Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Encore Ranks Highest in Segment in Initial Quality


Second year in a row for Small SUV to receive recognition

For the second consecutive year, the 2014 Buick Encore ranked highest in the Small SUV segment (in a tie) in the J.D. Power Initial Quality StudySM results released today.

More than 51,000 of the compact crossovers have been delivered since going on sale in 2013. In its second year of production, the Encore remains a top-seller for Buick, with nearly half of customers coming from brands outside of General Motors.

This award complements Buick’s recognition as the highest-ranking mass-market brand for customer satisfaction with dealer service, according to the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study SM .

“Our strong products continue our rapid growth in the market as customers discover all that Buick has to offer,” said Duncan Aldred, U.S. vice president, Buick and GMC. “The Encore receiving this recognition for a second year in a row shows Buick’s ongoing commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.”

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Supercharged LT4 V-8 engine is the most powerful ever from Chevrolet



The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available in the United States that delivers more than 600 horsepower.

The Z06’s LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm.

“The LT4 Small Block sets a new benchmark for power and torque at GM,” said Steve Kiefer, vice president, GM Powertrain Engineering. “The engine also puts the new Corvette Z06 on par with the most powerful supercars offered in America, while delivering performance with impeccable manners that make it suitable for daily driving.”