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When you buy a new car, the last thing you want to worry about are incredibly high insurance rates. This year, the 2015 Buick Encore scored in the top 15 least expensive vehicles to insure. There are an impressive number of crossover SUVs available in today's automotive marketplace, but one of the most comfortable and great-looking ones is the Buick Encore. So, why does the 2016 Buick Encore have low car insurance rates? We'll tell you that and more! more How Do They Determine My Car Insurance Rate? There are a large number of factors that contribute to your car insurance rate. One of the biggest factors is the type of vehicle you drive. Sportscars and other vehicles that tend to be involved in more accidents are more expensive to insure. However, there are other aspects of the calculations that can make your insurance rates spike. For example, things like what state you live in, your driving record, your zip code, and your annual mileage all have an effect on your monthly insurance costs. Read More: All-New 2016 Buick Envision Crossover SUV What Makes the Buick Encore a Good Crossover SUV? So what makes the Buick Encore stand out from the rest? The 2015 Buick Encore achieved an impressive 5-Star safety rating from the NHTSA. That means that the vehicle is a safe option for small families and adventurous drivers. The 2015 Buick Encore also has great fuel economy ratings, racing ahead of the competition with over 30 miles per gallon on the highway. This means that the days of packing the family up into a compact sedan for long trips are gone, as you can enjoy the spacious interior of the Encore without breaking the bank. The Buick brand also offers a number of exciting, high-tech convenience features that improve the driving experience. A first-row LCD screen, optional all-wheel drive, Bluetooth compatibility, and the Uconnect infotainment system all take your daily drive to the next level of comfort and convenience inside the Buick Encore. Read More: Tips for Warming Up Your Car Faster! Interested in Test Driving the Affordable 2015 Buick Encore? If you would like to schedule a test drive in the ultra-comfortable and incredibly versatile Buick Encore, take a look through our inventory and schedule your appointment online. Our friendly team of automotive experts are happy to answer any questions you have along the way!

When you have to worry about driving your family around all the time, there are a large number of things to consider. A minivan is known as the vehicle for families across the country, but many are finding the sporty and versatile convenience of the SUV makes it a great option as well. Today we will tell you 4 reasons to get an SUV instead of a minivan for the family. more You need to cart the kids around. You need space for all their stuff and you need to make sure everyone is comfortable for the next big family road trip. Here are five reasons why you should do it all in an SUV. READ MORE: The Buick Enclave, Perfect for Big Families! 1) Minivans carry the stereotype: Not only will people assume that you are a soccer mom, but there is a good chance that you are one! Choose to drive a vehicle that looks more aggressive, handles more like a car, and offers the space you need without sacrificing your self-esteem. Drive a powerful SUV. 2) SUVs can tow more and carry more: Unless you get a really powerful minivan, chances are that an SUV will be able to tow the family pontoon boat or haul the kids college dorm room materials more easily than a minivan could. Because they are built more like a truck, they are prepared to handle tougher jobs. 3) Large SUVs actually have a truck's engine. They are made to handle tough road conditions with ease and confidence. There are few who feel save in a smaller vehicle on an icy road, but a 2015 GMC Acadia will have you feeling like you could race! Great traction and capability in wintery weather makes the SUV a great choice. All-wheel drive baby! 4) Safety is key. While minivans are pretty safe as far as ratings and precaution goes, it is equally safe to buckle the family into a three-row SUV. They go through the same tests and get excellent ratings that prove they are excellent options for the whole family! READ MORE: Buick Comes Out Ahead of Honda in Initial Quality and Dependability! Still not sure if there is an SUV that is perfect for your family? Give our sales team a call. We'll help you find the right one, at the right price, and take it for a spin. We look forward to hearing from you.

You read that correctly. American brands might not have always been known for their quality and longevity, but Buick has been fighting hard for the last few years to climb the ladder. Their redesign and great new vehicles have made quite the impression! Just this week, we were impressed to see Buick rated by JD Powers with higher initial quality than Honda! Read on to learn some more! more In previous years, issues with high costs and low quality plagued GM vehicles making choices like Toyota and Honda much more popular. But after their stumbling period, GM has come back to life and is better than ever! Over the last few years, Buick in particular has been fighting for the top spots. According to JD Powers, Buick ranked above Honda and right next to Toyota on the scale of 2015 US Initial Quality. This measures how many problems the vehicles experience in the first 90 days of ownership. While this is only one measure of the quality and value of a new car, there are others. We would consider the Buick success in initial quality ratings a fluke of genius, but it turns out that the 2015 lineup is impressive across the board! Buick scored in 2nd place out of all the car brands for 2015 Vehicle Dependability. Before Toyota, before Honda, and before many of the more expensive luxury brands like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. What does all of this mean? It means that GM has made huge improvements in quality, pricing, and style. Their redesigned Buick vehicles are gorgeous, sleek, and as comfortably luxurious as they always have been (only more high-tech these days!) Are you interested in checking out some of the awesome vehicles that Buick has to offer for 2015? These classic cars and SUVs have the best of both worlds, and finally offer the quality we expect and deserve from American car companies! Check these out: 2015 Buick Regal -- A Small Sedan with A Lot to Offer 2015 Buick Verano -- A Midsize Sedan With Safety and Technology on Lock 2015 Buick LaCrosse -- This Classic Full-Size Sedan Has Room and Comfort for All 2015 Buick Encore -- A Cross-over SUV with Fuel Economy and Versatility 2015 Buick Enclave --  A Full-Size SUV with Room for the Family and Cargo Space to Spare

