Rumors: Opel Astra GTC May Come to the U.S. as a Buick

It seems the success of the Buick Regal, which is essentially a rebadged Opel Insignia, has determined GM management to consider bringing another Opel to the U.S., the Astra GTC hatch. Buick will soon have a compact sedan in its range, the Astra-based Verano due to be launched this fall, but it also wants a sporty hatchback with enough power and fine handling to lure young buyers. Read more »

Buick’s China Sales Surpass 3 Million Mark 12 Years After the Brand’s Debut

China with its massive emerging middle class is shaping up to be one of the important markets for General Motors. In fact, for one of the Detroit firm’s brands, China is actually its biggest market by far. We’re talking of course about Buick that has just surpassed the 3 million mark in Chinese sales since GM’s joint venture began offering the brand in the country in 1999.

Last year, Buick’s sales in China rose 23.0% to a new high of 550,010 vehicles. That’s compared to 155,289 deliveries (+51.9%) in the USA in 2010. Buick has more than 400 stores across China with the brand’s lineup comprising of several familiar models including the Regal, Enclave and La Crosse, as well as market-specific cars such as the Opel Astra-based Excelle XT, the new GL8 MPV, and the Holden Caprice-derived Park Avenue.

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Buick Envision Concept Previews Future SUVs for China

GM has lifted the wraps off the Buick Envision SUV Concept that will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show, a natural choice since the study is the work of Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC). Furthermore, GM says the crossover model was designed for China, as “it introduces the development direction for Buick’s future SUV products for the market”.

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Concept Car : Holden Efijy

As stylistic and well-executed as any Ridler winner, EFIJY was built notby a Foose or Boyd, but rather by a handful of "petrol heads" working inHolden's design and engineering departments. GM USA needs to build thiscar as the new Buick.

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2008 Buick LaCrosse Super Views

2008 Buick LaCrosse Super Views

2008 Buick LaCrosse Super

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2008 Buick LaCrosse Super Specs

Base price	$32,605
Vehicle layout	Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door, sedan
Engine	5.3L/300-hp*/323-lb-ft* OHV 16-valve V-8
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Curb weight	3800 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase	110.5 in
Length x width x height	198.1 x 73.0 x 57.4 in
0-60 mph	6.0 sec (MT est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ	16/24 mpg
CO2 emissions	1.03 lb/mile (est)