GM needs new Buick, Chevy entries to be hits Nov 13, 2009
The Buick Regal midsize sedan and Chevrolet Cruze compact, both sold in key segments of the U.S. car market, face stiff competition and other obstacles to success. GM was to roll out the Regal on Thursday in Los Angeles, and it's counting on the sleek-looking sedan to claw out a new market for the once-stodgy Buick, now the official brand of bingo night at the senior center ... Buick has been absent from the tough midsize market since 2004, while the Cruze was recently put on hold because GM... (MSNBC -- Business)
Much riding on two GM launches Nov 12, 2009
Company hopes hip would rather have Buick, Chevy ... Buick reenters the midsize market targeting people in their 40s and 50s ... The Buick Regal midsize sedan and Chevrolet Cruze compact, both sold in key segments of the US car market, face stiff competition and other obstacles to success. (Boston Globe)
GM Needs New Buick Regal, Chevy Cruze to Be Hits Nov 12, 2009
GM needs the new midsize Buick Regal and compact Chevy Cruze to drive future profits ... The 2011 Buick Regal sedan is shown at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Mich ... The 2011 Buick Regal sedan is shown at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Mich. (ABC News -- Wire)
GM Courts Younger Buyers for Buick by Reviving `Regal' Name on Opel Model Nov 12, 2009
GM Courts Younger Buick Buyers With Regal Badge on Opel Model - Bloomberg ... GM Courts Younger Buick Buyers With Regal Badge on Opel Model ... Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- s Buick, the premium brand whose buyers are older than the U.S. average, is courting younger consumers by reviving the Regal name on an Opel sports sedan. (Bloomberg -- US)
Public records for Nov. 11, 2009 Nov 12, 2009
SUITS: Bankunited v. Robin C. Braun, real property; American General Home Equity Inc. v. James L. Johnson, real property; Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Kenneth A. Gregory, real property; Bank of America Mortgage Securities Inc. v Stephen T. Yagel, real property; SunTrust Bank v. Joyce L. Smith, in excess of $15,000; Bankunited v. Christina M. Asaad, real property; Chase Bank USA NA v. Stephen Peneguy, in excess of $15,000; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP v. Randall W. Stallard, real property; BAC Home... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Tiger will face tricky test at the Kingston Heath Nov 11, 2009
In the 18 tournaments Woods has played this year, only two of the par-72 courses were under 7,200 yards - the Buick Open at Warwick Hills (7,127 yards), which he won by three shots; and the HSBC Champions last week at Sheshan International (7,143 yards), where he tied for sixth. Bay Hill was 7,162 yards as a par 70, and Woods rallied to win that from five shots behind in the final round. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WP: How lowly lawmaker became a GOP headache Nov 11, 2009
On Friday morning, Scozzafava -- pronounced SKOZE-uh-FAV-ah -- parked her navy blue Buick behind her modest office a few hundred feet from Main Street's aluminum sculpture of a Pep-O-Mints roll, the monument to Life Savers founder E.J. Noble, who was, before Scozzafava, the most prominent citizen to come out of along the Oswegatchie River. At her desk, with a fuzzy elephant face down on a bookshelf behind her, she recalled the exhausting end days of her campaign. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Reshingling cottage walls poses problem Nov 8, 2009
Q. I am getting a weird buildup of leaves, sap, debris, and black gunk on the roof gutters of my 2002 Buick that no amount of effort is getting of it. The car is parked under and around many trees, and there is no other place to park it. (Boston Globe)
US Auto Sales Grow; GM Increase 1st Since Jan. '08 Nov 6, 2009
Monthly sales of the new Buick LaCrosse sedan, for instance, nearly doubled from a year ago. Sales of the new Chevrolet Equinox crossover close to tripled. (SmartMoney)
Ode to the Hood Ornament Nov 6, 2009
Credit: Wikimedia Commons 6 of 9 Space-age ornament (Buick). In the heyday of chrome and tailfins, extraneous external ornamentation was embraced. (Slate)
Time to put gas in the Buick and hit the road Nov 6, 2009
Last Updated on Thursday, Nov 05, 2009 - 03:42:05 pm CST. by Scott Sorum Published/Last Modified on Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:42 PM CST. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Watney goes low for HSBC Champions lead Nov 5, 2009
Watney, who won this year's Buick Invitational on the PGA Tour, parred the last three on his opening nine, but then went on a run that had him thinking 59. He birdied his first four holes on the second nine, including another 30- footer, this time at four. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Yulon Motor set to offer Pandas to local motorists Nov 5, 2009
