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business29 days ago•7 min saved

RWD Sedans Return: Five Brands Plot Classic-Performance Revivals

Despite SUVs and EVs dominating, five automakers—Buick, Mazda, Ford, Cadillac, and Nissan—are eyeing new front-engine, rear-drive sedans built on updated platforms (notably Alpha 2) or derived architectures, reviving four-door performance models: Buick’s potential sedan on Alpha 2; Mazda’s rumored rear-drive sport sedan; Ford’s Mustang-inspired sedan; Cadillac CT5 successor; and a Skyline/Q50 revival with rear-drive and possibly a manual.

via SlashGear|

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technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Buick’s Subtle Turbo Moment: 1978’s Twin Sport Coupes

In 1978 Buick was the sole American maker with a turbocharged production engine, offering the Regal Sport Coupe and LeSabre Sport Coupe powered by a boosted 231 cu in V6 (150–175 hp, 245–265 lb-ft) paired with Rallye suspension and a TH350 Turbo Hydra-Matic. Buick wasn’t the first to turbocharge in the US—Oldsmobile’s F-85 Jetfire and the Corvair Monza Spyder led the way in the early 1960s—but Buick’s cars helped popularize turbo tech in America, even as the marketing downplayed the ‘turbo’ label in favor of “Sport.” The cars delivered modest 0–60 times (~11.2 seconds) and economy around 25 mpg highway / 18 mpg city for the two-barrel setup, highlighting an early, influential chapter in turbocharged performance.

via Jalopnik|

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business4 months ago•5 min saved

GM's Camaro platform spawns Buick's first rear-drive sedan in decades

GM plans a Buick rear-drive sedan built on the next-generation Camaro platform, produced at Lansing Grand River starting fall 2027 alongside a CT5 replacement and the Camaro, with Alpha 2-2 underpinnings and a likely turbo/hybrid mix (and possible V8/manual). Annual volumes are expected to be modest, signaling Buick's return to RWD performance sedans after 30 years.

via Jalopnik|

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business7 months ago•1 min saved

GM Moves Buick Compact SUV Production to U.S. Beginning 2028

GM says the next-generation Buick compact SUV will be built in the United States at Fairfax Assembly in Kansas City, Kansas, starting in 2028 for domestic sales, while production in China may continue for other markets. The shift aligns with U.S. pressure to onshore manufacturing amid tensions with China and tariffs; the Buick Envision has been produced in China for the U.S. since 2017, and the new model will join the Chevrolet Equinox at Fairfax after Bolt production ends, with GM highlighting roughly $5.5 billion in recent U.S. manufacturing investments to support jobs.

via CNBC|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"2025 Buick Enclave: Redesigned with New Tech and Powertrain"

Buick has unveiled the redesigned 2025 Enclave SUV, featuring new technology and a revamped style drawing from its Wildcat electric vehicle concept. The SUV will offer three trims and a 2.5-liter Turbo engine, along with a 30-inch-diagonal premium ultra-wide display and hands-free Super Cruise driver assistant system. The exterior improvements include upgrades to the grille, front and rear fascia, making the 2025 model longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor. Production will take place at GM's Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant in Michigan.

via Fox Business|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"2025 Buick Enclave: Super Cruise, Seamless Display, and Tech-Loaded Features"

The 2025 Buick Enclave, the first Buick to feature Super Cruise, comes with a new seamless 30-inch display, bold styling, and a more powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Based on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, it offers optional all-wheel drive and can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The interior boasts a premium feel with a 30-inch seamless screen, while safety features include GM’s Super Cruise system and standard driver assistance features. Available in three trim levels, the Enclave is set to be an affordable, well-equipped, and luxurious option in the three-row crossover segment.

