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Buick Regal GS Ready for NAIAS 2010

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:40:58 +0000

Buick’s Greal GS has finally been revealed, just prior to its 2010 NAIAS debut! What are the stats? 325-hp, 2.8-liter turbocharged V-6. “The GS concept features a tweaked version of the Regal’s 2.0-liter direct-injection turbo four making 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The engine drives through a six-speed manual transmission in the show car, but expect an automatic option when the GS goes into production.”

According to Buick execs Craig Bierley and Jim Federico, the reasons for the four-cylinder versus the V-6 are many: The bigger engine doesn’t make as much power when tuned to meet U.S. emissions regulations, and because it weighs more, there’s not a lot of difference in power-to-weight ratios. The V-6 also guzzles more gas than the turbo four, and the latter provides better weight distribution.

Did we mention a zero to 60 time that is less than 6 seconds? Nice. Thanks to Car & Driver for the pics & info.

Confirm Request – Buick Regal Pops Up on Facebook

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:29:34 +0000

For auto makers it is becoming harder everyday to keep secrets off the internets. Case in point – 2010’s Buick Regal popped up on Facebook – will you confirm request? The photo (seen below) was posted on a Buick fan page and has sparked controversy among online GM buffs. Whether or not an actual fan or someone working for Buick Public Relations posted it is up for debate. Still, what a darn nice shot!

Spy shots of automobiles and car concepts are online all the time – almost as widely available as celebrity upskirts on WWTDD. But the cars, usually caught during testing or at a press event, are disguised to look like other/previous year models. With the help of camera phones, tiny pocket cams and online forums, early “naked” vehicle shots are escaping faster then you can say lawsuit!

But it’s not all bad news, and as far as we’ve heard General Motors isn’t about to sue FB for any infringement. Sites like Facebook and Twitter should be embraced more then they already are for use in automotive PR – and frankly it’s great to catch some early car buyer reaction, before the final screws are put to the dealers when trying to push a sale.

Buick Regal is BACK!

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:08:07 +0000

Attention elderly drivers – The Buick Regal is BACK! According to the #1 news source online – Twitter – “GMBlogs: RT @Buick Just announced at the #Buick dealer meeting: Regal is the new midsize sport sedan from Buick” …HOT! Back in August we showed of spyshots of the practicing Buick Regal on a Midwestern course – now It’s official. At a meeting today, GM announced to their network of Buick dealers the new mid-size sport sedan from Buick will be none other than the Regal.

Back in ‘05 The Regal was replaced by Buick LaCrosse. The last 2004 Buick Regal came off the assembly line on June 1, 2004. According to Jalopnik: Now it would appear it’ll be back and as we told you back in August when Lutz let slip this tasty piece of news to Scott Burgess of The Detroit News, it’ll be the same as was launched in China in November 2008 based on the Opel Insignia.

Thanks Jalopnik!