Yulon makes Nissan Motor Co cars in Taiwan and distributes Renault, Cadillac, Buick and Opel brands, while Geely Automobile is under the Geely Holding Group Co (NQ), based in Zhejiang. Shares of Yulon Motor soared 5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sparky's Garage opens in Uptown Butte Nov 5, 2009
An old Buick has been pulled inside. Another draw is a full bar that has 20 beers on tap, mostly Montana microbrews. (Montana Standard, MT)
PGA won't tinker with FedEx Cup Nov 5, 2009
The tour has 37 events during the FedEx Cup season, adding The Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia the last week in July to replace the Buick Open. The Fall Series portion of the schedule was not released. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Reptile dot com enters online auto field with 43 car communities Nov 4, 2009
The son of a former GM staffer and Buick sales manager, he spent his youth watching Indy time trials, collecting Hot Wheels, and reading the numerous car brochures and magazines found around the house. By his teens he was doing electronic mods on the family cars, and in his twenties was working for Road Sounds and Custom Sounds doing design and installation of high end electronics systems in luxury autos. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
GM extends vehicle refund program until January Nov 1, 2009
Andy Norton, general director, global consumer and product research, said one ad featuring the Lacrosse tested very well and showed consumers are thinking about Buick in a more positive light. Analysts say that the Buick brand has lacked a defined niche in the market and left consumers confused. (USA Today -- Autos)
Indian Strike Forces GM, Ford to Idle North American Plants Oct 31, 2009
Rico makes a component that goes into the transmissions manufactured at GM's Warren Transmission Plant in suburban Detroit and shipped to its Lansing Delta Township plant for use in its GMC Enclave and Buick Acadia models. GM Spokeswoman Kimberly Carpenter confirmed that production at the Delta Township plant will cease on Monday and is expected to resume the following Monday. (Fox News)
Ford Woodlawn watching Canadian deal Oct 31, 2009
The Michigan facility builds the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and is being retooled for the Chevrolet Traverse crossover none of which receive engines from the Tonawanda plant. At the Woodlawn facility, which has an 823-member total workforce, 100 of 725 hourly employees were laid off for at least one week on Oct. 26. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Ford hopes dim as workers veto changes Oct 31, 2009
In January, the General Motors Fairfax facility will add a third shift, producing the popular Chevrolet Malibu and the new Buick LaCrosse. Factories running around the clock, workers producing goods that are in high demand. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
GM Chief of Volt Electric Car Project Will Leave for Senior Post at Opel Oct 31, 2009
Before that, he had worked on the team that developed the global midsize vehicle line that includes the Opel Insignia and Buick Regal. Doug Parks, GMs chief engineer of compact-car architecture in Europe, will succeed Weber. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Wow, those are good, guys Oct 31, 2009
Jim Wilder from Chesapeake, Virginia polish his 1940 dark blue Buick Special. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Empty nest, delayed Oct 30, 2009
Rents were reasonable, I paid for everything with cash or a check, and I bought used cars for $25 (except for my beloved Buick Riviera with leather upholstery that a friend gave me). To get a professional take on all this - not that my degree in sociology is insufficient to make me an expert - I chatted with Joseph Allen, professor of psychology and director of clinical training at the University of Virginia. (Boston Globe)
Newton Energy Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results Oct 30, 2009
Jonathan BuickThe Buick GroupInvestor RelationsOffice: (416) 915-0915 or Toll Free: 1-877-748-0914(416) 915-0916 (FAX). 90 Adelaide St. W. Suite 800The Buick GroupToronto, ON M5H 3V9. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
GM extends vehicle refund program Oct 30, 2009
Jay Spenchian, GMs executive director of the marketing strategy support group, told The Associated Press on Thursday that more people are considering GMs four brands Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick and few vehicles have been returned ... So GM has been airing 17 television ads for its different brands, including the Chevrolet Malibu, the Buick Lacrosse and GMC Terrain, comparing them with competitors and asking consumers to pick the best car ... Andy Norton, general director, global... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ford vehicles called 'world-class' Oct 30, 2009
