Car Review And Specs: May 2010

2011 Buick Regal Fifth generation

In November 2009, in Los Angeles, GM revealed the model to the North American market, with a launch date of 2nd quarter 2010.

In North America, the new Regal will slot just below the LaCrosse, and compete with upscale sedans such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. It will debut with just one engine, the 2.4L Ecotec I4 rated at 182 hp. A turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec I4 rated at an estimated 220 hp will be available later in 2010.

2011 Buick Regal

2011 Buick Regal

Both will come with 6-speed automatic transmission. Jim Frederico, chief engineer for Buick, announced that a 6-speed manual will be available shortly after launch.
A hybrid variant will soon follow.

The 2011 Regal will be offered only in CXL trim, with other trim levels expected for 2012.

2011 Buick Regal

2011 Buick Regal

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2010 Buick Enclave Markets

Sales in the United States and Canada began in 2007.

In 2008, General Motors began exporting the Enclave to China, to be sold through Shanghai GM's Buick network.

The Buick brand has been relaunched in Mexico for the 2010 model year, bringing the Enclave to that market.

2010 Buick Enclave

2010 Buick Enclave

2010 Buick LaCrosse Second generation

Arriving as a 2010 model, the new Buick Lacrosse is built upon the mid-size Epsilon II platform, which is also the basis for the Opel Insignia and the 2010 Saab 9-5.

The design was based on 2008 Buick Invicta concept, and replaces both the Chinese and North American models. Buick states that the new LaCrosse will be "America's Lexus fighter".

With the new 2011 Regal and the coming demise of Lucerne, the LaCrosse is no longer seen as Buick's entry-level model, but as its premium sports sedan.

Production of North American models was moved from Oshawa to the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas. Delivery of 2010 year models was delayed a few weeks due to quality concerns.

2010 Buick LaCrosse

2010 Buick LaCrosse

2010 Audi A8 Features

* All LED headlights with cornering light, country mode, highway mode, intersection mode, city mode and Adaptive highbeam.
* Night vision system with infrared technology and pedestrian recognition
* Speed limit display
* adaptive cruise control with Stop&go function
* Lane departure warning system: Lane Assist
* Blind Spot Monitor: Side Assist
* Precrash system for front (with full automatic emergency braking) and rear: Pre-Sense
* Rear-view camera
* Adaptive Air Suspension with continuous damping control (CDC) and three-stage height control
* Eight-speed automatic transmission
* Integrated management of the car chassis (engine, transmission, steering, shock absorbers and the sport differential): Audi Drive Select
* Torque-vectoring rear differential
* Dynamic active steering
* Intelligent quattro (four wheel drive system) (splits torque with a default bias of 40 percent front and 60 percent rear)
* "Audi Space Frame" aluminium monocoque

2010 Audi A8