2009 Buick Business Concept

Buick Business Concept, a new concept car designed to showcase the vision of Buick "business class on the road" made its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2009.

The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was developed in China by Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), a design and engineering joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), with input from the overall design.

Buick business concept captures the essence of language as a Buick in an elegant and expressive depth, with its taut surfaces, dual scan begins waistline, front and rear a strong identity and dynamic presence.

"Business Vehicle Buick has a great presence, and makes a strong statement when you pull in front of each plant," said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. "Market of China and the businessman has some specific needs. Our team was responsible for a great solution for business and personal needs."

Classical influences with modern design

According to Cao Min, Concept Designer PATAC car chief, the design team wanted to create a modern and global Buick, but also a subtle Chinese essence and influence. To achieve this balance, they tried to pull their heritage outside the automotive industry - from classical art forms and ancient monuments.

Buick Business Concept Vehicle dynamics and external surfaces of the "yin and yang" interior tones are drawn from diverse inspirations including the Buick Riviera concept 2008, Chinese artifacts and modern electronic icons. The vehicle inside and out, communicates elegance correct beyond cultural boundaries and gives peace and power of Buick.

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2011 Buick Regal GS Concept

With an estimated 255 horsepower turbo (190 kW), a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced unit, adaptable to all four wheels, the Buick Regal GS is a concept of high-tech, high-performance version of the sedan brand new sport. Which was presented at the 2010 North American International Auto.

Mechanics was developed with the aim of producing a sporty driving experience, confidence-inspiring and sophisticated. It is a performance-oriented transmission, the lower body and a lower center of gravity. Exterior and interior cues include two additional vertical front air intakes and a large, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires, racing-inspired steering wheel and pedals alloy. Recaro front seats with high-performance four-way lumbar support pillow and plug-ins.

"We designed the Buick Regal GS to explore the lure of a high-performance variant of the Regal," said Craig Bierley, product marketing manager for Buick. "As the Regal, the Regal GS is based on the award-winning Opel Insignia, and we believe will reinvigorate Buick Gran Sport legendary heritage."

Buick Regal GS exterior stands out from the vents in front of the vertical chain, as well as a unique rocker panels, an integrated rear spoiler, dual exhaust, Olympic white paint and satin-metal accents.

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2012 Buick Regal GS

Revealed the production version of the Buick 2012 Buick Regal GS, expression of even sportier Regal sports sedan went on sale in 2010 and has attracted new buyers to the family Buick. Powered by a high-performance Ecotec turbo engine an exclusive 2.0L mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the GS has about 255 hp (190 kW) and 295 Nm torque of 00-60 mph performance of less than seven seconds (estimate) .

Buick Interactive Drive System Control is standard on the GS, in which drivers to modify driving experience, changing the suspension settings and steering feel of the three different settings: standard, sport and GS.

"Built on the basis of performance for Regal, Buick Regal GS has been designed as an expression even more athletic performance and style," said John Schwegman, vice president of marketing for Buick. "The driving experience is living and powerful, and GS represent the next record in the Buick product renaissance. "

Product highlights include:

Exclusive Ecotec 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled worth approximately 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400 Nm)

A six-speed manual six-speed automatic transmission shift control driver is provided later in

Unit Control System SG interactive mode

Four-wheel independent front suspension system HiPerStrut

High-performance four-wheel disc braking system with Brembo front calipers

Standard 19-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels and tires for all seasons and optional 20-inch 5-twin-spoke, polished alloy wheels performance tires.

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2011 Buick GL8 Review

The new 2011 Buick GL8 Shanghai GM is now available. The luxury SUV based on the legacy of the original Buick GL8, the first family of executive cars China. Since the model was created in 1999, more than 330,000 were sold in China.

The new model, which will be available in January 2011, seven and 27 technological innovations and improvements in design, space and security, technology, power, functionality and quality. The result is an unprecedented experience in the luxury of an MPV, it is clear the Buick.

"The new GL8 was developed by Shanghai GM in collaboration with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai with the specific needs of our customers in mind," said Terry Johnsson, vice president of Shanghai GM vehicle sales, service and marketing. "It offers everything consumers have come to expect from Buick, a dynamic, smooth ride, quiet and comfort. Like its predecessor, the new Buick GL8 is the right product at the right time."

The new Buick GL8 has an elegant exterior design is underlined by Buick double sweep spear feature is in the front to back. Decorative metal strips add a sense of sleek, modern elegance. Its classic waterfall grille and portholes chrome greater emphasis on new Buick GL8 is inheritance.

