General Motors to Ship Buick Enclaves to China

General Motors has had plenty of problems in the North American market lately. But one place where General Motors is succeeding is in developing markets such as China where new car buyers will soon get their hands on the Buck Enclave crossover.

As a strong seller domestically, China-bound Buick Enclaves may be rolling off the production lines as early as next month. Despite the automaker’s appeal (or lack thereof) in the US, Buick is one of the strongest brands in China, with sales increases expected this year. Despite its very limited appeal domestically, the Enclace has remained a competitive vehilce for Raynham New Buick for its timeless styling and ample luxury. Even for Jim Burke Pontiac Buick GMC, the Enclave remains a popular model even while many consumers turning their backs on costly SUVs.

The Buick Enclave is the first luxury crossover from the GM brand. Although similar to Chevrolet, Saturn, and GMC crossovers, the Buicks offer more distinctive styling with graceful and elegant lines. The Enclave also offers seating for up to eight passengers and offers the best fuel economy in its segment.

The Buick Enclave has been a strong seller for General Motors. Already the automaker plans on producing an additional 17,000 units of Enclave production for the North American market this year. Despite the decreasing demand for large SUVs, the Enclave has been a rare exception and remains the strongest model in the Buick lineup.

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Saturn Vue Hybrid and Plug-in May Be Coming

Potential General Motor’s buyers and fans of eco-friendly technology are eagerly anticipating the Chevrolet Volt, Chevy’s mass produced plug-in electric vehicle. But another plug-in may be coming soon to a GM dealer in the guise of the Saturn Vue.

The Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid electric vehicle may be on the horizon as well. Recently shown off at the Plug-In Conference in San Jose, CA, a number of Saturn plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are being tested and may provide an alternative to the Chevrolet Volt.

GM has spent a significant amount of time developing and refining the battery technology to provide ample power and reliability. The Saturn Vue Plug-in was one of earliest hybrid SUVs, and the plug-in version is based on the two-mode hybrid system current in use on the Saturn Vue Hybrid, which Connecticut Saturn sells quickly as it provide fuel efficiency with SUV versitility. This same system has also found its way into two of other recent GM hybrid, the Chevrolet Tahoe and the GMC Yukon.

Soon, the Saturn Vue will also be available with front-wheel-drive, offering improved performance and even greater fuel efficiency. With the addition of yet another version of this hybrid, GM clearly hopes to further its eco-friendly offerings which will surely satisfy new car buyers. High MPG is in high demand as the price of a gallon of gasoline has surged past $4 and shows no sign of receding. The Volt and other advanced hybrid vehicles will also help to buoy Chevy and GM sales, which have seen significant slumps lately.

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Stay tuned for more on Saturn Hybrid technology and a review on the Vue.