via Jalopnik|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

GM's Buyout Offer Reduces Buick Dealership Network by Half

General Motors (GM) has bought out approximately half of its Buick dealers across the U.S. as they were reluctant to sell electric vehicles (EVs). GM plans to transition to EVs and aims for the Buick brand to be 100% electric by 2030. About 1,000 Buick dealers accepted the voluntary buyout, allowing them to no longer sell Buick vehicles but continue selling other GM brands. Last year, GM informed dealers to invest at least $300,000 in EV-related initiatives or give up the Buick franchise. Despite reducing the number of dealer points by 47%, Buick sales have increased by nearly 60% this year.

via Fox Business|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Buick Dealership Network Cut in Half as GM Offers Buyouts"

Nearly half of Buick dealers in the US have chosen to take buyouts from General Motors (GM) instead of committing to selling and servicing electric vehicles (EVs). As Buick plans to go all-electric by 2030, GM offered dealers the option to invest in preparing for EV sales or voluntarily give up their franchise. The number of Buick dealerships in the US is expected to decrease by 47% by the end of 2023. Despite the drop in dealerships, Buick remains unfazed and believes that the remaining network is strong and effective.

via Electrek.co|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

Buick Dealership Network Halved as Buyouts Take Effect

General Motors has announced that nearly half of its Buick dealerships have opted for buyouts rather than investing in selling and servicing electric vehicles (EVs). This move comes as GM aims to transition all its brands to electric by 2030. As a result, GM will end 2023 with approximately 1,000 Buick stores nationwide, a 47% decrease from the beginning of the year. The buyout program remains voluntary, and despite the reduction in dealerships, Buick sales have increased by almost 60% this year.

via Detroit Free Press|

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automotive3 years ago•1 min saved

Introducing the 2024 Buick Envista: Affordable and Stylish SUV.

The 2024 Buick Envista is a new subcompact SUV and the brand's new entry-level model, starting at $23,495 and topping out at $29,695 for the luxurious Avenir trim. It is powered by a 136 hp turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and is expected to have a combined fuel economy of 30 mpg. The Envista features a long wheelbase design that provides more legroom for rear passengers than most SUVs in its price and size class. It comes standard with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and lane departure warning, while adaptive cruise control will be available. The Envista will be one of the last gasoline-powered models Buick introduces before it becomes an all-electric brand by 2030.

via Fox News|

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automotive3 years ago•3 min saved

Introducing the 2024 Buick Envista: A New Affordable Gas-Powered SUV

Buick has introduced its all-new Envista small SUV, which will be used to attract sedan owners, young professionals, and small families to the brand. The Envista has the cargo space of an SUV with a sedan-like feel and starts at $23,495. It is part of Buick's transformational journey that started with the Wildcat EV concept revealed last year. The Envista is the first model in Buick's lineup to fully incorporate the design cues from the Wildcat concept. The 2024 Envista is expected to enter production in Korea next month.

via Detroit News|

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automotive3 years ago•2 min saved

Introducing the 2024 Buick Envista: GM's Last Gas-Powered Crossover Coupe with Surprising Style and Features.

General Motors has unveiled the Buick Envista, the last new gas-powered vehicle for the Buick brand before transitioning to an all-electric domestic lineup by 2030. The 2024 Buick Envista is a small crossover that replaces the Buick Encore as the brand's entry-level model, starting at $24,495 for a base model and $29,695 for a top-end Avenir model. The Envista will be produced at a GM plant in South Korea and is expected to arrive in Buick showrooms this summer. The vehicle will be exclusively offered in front-wheel-drive and powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine.

via CNBC|

#automotive #buick #crossover

automotive3 years ago•2 min saved

Introducing the 2024 Buick Envista: Affordable and Turbocharged.

Buick has unveiled the 2024 Envista, a new crossover that will launch with a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine, making 136 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. The crossover features a new design language for the brand, with slim lighting units all around and a forward-leaning nose that blends into the low, sleek profile. The interior boasts a segment-leading 11-inch infotainment screen, improved user interface, voice controls, and applications. The Envista will come standard with the Buick Driver Confidence package, including six active safety features. Production is set to start next month, with the new crossover going on sale this summer, starting at $23,495.

via Motor1 |

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