263
Behind second row with third-row seat and cargo management system removed:	68.9 / 1951
Behind third row with cargo management system removed:	23.3 / 660

Capacities

EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L):	151.1 / 4277
Fuel tank (gal / L):	22 / 83.3
Engine oil (qt / L):	5.5 / 5.2
Transmission fluid (qt / L):	9.5 / 9.0 (Dexron VI only)
Cooling system (qt / L):	11.8 / 11.2
Max towing capacity (lb / kg):	4500 / 2045
GCWR (lb / kg):	9500 / 4309 (FWD) 9700 / 4400 (AWD)
GVWR (lb / kg):	2908 / 6411 (FWD) 2930 / 6459.5 (AWD)

Source: GM

April 3, 2012

Buick Regal Lineup with Drivetrain Changes

On the new Buick Regal GS will be new automatic transmission and eAssist as a standard, thus making the evolution of Buicks’ Sport Sedan happening. More importantly, the vehicle with the new automatic transmission is already in dealerships. The famous eAssist fuel efficiency technology is also included and as you already understood, it also comes as a standard. The Regal was recently named by the U.S. News and World Report as the “Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families” and as the “Best Car for the Money”.

But what about the other changes included in the 2013 Regal GS Model. The 270 hp (198 kW) of the car come from the powerful turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec engine, which was by the way one of WardsAuto World’s 2012 “10 Best Engines” for North America. More importantly, it now can be controlled through a second transmission, which is a six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control. It also comes as a standard choice.

In addition the new Aisin AF40 automatic is calibrated specifically for the model. It includes the car’s Interactive Drive Control System set to “GS” mode. Hence, the transmission delivers firmer shifts and aids performance. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is in only 6.7 seconds. Furthermore the EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg city and 27 mpg on the highway. This is due to the standard performance components like Buick’s innovative HiPer Strut front suspension and Brembo front brake calipers.

What is more, the eAssist will be a standard on all 2013 Regal vehicles. More importantly the eAssist uses a compact lithium-ion battery pack and a small electric motor to aid the performance of a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter gas engine. The system provides an electrical boost to aid the engine at low speeds and on inclines where fuel efficiency can suffer most. Therefore it is possible for the Regal with eAssist to achieve the EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg, which is equal to the performance of some hybrid vehicles. In addition, the eAssist became standard for the larger LaCrosse luxury sedan and at the same price as the V6, thus gathering even more popularity.

Pricing and an on-sale date for the 2013 Regal with eAssist will be announced later this year.

Source: Buick

February 8, 2012

Chevrolet Camaro Military Tribute Auctioned – 175 000$

A very special Chevrolet “Military Tribute Camaro” has been auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. The Achilles Freedom team will benefit from the final bid which reached $175,000. It is an association that helps wounded war veterans to overcome their physical and psychological trauma by engaging them in various sports activities, athletics and marathons.

The 2010 Camaro itself boasts an impressive paint job. It has been done by the renown artist Mickey Harris who has been airbrushing things for 33 years now. He has spent most of his childhood on military installations and one can notice that just by looking at his works.

“The Military Tribute Camaro was designed to honor our armed forces heroes. Now, thanks to its generous new owner, it will help our injured veterans rebuild their lives through the excellent work of the Achilles Freedom Team,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Chevrolet Marketing and Strategy.

The other impressive thing about this car is that before the auction, it has toured over 30 military camps within the USA including the Pentagon. And now, last Sunday its journey ended at the Barrett-Jackson auction with a novel cause.

The whole project was supported by the GM Military Discount Program – one of the most generous military discount programs in the industry. Through it, GM offers GM Preferred Pricing (the same price extended to GM suppliers) on any Chevrolet (except Volt), Buick or GMC.

Other US soldier aid programs, supported by Chevrolet include the Cell Phones for Soldiers – This program provides phone cards to service men and women. In 2011, Chevrolet raised $212,000 (worth 100,000 hours of talk time) from the auction proceeds of a 2012 Honor and Valor Camaro SS and Chevrolet donations of $100 for every car and truck sold during Military Appreciation Month in May. Since 2010, Chevrolet has collected more than 70,000 used cell phones, worth 70,000 hours of talk time. Then there’s the Travis Manion Foundation – named after First Lt. Travis L. Manion who was killed in battle in Iraq 2007, this association has received by GM 250 000$ intended to relief families of fallen soldiers and veterans. There is also a number of events sponsored by GM, which involve active and retired military servicemen annually.

Chevrolet Camaro Military Tribute (2010)

Source: Chevrolet

January 24, 2012

Short preview on next weeks North American International Auto Show

Everything about this year’s North American International Auto Show will spin around small vehicles. As the population grows big and hence the customers of vehicles too, there is obviously the tendency of making more downsized automobiles. The North American International Auto Show will take place next week in Detroit. In addition, there will also be a premiere of the automotive world’s most eagerly anticipated new vehicle. The North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week will also be full of luxury and innovation. Another important highlight is that there will be a huge “invasion” of hybrid vehicles as automakers compete to boost fuel economy. The North American International Auto Show 2012 is undeniably where the global automotive community comes together to catch up on the latest news and events.

