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When you think of a pickup truck, do you think of luxury? Perhaps you imagine the full-size GMC Sierra as a luxuriously large vehicle, but would you believe us if we said that GMC is bringing luxury to its midsize pickup, the Canyon? We're excited to say that the 2017 Canyon will come with the Denali trim option for the first time, and it's going to be glorious. Read more about what we know so far! more 2017 Canyon Denali Crew Cab The options for luxury vehicle get better every year, and for 2017 it's looking like we're going to be seeing the luxury side of the GMC Canyon. The Canyon Denali will be offered on crew cab models and in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive. Drivers no longer need to sacrifice comfort and convenience for power and capability. Choosing between the 3.6-liter V6 or the 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel, drivers can achieve up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission for confidence and convenience on the road. Read More: Fuel Economy Ratings on the 2017 GMC Canyon Diesel 2017 Canyon Denali Exterior Color Options Only one color option is available for the Canyon Denali and it is jet black. The exterior, on the other hand, has six different color options to suit any drivers taste or fancy. Apart from the leather seats, drivers of the 2017 Canyon Denali are sure to enjoy the heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a first-row LCD screen. USB charging ports and remote start are also standard features on the 2017 Canyon Denali, a pickup truck with luxury as a priority. Read More: What's New on the 2016 GMC Canyon? Release Date for the 2017 Canyon Denali The team at GMC says that we can expect the GMC Canyon Denali to be released in late 2016. Until then, be sure to check back here at the Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac blog for updates and new information! If you are interested in the 2016 GMC Canyon and all of the exciting features it has to offer, take a moment and look through our research page. Give us a call if you have any questions and if you are interested in a test drive, schedule your appointment here.

When you're in the market for a new or used vehicle, a great place to look is at Palmen GM in Kenosha WI. Our large inventory is filled with the latest Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles for you to test drive and take home. This is the best time of year to stop by and check out what we have on sale for the end of the year. We'll tell you all about the great deals we have available through the end of the year in Kenosha WI. more 12 Days of Dealing in Kenosha WI Palmen has the deals you need and want on new and used vehicles. Some of the sale prices include decreased lease prices, discounted prices on the latest 2016 models, and amazing financing options on used vehicles throughout the dealership lot. Vehicles on Sale Christmas 2015 Palmen GM 2016 GMC Terrain SLE This impressive crossover has space for the family and a powerful engine and great fuel economy ratings. You can save time and money with the 2016 GMC Terrain and we have lots of them here at Palmen GM. 2016 Buick Enclave The Buick Enclave is luxurious and spacious. Interior technology makes this comfortable ride everything you and your family need to take on the road with style. 2016 Buick LaCrosse When you need a comfortable ride and a stylish modern design, the 2016 Buick LaCrosse is a fantastic choice. Great fuel efficiency ratings and high-tech interior features make this sedan worthy of the Buick reputation for comfort. Used Vehicles on Sale Kenosha WI When you want a great car but you don't want to pay the price for a new car, our large inventory of used vehicles are a fantastic option for you. Whether you want a GM vehicle or you love other brands, we have a lot to offer. Take a minute to check out what we've got in store for you at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac.

