It’s no secret that the auto industry is trying to be more and more innovative and getting more competitive between brands. Offering more technology, safety features, style/comfort and convenience. The makers of these trucks are trying harder to appeal to a broader audience. Which seems to be working! The features are appealing to all consumers,…
Our Complete Guide To OnStar: What’s Free, What’s Included and What You’ll Love
Lives have been saved, trips improved, and drivers assisted, all because of OnStar. When we look at buying a new car we always make sure it is equipped with OnStar. Launched in 1996 as a wholly owned subsidiary of GM, OnStar is available in Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Opel and Vauxhall models. The peace of mind and convenience provided by…
2017 Buick Envision: Luxury Midsize Crossover with Global Appeal
Meet Buick’s newest baby. After gaining brand appreciation for its stylish new product line with “That’s a Buick” commercials a few years ago, Buick has been on an uphill stride: building its product line with the modern family in mind. With the launch of the Envision, its first mid-sized SUV, Buick is bridging a gap between the…
The Rugged Luxury of the 2016 Buick Enclave
Discovering the 2016 Buick Enclave. My route to the discovery of the 2016 Buick Enclave was not the norm. A couple of years ago as I was staring at the half-century mark of my life I decided to get serious about my fitness. No more endless cardio sessions on the treadmill or steps to nowhere….
2016 Chevrolet Volt Turns The Old Volt Upside Down And Inside Out – For The Better
The all new 2016 Chevrolet Volt shatters perceptions. If you were a car company that had created a car that was so widely acclaimed that it received numerous awards in the first generation, wouldn’t you expect to perhaps tinker with some of the components and make small improvements? Not Chevrolet. Not with the Volt. The…
Keeping Kids Safe With OnStar’s Campaign: Helping Parents Talk To Kids About Vehicle Safety
Do your kids know what to do in a vehicle-related emergency? Do you? Having the discussion about how to handle emergencies is a tough one – and one many parents haven’t had with their kids, even though we talk with them about sex, predators, house fires and more. To help parents better prepare their kids for a…
2015 Buick Regal AWD GS: Sporty, High Tech and Roomy for Kids
Easy on the eyes and smart technology. Driving solo to a work conference three hours from home in an eight-passenger Toyota Sequoia didn’t make sense, so I opted to test drive a mid-size sedan. When told I would be driving a Buick Regal AWD GS, I had a flashback to my parents’ old Buick. But when…
The 2015 Chevy Silverado: A Body Built for Business and a Cabin Designed to Spoil
The 2015 Chevy Silverado is a pickup truck disguised as a luxury car. In the movie “Working Girl,” Melanie Griffith’s character got the world’s attention when she uttered the captivating line, “I have a head for business and a bod for sin.” The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado could say this too. It has a cabin for luxury and…
2015 Cadillac ATS4: Lightweight Luxury Coupe
Light and loaded, the 2015 Cadillac ATS4 Coupe. Cadillac is known for comfort and a luxurious touch on all vehicles in its line and the new 2015 Cadillac ATS4 Coupe delivers on this longstanding tradition. As the lightest car in the compact luxury coupe segment, it is loaded with features and style that stand out….
OnStar: GM’s Concierge Service Gets Even Better
On Star Adds Insurance Discounts, Hotel Booking, and Improved Maintenance Notifications. OnStar has been around for 15 years now and in that time has grown to become what many people think of as an essential service in their cars. Available exclusively on General Motors vehicles, it can provide directions at the touch of a button…