The 2014 GMC Yukon ranked highest in its segment in the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout StudySM released today. Yukon was also recently recognized by J.D. Power in both the Initial Quality and Vehicle Dependability Studies.
“Recognizing the Yukon demonstrates the effort and attention to detail given by our engineers and designers,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick and GMC. “These awards reinforce our focus on putting the customer at the center of everything we do from the first visit to the dealership, to the drive home, or 10 years down the road.”
The 2014 APEAL is based on more than 83,000 responses to questions about how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive in the first 90 days after purchase.
Last month, the GMC Yukon ranked highest in its segment in the 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality StudySM. The 2014 IQS is based on responses from the same 83,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2014 model year vehicles surveyed at 90 days of ownership. The study includes a 233-question survey designed to provide manufacturers with information quickly identify problems and drive improvement.
Earlier this year, the GMC Yukon was ranked highest in segment in the 2014 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. J.D Power uses information gathered from owners of 3-year-old, or 2011 model year vehicles, to rank overall dependability.
Brand offers hands-free connectivity with Apple Siri Eyes Free, Text Message Alerts
Being able to stay connected, even while in the car, is a high priority for many drivers and passengers on the road today. That’s why every 2015 Buick model will come standard with Apple Siri Eyes Free and Text Message Alerts. Most 2015 Buick models will also come standard with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, powered by OnStar with 4G LTE.
“People have become accustomed to having their mobile devices with them wherever they go, and that includes their vehicle,” said Roger McCormack, Buick product director. “With standard technologies like Siri Eyes Free and Text Message Alerts, Buick provides drivers with a convenient and safe way to stay in touch while on the road.”
According to a recent Kelley Blue Book survey, 39 percent of consumers choose a vehicle to buy based on its available in-vehicle technology, including infotainment and navigation.
“Today’s shoppers are more influenced by technology and infotainment systems than ever before,” said Arthur Henry, analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “With Buick’s IntelliLink now including these standard convenience features, the brand will further be in the forefront of consumers’ minds when shopping for their next vehicle.”
1. Run several errands in one trip. Pick up the dry cleaning, dog food and groceries in one trip. Even better, do it on your way to or from work.
2. Reduce Weight. Less weight in your car means that the engine won’t have to work as hard. Eliminate unnecessary cargo, especially during your daily commute because those miles add up quick.
3. Keep your tires inflated to manufacturer standards. This one is easy and makes a huge difference. Low inflated tires will have a drastic effect on the fuel mileage your car gets.
4. Don’t speed! While each car has a different optimal speed to fuel mileage ratio, a good rule to keep in mind is that, on average, every 5 mph over 50 mph that you travel costs an extra 25 cents/gallon.
5. Use cruise control and overdrive. Most modern car’s cruise control uses a computer to achieve the best possible fuel economy. Using overdrive, especially on the freeway, engages a higher gear ratio, effectively reducing the amount of work your car’s engine is exerting.
We hope these five tips can help save you some money. If you have any other tricks that you like to implement, be sure to let us know!
Car models and brands fade in and out of popularity. What’s new and exciting one minute can become stagnant and outdated before you know it. In the fast-paced auto industry, the pressure to innovate is always on. When that pressure is at its worst, the professionals are separated from the amateurs. Worthy brands rise to the occasion, and Buick is one that has stood the test of time.
A few years into the new millennium, Buick was called to rise to such an occasion. As crossover vehicles flooded the market and a new generation got behind the wheel, a fresh way of thinking about Buick needed to be introduced.
That’s when Buick surprised everyone with the crossover vehicle that took the world by storm, destroyed its competition, and redefined the brand by giving it a fresh new face: the Buick Enclave.
Have you test driven the 2014 model? It might just make you see the world in an entirely new light.
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Well, it could be. But she wouldn't know it.
Buick offers five great reasons to reevaluate your auto allegiance. Learn more about our lineup.
Along with the technology, safety, and styling enhancements offered on the redesigned Buick Regal and Regal GS, is the newly available advanced all-wheel-drive.
While those in the Snowbelt, and perhaps many further south this winter, associate all-wheel-drive vehicles with wintery weather, the Regal’s on-demand automatic AWD system is designed to help provide better control in all weather and road conditions, including dry surfaces.
Using a system that can distribute power both front to rear and side to side, the Regal is able to shift torque to the wheels based on vehicle data and driver input. When trekking through snow and icy conditions better control is achieved through improved traction and stability with drive to all four wheels.
