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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.

Buick; The Budget Muscle Car You Need

By Zachary Benedict on September 14, 2016 - 1:31PM

While Buick might not be the Chevelle or Camaro you dreamed of, you might find yourself blowing the doors off of it at a stoplight.

2016 Buick Cascada Review: The Most Interesting Buick of the Modern Era

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2016 - 7:11PM

The 2016 Buick Cascada is first convertible from the brand in many moons while also being one of the most affordable 4-seat convertibles in America – making it the most interesting model from Buick in decades and a car that is fun to drive with the top up or down.

The Buick Enclave Bridges GM's Luxury SUV Gap

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2016 - 10:59AM

While the Cadillac Escalade is the first name in high end luxury SUVs in the US market, the Buick Enclave is ideal for those buyers who want premium amenities in a smaller, more efficient and more cost effective package – with a big luxury feel sans the big luxury price.

The Buick Avista is a Stunning High Class Camaro with TT Power

By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2016 - 1:12PM

It has been many moons since the Buick brand has offered up a 2-door car, but the debut of the new Camaro-based Avista Concept at the 2016 North American International Auto Show is clear proof that General Motors has at least considered a new Buick coupe.

Chrysler, GM Offer the Most Manual Transmission Models

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 1:12PM

If you are a Chrysler Group or General Motors fan who likes to row your own gears, you are in luck, as "FCA" and GM offer far more models with manual transmissions than do any of the other automakers doing business in the United States – with the Chrysler Group taking the slight edge overall.

2015 Buick Regal GS Review: The Most Exciting Buick in Decades

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2015 - 7:54PM

The 2015 Buick Regal GS is a stylish, fun to drive sedan with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, an advanced all-wheel drive system and a cabin that is packed to the hilt with premium amenities so while the Regal GS might not be the modern Grand National that many had hoped for – this is still the most exciting new Buick in decades.

What would you do with this 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible?

By Armen Hareyan on January 14, 2015 - 5:28PM

If this 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible was yours what would you do with it?

2014 Buick LaCrosse AWD Premium Review: Evolution in Affordable GM Luxury

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2014 - 9:59AM

The 2014 Buick LaCrosse introduces a new look for the affordable luxury brands flagship, we note in this review, and while the changes made between 2013 and 2014 aren’t all that elaborate – this midcycle facelift is just enough to keep this big sedan fresh for those who want the luxury feel without the big luxury price.

2014 Buick Encore Premium Review: Luxury Amenities in a Compact SUV without the Luxury Price

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2014 - 8:29PM

The 2014 Buick Encore rockets General Motors’ midlevel luxury brand into the most popular segment in the US auto industry and after driving this spirited little crossover for a week – it is clear that GM did their homework with this vehicle before introducing it to the US market as it checks all of the important boxes and does so for right around $30,000.

This 1950 Buick was commissioned for the American consulates in Australia

By Armen Hareyan on February 24, 2014 - 11:08AM

The second life of a 1950 Buick 2-door Sedanette, which went from serving the US Consulate in Australia to a barn.

Small premium vehicles could remake Buick in America

By John Goreham on February 19, 2014 - 12:37PM

When your market leaves you it can create an opportunity. For Buick that opportunity could be the Opel Adam.

Owned this Buick since 1978 and still going strong

By Armen Hareyan on February 19, 2014 - 12:04PM

Michael Garrison, from Topeka Kansas, says people are shaken when they learn his GS 455 is Buick powered.

This 1967 Buick GS400 Was Washed 3 Times a Day to Prevent Rust

By Armen Hareyan on February 15, 2014 - 3:32PM

This is my grandfather's 1967 Buick GS400. It is in a great condition and has no rust because during winter months he would wash it three times a day.

This Abused Buick GS Became a Cornerstone for Me

By Armen Hareyan on January 30, 2014 - 7:48PM

When I bought this 1970 Buick GS I found tickets in the glove box, exhibition of speed and reckless driving. Obviously the car was abused, but see how we restored it.

Man Sold this Buick for $250 Because of Turning Garage Into a Man Cave

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2014 - 10:07AM

Bill Faughnan from Fort Pierce, Florida tells how he acquired his 1966 Buick Skylark GS post coupe for only 250 dollars.

1973 Buick Century GS Stage 1 - The Inheritance

By Armen Hareyan on January 15, 2014 - 11:47AM

Jakob Martinez thought he was going to look for some cars, but instead his father asked him to fill his information in the paperwork for this 1973 Buick Century GS Stage 1. Here is Martinez and his story.

1970 Buick GS 455

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2014 - 1:04PM

How This 1970 Buick GS 455 Pulled it Together During Drag Week Despite Scepticism

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2014 - 1:00PM

This amazing 1970 Buick GS 455 participated in the latest Hot Rod Drag Week and became the fastest Buick on the road despite onlooker's scepticism. Mark Covey tells the story of how they did it. He kept a daily log about their performance.

General Motors Considering Diesel Powered Buick Verano and Encore

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2013 - 11:47AM

In an effort to both set itself apart from Cadillac while also taking a shot at some European competitors, General Motors may introduce a diesel engine to the Buick lineup in the next few years – most likely under the hood of the compact Verano or Encore.

Opel Insignia OPC is a High Performance Buick Regal That We Won't Get

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 12:00PM

Among the debuts at the ongoing 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Opel Insignia OPC – the European version of the car that Americans know as the Buick Regal but the Opel version includes a wagon that we don’t get while the OPC package adds an all wheel drive system and a high performance drivetrain that we also don’t get.

2014 Buick Regal Pricing Includes Several Surprises Like AWD, Less Power in the GS

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 1:39PM

General Motors announced the pricing for the 2014 Buick Regal this morning including the numbers for the new “base” turbo models, the eAssist drivetrain, the “high performance” Regal GS and the new optional all wheel drive setup – with the least expensive 2014 Regal starting at $30,615 with destination.

11 Most significant Buicks of the past 110 years

By Aaron Turpen on June 23, 2013 - 12:47AM

Can you name the most influential Buick of each decade since the company opened its doors in 1903?

2014 Buick LaCrosse price $1,500 more than 2013 models

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2013 - 11:19AM

General Motors has announced some pricing tidbits for the refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse and in exchange for the new exterior look, greater level of luxury and a handful of new high tech goodies – the 2014 LaCrosse also comes with a new price that is over $1,500 more than the current models.

When in doubt ask "What would Brady drive?"

By John Goreham on June 10, 2013 - 4:10PM

Tom Brady has ditched his Audi for a new Lexus LS600h luxury-hybrid. That got us thinking what the best large sedan in the world is at any price.

2013 Buick Encore receives perfect crash test scores

By Aaron Turpen on June 5, 2013 - 12:28AM

The 2013 Encore joins other Buicks in receiving perfect scores from both crash testing agencies, keeping Buick in the top handful of automakers to achieve perfect scores across its model lineup.

Buick recalls the 'Hot Rod of World War II' in a heavy metal tribute

By Aaron Turpen on May 9, 2013 - 6:27PM

Tuesday was Victory in Europe (VE) day and to commemorate the day on Buick's 110th anniversary, the company turned back the clock to a time when heavy metal meant not loud guitars and big hair, but machines that sported huge guns and tracks instead of wheels. Yes, the Hot Rod of WWII was made by Buick, and now the M18 Hellcat rides again.