With a length of 5256 mm, width 1878 mm, a height of 1800 mm and a wheelbase of 3088 mm, the new Buick GL8 provides a spacious round for all occupants. The interior fit fuses Eastern and Western aesthetics. It is equipped with ice blue mood lighting and a 360-degree wraparound design inspired by luxury yachts.

Other facilities available are authentic two-tone leather seating ergonomics, a panoramic sunroof in two parts, an electric sliding door anti-pinch, and a touch of power rear lift gate, a 10-speaker 5.1-channel Bose sound system , a 7-inch touch screen at the front and 10.2-inch WVGA HD screen in the back, and OnStar in-vehicle security service, security and communication.

Independent front suspension and improved with the return of sub-frames to ensure a smooth and stable. Tuning Buick signature alone reduces, blocks and absorbs noise, a distraction-free environment, which is comparable to a luxury sedan.

The new Buick GL8 comes with a choice of a 3.0-liter V-6 engine SIDI direct injection 2.4 liters intelligent or Ecotec segment leader in fuel efficiency. GM advanced 6-speed automatic transmission is standard, offering unprecedented power in the segment of the luxury minivan.

In the field of security, the new Buick GL8 is super-solid chassis. Bosch 8.1 ESP system guarantees a share of first quality. It is supplemented by large tires and disc brakes, six airbags available on some models. For maximum visibility, the new Buick GL8 incorporates multidimensional blue ray HID Bi-Xenon headlights and crystal skulls, as Chrome LED.

The new Buick GL8 luxury MPV has a retail price of between RMB 288,000 and RMB 388,000. Shanghai GM is also introducing an upgraded 2011 model of the current Buick GL8 in December 2010, targeting the upper middle segment MPV. It includes a new 2.4-liter Ecotec engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. This "dual strategy of vehicles" Shanghai GM will better address the MPV market, from the mid to upper segments of luxury.

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2011 Buick Envision Concept

Imagine the Buick vehicle, which is closer to the ideas of the future and technology to the Buick on the market, made its world debut today. It 'appeared in Shanghai GM in Shanghai's auto division in 2011.

Imagine the Buick design language merged China overall aesthetic for the SUV segment. The legacy of the essence of the "fluid dynamics and comfort peaceful" Buick, GM joined the worldwide leader in plug-in hybrid plug-in hybrid. His vision and people-oriented technology and equipment are designed to change people's perceptions of the SUV.

"Imagine that was jointly developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC)," said Shi Hong, Marketing Director of Shanghai GM's Buick. "And 'the trend for the future of Buick SUV products for the market."

According to Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design, The Envision "inherited DNA Buick and design the roof of global design language to new heights Buick. He made an important statement for Buick style and technology, and will affect future patterns of fire. "

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2012 Buick Envision Concept first photo in Shanghai 2011

General Motors, they will come is with a new concept car as the Buick emblem, brand, still prominent in China. We do not know much at the moment of Envision, but we can already see in the picture posted so it will be a very sporty crossover with the door mechanism obviously very special.

Envision this concept is the result of collaboration between GM and Shanghai Automotive Technical Center Asia. The U.S. Departments of the group would not work on it. The Envision will be unveiled on April 18, when the doors opened the show.

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Buick Regal, working on a convertible

At a briefing last year, the marketing manager and Buick products gave two pieces of information: the brand seriously considered introducing a cut (hopefully it will happen with Opel) and could possibly put a gig in pipes to arouse the envy of customers but there was nothing about it. A year later, there is something designers have developed since the sketches of what would be a Regal convertible and presented them to their direction. It only needs the most part, the green light it. A priori, the soft-top option is the preferred retractable hardtop. If agreement is given, no doubt we will find the 2.4-liter engine and 182 horsepower 2-liter turbocharged 220 horsepower in the sedan (the GS is less likely).

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Chicago 2011, shows a sedan Buick Regal eAssist

Buick delighted visitors autoshow its novelty Buick Regal eAssist. This is a variation of the popular sedan on profitability. From his more voracious brother novelty appearance does not differ absolutely.

That's only the car under the hood of a 15-kilowatt electric motor (15 hp, 110 Nm).

In the model range Regal novelty located exactly in the middle: higher than normal cars with an engine 2.4 liter, but below the Regal Turbo

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And the Buick Regal GS is also here

General Motors has brought to Detroit one of the most anticipated models, the new Buick Regal GS, which will be released to the market in the second half of this year. Powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec, coupled with a mechanical six-speed gearbox, it is capable of producing 255 hp and 400 Nm of torque during acceleration to the first hundred in less than seven seconds.

