News By Topic: Buick

Landfill Gas Powers GM Plant for New Fuel-Sipping Cars

May 19, 2011

ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 19, 2011 -- When production of the fuel-efficient 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano begin this fall, 40 percent of the energy to power the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant where they are built will come from burning landfill gas created nearby. The use of the landfill gas, which saves ... Continue reading

GM Celebrates Next Generation of Innovation and Engineering at Robot Competition - VIDEO STORY

May 13, 2011

DETROIT - May 13, 2011: US teens are trailing their peers around the world in math and sciences. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, American students rank 25th in math and 17th in science. With Americans so behind, business leaders have few choices when looking to employ scientists ... Continue reading

One Year Later, Buick Regal Still Turning Heads

Apr 29, 2011

DETROIT, April 29, 2011 DETROIT, April 29, 2011 -- Jaclyn Yuppa of Atlanta considers herself an early adopter. The 31-year-old Duke MBA and Fortune 50 marketing professional favors handbags by new, lesser-known designers, likes to try the latest niche cuisine before it goes mainstream, and prefers driving a car that is ... Continue reading

GM Says No Production Distruptions Due To Japan's Troubles

Apr 29, 2011

SAN ANTONIO April 28, 2011; Jim Forsyth writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co Chief Executive Dan Akerson said the company has not been greatly affected by supply disruptions due to the March earthquake in Japan, and the company wants to repay U.S. taxpayers before making acquisitions or declaring a divid ... Continue reading

2011 Buick LaCrosse Earns Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

Apr 25, 2011

DETROIT, April 25, 2011 DETROIT, April 25, 2011 -- The 2011 Buick LaCrosse received a five-star safety rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov), the agency has announced. Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and more rigorous r ... Continue reading

A TACH Reader Asks - Which 2006-2008 Sedans That Have At Least 42" of Front Leg Room, Have the Most Front Seat Headroom?

Apr 21, 2011

Buick Showcases New Ways to Engage in Distracted Driving at 2011 NY Auto Show - VIDEO STORY

Apr 21, 2011

NEW YORK - April 21, 2011: Although America has become enflamed with efforts to stop what has become known as "distracted driving," car makers are continuing to push all the latest technical marvels that make it nearly impossible to avoid driving while being distracted. The Auto Channel first commented on the paradoxic ... Continue reading

Buick IntelliLink Coming to 2012 Regal, LaCrosse and Verano

Apr 19, 2011

NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 -- Buick, the fastest-growing major automotive brand in the United States in 2010, will bring a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customizable infotainment options to its 2012 Verano, Regal and LaCrosse models. The upgraded capability will enhance the ... Continue reading

Buick Debuts Envision SUV Concept at 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

Apr 18, 2011

The Buick Envision SUV concept vehicle, which represents a convergence of future ideas and technology for Buick in the market, made its global debut today in . It will be appearing on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. The Envision merges Buick's global design language with Chinese aesthetics for the SUV segm ... Continue reading

Buick Tech Announcement and Business Update

Apr 18, 2011

Apr. 18 Tony DiSalle, vice president, Buick marketing, will update media on Buick's recent progress and announce a consumer-focused, in-vehicle technology product for the brand's 2012 model year sedans. Media may listen live on Stitcher SmartRadio® (http://www.stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=16254). Those with the Stitche ... Continue reading

GM Auto Design Competition Kick-Starts Car Design Careers

Apr 14, 2011

PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 -- Interactive competition invites interior and exterior entries for GM's four brands: Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC Two-part competition engages online design community to shape and select student entries Competition open to full-time students i ... Continue reading

Buick Baskets for Children in Need Nets 3,000 Pairs of Shoes

Apr 5, 2011

PR Newswire DETROIT, April 5, 2011 DETROIT, April 5, 2011 -- Buick donated approximately 3,000 additional pairs of shoes and socks to Samaritan's Feet, a charity supported by the NCAA, during the Division I Men's Basketball Championship tournament last week. Buick executives and dealers, along with Samaritan's Feet, th ... Continue reading

First Five Recipients of Buick Achievers Scholarship Chosen

Apr 4, 2011

PR Newswire DETROIT, April 4, 2011 DETROIT, April 4, 2011 -- The first five recipients of the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program were named today. These college-bound students from around the country will each receive a scholarship of up to $25,000 that is renewable for up to four years. The $4.5 million-a-year schola ... Continue reading

GM to Invest More Than $30 Million in Pontiac Stamping

Mar 30, 2011

PR Newswire PONTIAC, Mich., March 30, 2011 PONTIAC, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- General Motors today announced more than $30 million of investment in its Pontiac Stamping Plant earmarked for tooling and equipment to enhance the plant's manufacturing capabilities. "GM continues to invest in our manufacturing operations to ... Continue reading

Chevrolet MyLink Hopes to Take Media Personalization to New Level - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 26, 2011

Smart interface design allows drivers to take advantage of mobile communications technology while the phone remains safely stowed DETROIT - March 26, 2011: In-vehicle entertainment and information systems, better know as infotainment, is the biggest growing trend in the auto industry. In many cases, access to phones, P ... Continue reading