If you are in the market for a new and gorgeous sedan, what better place to start than by looking at what Cadillac has to offer. The Cadillac brand has been rolling out impressive vehicle options for decades, and the options available for 2016 will not disappoint. Today we'll compare the modern and exciting 2016 Cadillac ATS vs 2016 Nissan Altima SL so that you can be sure that the vehicle you choose is the right fit for you. There are lots of vehicles in the marketplace, so let's take a closer look at these two! more Cadillac ATS has More Horsepower Than 2016 Nissan Altima Despite the fact that the 2016 Nissan Altima is slightly more affordable at lower trim levels, the 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine under the hood of the Nissan delivers less horsepower than that of the Cadillac. You can enjoy up to 202 horsepower when driving the 2016 ATS, while also taking advantage of the 32 miles per gallon fuel economy rating. The 182 horsepower on the 2016 Altima may not measure up in horsepower, but does come with a slightly lower MSRP. Read More: Cadillac Crystal White Frost Edition Specs 2016 Cadillac ATS Interior Features Kenosha WI When it comes to interior features and comfort, there's no comparison to the clean design and aesthetic appeal of the Cadillac brand. It's warm and inviting interior is both spacious and luxurious. Both vehicles offer two first-row LCD screens and standard Bluetooth capability, along with a Bose sound system. Driving while listening to your favorite music or book on tape has never been so convenient. Both vehicles also come with heated front seats for those cold and blustery Wisconsin winter drives. Read More: The All-New 2016 Cadillac XT5 Test Drive the 2016 Cadillac ATS in Kenosha WI If you are interested in taking a closer look at what the 2016 Cadillac ATS has to offer, give us a call or schedule your own test drive appointment online. Our experienced team, here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, is always ready to answer your questions regarding our large inventory or the quick and easy financing options we have available. We look forward to helping you drive home in the car you've been looking for! Schedule Your Test Drive!

Items to Make Winter Easier for Your Buick Just like the kids in our lives, our cars need attention all year round and not just at Christmas. However, there are a few things we just know your Buick would love to receive as a Christmas gift this year. These items won't make or break your driving experience, but they will certainly make it easier and more fun! We'll tell you 3 great Christmas gifts for your Buick! more 3 Car Purchases to Make Winter Easier All-Season Floor Mats: Whether you make an effort or not, you and your passengers always seem to drag some of the dirt, snow, and salt from the winter roads into your car. We know that makes things get pretty grimy. An easy way to cut down on the dirt is to buy all-season mats for your Buick! This will ensure that you can simply wash the mats at the end of the season and forget the mess ever happened. Read More: Which Cars Do Millennials Like Best? An Alarm for Lost Car Keys: You might have wondered to yourself at one point or another, why has no one ever invented this? Well, we're here to tell you that they have. One option is the Kensington Proximo, and it's as simple as attaching the alarm to your key chain, and using your smartphone to text the device when you can't find your keys! The alarm will help you to find the keys and you'll be back on the road in no time. Read More: Self-Driving Cars by 2017! Splash Guards/ Mud Flaps: Keeping your Buick Enclave clean this winter will be easier if you get your hands on some splash guards for your wheels. No longer will the dirt and grime from the road build up on your Buick's exterior. These great tools will keep the splashing to a minimum, and they look cool too! They might not stop your kids from throwing snowballs at the car, but they certainly do their job while you're on the road.

First Pictures of the All-New 2016 Buick Envision We might not know the price or the fuel economy ratings yet, but the 2016 Buick Envision, an already popular crossover SUV in China, is coming to the US very soon. The vehicle will officially be unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but we have some great information about the engine specs and interior features for you! more 2016 Buick Envision Description Looking like a mix between the Encore and the Enclave, the 2016 Envision is a crossover SUV with a versatile and spacious interior, and a powerful engine. Seating for up to five passengers means small families will have the space they need to seat kids in the back, and adventurous drivers will have available cargo space when they need it. It's sleek lines and interesting features, as show in the images, make it a vehicle to look out for in the near future. Read More: Cadillac Crystal White Frost Edition Specs 2016 Buick Envision Interior Features With a focus on being a luxury brand, Buick has not left the bits and bobs off of the Envision. Drivers can expect to find standard safety equipment like lane-keep assist, and the GM vibrating driver's seat. Other available features inlcude remote start, power front seats, heated front seats, and tri-zone climate control. Curved lines and a modern layout makes the interior of the Buick Envision truly feel like the luxury vehicle it is. Read More: 2017 Buick LaCrosse Redesign Images 2016 Buick Envision Engine Specs Buick has said that the Envision will offer a 252-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This means that those of you lucky enough to drive home in a Buick Envision will have confidence on the road and comfort inside. Now that's a winning combination! If you are interested in learning more about the 2016 Buick Envision or want to stay updated on the latest facts, be sure to check back in here at our blog. We update the pages weekly with new information and the latest tips for your driving and vehicle maintenance.

