article thumbnail

New Buick, BMW PHEVs for China

Green Car Congress

Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. Last year, Buick launched the all-new LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle and hosted the world premiere of the Velite Concept, which served as the template for future new energy vehicles under Buick’s strategy in China.

Buick 186
article thumbnail

BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port

Teslarati

BMW is the latest of many automakers to officially adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), meaning future electric vehicles (EVs) built by the company will include Tesla’s charging port and get access to the vast Supercharger network. With six fully electric BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce models now available in the U.S.

BMW 131
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Buick isn’t messing around with the Envision. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. Avenir in Buick-speak means it is the top-of-the-line model. The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches. Inviting Interior.

Buick 52
article thumbnail

These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability. Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards.

Sierra 105
article thumbnail

These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability. Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards.

Sierra 107
article thumbnail

Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

From Consumer Reports : The comparison for fresher cars is muddied because a number of brands, including BMW and Toyota, offer free maintenance periods on new cars. Buick and Toyota were tied for second place at $4,900 over 10 years. BMW and Audi both managed to squeak in under the $10,000 mark.

article thumbnail

Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Feb

CN EV Post

10 BMW 5 Series 25,737 35,444 -27.4% 4 BMW 5 Series 9,609 9,352 2.7% 5 BMW 3 Series 8,868 10,185 -12.9% 7 NIO ET5 6,471 NA NA 8 BMW 3 Series BEV 2,976 NA NA 9 Volvo S90 2,893 1,666 73.6% 10 BMW 5 Series 25,737 35,444 -27.4% 4 BMW 5 Series 9,609 9,352 2.7% 5 BMW 3 Series 8,868 10,185 -12.9%

China 143