The same ideas are applied during spirited driving and even emergency maneuvers on dry or wet pavement. With the ability to transfer power to the rear, the Regal AWD is not depending on the front wheels to do it all. This, combined with HiPer Strut front suspension, results in enhanced control from less torque steer and understeer when the driver needs traction the most, such as exiting a corner.
“With power going to all four wheels and the ability to transfer power to the wheel with the most grip, we’ve helped enable the driver to have maximum control on all surfaces,” said James Walter, Regal AWD engineer. “This system is constantly monitoring several inputs and anticipating action. It can be very beneficial in keeping the rear of the car balanced during an emergency maneuver.”
At launch in a straight line, the core of the AWD system splits the torque approximately 50/50 between the front and rear wheels. The system is constantly calculating and redistributing the torque. In the Regal GS, selecting the Sport or GS Interactive Drive Control modes heightens the AWD system sensitivity and shift up to 15 percent more torque to the rear wheels for improve traction and stability during performance driving.
An active Haldex module directs drive to the rear wheels. This system uses an electronic limited slip differential, or eLSD, which can rapidly shift torque between the two rear wheels to make the most of vehicle stability and cornering capability. A more neutral balance, less torque steer and understeer for maximum grip results in optimal acceleration, cornering and handling during performance driving in the Regal GS AWD.
AWD is available on all 2014 Regal models equipped with the new 2.0L Turbo engine that produces a refined 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Regal is the fourth Buick in the current lineup to offer AWD, alongside Enclave, Encore, and LaCrosse.
Did you know NASCAR had homologation rules as recently as the 1980s? Neither did I.
Just
117 LeSabre Grand Nationals were built in order to homologate the
streamlined rear quarter window for NASCAR competition. It was not
turbocharged and just one run of cars were built to be sold in areas
near the Daytona 500.
It was supposed to be built in black and
white, but just black was built, along with one red one. All the info
you could want on the LeSabre GN is available here.
Source: Jalopnik
With only 547 examples made, the Buick GNX is easily one of the most sought after American cars of yesteryear. The GNX had the performance to go along with its devilish good looks, packing a 276 horsepower turbocharged V6 under the hood – which made it faster than even the Corvette at the time. These all-black monsters are hard to come by in good shape, which might explain why this mint 1987 GNX fetched $106,000 at Barrett-Jackson’s recent auction in Scottsdale, AZ.
The car just so happens to be the lowest mileage GNX in existence, having only traveled 11 miles since the Miller Beer Brewing Company bought it and stashed it away in 1987. Prior to its sale at Barrett-Jackson, it was part of the Michael Jenkins Collection. Sporting serial no. 442, this GNX looks like it has been stuck in a time capsule since 1987. It still has the original window sticker, as well as the original invoice and purchase order. It hasn’t even been washed since it left the dealership more than 26 years ago.
The GNX might just be the coolest car Buick ever made and ever will make. That is, unless they produce another black two-door wearing the GNX nameplate, which they trademarked once again back in 2012.
Source: http://gmauthority.com
Creative approaches lead to top honors
Ace Metrix has recognized Buick as a 2013 Brand of the Year for its creative advertising campaign last year.
The Ace Score is the measure of ad creative effectiveness based on viewer reaction to national TV ads. A unique sample of at least 500 people, representative of the U.S. TV viewing audience, scores each ad.
“Buick took the Luxury Auto category – winning with a steady cadence of clever ads that focused on technology, performance and value. They edged out Mercedes and BMW for the top spot,” said Toula V. Thomas, director, insights & analytics at Ace Metrix.
This award follows the brand’s fourth consecutive year of retail sales gains. Buick’s U.S. retail sales – those to individual customers – for 2013 were up 13 percent over 2012, reaching the highest level since 2006. Total U.S. Buick sales increased 14 percent in 2013, also the highest in the past seven years.
“This award reinforces that our campaigns are really speaking to consumers and spreading the word about Buick’s great lineup of luxury vehicles,” said Sandra Moore director of Buick advertising and sales promotion.
In addition, an Enclave ad called "Landing" was the highest-performing luxury or non-luxury automotive ad since Ace began testing in 2009. To date, Ace Metrix has tested nearly 2,800 automotive ads, and “Landing” outperformed the luxury auto norm by 20 percent. Enclave recorded its best-ever sales in 2013.
To be considered for Ace Metrix Brand of the Year, brands must have debuted five or more unique pieces of creative advertising within an industry or category containing more than 100 pieces of creative and five qualifying brands. A brand’s body of work decides the award.
