Buick Lucerne Super - Buick, GM’s premium division that has been fighting to attract a broader demographic, announces a new addition to the Lucerne family for 2008 – the Super. Thing is, the company is reintroducing the Super name after a 50-year hiatus, now used to represent added style, features, and power. (more…)
Buick Lucerne First Drive - Attention to detail. It’s a simple phrase that seems to be the new American mantra. School kids understand that a little more of it would result in a better grade. Job market newbies quickly realize it’s a requisite for every imaginable vocation, even the lofty custodial assistant position. (more…)
Buick Lucerne - Nuked leftovers ultimately disappoint. Pop a plate covered with plastic wrap into the microwave, heat on “high” for a minute or two, and the food will bubble and steam. Take off the plastic wrap, stir, and the insides are still cold, perhaps even frozen. (more…)
Buick LaCrosse - Buick wants to move upscale, shedding its fuddy-duddy image to appeal to buyers who want a powerful, quiet, elegant, expertly crafted, and luxurious car priced under $30,000. In fact, Buick spokespeople have openly discussed their intention to take on Lexus head-to-head in the future. (more…)
Rainier is Buick’s mid-size, truck-based SUV. Its closest relative is the GMC Envoy. With its sliding rear roof and hose-friendly hold, Envoy XUV keys on cargo. With Buick, the priority is on the passenger compartment. (more…)
Classified as a “large car,†the new Buick Lucerne occupies the slot in the Buick lineup formerly occupied by the LeSabre, since the real “large car,†the Roadmaster, went the way of all GM rear-wheel drive cars a few years back. Lucerne is “Tiger Woods’ car,†if you believe the ads, and as such is getting a lot of hype with Tiger’s enormous success and appeal.