Buying a Used Car Seat With Expired Date Kids in the car should be sitting in a booster or car seat up until they are 4 ft. 9 in. tall! Did you know that your car seats might even be expired? Whether you simply want to learn more about the important of car seats, or you are thinking of buying a used car seat, read here to learn what you need to know about making sure that your most precious cargo is safe inside your vehicle. We'll give you the tips you need to make the right choice. more Is It Okay to Buy a Used Car Seat? Whether you have a friend who will lend you a seat, or you want to buy a used one to save some money, there are a few aspects to consider. Booster and car seats come with an expiration date for a reason, and there are a few reasons why you might want to purchase a new one. Read More: Quick Tips for Warming Your Car Before buying a used car seat, it's important to know its history. In order to ensure that your car seat is in good working order, you should be aware of who used the car seat and for how long. If you don't know the history of the seat, you can't be 100% sure that the seat is not damaged. A car seat should never be used once the vehicle it was in has been in a crash. Whether the seat was in use when the accident happened, or not, the seat may have been damaged in the impact. If the crash was only a minor one, there is a chance that the seat may still be safe to use. For example, if the accident did not set off the air bags, left the vehicle in safe driving condition, and there were no injuries to the vehicle's occupants, the car seat may still be safe to use. However, if you are questioning the seat's history, it's better to be safe than sorry. Read More: Tips for Getting Bad Smells Out of Car Seats Car Seat Expiration Dates Info When you are buying a new car seat, the plastic used to make the seat is still new and in good condition. The reason that car seats have an expiration date is because plastic ages and becomes brittle as time goes on. A car seat that has been around for too long or is worn out might not be a safe choice should an accident occur with a child sitting in it. For the safety of your kids, it's important to be aware of the age of the car seat and whether the plastic is safe. Read More: The Buick Enclave, Perfect for Families!

2016 GMC Canyon Diesel Tops Fuel Economy Ratings Reaching for more impressive fuel economy ratings each year, the team of designers at GMC have outdone themselves for the 2017 GMC Canyon Diesel. Its chart topping fuel economy ratings, matched with gorgeous exterior design and interior comfort features, makes the 2017 Canyon Diesel a truly amazing option for truck shoppers looking to save money on fuel without sacrificing capability. more 2017 GMC Canyon Duramax Diesel Engine Specs The Canyon features an all-new 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine for 2017. It generates an impressive 181 horsepower, allowing you to tow up to 7,700 lbs in trailer weight. Four-wheel drive models can tow up to 7,600lbs, a rating currently unmatched by other midsize pickups. Meeting emissions standards and topping the mileage ratings for all full-size trucks, this diesel means business. Read More: How to Test my Four-Wheel Drive 2017 GMC Canyon Diesel Fuel Economy Capability and versatility come standard with this impressive midsize pickup. The chart topping fuel economy ratings offer 22 miles per gallon in the city and up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway with two-wheel drive. On the four-wheel drive models, you can look forward to 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. No matter what you choose, the 2017 GMC Canyon is sure to blow you away! Read More: What's New on the 2016 GMC Canyon 2017 GMC Canyon Image Gallery Enjoy these images of the 2017 GMC Canyon! We look forward to seeing it roll into dealership lots in the near future! Be sure to stop by the blog often to check for updates and the latest information from GMC. Check Out the 2016 GMC Canyon!

