The all-new 2012 Buick Verano is just around the corner and General Motors has released some details about Buick’s latest entry-level model that will hopefully sweeten the deal for those interested in buying it.

Word is that the General and Buick are very hard at work to make sure that the Verano competes and even exceeds the expectations of the customers. For instance, the brand is pitching the latest Verano to be quieter on the inside than its key counterparts: the Lexus IS250 and the Acura TSX. In order achieve such a goal, Buick is most likely employing the same technology being used to make the all-new Chevrolet Malibu quiet as well.

“By positioning the Verano against the very best, our noise and vibration team went above and beyond to deliver the quiet driving experience for which Buicks have become known,” said Chuck Russell, the Verano’s vehicle line director. “Quiet-tuning components and systems are built into every facet of the Verano’s architecture.”

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Many of the methods to help the Verano be the most refined car in its class include specially designed laminated glass, noise insulation all around, triple-sealed doors, layers upon layers of acoustic insulation material and much more.

However, all of that sound insulation work usually translates into more weight, which disrupts the performance of any vehicle. Can the 2012 Buick Verano pull-off the same level of sportiness that its direct competitors from Lexus and Acura can do, or does this mean the Buick is going to be the luxury slushmobile of the three? Only time will tell.

The 2012 Buick Verano will go on sale later this year.
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- By: Chris Chin

General Motors announced a recall for about 15,000 Buick LaCrossses and Chevrolet Impalas for two important problems.

Beginning with the 2012 Buick LaCrosse, GM said that 4,077 units are being recalled for a reprogramming of the electronic stability control. Apparently, there was an incorrect calibration of a sensor, which as a result can cause the system to not detect a malfunctioning sensor. If that occurs, a warning light won’t illuminate making the driver think that the system is active when it is not.

As for the Chevrolet Impala, 10,344 of them are being recalled. Those built between April 29th and July 29th are being issues a repair for the upper power steering housing. GM said that they have to reroute the system because heat from the catalytic converter can cause the part to fail resulting in the spraying of power steering fluid all over the cat causing smoke and a potential fire.

All of the owners of the cars affected will be notified from General Motors as they have them on record.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: AutoWeek

No wonder GM’s national dealer council is investing $1 million in GM, the automaker has an interesting vehicle onslaught on the horizon (okay maybe we’re giving the General too much credit). The guys at AutoObserver have posted these pics of the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze, CTS Wagon, the Buick sedan based on the Invicta, Saab 9-4X and Cadillac SRX.

As we learned earlier the global Chevrolet Cruze will replace the Cobalt in 2010. We like what we see and we also like what hear as vice chairman Bob Lutz earlier confirmed the Cruze will average a fuel-economy of more than 40mpg . Could there be a hybrid version in works? Only time will tell.

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Earlier today, GM confirmed that the Cadillac CTS coupe and CTS wagon will go into production at its Lansing Grand River plant in the first half of 2009. A diesel variant of the CTS wagon will be made exclusively for the European market.

Lutz has also confirmed a production version of the Buick Invicta concept that will arrive in selected markets earlier next year. The Invicta is expected to be Buicks next flagship sedan.

Saab’s 9-4X will share the same platform as the next-generation Cadillac SRX which will be based on the Cadillac Provoq. Rumor has it that both models will be offered with 4-cylinder engines.

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Chevrolet Cruze, Cadillac CTS Wagon, Buick Invicta, Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4X :

Source: AutoObserver

Okay so while most of you are probably shaking your head at GM after CEO Rick Wagoner’s cost-cutting plans that were revealed earlier this morning, vice chairman Bob Lutz had a special bloggers-only conference call in which he revealed some future product details.

First and foremost, doing the FoMoCo thing , GM will align its U.S. product portfolio to resemble its European and Asian – with more fuel-efficient vehicles. Moving on, let’s go down the list of the things that Lutz discussed.

First, Saturn is struggling. According to Lutz, the brand is not generating enough volume. He confirmed that the next-generation Aura has been put on hold for a few more years. Second, a production version of the Buick Invicta will be arriving next year. The next-generation Chevrolet Equinox and Cadillac SRX (based on the Cadillac Provoq concept ) will arrive by 2010. The upcoming Chevrolet Cruze , set to replace the Cobalt, will average a fuel-economy of more than 40mpg.

Lutz also said that there will be a new smaller crossover based Chevrolet Equinox for GMC that will be equipped with 4-cylinder engines. It will be most likely called the Terrian.

Source: TCC