Friday, April 29, 2011

Top 10 Auto Myths Revealed

The editors of MSN Autos have created a list of the Top 10 most popular auto myths. In the following article they address them.   Myth 1: Red cars get more speeding tickets.  Debunked: While they're radiant and retina-shocking, red cars are not more likely to get a speeding ticket, according to the Insurance Information Institute and Insurance Trade Association. This myth is based on an optical illusion: a red car looks as if it is going faster than it is because red is an aggressive color. But a radar gun is color-blind. The only way to avoid a speeding ticket is not to speed. If you have no self-control (we don't either), here are a couple of nifty tips to avoid being nailed by Smokey on your next trip: (1) Travel in a pack of cars to avoid being singled out — let a rabbit...

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Buick Envision SUV Concept To Be At Auto Shanghai 2011

The latest concept vehicle from Buick, the Envision SUV will be making an appearance at Auto Shanghai 2011. "The Envision was developed jointly by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC)," said Shi Hong, Director of Buick Marketing at Shanghai GM. "It introduces the development direction for Buick's future SUV products for the market." According to Ed Welburn, GM Vice President of Global Design, "The Envision has inherited Buick design DNA and taken the Buick global design language to a new height. It makes a significant statement for Buick styling and technology, and will influence upcoming models from...

Friday, April 8, 2011

Buick donates 3,000 pairs of socks and shoes to Samaritan's Feet

Last week Buick donated 3,000 pairs of socks and shoes to Samaritan’s Feet, surpassing their original goal of 2,011 pairs.  Buick executives and dealers, along with Samaritan's Feet, the NCAA® and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, distributed the foot apparel to kids in need during a four-day community outreach event coinciding with the NCAA Final Four® games. "This was an outstanding effort to protect kids' feet and promote an active lifestyle," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president, Buick Marketing. "By working together, Buick, Samaritan's Feet, the NCAA and the coaches of college basketball made a profound difference...

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