Buick Reveals 2013 Verano Turbo Pricing

Buick announced Wednesday that the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo will start at $29,990, including destination, when it hits dealerships this fall. The Verano Turbo features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 250-horsepower, according to a Buick press release. Power is routed through either a six-speed automatic transmission or a no-charge six-speed manual. Buick says the Verano Turbo “will offer more power and better fuel efficiency than the competition.” When equipped with a six-speed manual, the Verano Turbo ... continue reading»

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2013 Buick Lineup Gets Standard IntelliLink Infotainment System

General Motors announced that the entire 2013 Buick lineup will come with Buick’s IntelliLink infotainment system as standard equipment, which includes Enclave, LaCrosse, Regal, Verano and Encore models. The IntelliLink system lets users connect their smartphones or iPods through USB and Bluetooth connections, which integrates the device into the vehicle’s touch-screen display. Additionally, IntelliLink integrates online music services like Pandora. General Motors says in a press release that IntelliLink has been designed to minimize distractions by letting drivers ... continue reading»

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GM Wants to Preserve Your Hairdo

Headrests are notorious for recreating bed-hair and for messing up a perfectly-sculpted bun. GM has tackled that issue, and says that the new 2012 Buick Verano helps “protect hair-dos from head rest interference.” To create these hairdo-protecting headrests, GM says its engineers made sure “seat head rests are positioned to accommodate ponytails and other up do’s without compromising the occupants’ postural comfort.” Inside Line says this is one of the most unique claims they’ve heard and says, “The ... continue reading»

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2012 Buick Verano Pricing Released

Buick has started to transform its lineup from one that was viewed as stodgy and frumpy to one that some auto journalists consider jazzy and fun to drive. One of Buick’s latest steps in that transformation is the 2012 Buick Verano, which will start at $23,470, including destination charges. According to GM, three models will be available, and the top-of-the-line Verano will start at $26,850. With a price that’s more than $20,000 and a small ... continue reading»

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