Revised 2014 Buick LaCrosse Sedan Priced from $34,060

GM has released pricing information for its refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse sedan, following the car's world premiere at this year's New York Auto Show in April and shortly before it goes on sale in the States.

Like its predecessor, the 2014MY LaCrosse offers buyers a choice of two engines, a 36mph highway 2.4-liter engine with eAssist or a 304hp 3.6-liter direct-injected V6, that returns 18 city/28 mpg highway for front-wheel drive models and 17/26 mpg for all-wheel drive, both linked to a standard six-speed automatic transmission.

Read more »

2014 Buick LaCrosse Features Mild Cosmetic Revisions and New Tech Goodies

On Monday morning, Buick whisked the covers off the refreshed 2014 LaCrosse sedan with new interior and exterior design cues as well as tech features, which we will see in the flesh at the New York Auto Show this week before it goes on sale in North America in the summer. Read more »

GM Confirms 5 World Premieres for NY Show, Including Redesigned Camaro and New Cadillac

The world's automotive eyes may be focused on the ongoing Geneva International Auto Salon, but there's another important event coming up this month, the 2013 New York International Auto Show, and we just learned that General Motors will be heading to the Big Apple with no less than five world premieres and a North American debut.

Besides the new Chevrolet SS sports sedan that we already know about, the other four world premieres from GM are a "refreshed" version of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, which the company says "advances the design and performance attributes that have made it the most popular sports car under $50,000 for three consecutive years," two new Buicks and a Cadillac.

Read more »

Shaq Hoops in Another Buick LaCrosse TV Spot

Former Lakers basketball player Shaquille O'Neal is reprising his role as Buick pitchman in a new LaCrosse television commercial titled "More Than I Expected", which is the latest in the brand's "You Don't Know Buick" campaign, set to air this weekend. Read more »

Spy Shots: This is the Revamped 2014 Buick LaCrosse Sedan

Back in September, just before the Paris Motor Show kicked off, General Motors came out with an announcement saying that over the next 12 months, its Buick brand is set to receive five new or refreshed models.

Among the cars including in the list were the Enclave and Encore crossovers, and the 250hp Verano Turbo that we've already seen, and the Regal and LaCrosse sedans.

We still have to wait and see what Buick has in store for the Regal, but as far as the LaCrosse is concerned, these spy shots of a camouflage-free prototype found in China, pretty much tell us the cosmetic story.

Read more »

Buick and GMC to Present Nine New Models in the Next Year Including Regal, LaCrosse and Sierra

It’s going to a busy time for General Motors and its Buick and GMC brands as the company's executives told dealers today that the two automakers plan to launch nine all-new or "significantly" refreshed models in the next 12 months.

The first models to arrive will be the brand-new Buick Encore small crossover and the revamped GMC Acadia SUV this fall.

In the course of 2013, Buick will introduce the Regal sedan and LaCrosse (most likely facelifts), while GMC, the new Sierra and Sierra HD full-size pickups, as well as the Yukon and Yukon XL full-size SUVs.

Read more »

Roewe Unwraps New 950 Flagship Sedan Based on the Buick LaCrosse at the Beijing Motor Show

Roewe, the Chinese brand that was formed from the leftovers of Rover after the British company collapsed in 2005 has now turned to General Motors for help in creating its new flagship sedan model.

At the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Roewe celebrated the world premiere of the new 950 that borrows the platform and running gear of the current generation Buick LaCrosse, which is also sold in China.

Read more »

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Shaquille O'Neal's New Buick LaCrosse Commercial

Here's a sneak peek at GM's new spot for the Buick LaCrosse sedan starring none other than former NBA star and current basketball analyst for TV, Shaquille O'Neal.

The commercial is named the "Oh Effect" and it will air on television this weekend during the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) broadcast.

As it turns out, the 7 ft 1 in (2.16m) tall and 325 pounds (147 kg) former center can fit in the LaCrosse, something he points out in the ad with punch lines like "I've got shoes that are bigger than a hybrid...and are more stylish" in reference to other models in the market.

Read more »

Roewe Presents New Flagship 950 Sedan for the Chinese Market Based on the Buick LaCrosse

Roewe is a new brand that was born from the ashes of Rover after its parent company and one of China's largest automakers, SAIC, acquired the rights to the British firm's platforms and powertrains but not its brand name in 2007.

Up until now, the Chinese automaker's largest model was the 750, which is a rebadged Rover 75 sedan. This week, Roewe pulled the wraps off a new flagship sedan, this time based on the Buick LaCrosse, which uses GM's Epsilon II platform.

The two cars share similar dimensions with the 950 measuring 4,996mm long (196.7-in), 1,857mm (73.1-in.) wide, and 1,502mm (59.1-in.) tall with a wheelbase of 2,837mm (111.7-in).

Roewe said that the 950 will launch with two engines, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder petrol and a 3.0-liter V6 with direct injection, which as you may have already guessed, are sourced from GM and the LaCrosse.

Read more »