In short this is what we are going to see just in few days:

Strongly anticipated at this Auto Show is the Acura brand. First, there will be presented a brand new concept called Acura NSX. This is a high-performance hybrid with a V-6 engine mated to a lithium ion battery pack. It will be developed and expected on the market in three years. Speaking about the immediate future there is the 2012 and 2013 Acura ILX Sedan, and also the redesigned 2013 RDX Compact Crossover, which will be powered by a V-6 replacing a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.From Audi we expect to see a refreshed model of a small sporty sedan and a crossover concept. The next brand with a downsized automobile is Buick, which will reveal a new small crossover, called 2013 Buick Encore. From Cadillac we expect the ATS Sedan, which, as promised will be launched in the second half of this year. Chevrolet will present a sporty RS modification of the Sonic Subcompact with a new front image and grille, and a six-speed manual included. In addition we are going to see two concept vehicles from Chevrolet. Dodge will thrill us with the new 2013 Dodge Dart with a lot of powertrain options and Dodge Charger styling cues. The Dart will be at dealerships in the first half of this year. Ford brand will present at the NAIAS its renewed version of 2013 Fusion which now is with smoother lines, has an engines with direct injection and turbochargers, and a hybrid. Honda will redesign its Accord model in the middle of the year and will also show a new Accord Coupe Concept. This will be a great show for the brand Hyundai which will unveil the turbocharged four-cylinder Veloster. Another preview will be made with a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe which has now a new grille and front fascia and a brand new interior. From Lexus we expect to see the LF-LC Coupe Concept and we also expect to get the answer whether this vehicle will be hybrid or not. Lincoln will appear with a concept of the new generation MKZ Sedan. A lot of success is going to be expected again from the brand Mercedes-Benz. First of all there will be a presentation of the redesigned 2013 Mercedes SL Roadster, which is now longer and lighter than the previous model and has a new all-aluminum body. In addition the SL550 will be powered by a new 4.6-liter direct-injection V-8. Furthermore the luxury brand will present two E-Class Hybrids: the E400 Hybrid Sedan and the E300 BlueTec Hybrid. We can’t continue without mentioning the MINI brand which will “show-off” with their 2012 Roadster which will be in dealerships in February. Nissan Pathfinder Concept will be previewed by Nissan which will also show an electric version of the NV200. The luxury of Porsche will be presented by the 911 Carrera and Carrera S models which will go on sale in few months. Scion is a Toyota sub-brand which will show a new model of FR-S Coupe. The smallest of all small cars – Smart, will exhibit a two-seat electric pickup concept called the Smart For-Us. The Toyota brand of course will compete with a plug-in hybrid concept called the NS4. In addition it will also show the production version of the 2012 Prius C Hatchback. Another European car – Volkswagen will preview a hybrid, called 2013 Jetta Hybrid. And at last the Swedish brand Volvo has prepared for us a surprise with a new Hybrid concept will be firstly revealed at the North American International Auto Show.

To sum up, at the NAIAS we expect to see these production vehicles: 2012/2013 Acura ILX sedan, 2013 Acura RDX Crossover, 2013 Buick Encore Crossover, 2013 Cadillac ATS Sedan, 2013 Dodge Dart Compact, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2013 Mercedes SL Roadster, 2013 Mercedes E-Class Hybrids, 2012 Mini Roadster, 2012 Toyota Prius C Hatchback; and these Concepts: Acura NSX, Audi crossover, Honda Accord Coupe, Lexus LF-LC Coupe, Lincoln MKZ Sedan, Nissan Pathfinder, Scion FR-S Coupe, Smart For-Us Pickup, Toyota NS4 Hybrid, Volvo hybrid. All this makes us eager to expect what will happen next week! Stay tuned!

January 4, 2012

2013 Encore Crossover to Join Buick

Today is a big day for all Buick fans! If you wonder why and you still haven’t heard the news, well it is the confirmation of Buick of the introduction of the 2013 Encore. The debut of the all-new, five-passenger crossover will take place at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle named Encore joins the growing family of Buick, which has recently has expanded with the additions of the Verano compact luxury sedan, the Regal GS sport sedan, and fuel-efficient eAssist “light electrification” technology on both LaCrosse and Regal.

Concerning the details we have about the all-new 2013 Encore, there just a few shared. All we know for now is that the vehicle will offer contemporary styling, signature QuietTuning technology, and a lot of exciting features. If you want to have additional information, you will have to wait till the 10^th of January when Encore will be revealed.

And for the fans there will be little teaser every week. To be more precise for the interested, this week, a new Encore tab on www.facebook.com/buick will feature a covered photograph of the vehicle. Moreover each week leading up to the reveal, Buick will uncover a section of the photo. Eventually the final photograph will be revealed the same morning Encore takes the stage at the Cobo Center in Detroit.

Undeniably the expectations are great, because we are familiar with Buick, which is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive and efficient performance. Stay tuned at www.facebook.com/buick.

Souce: Buick

December 15, 2011

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2013 BUICK ENCLAVE SPECIFICATIONS Overview

2013 BUICK ENCLAVE SPECIFICATIONS

Overview