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The Buick brand serves as a sort of midlevel brand that offers much of the luxury feel that you get from Cadillac but with a lower price. Thanks to the addition of the eAssist mild hybrid system to several vehicles in the lineup, Buick offers both power and fuel efficient models with a long list of standard amenities from base model to the top of the range.

Opel Insignia OPC spotted near Detroit with Buick badges
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 2:45PM
A Detroit-based TorqueNews reader has sent in some interesting cell phone shots of what looks to be a new Buick Regal GS but it is sporting the rear badging of the Opel Insignia OPC – a more powerful version of the sporty sedan sold only overseas.
The Opel Insignia OPC badging shown on the back of what looks to be a 2012 Buick Regal GS
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 2:40PM
The Opel Insignia OPC on a Detroit area road, and a Buick front end
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 2:39PM
2011 Buick Regal Turbo gets flex fuel capability
By Frank Sherosky on February 21, 2011 - 11:27PM
Plenty of auto manufacturers have turbo chargers. Not all of them have the ability to run various blends of gasoline up to E85 like the 2011 Buick Regal Turbo.
GM UAW hourly workers could see $4,000 in bonuses
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 1:04PM
Last week, TorqueNews.com brought you the news that General Motors plans to pay profit sharing bonuses to their hourly union autoworkers (UAW) that could exceed the highest profit-sharing bonuses in the company history and if a new report proves to be true, those bonuses could actually be even higher – with an average of $4,000 paid to these hourly workers.
General Motors ended January in China with estimated 14.7 percent market share
By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2011 - 8:52AM
General Motors reported from Shanghai that it had a record sales month in China for January, 2011.
Cadillac stays strong, helps GM lead the Big 3 in January sales
By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2011 - 11:58AM
Cadillac was the strongest automotive brand in the US for January 2011 with their nearly-50% growth compared to last January helping General Motors to be the strongest of the American automakers in terms of both percentage growth and units sold.
U.S. News Best Car for the Money Awards Not Inspiring
By Keith Griffin on January 25, 2011 - 4:24PM
U.S. News Cars has released its third annual Best Car for the Money awards and it is not an inspiring list for car enthusiasts. Maybe two of the cars will get your motor running, in spite of claims this list of vehicles earns highest marks for overall value and appeal in their categories.
The Buick lineup of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2011 - 7:42PM
Buick headed into the 2011 Detroit Auto Show with a bright outlook for the new year, supported by strong sales throughout 2010 and the unveiling of the new c-segment luxury sedan – the Buick Verano.
The Buick Regal GS at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2011 - 7:38PM
The 2011 Buick Regal from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2011 - 7:37PM
The new Buick LaCrosse eAssist at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2011 - 7:36PM
GM Cars at 2011 Detroit Auto Show Not Labeled Properly
By Keith Griffin on January 16, 2011 - 9:38AM
The Made in the USA Foundation is hurling a charge against GM that its cars on display at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show are not labeled properly when it comes to their country of origin, i.e. where they are built.
Why the new Buick Verano is more than just a rebadged Chevy Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 2:06PM
When the 2012 Buick Verano was unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the industry was introduced to the second use of the platform first seen for the new Chevrolet Cruze but the Verano is far more than just a rebadged Cruze.
The rear seating area of the 2012 Buick Verano
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 2:01PM
The dash of the 2012 Buick Verano
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 2:00PM
A closer up of the 2012 Buick Verano's headlight assembly
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 1:58PM
The rear end of the 2012 Buick Verano
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 1:56PM
The side profile of the 2012 Buick Verano
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 1:54PM
GM invests in Powermat to eliminate power cords in vehicles
By Frank Sherosky on January 7, 2011 - 10:53AM
General Motors and Powermat, a pioneer in inductive-based, wireless charging technology, announced a commercial agreement today that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012.
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Buick Bringing Compact Luxury Verano to the Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on January 6, 2011 - 1:22AM
Buick has released details on the Verano compact luxury sedan that it is introducing at the Detroit Auto Show. This will be Buick’s first entry into the compact luxury segment when it goes on sale in the third quarter of 2011.
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GM leads the industry in December 2010 corporate sales
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2011 - 10:45AM
General Motors capped off a strong rebound year in 2010 as leading the nation in corporate sales in December with 224,185 units sold – an improvement of 7.5% over 2009.
Buick Makes 2011 Regal CXL Turbo Driving System Interactive
By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2010 - 4:56PM
Nobody is in the same mood every single day; so, neither should your car. The 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo, arriving at dealerships now, responds to that need by offering not one, not two, but three unique driving experiences, each selectable by a push of a button.
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General Motors leads the US market in November 2010 sales
By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 12:54PM
General Motors had a strong showing in November 2010, with all four of their existing brands showing year over year growth along with the company selling more vehicles than any other automaker in the US market.
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