Warm Your Car Engine Quicker and Easier Do you find yourself questioning whether it's really necessary to let your car warm up before driving it on cold Wisconsin winter days? Are you wondering if there's a way to warm your car engine quicker and easier? We're here to give you three great tips for warming up your car! Read on to find out how to make the most of your warming time this winter. more Why Do I Have to Warm Up My Engine? When the weather gets cold and snowy, the fluids inside your car's engine get thick and sluggish. In order for your engine to run, you need to get the oil moving so that all the parts can work together. Letting your engine warm up, even just a little, in the winter can make driving a lot easier on your engine. Read More: Getting Bad Smells Out of Car Seats 3 Tips for More Efficient Engine Warming Cars Warm Up While Being Driven While we can't tell you to get into your car and try racing down the street, it's certainly not a bad thing to drive your car while it's warming up. This winter, consider giving your vehicle a minute or two to warm while idling and then drive nice and relaxed for the first few minutes on the road. This will warm your engine much more quickly and can actually be better than idling! Read more: The Buick Verano is the Perfect Daily Commute Idling for More than 5 Mins is Bad! Leaving your vehicle idling for an extended period can frustrate your engine. When in idle, your engine is running on more fuel than it does when it is moving. Because of this, it can decrease your fuel economy and performance over time as your engine loses its ability to be as efficient with less fuel. Remote Start or Block Heaters While the convenience of remote start makes it incredibly easy for vehicles to begin warming up while you are still inside the house, they tend to correlate with people letting their vehicles warm up for 10 minutes or more. Block heaters, an alternative to a remote start, are an affordable way to warm the engine without using up all your fuel or straining your engine. Call Our Service Center!

Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac Offers for Black Friday 2015 For Black Friday 2015, you can score some great savings and more at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac in Kenosha WI. Deals and sale prices on tons of new and used cars across the dealership lot make it easier than ever to drive home in a car you love. We're here to work with you to find a financing plan that meets your budget needs, and we are sure that we have a car, truck, or SUV that will make driving fun for you and your family. more You Could Win Tickets in Kenosha WI If you make a trip over to see us at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac this Black Friday, there's a chance you could drive home with two tickets to see the big end of the season game! There's no purchase necessary. All you have to do is be the lucky driver whose odometer matches the number we have written inside our store! If you have the matching odometer, you get the tickets! Read More: Deep Cleaning Your Cadillac Interior at Home Sale Prices on New Cars Black Friday 2015 Kenosha WI Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac of Kenosha has a large number of new vehicles that will be offered at extremely low prices through the Black Friday weekend. You can drive home in a new 2015 Buick Enclave or a 2015 GMC Acadia for 20% less than MSRP. The 2015 GMC Sierra is being offered at 25% below MSRP. You don’t want to miss these deals! Read More: Getting Bad Smells Out of My Car Used Cars on Sale at Palmen Through November 30th Hurry in before the month ends to see what amazing prices are being offered on a large selection of previously owned vehicles. Driving home in a newer and more efficient car doesn't have to mean breaking the bank, and the team here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac is ready to get you back out onto the road in style. All sale prices end on November 30th, so hurry in!

How Do I Know if My GMC Terrain's Four-Wheel Drive is Working? When the weather gets bad and road conditions are tough, it can make driving safer and make you feel more confident if you have four-wheel drive. So, your vehicle has four-wheel drive, but you are wondering if it's working? What does four-wheel drive even mean? We'll tell you how to test your four-wheel drive! more What Does Four-Wheel Drive Do? Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are different. All-wheel drive uses all four-wheels to drive the car all the time, while four-wheel drive only puts power behind the two wheels that have the best traction while driving. All-wheel drive is a real fuel thirsty way to drive, and four-wheel drive can increase your confidence without using all your gas. So how do you know if your four-wheel drive is working the way it should? Read More: Deep Cleaning Your Vehicle Interior Tips! Test Method One: Use a Tree If you have a tree available, drive your GMC Acadia up so that the front end is touching the tree. There should be no gap, so that you don't do any damage to your front end. Now, hop inside and put your foot on the gas. Have someone stand outside of the car and watch the tires. As you drive into the tree, your tires will try to get traction. If all four wheels of your car are moving, your four-wheel drive is doing its job! Read More: What's New on the 2016 GMC Canyon? Test Method Two: Lift Your Car Either lift your car off the ground using jacks, or take your car into a service center with a hydraulic lift. You don't need your vehicle very high, just enough to get your tires off the ground. Then hit the gas while someone outside the vehicle checks to see if all the tires move. If they are all moving, your four-wheel drive should be working great. Call Our Service Center!

