Since its inception in 1903 when David Dunbar Buick incorporated the Buick Motor Company, the Buick line has been built around a proud history of producing precision automobiles.
In fact, the overhead valve engine (later advertised by Buick as the valve-in-head engine) was the innovative base from which the Buick success story was created. Soon Buick became the largest carmaker in America and the base for the newly created General Motors Corporation. At 100 years old, Buick is continuing in its long tradition of excellence by offering three truly innovative vehicles.
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2012 Cadillac Escalade Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:44 am
The Basics: As a true luxury truck, with huge 22-inch wheels, a super-size look, and chromed splendor all around, the Cadillac Escalade has become an American luxury icon. While offering the acceleration and responsiveness of a smaller luxury vehicle, the Escalade offers one of the most comfortable, lavishly appointed interiors available in any…
2012 Dodge Avenger Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 2:57 am
The Basics: Retrofitted last year with a new V-6 powertrain, a retuned suspension and a new interior, the Dodge Avenger comes back for the 2012 model year still intent on rehabbing its rental-car image. It’s undoubtedly better than it was before, but the Avenger still struggles as it competes with some family-sedan powerhouses including the Ford…
2012 Dodge Durango Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 12:57 am
The Basics: The big Dodge Durango SUV has some Mercedes-Benz GL-Class genetics baked into its rugged form. It’s significantly less expensive, of course, and for those that still need the big towing and seating of a more traditional sport-ute, it’s one of the best choices available. For 2012 it returns with just a few changes, competing with the…
2012 Ford Fusion Monday, 6 February 2012, 8:33 pm
The Basics: The 2012 Ford Fusion marks the end of an era at Ford. After the Taurus lost the narrative in the mid-1990s, Ford’s fortunes in the family-car segment faded–for a decade. The Fusion came along in 2006 and it’s been a steadily growing sales success ever since, posting some of its best numbers this year even as Ford prepares a…
2012 Land Rover LR4 Monday, 6 February 2012, 6:00 pm
The Basics: Land Rover’s boxy, traditional-looking off-road-focused model was given a thorough refresh, a new engine, and other improvements a couple of years ago, gaining the name LR4 (replacing LR3). Now, the 2012 Land Rover LR4 gets a number of improvements inside, with its audio, connectivity, and navigation systems all updated. Visually, the…
2012 Land Rover LR2 Monday, 6 February 2012, 3:41 pm
The Basics: Land Rover’s place in history stems from a single vehicle, the Range Rover. That it’s been able to stretch that into a brand, where HUMMER failed, is something of a major marketing achievement. And on the product side, it’s done an admirable job dividing the sexy, five-star affairs–the Range Rover, Sport, and the new Evoque–from the…
2012 Ford F-150 Monday, 6 February 2012, 1:22 pm
The Basics: The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling full-size pickup line for more than three decades, and big improvements in the past three years have kept it at the top of its class for towing, gas mileage, and luxury and technology features. It’s still true for the 2012 model year, with some more minor changes that maintain its place near the…
2009 Buick Model Lineup
- 2009 Buick Lucerne
- 2009 Buick Lacrosse
- 2009 Buick Enclave
