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Buick unveils 2016 Cascada convertible at NAIAS

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Buick introduced the 2016 Cascada convertible at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Cascada will be the first Buick convertible offered in the United States in 25 years and the latest globally developed vehicle to join the brand’s growing portfolio. Cascada rolls on standard 20-inch wheels.

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Buick introducing new 2012 Verano compact sedan at NAIAS

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GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. It delivers an estimated 177 hp (132 kW) and 170 lb-ft torque (230 N·m), 0-60 mph performance of 8.0

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Road Test: 2024 Buick Envista Avenir

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Compact SUV Coupe with a Head-Turning Design The all-new 2024 Buick Envista makes its North American debut as the fourth Buick crossover SUV, becoming part of the family of—from smallest to largest—Envista, Encore GX, Envision and Enclave. Scheduled to arrive in late 2024, the all-new Envista will complete the all-SUV Buick family.

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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BrightDrop offers a fascinating window into the breadth of GM’s EV plans, though even many people in the auto industry know little about it. Buick, meanwhile, was vitally important for the Chinese market, where today more than four times as many Buicks are sold as in North America. mph to match their walking pace.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

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Those sizable standard 24-inch wheels, mounted with 275/50 Michelin Primacy tires could raise a few eyebrows regarding ride comfort, but the automatic air suspension, adaptive dampers, and front and rear independent suspension set-up would be fine for long-range, comfortable freeway cruising. Look ma, no hands! Here is how it works.

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SAIC Displays Six Models of New Energy Vehicles to Be Used at Expo 2010; Commercialization Plans for Hybrid, PHEV and BEVs by 2012

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The models were the Shenchi Brand 4-seat battery-electric car; the Shenchi Brand 11-seat fuel cell vehicle; the Shanghai Brand fuel cell car; the Shanghai Brand hybrid; the Buick LaCrosse hybrid; and the UNDP fuel cell bus. Maximum speed is 35 km/h (22 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles). Earlier post.).

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. Buick will focus on North America and China. One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge.

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