1. The Blues Brothers (1980)
2. To Live and Die in LA (1985)
3. The French Connection (1971)
4. Bullitt (1968)
5. Ronin (1998)
Refreshed full-size sedan achieves top overall mark in stringent crash tests
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse has received the highest possible 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.
“Safety is one of the pillars of the Buick brand and our flagship continues to echo this essential element to our customers,” said Jeff Yanssens, chief engineer of the LaCrosse. “Not only do we offer advanced safety technologies in the 2014 LaCrosse, but we designed and engineered the core of the car to perform well with respect to crash safety.”
Employing many advanced technologies – including the use of camera and radar – to help avoid crashes, the refreshed full-size sedan offers one of the most comprehensive collections of standard and available safety features in the segment. Helping the driver identify potential crash situations, visual, and audible or where available, seat vibration alerts are initially used by these systems. If a crash threat appears imminent, some systems can even intervene and apply the brakes.
The available safety and convenience features include:
Safety Alert Seat – A patented General Motors’ technology, the driver’s seat works with many of the advanced safety features, providing seat vibration pulses indicating the direction of a potential crash threat.
Automatic Collision Preparation – Radar technology detects a possible crash threat and alerts the driver. If the system detects that the driver does not apply the brakes, this feature intervenes to automatically trigger the brakes in an effort to reduce crash damage.
Forward Collision Alert – If the camera technology detects a possible crash threat, the system will send an alert.
Full-speed-range Adaptive Cruise Control – Radar technology senses traffic in front of the LaCrosse to adjust vehicle speed, including bringing the vehicle to a complete stop and accelerating again upon driver request.
Lane Departure Warning – A camera-based lane detection system can warn the driver of unsignaled lane changes. The camera, mounted near the inside rearview mirror, identifies lane markings, and provides alerts.
Lane Change Alert – Under most driving conditions, the system helps to inform the driver of fast-approaching vehicles in the next lane that are up to 230 feet (70 meters) behind the car. The LaCrosse is one of the first vehicles to offer this technology.
Side Blind Zone Alert – Using radar sensors on both sides of the vehicle, the system scans for other vehicles in the blind zone areas of the LaCrosse and under most driving conditions, indicates their presence with light-emitting diode, or LED-lit symbols in the outside mirrors.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert – Based on the radar sensors of side blind zone alert, it can warn the driver of vehicles in traffic when backing out of a parking spot – including angled parking. Visual, and audible or available seat vibration alerts are triggered if moving vehicles are detected.
Rear Vision Camera – In reverse, the camera provides a view of the area behind the LaCrosse, shown on the display in the center stack infotainment system.
The General Motors Foundation is making a quality preschool education possible for 256 children in Detroit’s most challenged neighborhoods through a $500,000 grant in support of the Education Achievement Authority (EAA) of Michigan.
“Early education is a critical factor in the long-term success of our children. This very generous gift from the GM Foundation will make a huge difference in the lives of our children, and we are very grateful for the support,” Education Achievement Authority Chancellor John Covington said.
Established in 2011, the EAA took over and is turning around 15 persistently failing schools in Detroit. The GM Foundation funding enabled the EAA to expand its reach into early learning and create 16 new “GM Foundation Early Learning Classrooms."
“The GM Foundation has made a commitment to fundamentally improve the lives of our children and the larger community,” said Michael J. Brennan, president and CEO, United Way. “This investment will go a long way in laying the foundation for success for some of Detroit’s youngest children. We applaud the type of corporate leadership the GM Foundation has shown time and again.”
An American Hero.
A little boy’s
lesson in business has become an example of holiday giving he has shared
with his family and community. Colby Groom, now 14, donated the profits
he earned selling tool kits while riding along with his grandfather
Mark Stuchel, who owned a Snap-on tool franchise, to purchase toys for
other less-fortunate children. Eight years later, Colby’s grandmother,
Suzan, and his sisters Cheyanne, 10, Courtney, 12, and Carissa, 8, share
in his generosity. The family purchased 296 toys on Black Friday, which
they donated to the area Toys for Tots drive. The program has provided more than 452 million toys to more than 209 million needy children since its inception in 1947.
We are still accepting toy donations, which can be brought to any Bob Brown metro location.
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.
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.”
Browse our current selection by visiting the Bob Brown Buick GMC website.
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?
To view our current selection of vehicles visit the Bob Brown Buick GMC website.
In an effort to transform Bob Brown Buick GMC into a bigger and better version, we're in the midst of a total makeover. Because of the construction we desperately need to reduce our inventory. That translates to a huge opportunity for you to save money!