The magazine now recommends eight of GM's models, including the Buick Enclave all-wheel drive crossover. "I was pleased to see the positive reliability feedback on our newer models such as Chevy Malibu, Silverado and Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Sierra," Jamie Hresko, GM's vice president of global quality, said in a statement. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Different concept rolls out at Fresno auto show Oct 30, 2009
Among those expected: Acura MDX, Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Dodge Ram, Ferrari California, Ford Taurus SHO, GMC Terrain, Honda Insight, Lexus HS 250h, Lexus IS C, Lincoln MKT, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Toyota Prius, Toyota Tundra. Fiesta Ride and Drive: Visitors can see and test-drive the Ford Fiesta, which Ford is reintroducing to the United States next year. (Fresno Bee)
Asians top reliability lists Oct 30, 2009
DETROIT --- Asian automakers are still building the most reliable cars and trucks, with eight of the top 10 brands from Japanese and Korean companies, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports. But several models from Ford Motor Co. are consistently scoring above Honda and Toyota, the perennial leaders. (The Augusta Chronicle)
GM analyst sees first sales gain in 21 months Oct 29, 2009
Also in October, GM should see its third straight U.S. market share gain, falling into the 20 percent to 21 percent range despite shedding four brands and trying to focus on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac, DiGiovanni said. He predicted U.S. light vehicle sales for October will rise to an annual rate of 10. (MSNBC -- Business)
Radar Acquisitions Corp. Announces Completion of $500,000 Private Placement Oct 29, 2009
Radar has currently two major projects under development: the Buick Coal Project which holds a significant coal deposit in Colorado, USA, and the RPS Fuels joint venture which develops engineered solid fuel products. Other coal and related opportunities continue to be evaluated on an ongoing basis. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Frederick K. Biebel Dies; Was Longtime State GOP Chairman Oct 28, 2009
" For all of Biebel's long involvement in state politics, one incident that gained him some unexpected prominence was his presence in the presidential limousine of then-President Gerald Ford on Oct. 14, 1975, in Hartford. The Lincoln Continental limo was in a motorcade on Talcott Street when it was rammed at the corner of Market Street by a 1968 Buick LeSabre driven by 19-year-old James Salamites of Meriden. Biebel suffered a broken hand when the limousine shot through a red light and was hit by... (FOX61, CT)
Chrysler ranks last in predicted reliability Oct 28, 2009
Oct. 27, 2009 12:49 PM USA Today. When it comes to predicted reliability - coming after years of gab from Detroit about how its cars don't break down anymore - six American brands rank dead last in Consumer Reports' latest predictions on automotive reliability being released now. (AZCentral -- Business)
Review: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Oct 28, 2009
Like the Buick Enclave, the Equinox has a distinctly, unapologetically American look to it, both inside and out. Plus and this is key the Equinox is rated to get 22 miles per gallon in the city and an astonishing 32 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder engine. (BusinessWeek)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County Oct. 5-9 Oct 25, 2009
Reichert Chevrolet & Buick Sales Inc. to Judy K. Reichert and Judy K Reichert Trust, lot 21, Greenview, $200,000. D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville to David J. Randall, lot 129, Coquina Cove, phase I, $167,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Talking cars: No miles on some Silverados Oct 25, 2009
Question: I own a 1993 Buick Riviera with only 69,000 miles. The problem is the electric driver s seat does not work properly. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Kidnapping suspect sought Oct 24, 2009
Officers arrived at the scene and attempted to make contact with Sanchez, but he drove off as they approached his gray Buick. Although they followed him, the pursuit was ultimately called off. (West Hartford News, CT)
GM Said to Seek Outsider for CFO as Feinberg Pay Ruling Facilitates Hiring Oct 24, 2009
GM has already said it will seek an outsider to replace as the head of the Buick and GMC brands. GM promoted her to U.S. sales chief this month, to replace , who is going to Allstate Corp. Of 42 job postings for experienced professionals on GMs Web site, 31 are finance and accounting positions. (Bloomberg -- US)
Fuccillo closing 2 dealerships Oct 23, 2009
Fuccillo Buick Pontiac GMC at 976 New Loudon Road closed recently, said Joe LaCivita, Colonie s director of planning. LaCivita wasn t sure of an exact date. (Albany Business Review, NY)
15 vehicles returned in GM money-back deal Oct 21, 2009
