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Thrifty 2024 Buick Envista to Replace the Encore

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Buick's future might be electric eventually, but today's new Buick is the gasoline-powered Envista. Designed to be the sexy alternative to a Hyundai Kona, Chevy Traverse, Kia Seltos or Subaru Crosstrek, its "coupe-like" crossover sheetmetal is distinctive, but the drivetrain is a little less "premium" than you might think with a Buick badge. Under the hood we find the same … [Read more...] about Thrifty 2024 Buick Envista to Replace the Encore

2024 Buick Encore GX Initiates New Brand Logo

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Buick has officially revealed the refreshed 2024 Encore GX. It takes the front end design of the Wildcat concept and grafts it onto the existing Encore GX's body, while also introducing North America to the brand's new logo. Like Cadillac did with its logo in 2014, Buick has removed the crest around the three multi-colored slats and made them the sole elements. As for the rest … [Read more...] about 2024 Buick Encore GX Initiates New Brand Logo

2022 Buick Envision Avenir Review

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The Buick Envision may not be a household name, but I believe it is the most effective example of what a Buick should be considering its current lineup of crossovers. It has an elegant design, a good amount of space inside, and just enough power to satisfy those who may be coming from vehicles with V6s or higher-performing turbo 4-cylinders. This Avenir trim's interior is the … [Read more...] about 2022 Buick Envision Avenir Review

Buick Envista Previews Brand’s New Design Language

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Buick Envista Previews Brand's New Design Language: In China, Buick and Cadillac are much more successful brands for General Motors than they are in their home country. You can still buy Buick sedans there, whereas the last one offered in the U.S. was the Lacrosse, discontinued a few years ago. With that in mind, Buick has decided to introduce a new model that is (for now) both … [Read more...] about Buick Envista Previews Brand’s New Design Language

General Motors Launching Charging Network

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General Motors Launching Charging Network: Today, GM announced its plan to build out a coast-to-coast charging network under the 'Ultium Charge 360' moniker. A partnership with EVGo and Pilot Company (behind Pilot and Flying J gas stations), the network will utilize EVGo's charging construction experience and Pilot's infrastructure foundation to place 2,000 new charging stalls … [Read more...] about General Motors Launching Charging Network

Buick Going EV-Only by 2030

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Buick is going EV-only by 2030, according to the GM marque's brand refresh event that took place this morning. Along with a new 'tri-shield' logo, Buick plans to make electric crossovers only going forward. The first one will arrive as soon as 2024. As is the trend, they plan to bring back the Electra name as the naming foundation for its future EVs. So, all Buick EVs will … [Read more...] about Buick Going EV-Only by 2030

News Desk [April 29th, 2022]

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News Desk Next-generation BMW X1 teaser uncovered. Thanks to a French BMW dealership, the teaser material for the next-generation X1 crossover has been uncovered. We know in iX1 is also in the cards thanks to leaks earlier this year, but apparently that is not coming to the U.S., at least at first. We won't have to wait too long, though, as the world premier takes place … [Read more...] about News Desk [April 29th, 2022]

News Desk [March 21st, 2022]

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News Desk Mercedes-EQ EQG (the electric G-Wagon) details emerge. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class is coming in 2024. Shown at the Munich Motor Show last year, the concept Mercedes-EQ EQG showed a near-production example of the vehicle that will wear that same name. It wore the same body as the G-Class and will apparently still ride on that car's platform when it … [Read more...] about News Desk [March 21st, 2022]

News Desk [March 17th, 2022]

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News Desk Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept fully revealed. Audi has now fully revealed the A6 Avant e-tron concept. Considered a production-minded prototype, this is the station wagon version of the A6 e-tron sedan concept revealed last year. Though Audi wasn't straightforward when asked if such a model would make it to the U.S., you can bet on the sedan for sure making the … [Read more...] about News Desk [March 17th, 2022]