Buick Business Concept, a new concept car designed to showcase the vision of Buick "business class on the road" made its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2009.
The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was developed in China by Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), a design and engineering joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), with input from the overall design.
Buick business concept captures the essence of language as a Buick in an elegant and expressive depth, with its taut surfaces, dual scan begins waistline, front and rear a strong identity and dynamic presence.
"Business Vehicle Buick has a great presence, and makes a strong statement when you pull in front of each plant," said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. "Market of China and the businessman has some specific needs. Our team was responsible for a great solution for business and personal needs."
Classical influences with modern design
According to Cao Min, Concept Designer PATAC car chief, the design team wanted to create a modern and global Buick, but also a subtle Chinese essence and influence. To achieve this balance, they tried to pull their heritage outside the automotive industry - from classical art forms and ancient monuments.
Buick Business Concept Vehicle dynamics and external surfaces of the "yin and yang" interior tones are drawn from diverse inspirations including the Buick Riviera concept 2008, Chinese artifacts and modern electronic icons. The vehicle inside and out, communicates elegance correct beyond cultural boundaries and gives peace and power of Buick.
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четверг, 6 октября 2011 г.
2011 Buick Regal GS Concept
With an estimated 255 horsepower turbo (190 kW), a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced unit, adaptable to all four wheels, the Buick Regal GS is a concept of high-tech, high-performance version of the sedan brand new sport. Which was presented at the 2010 North American International Auto.
Mechanics was developed with the aim of producing a sporty driving experience, confidence-inspiring and sophisticated. It is a performance-oriented transmission, the lower body and a lower center of gravity. Exterior and interior cues include two additional vertical front air intakes and a large, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires, racing-inspired steering wheel and pedals alloy. Recaro front seats with high-performance four-way lumbar support pillow and plug-ins.
"We designed the Buick Regal GS to explore the lure of a high-performance variant of the Regal," said Craig Bierley, product marketing manager for Buick. "As the Regal, the Regal GS is based on the award-winning Opel Insignia, and we believe will reinvigorate Buick Gran Sport legendary heritage."
Buick Regal GS exterior stands out from the vents in front of the vertical chain, as well as a unique rocker panels, an integrated rear spoiler, dual exhaust, Olympic white paint and satin-metal accents.
Mechanics was developed with the aim of producing a sporty driving experience, confidence-inspiring and sophisticated. It is a performance-oriented transmission, the lower body and a lower center of gravity. Exterior and interior cues include two additional vertical front air intakes and a large, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires, racing-inspired steering wheel and pedals alloy. Recaro front seats with high-performance four-way lumbar support pillow and plug-ins.
"We designed the Buick Regal GS to explore the lure of a high-performance variant of the Regal," said Craig Bierley, product marketing manager for Buick. "As the Regal, the Regal GS is based on the award-winning Opel Insignia, and we believe will reinvigorate Buick Gran Sport legendary heritage."
Buick Regal GS exterior stands out from the vents in front of the vertical chain, as well as a unique rocker panels, an integrated rear spoiler, dual exhaust, Olympic white paint and satin-metal accents.
вторник, 26 июля 2011 г.
2012 Buick Regal GS
Revealed the production version of the Buick 2012 Buick Regal GS, expression of even sportier Regal sports sedan went on sale in 2010 and has attracted new buyers to the family Buick. Powered by a high-performance Ecotec turbo engine an exclusive 2.0L mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the GS has about 255 hp (190 kW) and 295 Nm torque of 00-60 mph performance of less than seven seconds (estimate) .
Buick Interactive Drive System Control is standard on the GS, in which drivers to modify driving experience, changing the suspension settings and steering feel of the three different settings: standard, sport and GS.
"Built on the basis of performance for Regal, Buick Regal GS has been designed as an expression even more athletic performance and style," said John Schwegman, vice president of marketing for Buick. "The driving experience is living and powerful, and GS represent the next record in the Buick product renaissance. "
Product highlights include:
Exclusive Ecotec 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled worth approximately 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400 Nm)
A six-speed manual six-speed automatic transmission shift control driver is provided later in
Unit Control System SG interactive mode
Four-wheel independent front suspension system HiPerStrut
High-performance four-wheel disc braking system with Brembo front calipers
