Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
Meet the 2021 Buick Encore, Your City-Ready Luxury SUV
Meet the Buick Encore, the marque’s compact luxury SUV. Looking for a subcompact SUV for city driving? Put the 2021 Buick Encore on your short list of cars to test drive. It’s small without seeming small. It’s sporty, and very tech forward. I give this one an A for being so darn fun to drive…
10 of Our Absolute Favorite All-New Crossovers and Compact SUVs
When a sedan won’t do but a full-size SUV is just too big, it’s time to look at the crossover. Crossovers and compact SUVs make up that strange, in-between zone of the automotive market, where you have a smaller frame vehicle but still keep most of the space you need for storage. You might hear…
2021 Buick Encore GX: From Grandma’s Car to Your Teen’s First Vehicle
“Do you think they’ll let me keep it?” my younger sister asked the first time she climbed out of the 2021 Buick Encore GX. There’s a pretty big age difference between us—a solid decade—and my family has been trying to decide what would be a great first car for her to drive when she gets…
5 Things About the 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir That Will Revolutionize Your View of Buick
The Buick Enclave Avenir is no longer your grandmother’s car. For the past several years Buick has been hard at work, redesigning their vehicles for the younger generation. In 2016, I got to drive a Buick Enclave and because of my review, my Dad went out and bought one. He’s owned three of them now…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
2019 Buick Envision Luxury SUV: Adding a Little Romance to the Everyday Drive
The hubs and I took the first long vacation we’ve taken without kids in years and we did it in style. In the new Buick Envision AWD, that is. We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and we wanted the trip to be special, so we’d set up accommodations in a resort high in the Santa…
2019 Buick Regal TourX: The Luxury Adventure Wagon You Didn’t Know You Needed
Seriously, though. Did you know Buick made a station wagon? No, we’re not talking about the Enclave. That’s a crossover. This is a true station wagon, complete with the low profile, hatchback, and a sleek body style you’ll love. Meet the 2019 Buick Regal TourX. It’s a luxury adventure wagon that will take your road trips…
A Memphis Road Trip in a Buick Enclave Luxury SUV Is Just What We Needed
Because the family friendly Buick Enclave has plenty of luxe perks for adulting, too. Last I checked, us parents have a few things to celebrate when summer begins. No more 6:00 am wake up calls, packing lunches, or fundraisers. Don’t we deserve to squeeze in a parents getaway…kid free? The answer is yes! The only…
Accessible Luxury in a Hatchback: Buick Regal Goes Fashion Forward in a Sportback
Does the Buick Regal Sportback live up to the hype? In a word, yes. When I heard that Buick would be debuting the new Regal Sportback luxury hatchback in Austin, I was excited to see what the buzz was about. My Dad currently drives an updated Buick Regal. It is a striking car with unexpectedly…