Thu 2 Jun 2011
According to a recent report, the next-generation Buick Enclave and LaCrosse will be offered in Europe.
Citing unnamed sources, GM Inside News is reporting that the Opel Enclave will be launched in 2015. Additional information is limited, but the model is expected to feature a four-cylinder engine and an upgraded version of the current Lamba platform.
Wed 9 Feb 2011
On the eve of the 2011 Chicago Auto Show press days, General Motors has released information on the new 2012 Buick Regal eAssist. ‘Light electrification’ is the name of the game and that helps improve overall fuel-economy by 25 percent over the 2011 4-cylinder 6-speed automatic powertrain.
Power for the 2012 Buick Regal eAssist sedan comes from a 2.4L Ecotec direct-injected 4-cylinder engine and a next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 6-speed automatic transmission. The system is mated to a the eAssist system, which uses power stored in a 115V lithium-ion battery battery to provide some electrified boost in different driving situations. Fuel-economy is increased with the help of a 15 kW induction motor generator, regenerative braking, automatic engine shut-off when the Regal is stopped and aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration.
Fri 4 Feb 2011
According to a recent report, Buick will introduce the Regal Hybrid at Chicago Auto Show.
While nothing is official, the car will likely feature the eAssist system from the LaCrosse Hybrid. This means we can expect a 182 hp (136 kW / 185 PS) 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a 15 kW (20 hp / 20 PS) electric motor that is powered by a 115-volt lithium-ion battery. Thanks to this setup, the car will likely be able to return 25 mpg city / 37 mpg highway.
Tue 7 Dec 2010
Earlier this year General Motors announced that a new compact sedan, named the Verano, would be joining the Buick lineup, and we now have the first word on the upcoming model’s pricing.
According to a dealer survey unearthed by Inside Line, the Buick Verano will be priced between $21,000 and $26,000. The Verano is expected to arrive in dealer showrooms in about a year.
Mon 15 Nov 2010
General Motors’ new eAssist technology employs a 115-volt lithium-ion battery and 15-kilowatt electric motor to increase fuel economy by 25 percent compared to today’s four-cylinder LaCrosse. This means the Buick sedan will achieve an estimated 25/37 miles per gallon (city/highway).