The program runs through Nov. 30 and allows customers to return any new 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC or Buick vehicle for a refund of the purchase price and sales tax if they are unsatisfied with their vehicle. The policy allows buyers to return their vehicle between day 31 and day 60 of ownership, meaning the first refund requests started coming in on Thursday. (MSNBC -- Business)
GM Gains Ground in October Oct 17, 2009
As those brands go away, GM will need to retain their buyers by interesting them in its remaining brands Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks. New GM cars such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Chevy Equinox, Cadillac SRX, and Buick Lacrosse have had some initial success. (BusinessWeek)
Strong gives construction update Oct 16, 2009
Benson reported on his activities for the past month which included servicing the vehicles, fixing the brakes on the Buick and changing the oil in the vehicles. Much of Benson s time has been spent coordinating tasks between the contractors and engineers. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Brookine's Larz Anderson museum looks back at heyday of American car design Oct 15, 2009
Wicked Local staff photo by Kate Flock A 1953 Buick Skylark, one of the classic cars on display in the Museum of Transportation's latest exhibit, "The Style and Innovation of the American Automobile" ... 1931 Buick Series 90. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Bob Lutz: GM Is Roaring Back Oct 13, 2009
That includes the GMC Terrain, the Buick LaCrosse and the Cadillac SRX. Those cars are selling well, he says ... There are Americans who, when you say Are you familiar with Buick. (Newsmax)
Tengzhong Adds GM's Hummer as Yang Sees `Explosive Growth' for SUV Brand Oct 11, 2009
GM left Chapter 11 on July 10 and is keeping its Chevrolet, , Buick and GMC brands in the U.S.. Tengzhong and GM had said the accord would protect more than 3,000 U.S. corporate, manufacturing and dealership jobs. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* GM sells Hummer brand to Tengzhong Oct 11, 2009
GM, which emerged from bankruptcy in July after taking US$50 billion in US government funding, is cutting its stable of brands in half to focus on Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC.. Hummers sales peaked in 2006 but have been hit hard since by a slumping US economy, higher gasoline prices and a shift in US consumer tastes away from Hummers heavy-duty SUVs and its military-derived styling. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Cadillac Looking for New Advertising Agency Oct 10, 2009
GM is selling Hummer and Saab, and scrapping Pontiac and Saturn so it can concentrate on GMC, Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac. Brady said Cadillac was the company's largest account and it's likely layoffs will take place. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cadillac leaving Boston advertising agency Modernista Oct 10, 2009
In addition to Hummer, the company is selling off its Saab division and will discontinue the Pontiac and Saturn brands to focus on GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Buick. Cadillac said it has hired Ark Advisors, a management consulting firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, to search for a new agency. (Boston Globe)
GM CEO: Most Customers Taking Rebate Over Refund Oct 10, 2009
Under GM's much-touted refund promotion, which runs through Nov. 30, customers can return their Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC or Buick vehicle nearly free of charge if they are unsatisfied. They can also waive the return policy and take a $500 rebate toward the purchase of their car instead. (ABC News -- Wire)
GM has Chinese buyer for Hummer Oct 10, 2009
Steve Cappellino, owner of Cappellino Buick Pontiac GMC Hummer Saab in Clarence, Western New York s exclusive Hummer dealer, could not be immediately reached for comment. GM said in June that it expected to sell its SUV brand to the Chinese heavy machinery maker. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Source: GM nears completion of Hummer sale Oct 9, 2009
The company wants to focus on four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC.. Once the deal is signed, it still must be approved by the U.S. and Chinese governments, and Chinese regulators initially expressed reservations about Tengzhongs ability to run such an enterprise. (MSNBC -- Business)
GM Names Buick Exec Docherty as New US Sales Chief Oct 8, 2009
General Motors names Buick head Susan Docherty to replace Mark LaNeve as US sales chief ... The automaker has named Susan Docherty, current general manager of the company's Buick-GMC brand, to replace LaNeve, effective Oct. 16. (ABC News -- Wire)
GM shifts focus from restructuring to vehicles Oct 8, 2009
