AT A GLANCE

TECHNOLOGY: The latest Buick models feature a blind spot indicator light on external mirrors and rear view cameras to improve safety.

HISTORY: The first Buick automobile was built in 1899. The company was established in Flint, Michigan in 1903. By 1908, it was considered a leading car manufacturer.

FAMOUS MODELS: Enclave, Lucerne, Roadmaster, Regal

KNOWN FOR: Affordability, luxury, performance and comfort.

Luxury at a practical price

The Buick brand name has been active in the auto industry since the very beginning. It currently serves as the entry-luxury division for General Motors, providing affordable alternatives to other luxury vehicles.

Buick jumps out of the gate in 2013 with a new focus on comfort and efficiency.

The Buick Enclave, one of its most popular luxury crossover vehicles, has been redesigned for this year to offer better design and craftsmanship.

The compact Verano has been a great addition to Buick’s lineup, offering an entry-level luxury car that has caught the attention of many buyers, and it’s even better this year. It’s now available with a turbocharged engine that offers great power without compromising efficiency.

The all-new Encore also opens a new chapter for Buick, bringing the brand’s comfort to a new, ultracompact market.

Overall, the Buick brand is in the middle of a renaissance that puts a new focus on the vehicle experience, from the silence of its engines to the precision build quality inside the cabin. Its styling is also vastly improved in recent years, most notably on the handsome LaCrosse sedan.

With a long history and exciting future, Buick is continuing to provide quality luxury vehicles at an entry-level price. It’s proving it can provide a better luxury value than ever before.