Standard 19-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels and tires for all seasons and optional 20-inch 5-twin-spoke, polished alloy wheels performance tires.
2011 Buick GL8 Review
The new 2011 Buick GL8 Shanghai GM is now available. The luxury SUV based on the legacy of the original Buick GL8, the first family of executive cars China. Since the model was created in 1999, more than 330,000 were sold in China.
The new model, which will be available in January 2011, seven and 27 technological innovations and improvements in design, space and security, technology, power, functionality and quality. The result is an unprecedented experience in the luxury of an MPV, it is clear the Buick.
"The new GL8 was developed by Shanghai GM in collaboration with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai with the specific needs of our customers in mind," said Terry Johnsson, vice president of Shanghai GM vehicle sales, service and marketing. "It offers everything consumers have come to expect from Buick, a dynamic, smooth ride, quiet and comfort. Like its predecessor, the new Buick GL8 is the right product at the right time."
The new Buick GL8 has an elegant exterior design is underlined by Buick double sweep spear feature is in the front to back. Decorative metal strips add a sense of sleek, modern elegance. Its classic waterfall grille and portholes chrome greater emphasis on new Buick GL8 is inheritance.
With a length of 5256 mm, width 1878 mm, a height of 1800 mm and a wheelbase of 3088 mm, the new Buick GL8 provides a spacious round for all occupants. The interior fit fuses Eastern and Western aesthetics. It is equipped with ice blue mood lighting and a 360-degree wraparound design inspired by luxury yachts.
Other facilities available are authentic two-tone leather seating ergonomics, a panoramic sunroof in two parts, an electric sliding door anti-pinch, and a touch of power rear lift gate, a 10-speaker 5.1-channel Bose sound system , a 7-inch touch screen at the front and 10.2-inch WVGA HD screen in the back, and OnStar in-vehicle security service, security and communication.
Independent front suspension and improved with the return of sub-frames to ensure a smooth and stable. Tuning Buick signature alone reduces, blocks and absorbs noise, a distraction-free environment, which is comparable to a luxury sedan.
The new Buick GL8 comes with a choice of a 3.0-liter V-6 engine SIDI direct injection 2.4 liters intelligent or Ecotec segment leader in fuel efficiency. GM advanced 6-speed automatic transmission is standard, offering unprecedented power in the segment of the luxury minivan.
In the field of security, the new Buick GL8 is super-solid chassis. Bosch 8.1 ESP system guarantees a share of first quality. It is supplemented by large tires and disc brakes, six airbags available on some models. For maximum visibility, the new Buick GL8 incorporates multidimensional blue ray HID Bi-Xenon headlights and crystal skulls, as Chrome LED.
The new Buick GL8 luxury MPV has a retail price of between RMB 288,000 and RMB 388,000. Shanghai GM is also introducing an upgraded 2011 model of the current Buick GL8 in December 2010, targeting the upper middle segment MPV. It includes a new 2.4-liter Ecotec engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. This "dual strategy of vehicles" Shanghai GM will better address the MPV market, from the mid to upper segments of luxury.
2011 Buick Envision Concept
Imagine the Buick vehicle, which is closer to the ideas of the future and technology to the Buick on the market, made its world debut today. It 'appeared in Shanghai GM in Shanghai's auto division in 2011.
Imagine the Buick design language merged China overall aesthetic for the SUV segment. The legacy of the essence of the "fluid dynamics and comfort peaceful" Buick, GM joined the worldwide leader in plug-in hybrid plug-in hybrid. His vision and people-oriented technology and equipment are designed to change people's perceptions of the SUV.
"Imagine that was jointly developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC)," said Shi Hong, Marketing Director of Shanghai GM's Buick. "And 'the trend for the future of Buick SUV products for the market."
According to Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design, The Envision "inherited DNA Buick and design the roof of global design language to new heights Buick. He made an important statement for Buick style and technology, and will affect future patterns of fire. "
суббота, 23 июля 2011 г.
Motoring Magazine and Motor Life, 1913, and available online to read at your leisure
I enjoy reflecting on the cars of 100 years ago, it's amazing that they were all simple enough for a gearhead like me to work on, repair, or improve on.
What do you make of the above tire covers? A primitive retread? And that company name, Leather Tire Goods... what leather tire goods did they make?
I think I've pointed out several times that roads were so bad that tires were lucky to last a couple thousand miles, just last week I found a photo of a the "3000 mile club" tires that were amazing enough to get that kind of recognition.
the above is a Winton
look through the 6 issues on http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22Automobiles%20--%20Periodicals%22
среда, 9 февраля 2011 г.
пятница, 4 февраля 2011 г.
2010 Buick Regal GS

2010 Buick Regal GS

2010 Buick Regal GS

2010 Buick Regal GS

2010 Buick Regal GS

2010 Buick Regal GS

2010 Buick Regal GS
пятница, 7 января 2011 г.
2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8

2011 Buick GL8
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