New 2012 Buick Verano

An all new Buick is coming this Fall to Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC. Have you heard about this one? This is Buick's new compact luxury sedan. Verano goes on sale this fall, featuring the latest in luxury, style, performance and the newest technology. Just a few of the technological features include 10 standard air bags, an available heated steering wheel and a next generation radio system with On Star- powered connectivity that allows communication between the Verano and your smart phone. Down loadable Apps for the Verano will allow you to check you fuel gauge, monitor tire pressures, mark your parking spot, lock and unlock your car as well as start your car remotely.

         The Verano will compete with and is comparable to the Lexus IS 250 and the Audi A3.

Verano's wheelbase is 105.7 inches, curb weight-3300lbs, and an overall length of 183.9 inches and width of 71.4 inches. An Ecotec 2.4L DOHC engine along with a Hydra-Matic 6T45 6 speed transmission delivers an estimated 177 horsepower, 0-60 mph performance of 8.0 seconds and an estimated 31 mpg on the highway,with estimated 22 mpg in the city. A 2.0L turbo will be available in the future.

        Another feature that defines the Verano is the quietness. Many elements went into the creation of the quietness, from acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals, extra layers of sound damping materials were used throughout the body structure. A great deal of technology and science went into every component of design and construction to give this car it's unparalleled quietness.

         This is truly a Buick of the Future. Mark your Calendar for this Fall and be sure to come by and Test Drive the Verano at Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC.

Keep it between the lines,

Happy Motoring 

To see Photos,Videos and more go to:  http://www.buick.com/vehicles/future-vehicles/verano.html

Auto Industy and The Future

               Driving a car is something as a young adult you can not wait to do. To have the freedom and the ability to go places. Along with it comes a huge responsibility. You have to learn how to drive and need to do it with some sense of ability to get a driver's license. Then you have to re-take a test every couple of years to make sure you are still capable of driving and following the rules and laws.

               It was to me a right of passage, and a bit scary. I certainly did not want to hurt anyone or wreck any cars. I was taught how to drive defensively, to pay close attention to the road , everyone and everything around me.  Anticipating what someone else might do, with experience it became easy to do. Is that lady, talking to the passenger in the car, noticing that she is coming into my lane? Where am I going to go? Is the lane next to me open so I can move over in case she comes this way? My attention had to be 100% on the driving. Yeah, at times I was changing the radio station or drinking a soda, but I stayed focused. My eyes were still on the road, out of fear of the inevitable.

               Things have changed over the last few decades. A LOT. It seems as if drivers are doing more than driving. You know the story. Talking on the phone, texting, dealing with Cd's,DVDS, PDAs, eating and drinking, kids,and schedules ( are you late?). Those are some of  the distractions. We won't even mention how they are driving.  No wonder the auto industry and scientist have and are still developing newer and better Intelligent Vehicles(IV). We have vehicles that can talk to you and, at times, simply drive for you. From ABS brake systems,air bags, suspension system adjustments, notifying you of lane drifting, parallel parking your car for you, rear view cameras, to electric cars, On Star and the list goes on.....  It is wonderful! There have been innumerable lives saved, because of the technology that has been introduced into the auto industry. 

             We have so many vehicles on the roads today,and roadways are congested.  Commutes to and from have gotten longer and longer. Finding ourselves away from home for much longer periods of time. I know we feel that we have to do so much while we are in our vehicles.

   It won't be long, until we will all just be co-pilots.

 Until that comes about,

Do we still know how to drive defensively?

                                     Hey, Jetson's! Here we come!

Keep it between the lines.
Happy Motoring.

Want to know about the technology that GM is developing?http://www.gm.com/design-technology

Want to know more about the New 2012 Buick Verano coming to Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC this Fall?

http://www.buick.com/vehicles/future-vehicles/verano.html

Are you prepared for an Emergency?

    A pack of band aids is always good to have in your car, but they only work on you. They will not help your car. Believe me, I've tried. They will not mend a leaky hose or help with a hole in your tire. So the question is; what are you carrying in your vehicle for that...... I need something, emergency?

    Having been stranded on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with my exhaust system dragging on the road and a 1 ton load in the back of my truck my options were limited, and of course, that was the one time I wasn't carrying very many items for an emergency with me. The phone was dead and I had to get off the Turnpike before they ran me over. It was not a pretty site. I was able to McGyver something to get down the road until I found an exit. There I was able to fix it well enough to get home. 

       Sure not everyone is handy around a car, but knowing a few things can sure help you when you are really out there in the boonies. What if you are going to be stranded for awhile before anyone can get to you, or your phone dies and you just don't know what to do next? Extreme conditions are always a possibility. Weather is always a factor when it comes to traveling.

     An Emergency Kit is not a bad idea. Things like-

• Battery Cables,
• Emergency Flares,
• Flashlight-(Check your batteries),  
• Jug of water- good for you, your car or your pet,  
• Pocket knife or leatherman tool, 
• Spare fuses, 
• Roll of duct tape is good, 
• Roll of wire is really good to have,
• Some sort of energy bar or other food that will not spoil easily, 
• Blanket, 
• An Old Jacket 
• An assortment of tools,

and of course 

•  A first aid kit ( aspirin, band aids, antiseptic, gauze and tape, etc.)

    These are just a list of  a few things that I carry. You can find more complete lists on-line or you can purchase road side emergency kits at your local supplier or on-line. Just type in emergency kit for cars. Carry one with you, you may never need to use it, but it will be there if you do.

Keep it between the lines,
Happy Motoring