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Detroit Auto Show 2011 - Buick Verano 2012 Live Pictures

Under the hood of the luxury, premium vehicle with a drive to the front wheels will be integrated 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with 177 hp and 230 Nm. He will deliver the Verano acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h. for 8 seconds, requiring an average of 7.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. At a later stage to the atmospheric engine will be joined with such volume and supercharged 2.0-liter, but details will be announced at a later stage.

In the standard equipment of the vehicle enters a wide array of extras - 10 airbags, engine start button with, dual zone air conditioning, warm up a little steering wheel, leather heated seats, power windows, remote controls on the steering wheel, navigation system with touch-sensitive display and others.

Not yet announced the price of the vehicle, but according to preliminary information is expected Buick Verano be sold in the U.S. against the amount of $ 21,000 - $ 26,000.

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2012 Model Buick Verano Details Leaked - Price - Pictures

2012 Buick Verano First Pictures

GM made official half the info on his record of press reports of the NAIAS (which will grow as the date of the show will approach) because if the Buick is not made via a press release, is the teaser of this model (photo above) in the photographs that accompany it, so I look for the presence of Verano. On the other hand are well confirmed the GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept and the Chevrolet Sonic with his new surname.

Please note that this potential new entry would be a compact car available in four models. As a result, it is important for us to gauge how you would order this vehicle and in what quantities. In addition, each model builds off of the previous model. Proposed models are as follows:



1.) 1SB Cloth Base
• 2.4L 4-cylinder engine
• 180 hp @ 6700 rpm
• 172 lb-ft of torque @ 4900 rpm
• 6-Speed automatic transmission
Estimated MSRP range: $20,900 - $21,500 *



2.) 1SD Cloth Mid-Level
Adds to 1SB
• Remote Start
• Auto Dual HVAC
• Connected Color Radio with Bluetooth Connectivity
Estimated MSRP range: $22,100 - $22,700*



3.) 1SG Cloth Mid-Level
Adds to 1SB & 1SD
• 6-way power driver
• Heated ORVMs
• Rear Park Assist
• EC ISRVM
Estimated MSRP range: $23,300 - 23,900*



4.) 1SL Leather Up-Level
Adds to 1SB, 1SD & 1SG
• Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
• Passive Entry & Push Button Start
• Bose Premium Audio
• 18" Wheels
Estimated MSRP range: $25,600 - 26,200*

*Note: Total vehicle pricing will NOT be shown in the order study

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Buick GL8 is a luxury estate in 2011

China to start selling fully renovated luxury minivan Buick GL8 2011 model year. New product was developed in a joint venture Shanghai GM in conjunction with Pan-Asian center autodesign specifically for the China market on the platform of the first generation GL8, debuted in 1999. MPV longer than 5,2 m to comfortably accommodate up to seven thanks to a convenient sliding rear doors with electric. Blue interior lighting in the style of "techno," two-tone leather trim and audio equipment from Bose provide integral image representation class minivan.

Buick GL8 is equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 or 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with reduced fuel consumption, as well as a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include two-piece sunroof, ABS, ESP, six airbags, bi-xenon headlights and more. In China, sales of new items will start in December at a price of 43,200 dollars.

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2012 Buick Lacrosse 2.4L Ecotec Hybrid Los Angeles Auto Show 2010

Buick will install a hybrid system on its redesigned Lacrosse for the year 2012 which will be unveiled at Los Angeles. This system, called eAssist will be a "mild-hybrid" which means that the power plant assists the engine but does not work alone. It will be mounted with 4-cylinder 2.4-liter Ecotec. The electric motor develops 15 hp and 107 Nm of torque, the 2.4 liter 182 horsepower and 233 Nm of torque. The gearbox Hydra-Matic 6-speed. Consumption is 25 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (9.41 and 6.36 L/100 km) for a gain of 25% over the 4-cylinder Lacrosse 2011. To better appreciate the performance, I recall that this sedan measuring 5.02 meters. eAssist standart be on the 2012 Buick Lacrosse equipped with 2.4 liter. The entry price will be around $ 30,000. Great promise but look at the pictures of the chest, he may suffer.

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General Motors released photos of its new minivan Buick GL8

The model is based on a hybrid concept Buick Business, shown on the Shanghai Motor Show. In this long minivan will be able to comfortably accommodate six passengers and not notice the long and tiresome journey. Some design elements borrowed from the Buick LaCrosse 2010 and Opel Meriva, despite the fact that the concept Buick Business had a more elegant doors without handles, like the serial version was the most simple door.

You can expect that the new dimensions will be similar in concept, so its length will be 5,278 mm, the difference will be the lack of under the hood of a hybrid powertrain, which instead will be a 2.4-liter Ecotec, diesel fans will be able to choose the 3.0-liter V6 SIDI.

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