2016 Buick Encore with Redesigned Exterior Release Date Earlier this week, the 2016 Buick Encore was spotted during a test drive in Europe. The sporty crossover SUV was seen without any attempt to hide more than the front end of the exterior. What is in the plans for the 2016 Buick Encore with redesigned exterior release date? We aren't sure yet, but we'll tell you what we know so far. more From the looks of the pictures, the 2016 Buick Encore will arrive on dealership lots with many of the same exterior features. There were several small changes made to the exterior and the lights, however, the vehicle is not due for a large number of changes for a couple years. With the line under redesign until 2019, it is assumed that the Buick Encore will remain looking much like the 2015/2016 year for a while yet. Check out the pictures below to see if you can spot any differences in the exterior design of the 2016 Buick Encore. READ MORE: Is Waxing the Car Worth the Effort? Even with room for improvement on certain aspects, the 2015 Buick Encore was widely received as a great choice for a luxurious and affordable crossover SUV. It may not be as large as the Enclave, but it's versatile and spacious interior made it a favorite among those looking to drive in comfort and style, without sacrificing fuel economy. The 2015 Buick Encore raced to the top of the crossover SUV list with it’s luxurious drive-style and interior design. The 2016's release is expected in late 2015 or early 2016 along with a few other new GM models. READ MORE: Explore the Kenosha Area Buick's recent redesign made for great-looking vehicles over the last few years, and with the slight changes we anticipate from the 2016 Buick Encore, we can only hope that things get even better. If you are interested in taking the 2015 Buick Encore for a test drive, contact us or schedule your appointment online. We would love to help you get into the car you want as quickly and easily as possible.

Luxury vehicles often seem made for their comfort and looks. Driving around in a speedy low-sitting convertible might be a great idea when it’s sunny and dry outside, but suddenly, winter arrives and brings with it a million weather conditions that would make a convertible anything but a luxurious experience. So, how does the Buick Encore handle in the snow? We’ll tell you what we found. more A more expensive car does not always mean a car that handles well in the snow. As we all know, many luxury vehicles are used as sparingly as our fine china. We don’t choose to wear our best clothes out to chop wood and we don’t drive our fancy cars in the winter slush. However, Buick has been working to make luxury an all-season option with their newest Regal and Encore models. Sitting on the inside of a new Buick, you might not be thinking to yourself that the car is made to handle the elements, but after test-driving the vehicles in the wintery conditions in Connecticut, there is no doubt that the Encore and Regal handle well in the snow. With the lighter weight and different setup, the Buick Regal rode well in the snow during any driving that was not taken to the extreme. High speed turns and drifting in the snow left the Regal with less stability and control, but the average driver would never be in such a trying situation. The Regal was described to handle excellently in the snow, thus making it an option for a luxury vehicle in all seasons. The other vehicle, the Buick Encore, handled extremely well in the snow. All-wheel-drive and a heavier weight was combined to give the compact SUV a more confident stance in the winter weather. It was impressively stable and snow-friendly. Are you interested in a luxury vehicle that can handle weather for all seasons and climates? If you are, there is definitely a few great reasons to choose a new Buick. Innovation and creativity has resulted in luxury that doesn’t force the driver to give up any of their winter freedom. Contact us or sign up online to come in and test drive a Regal or Encore at Joyce Buick GMC in Avon OH.

Today's Buick models might not be quite what you remember. 2014 Buick Lineup Have you seen the newest ads for Buick vehicles? The main idea is: They’re not what you’re used to! In fact, the current 2014 Buick lineup has such a modern, updated look that people might not even recognize them as Buicks –  at least not on first sight. But that’s all about to change as more and more people get a load of these feature-packed, stylish, and capable models. Check out the video! more So what’s going on with these new Buick models that makes them so unrecognizable to some folks? