Wednesday, November 20, 2013

2014 Buick Regal Boasts More Power, Greater Efficiency


Power-dense 2.0L Turbo now comes standard





The revamped 2014 Buick Regal now arriving in dealerships features the sport sedan’s most powerful standard engine ever – and increased fuel efficiency.

Producing an SAE-rated 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from just two liters of displacement, the Regal has more standard horsepower and torque than ever before.
 

When compared with the 2013 Regal Turbo, the new 2.0L Turbo produces 18 percent more horsepower and 13 percent more torque while delivering more miles per gallon. Equipped with its six-speed automatic transmission, the 2014 Regal gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, an increase of 3 mpg or 17 percent city economy over the 2013 Regal Turbo.

“Power and fuel efficiency are typically mutually exclusive,” said Mike Katerberg, chief powertrain engineer. “But with our new 2.0L Turbo, we were able to increase both and create one of the most torque rich and fuel efficient combinations on the market.”

New design elements and components work harmoniously to enrich performance, efficiency, acoustics and durability.

In addition to the new standard turbocharged engine, the 2014 Regal turbo models now offer an available advanced all-wheel-drive system with electronic limited-slip differential and HiPer Strut front suspension for added performance and drivability in all types of road conditions.

Browse our current selection by visiting the Bob Brown Buick GMC website.

Friday, November 15, 2013

2014 Sierra Get Lean and Mean



Like athletes who burn fat and build muscle to become more competitive, the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 strategically replaced traditional steel with lightweight, high-strength steels for improved capability, safety and fuel efficiency.

High-strength and ultra-high-strength steels make the Sierra’s fully boxed frames and cabs lighter and stronger, helping the trucks deliver the best fuel economy of any V-8 pickup, up to 23 mpg highway. They also have class-leading towing capability of up to 12,000 pounds when equipped with the available 6.2L V-8.

Similarly, making the most of mass also enables Sierras equipped with the 4.3L V-6 to tow up to 7,600 pounds, the highest for any standard V-6 in the segment, with EPA highway fuel economy of up to 24 mpg.

“Our customers tell us they want better fuel economy, but only if it doesn’t come at the expense of capability,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer of the Silverado and Sierra. “By using lightweight materials like ultra-high-strength steel and aluminum for key structural parts and components in our new trucks we were able to improve both capability and efficiency.”


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Friday, November 8, 2013

What does your cars color say about you?





Cars are a huge part of our modern lives. Not only do they provide transportation, but they are also in a sense an extension of ourselves. In today's day and age everyone wants to stand out and be unique. The color of your car can be a statement of individuality. Not everyone goes car shopping with color as a major criterion. However, consciously decided or not, your cars color actually says a lot about you.

Black: Power, elegance, control 

19% of people drive black cars. 


Blue: Balance, loyalty, caution

8% of people drive blue cars.


Green: Confidence, awareness, security

Green is the least popular car color.


Silver: Self-assurance, resolute, aloof

16% of people drive silver cars.


White: Resilience, independence

White is the most popular car color.


Red: Energetic, quick-thinking, physical

10% of people drive red cars. Contrary to popular belief, driving a red car does not increase your visibility to police nor does it cost more to insure.


What color is the car in your driveway, and what does it say about you?

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