Three Tips for Cleaning Your Cadillac Interior At Home When things get a little messy inside of your vehicle, it makes for stressful driving. In order to make life more comfortable and clean, we're going to offer three tips for cleaning the inside of your Cadillac at home. Whether you are looking to save money by cleaning your car at home, or you want to make it a quick job, we've got the ideas for you. more Three Easy Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Car Cleaning Your Vents Using a small brush or foam painting brush, you can clean the vents of your vehicle. In order to get the dust out and keep it from settling in other places around the car, you can hold the vacuum tube next to the brush while you are dusting. Read More: Getting Bad Smells Out of Car Seats Grimy Dirt Two great tools for cleaning the sticky grime are a toothbrush and a Magic Eraser cleaning pad. For small cracks and textured surfaces, a toothbrush and soap are very useful. The small bristles get into all the crevices, making it easy to scrub those tough areas. For flatter larger areas, the Magic Eraser cleaning pad is perfect. Leather seats look instantly better when they've been spot cleaned with a Magic Eraser. Goodbye grime! Read More: Fall Vehicle Maintenance Tips Hairy Seats Pets can bring hair into your vehicle, and it collects on your cloth seats! Not only does this look bad, but it can leave passengers with hair all over after riding in your car. In order to quickly get rid of pet hair on cloth seats, spray the seats with a water spray bottle. Then take a squeegee and wipe the hair down the seat until it is gathered on the bottom for you to collect. Do this as many times as you need, until the hair is gone and your car looks fresh and clean!

Getting Stink Out of Dirty Car Whether you are buying a used vehicle or you've had an incident in your own car, it can be very irritating to get the bad smells out of your seats and carpet. You spend a lot of time in your car, so you don't want to drive around torturing your olfactory system. We'll give you some great tips for getting bad smells out of your car's seats and carpet. more Getting Rid of Old Car Smell There are different types of car smells, and one of the most difficult to cure can be the smell of an old car. With old car smell, you can start with the basics. Get an air-freshener and if you have cloth seats, spray things down with Febreeze fabric spray. It may never quite go away, but these two things together are sure to help! If that doesn't help, shampooing your seats and carpet with car-specific products might be your best (if not slightly time consuming) option! Read More: Synthetic vs Conventional Oil Getting Rid of Cigarette Smell in Car A great tip for cigarette smell in a car can be to place dryer sheets around the vehicle cabin! Other great smell absorbers are baking soda or kitty litter. Shampooing and spraying the seats may help, but smoke can be a tricky thing to lose completely. It might just take time and multiple methods! Check This Out: 4 Reasons to Choose an SUV over a Minivan Getting Rid of Bodily Fluid Smells in the Car Whether it came out one way or another, it can be tricky to deal with smells left over from bodily fluids. The good news here is that you can spot treat the area where the smell is coming from, and it should help eliminate the smell! Starting with vinegar and water (50/50) you want to work on disinfecting the area and loosening any remaining mess. Then let everything dry. The next step is to apply baking soda to the area and give it time to absorb some smell. Once you've scrubbed it down after using the vinegar and baking soda, the smell should be considerably better. Don't Miss Out: Vehicle Maintenance Coupons Kenosha WI Nothing is Working? If you can't get things cleaned up, one of the best things to do is to go and get your car detailed. Essentially, we will take the time to steam clean your seats and carpet. It might cost more, but you can rest assured that you'll be dealing with less smells after we're done! Contact Our Service Center