Crossovers and compact SUVs have grown increasingly popular over the years due to their excellent blend of functionality, power, and style. One maker that has done well in this part of the North American market is Buick with their luxury offering, the Buick Encore. The Encore has plenty to offer and really is a luxury […]
Like many luxury car manufacturers, Buick maintains its success by being well in-tune with what customers want out of a vehicle. Therefore, it seemed surprising to many when Buick released the Encore GX in 2020, with the promise that “it’s not exactly like the Encore.” Especially with the Encore still available as a stand-alone model, […]
It can be challenging to choose between two similar models made by different brands. This is usually because there are competitive and similar features, making it difficult to weigh the pros and cons. This is especially true with the 2020 Buick Encore and 2020 Ford EcoSport. From the outside, viewing these two models is like […]
The small SUV is one of the best all-around vehicles you can buy. Combining the footprint and fuel economy of a car with the versatility and bad-weather performance of an SUV, it is little wonder that more and more manufacturers are introducing vehicles in this segment. But in this sea of new models, there are […]
2021 Models are slowly making their way into the market, and so far, there is already quite a lot to love. From more advanced auto safety features included as standard to the return of vintage models to automotive lineups, the 2021 model year is already shaping up to be pretty big. Although, two early models […]
The three-row crossover SUV is increasingly supplanting both the traditional truck-platform full-size SUV and the minivan as the vehicle of choice for buyers who need more than five seats in their car. And while this segment may not have quite as much competition as the two-row crossover SUV does, there are still many options to […]
When you’re shopping for a used car, you want to know which cars stand up best to the test of time. It’s actually smart to purchase used because all cars depreciate in value the moment you drive them off the lot. You save a lot of cash by purchasing a car even two years after […]
If you want the roominess of an SUV, but the convenience, fuel efficiency, and driving ease of a compact car, your best bet is the compact SUV. This subclass of SUVs — the little kid sister of the three-row monsters — is one of the fastest growing in popularity in recent years. It’s a great […]
You don’t often hear the words “affordable” and “luxury” in the same sentence. When it comes to cars, the word affordable makes you think of compact models with great fuel economy and a low MSRP, but a compromise on key entertainment and safety features. The word “luxury” implies things like roomy interiors, leather seats, and […]
Is the 2020 Buick Encore the one? When looking up compact SUVs, the first one to really catch my attention was the 2020 Buick Encore. You see, I wasn’t looking for anything “large and in charge” like some SUV’s tend to be. I was looking for something that had a lot of value in a […]
Luxury, space, and versatility are some of the major factors that buyers of full-size SUVs are looking for. Buick’s Enclave and Ford’s Explorer deliver on all three and then some. Both vehicles also offer plenty of power under the hood, advanced technical innovations and are incredibly safe. Ultimately, making the final call on either of […]
Large SUVs have become the new minivan. The modern SUV has become a different animal than its truck-based body-on-frame ancestors once were. These updated people movers have all the modern conveniences, without nearly any of the downfalls of the fallen truck-based SUV of yore. They move America from place to place in style and comfort […]
Often times unexpected things can make big impacts in our lives. For some, this can be a random meeting on a train, a good grade on a test, or even a random promotion. Whatever the case may be, random acts sometimes set into motion a series of events that have a lasting impact on our […]
I’m not going to lie: the name “Mini Countryman” sounds like something out of a strange fairy tale or a Saturday morning cartoon to me. I hear it and I picture some sort of tiny man, dressed in overalls and wearing a straw hat, exploring a distant countryside – perhaps riding a friendly mouse companion […]
Where did Buick come from? David Dunbar Buick, the company’s founder, never could have imagined how impressive Buick SUVs and Crossovers could get. He built functioning gasoline engines by the year 1899, leading to his engineer, Walter L. Marr to complete the first Buick automobile. Two years later, in 1901, David Dunbar Buick attempted to […]
Urbanites are increasingly buying up SUVs to haul their families around. They’re forgoing the traditional sedan-style car that is easy to park and maneuver in favor of a vehicle with more room and cargo space. To give these urban consumers the best of both world’s (maneuverability and more space) automakers are placing a heavy emphasis […]
Interested in one of the popular subcompact SUVs? We don’t blame you! The popularity of subcompact SUVs is continuing to rise given their small size, maneuverability, affordability, and efficiency. Two vehicles that are commonly compared in this growing class are the 2019 Buick Encore vs 2019 Chevy Trax. Both vehicles offer everything a driver is […]
As auto manufacturers quietly discontinue car production and sedans gradually go the way of the Dodo, compact and mid-size crossover Sport Utility Vehicles popularity continues to rise as the sedan’s natural predecessor. Once only popular among off-road enthusiasts, vehicle buyers have been flocking to the SUV market for a variety of reasons that include seating […]
The Buick brand holds a particular nostalgic sway in this driver’s memory as a maker of affordable luxury automobiles. As a teenager appropriately on the receiving end of hand me down vehicles, I managed to sidestep the parents’ Astro Van when I was sideswiped at an intersection; subsequently, I was handed the keys to my […]
There are three distinct versions of the 2019 Buick Regal which should all be taken into account before a car buyer commits to a new Buick in 2019. Though they are all built on the same basic model of Regal, these versions offer something a little different for different type of buyers. These include the […]
