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

GMC's Yukon XL places 2nd in the large crossover/SUV segment of J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

      Well,GMC just keeps getting better.Among industry brands in the 2011 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, ranking 10^th overall. GMC moved up 15 rank positions compared to last year’s results. GMC attributes its performance to quality improvements and strong performance by Sierra in the full-size pickup segment.

          GMC Yukon/XL placed second in the large crossover/SUV segment.
“We believe GMC’s initial quality performance and Yukon’s placement in its segment demonstrate GMC’s commitment to deliver high-quality, professional grade vehicles,” said John Schwegman, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketing.  "....We continue to improve quality and exceed the expectations of our GMC customers.”

      What is the great news all about- The new line up of GMC vehicles. Have you driven a GMC lately? Come by BIGGS Cadillac Buick GMC  to see and drive a New 2011 GMC. We have several Yukon Denali XL's here to test drive and a lot more. You will not be disappointed. Check us out on the web. www.biggscadillac.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  

About GMC
GMC has built trucks since 1902, and is one of the industry's healthiest brands. Today GMC is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. The new GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickups are the most capable and powerful trucks in the market.  Innovation and engineering excellence are woven into all GMCs, including the Yukon and Yukon XL and full line of Sierra pickups. Today, GMC is the only manufacturer offering three full-size hybrid trucks.

DATE NIGHT with BUICK ENCLAVE

   

                                 This is Rick and Sherry East-

They are ready for a night out on the town with a New 2011 Buick Enclave.



Sherry and Rick East Picking up the 2011 Buick Enclave



They were picked for "A Date Night with Buick" from BIGGS Cadillac Buick GMC. Friday Night they picked up this beautiful car. They received  a Gift Certificate and Reservations were made at Cypress Creek Grill in Elizabeth City. We asked them to take the Buick Enclave out, go to dinner and spend some time driving it around.

We asked them to bring the Enclave back Saturday morning and asked them   "What do you think of the Buick Enclave?" 

What was your overall impression of the 2011 Buick Enclave?

It was Luxurious- a very nice ride.

What did you think about the stlye of the interior?

We liked the leather interior and the wood grain appointments.The instrument panel and systems were easy to understand.

The Enclave was a very smooth ride, it was easy to handle, manuvered well, and

we liked the exterior color, which was a Pearl.

What would you tell your freinds about the Buick Enclave?

That it was a smooth ride, we liked the look, and the way it handled. 



Rick, Sherry.

 All of us at Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC thank you so much for your thoughts about The 2011 Buick Enclave.

Hope you both had a wonderful Night Out on the Town.

Take Care and we hope to see you again soon.

Keep it between the lines

Happy Motoring







2012 Buick Regal GS Coming this Fall to Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC

Exclusive Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine delivers more launch force than imports

 The 2012 Buick Regal GS, will arrive this Fall to Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC, has been SAE-certified to deliver 270 horsepower (201kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400Nm) for an estimated 0-60 mph performance of 6.7 seconds.  
The GS’s engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission, and gets an estimated fuel economy of 28 mpg on the highway. A six-speed automatic transmission will be available later. The entire GS powertrain is covered by a five-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

Regal GS’s exclusive Ecotec 2.0L direct-injected turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers more torque than Acura TSX V-6, Audi A4 Sport, Lexus IS 250 and Volvo S60 T5. Torque is the twisting force that gets a vehicle moving and what the driver feels when accelerating.

“The 2012 Regal GS is well balanced with dynamic ride and handling, powerful brakes, great acceleration and excellent fuel economy,” said Robert Casparian, Regal product marketing manager. “And the fact that one can get such great performance in a gorgeous sport sedan makes it even more attractive.”

About BuickBuick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is the fastest growing major automotive brand in the U.S. and is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan and highly anticipated all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan. See and Test Drive Buicks at Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC,visit http://www.biggscadillac.com/ for more information.
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Kindness

 

Have you ever been stranded on the side of the road in your car and wondered how much is this going to cost me -or- how in the heck am I getting home? Did you need gas, a flat fixed, overheated or your car just stopped moving. It either ended in a loud bang noise, or all the dash lights came on, or you slowly rolled to a stop. Sound like something that has happened to you? How do I know…  I’ve been late to work, unable to call home- the cell phone is dead as well or did not have one, not knowing what to do next, that instant small panic attack sets in…what next? 

The kindness of people is what happens next. There are some bad lots out there but I have to say the majority are good.

Stranded by a flat tire-one time a young man on a bicycle stopped and helped me get the spare mounted on, and with a gracious thank you, I was off. My transmission line sprung a leak and left me in a quandary and I started to take a 4 mile hike home, when my neighbor happened to see me and went home got his pickup truck and brought my truck and me home. There have been a few times over the years that I have found myself unable to handle breakdowns on my own and have been very thankful that a stranger has granted me help in my time of despair. It is good to know in this world of life gone crazy that we are still surrounded by people with good hearts that are willing to help. We do not seem to have time for anything, always on a schedule that requires 36 hour days and yet someone will take the time to stop and lend a hand.   I try to return the kindness whenever I can. I live by the Golden Rule.”Do unto other as you would have them do unto you”.

Thank you to all of the people out there that have been and are still willing to go the extra mile and lend a hand to someone you don’t know.

We here at Biggs Cadillac are here to help. We want to get you on the road and home as safe as possible. We will  go that extra mile.

Keep it between the lines.  Happy Motoring.