New 2013 Buick Verano Turbo Comes with 250HP and a Choice of Manual or Automatic Transmissions

GM surprised us today with the unveiling of a new version of the Buick Verano that not only sports a much more powerful turbocharged engine but for the first time, also gives the option of a manual transmission.

While its understated looks make it seem like the regular 180hp Verano with the only giveaways being a discreet "T" badge, the dual exhaust outlets and a barely visible decklid spoiler, the Turbo is actually faster than the 270hp Regal GS.

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A Rare Buick Reatta Meeting in Los Angeles

The Buick Reatta is one of those cars with some fairly interesting details that only time will tell if it will become a collectable classic.

Presented in coupe form in 1988 with a soft-top convertible following in 1990, the Reatta was Buick's first modern-era two-seater model. Both body styles remained in production until 1991.

Unusually for a mass produced model, the Reatta was hand-built at the Reatta Craft Centre in Lansing, Michigan. Its platform was essentially a shortened version of the GM E chassis used by the Cadillac Eldorado, Oldsmobile Toronado and Buick Riviera, and was shared with the Cadillac Allante.

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Opel Insignia Turbo for Sale on eBay, or is it a Buick Regal in Disguise?

Not that there are significant styling differences between the original Opel Insignia and its North American clone, the Buick Regal, other than the front grille and badges, but its uncommon to find an Insignia listed for sale in the U.S., which is why this eBay sale caught our attention. Read more »

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Buick Airs Former Victoria's Secret Angel TV Spot with 2013 Enclave

Buick has enlisted the help of former Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated swimsuit supermodel Marissa Miller to endorse its subtly redesigned for the 2013 model year Enclave crossover (any bets on which of the two will grasp your attention?).

We have already shown you a clip featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the commercial, but today, GM released the final TV spot, which you can watch for yourself in the video after the jump.

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The photography of Gunther Maier, Roadhouse Pictures

for a gallery of this 1941 Indian at the 2011 El Mirage http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/1941-indian-scout-land-speed-racer-lsr.html

these are great protfolio photos

For a gallery of this 1951 panhead Harley: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/1951-panhead-at-el-mirage-going-to.html

for before and afters on this cool buick, and the story of it at Bonneville http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/01/take-52-buick-and-lot-of-effort-make.html

some thought went into this models outfit... a V8 beltbuckle, welder goggle bra... clever

for more of these cool photos of El Mirage, Bonneville, and galleries of Cuban Harlistas, concours cars, studies of lighting, Tahiti and more: http://www.roadhousepictures.net/3/artist.asp?ArtistID=35011&Akey=T568YEK8

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Sneak Peak at New 2013 Buick Enclave Ad Starring Supermodel Marisa Miller

First, it was Shaq O'Neal with a commercial for the LaCrosse followed by an ad featuring Ving Rhames for Buick's leasing program, and now, the Detroit automaker's marketing efforts continue with former Victoria's Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated swimsuit hottie, Marisa Miller.

The 33-year old super model stars in a new spot for the facelifted 2013 Buick Enclave crossover that will air nationwide on Monday, May 14, 2012.

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GM Wants Cadillac to Follow in the Successful Footsteps of Buick in China

Last year, Buick sold 177,633 vehicles in the States and 645,537 cars in China, with the Excelle, which is the local version of the Verano sedan, taking the first spot overall in the passenger car segment.

Cadillac, on the other hand, delivered 152,389 vehicles in the U.S. but only about 30,000 in the world's most populous country, despite an increase of 73 percent over 2010.

Given China's thirst for luxury products, it is no wonder that General Motors would like to repeat the success of Buick with its flagship brand.

According to General Motors CEO Dan Akerson, who was speaking on the company's first quarter earnings call for 2012, there is a plan in motion to boost Cadillac's sales in China six-fold in the next few years.

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Wiper Problem Leads to the Recall of 50,001 Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia SUVs

General Motors has issued a new recall that affects certain 2011-2012 model year Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia crossovers registered in 28 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C over a problem with the windshield wipers. Read more »

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A guy in Egypt just daydreaming about the Buick around the corner

Photo taken in the 1990's in Egypt, and thanks WJ Jones! 

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2013 Buick Enclave Heads to New York Auto Show with a Fresh Face and Updated Interior

Even though 2011 proved to be the best sales year ever for the Buick Enclave crossover since its introduction in May of 2007 with more than 58,000 deliveries, GM wants to keep the momentum going with the presentation of a facelifted model at the New York Auto Show.

Scheduled to reach U.S. showrooms this fall, the 2013 Enclave benefits from several updates including restyled exterior and interior, a refined suspension and the addition of new technologies.

The exterior makeover consists of a new fascia with restyled headlamps, bumper and hood, a more prominent black chrome waterfall grille and LED daytime running lights. At back, we find new LED tail lamps with chrome accents and a redesigned bumper with integrated exhaust tips.

A new set of alloy wheel designs round out the exterior changes, which bring the Enclave in line with Buick's more recent offerings like the Verano compact sedan.

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Shaquille O'Neal's New Buick LaCrosse Commercial

Here's a sneak peek at GM's new spot for the Buick LaCrosse sedan starring none other than former NBA star and current basketball analyst for TV, Shaquille O'Neal.

The commercial is named the "Oh Effect" and it will air on television this weekend during the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) broadcast.

As it turns out, the 7 ft 1 in (2.16m) tall and 325 pounds (147 kg) former center can fit in the LaCrosse, something he points out in the ad with punch lines like "I've got shoes that are bigger than a hybrid...and are more stylish" in reference to other models in the market.

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Pablo is hot rodding in Uruguay, and he's got a pin-up for a girlfriend... is he a lucky guy or what?!?!

 Pablo and his 48 Fleetmaster, above and below

 Sofia.... and Pablo's Fleetmaster

 variety of Uruguay hot hod moments

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Ron Young brought his custom 41 Buick to the Grand National Roadster Show, and I got some better photos this time

here is the link to the gallery from last fall's LA Autorama http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/some-copper-trim-on-this-buick-makes-it.html

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Hollywoods Golden age stars of the silver screen and their cars

 Clark Gable and his 32 Packard

 Laurel and Hardy in a 1930 Buick Series 30

 Al Jolson and his Mercedes

 Errol Flynn and his Auburn Speedster

 Ginger Rodgers and her 37 Dodge

 Jimmy Stewart and his Plymouth

 Joan Crawford and her 32 Lincoln Model K

 Bing Crosby and a 39 Oldsmobile at the movie studios

Cary Grant and his 1941 Buick Century

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Hal Wing had a wrecked '07 G55 Benz, but wanted to get a classic made by Troy Trepanier, so Rad Rides by Troy took the powertrain and some of the interior and made this 54 Buick extraordinary

 the stereo (etc etc) are from the Benz

 Only Troy Trepanier has won the Ridler Award and built a Bonnevile record holder http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/11/blowfish-landspeed-record-setting-1969.html

http://www.radrides.com/home.php

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