A Vue to a Kill…Get It?

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:29:02 +0000

That’s ok, it’s not the smartest play on words – though it can pretty much sum up Buick’s idea to marry soon-to-be-deceased Saturn with the remaining Buick brand. They’ve dropped an idea to combine Saturn’s Vue into “Vue-ick” – a mid sized SUV or crossover vehicle next year. That whole Opel-Saturn-Buick thing just won’t make it into GM’s Remaining 4 Core Brand Line-up, apparently.

Not only does this decision to cut future Vuick planning show how companies are FINALLY listening to customer needs, but how social media plays a large part in this. An immense outcry against Vuick came in the form of Twitter messages and FaceBook status updates. Now the only problem is Buick stuck back at the starting line when it comes to refreshing their line up. Remember, they promised 4 completely redesigned models over the next two years. Good luck…

Buick Will Intro First GM Plug-In Hybrid SUV

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:07:58 +0000

Buick, not Chevy and their Volt, will be the first General Motors brand to bring a plug-in hybrid SUV to the public. The vehicle won’t look like your average Buick auto – Saturn’s Vue will be redesigned to bare the Buick name plate and contain hybrid-electric technology. I wonder if Chevrolet is pissed?

The Buick-Vue 2-mode hybrid will contain Volt type batteries, but only run 10 miles on electricity. Specifically, the modified 2-mode hybrid combines a 3.6L V-6 flex-fuel engine to the battery pack. The SUV will charge on standard 110V power in 4-to-5 hours.

Options for the gasoline/flex fuel engine will be a 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder or 3.0L direct-injected V-6 with all-wheel-drive.

Source: GMblog

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A Vue to a Kill…Get It?

Buick Will Intro First GM Plug-In Hybrid SUV