On Wednesday, GM chose Susan Docherty, formerly general manager of Buick-GMC, to take over LaNeve's position as vice president of U.S. sales, service and marketing. There are rumors that CFO Ray Young may leave, too, but Henderson would not say whether that is true. (USA Today -- Autos)
GM Still Struggling to Gain Traction Oct 8, 2009
The new Buick LaCrosse, which went on sale this summer, sells for $31,000 $7,200 more than the old LaCrosse it just replaced. The brand new Chevy Equinox crossover SUV fetches an average price of $25,600, which is $3,300 more than its predecessor sold for. (BusinessWeek)
Historic car helped refuel record-breaking flight Oct 8, 2009
PHOTO BY JARED DORT/YUMA SUNGEORGE MURDOCK STANDS NEXT TO HIS 1948 SUPER BUICK CONVERTIBLE, a replica of the refueling car used during the record-breaking endurance flight of 1949 in Yuma ... The 1948 Super Buick is a classy car that helped Yuma accelerate a classic moment in history: the City of Yuma endurance flight ... It was the 48 Super Buick that served as the refueling car for the history-making flight, according to Shirley Murdock, author of "The Longest Flight: Yuma's Quest for the... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
William Haven Maypole (AUGUSTA, Ga.) Oct 7, 2009
During his career as an automotive designer, he held positions with several automobile companies including Chief Designer of Buick and Director of Design for Volkswagen of America. Upon his retirement from automotive design, he began a career as a portrait artist with commissions from many prestigious institutions including the Augusta National Golf Club. (The Augusta Chronicle)
For Young, Recession Offers Deals of a Lifetime Oct 6, 2009
"They're never going to see that again," says John Rogin, who owns a Buick dealership in Livonia, Mich. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Recession widens the generation gap Oct 6, 2009
"They're never going to see that again," says John Rogin, who owns a Buick dealership in Livonia, Mich. The Consumer Price Index has recorded a rare drop over the past 12 months 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
China's new car market dazzles with growth opportunities as tax breaks fuel demand Oct 4, 2009
Take General Motors' (GM) Buick, a car seen as over the hill back home where sales have been dropping. Yet in China the Buick enjoys enormous success with a prestigious brand cachet that dates back to the early 20th century, when historical figures, such as Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, and Zhou Enlai, China's first premier, owned, drove or were driven in Buicks, the car maker said ... In fact, the Buick is enjoying double-digit growth in China, where sales have already topped 2 million. (Business Report, South Africa)
How Time Flies 10/03/09 Oct 3, 2009
Galloway Buick at 216 East Grove Street will have the new Buicks in its showroom Thursday. 25 years ago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
SCITUATE TALKING CARS: New Taurus, nice wheels Oct 3, 2009
Question: I own a 2002 Buick LeSabre with 58,000 miles. In 2006, I had a gas smell and went to the dealer. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Vaughn Taylor is focusing on week Oct 3, 2009
"I try not to think about it. Whatever is meant to be is meant to be," Taylor said after his best back-to-back rounds since he notched his lone top 10 of the season, a tie for eighth at the Buick Open in August. In two trips around the 7,482-yard Atunyote course, Taylor hit 13 of 14 fairways and 16 of 18 greens in regulation. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Saturn’s demise may cost state 450 jobs Oct 2, 2009
The company said it would sharpen its focus on its four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC.. The deal fell through after Penske, whose chief executive is former race car driver Roger Penske, failed to secure an agreement with Renault SA, of France, to supply Saturn autos. (Boston Globe)
Bull fighter: USF's Selvie finishes quest from ignored recruit to NFL prospect Oct 2, 2009
The one thing he doesn't remember hearing, though, is the Buick that rolled off a car jack and onto his head when he was just a year old. The gash required eight stitches and left a scar that serves as the only reminder of the incident. (Daily Orange, NY)
Saturn of Wichita closing Oct 2, 2009
Davies said will now handle service and parts needs for Saturn customers at two locations -; Scholfield Buick GMC, 7633 E. Kellogg and Scholfield Hyundai West, 757 N. Tyler. Penske said in June that it had an agreement to buy the Saturn brand, parts inventory and the right to sell cars and parts through the Saturn dealership network. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Clunkers Hangover: Auto Sales Sink Oct 2, 2009
The Hilltop Buick Pontiac-GMC and Hilltop Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealerships in Richmond, Calif ... The Hilltop Buick Pontiac-GMC and Hilltop Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealerships in Richmond, Calif. (ABC News -- Business)
