From the February 1988 issue of Car and Driver. Jay Qualman is a rare bird in the Detroit jungle: a purebred car cuckoo who nests in the high branches of the automobile business. Qualman’s business card says he’s the advertising manager for the Buick Motor Division, but never mind that. …
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Lexus cuts price on redesigned 2021 Lexus IS F Sport The 2021 Lexus IS F Sport drops $ 2,475 in price but also has less performance equipment. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq review With a TCC Rating of 6.6 out of 10, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq wins the fuel-economy derby. From Motor Authority: …
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GM has ordered dealers to stop selling several new models, and it issued a recall for the same models already in owners’ possession, for potential brake failure. A defect in the electronic brake boost system affects certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX, and 2020 Cadillac …
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Most new automobiles on the market today are at least decent. Compared to some of the truly hateful cars of yesteryear, the four-wheeled chariots of 2020 are generally comfortable enough, reliable enough, and capable enough to ferry you around safely. There are shades of gray, but generally, all new cars …
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Photos from GM’s partner SAIC in China, where the Buick Envision is a popular model, reveal what the interior of the 2021 model will look like, and it’s impressive. The top-end Envision Avenir has a level of luxury that is on par with the Cadillac XT4. The U.S.-market version will …
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The 2021 Buick Envision five-seat crossover SUV is updated with a stylish new exterior, more standard safety features, and the brand’s top Avenir trim for the first time. It is smaller than the Buick Enclave and bigger than the Buick Encore GX. The Envision competes against the Lincoln Corsair, Cadillac …
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2021 Buick Encore GX first drive: So many Encores, so little drama You’ll be forgiven if you shop for a new Buick Encore and get confused. For 2020 there are two Encores: the familiar Encore with a standard engine and transmission and a choice of all-wheel drive, and the new …
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The 2021 Encore GX lacks for little even in its base configuration, and GM’s latest infotainment system gets kudos for its interface and for its connectivity. That’s two extra points above average for features, for a 7 here. Prices for the 2021 model aren’t available yet, but for the 2020 …
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2021 Buick Encore GX review Buick does a double take for the 2021 model year. It’s offering the older Encore hatchback while it introduces the new Encore GX, which isn’t much more expensive or much bigger. 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid starts at $ 28,725 The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid costs …
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