You can save big on models like the 2013 Buick Enlave, Encore and Verano. On the GMC side we have the 2013 Terrain and Acadia.
You can even save on the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra! One look inside this beautiful truck and you can see how the interior brings comfort, refinement and convenience to a whole new level.
So don't miss out on this great opportunity! Visit the Bob Brown Buick GMC website to view our full inventory.
Grant will fund community support services and prevention education
The General Motors Foundation is donating $150,000 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving to expand prevention education initiatives and provide support services to victims of drunk driving crashes and their families.
In 2011, drunk driving killed more than 9,800 people and injured approximately 315,000. To aid in recovery, MADD provides services to one victim every 8.6 minutes at no charge. Last year alone, 61,000 people received help from the organization.
Since 1995, the GM Foundation has donated grants totaling nearly $3.9 million to support MADD’s drunk-driving prevention and victim recovery work, and to raise awareness on the importance of having a designated driver.
“This contribution will help MADD achieve its mission by allowing us to serve more drunk driving victims and prevent underage drinking,” said MADD National President Jan Withers.
Visit the Bob Brown Buick GMC Website to view our current inventory and available service specials.
With the
smart-phone revolution having no end in sight, automakers are racing to
bring that same type of connectivity directly to the car. Two brands
stand out in the race, Chevrolet and Buick. That makes sense as Chevy's
MyLink and Buick's Intellilink both stem from General Motors' diligent
efforts to provide a seamless integration of automotive performance and
entertainment. In this article we'll briefly run through some of
Intellilinks features and capabilities.
In the previous
generations of Intellilink, you could sense that maybe Buick had rushed
its implementation of the technology. The buttons were bulky and
cluttered. The functionality was not intuitive.
The
next-generation Intellilink solves all those problems. The user
interface is streamlined and natural. The previous 17 physical buttons
have been replaced by only seven. The touch-screen icons are large and
easily identifiable.
All the magic
takes place within a generous 8 inch touch-screen. Take advantage of its
superior connectivity with your mobile device. Intellilink uses the
same gestures we've become so familiar with. Slide your fingers to the
left or right, performing what Buick refers to as a 'Fling'. Drag and
drop items. You can also utilize the natural voice recognition to
control the system.
Altogether, these features make it easy to safely perform whatever it is you're trying to do, even at highway speeds.
Intellilink is available on the 2014 LaCrosse and Regal. Browse our selection on the Bob Brown Buick GMC Website.
Fall is here, and it's a good time to start thinking about winter preparation. The cold season can place extra strain on certain parts of the vehicle, especially at temperature extremes. By performing a few simple checks on your cars critical parts, you can ensure that you won't get stranded in the cold this winter.
1. Antifreeze. Naturally, this is important. A 50/50 mixture of distilled water and antifreeze will typically suffice. If you live in areas that have unusually cold temperatures, you may want to increase that ratio a bit.
2. Battery. The cold weather will put more stress on the cars charging system. Cold starts are notoriously difficult for some cars. The last thing you want to do is be stranded in the frigid morning dealing with a dead battery.
3. Oil & Filter. This is standard maintenance (as are most items in this list). But it is even more crucial in the winter months. Refer to your owners manual for OEM recommended oil type.
4. Lights & Indicators. Because of the longer days, your lights will have to work harder. All lights on the car are important, but headlights and brake lights especially so. If you haven't replaced them in a few years, it might be a good idea to just proactively do so. It will be much cheaper than getting into a collision because a fellow motorist couldn't see you.
5. Tires. Good traction in the winter is essential. Inspect the tread, or have someone do it for you. Also, be sure that your tires are inflated to the manufacturers suggested standards.
6. Windshield. Visibility is key to road safety. You want to make sure that all windows are cleared of ice and snow before hitting the road. Mix de-icer and Rain-X treatment in your washer fluid to avoid chipping away at ice in the morning with a chisel.
7. Belts & Hoses. Winter temperatures can put extra stress on these parts. Don't let a $10 part get your stranded.
8. Cabin Air Filter. The summer months can really create a build up of dust and particles. If your car is equipped with a cabin air filter, it is wise to change that now. Blasting the heat on full will only embed these contaminants deeper into your cars heating/cooling system.
9. Exterior Paint. Rain, snow and salt will really eat away at your cars finish. Applying a proper coat of wax will significantly reduce this.
10. Roadside Emergency Kit. This is ALWAYS important. Simple items like Fix-A-Flat, basic tools and extra oil can really save the day. Be sure to keep a few blankets in the car through the winter too, in case the worst happens.
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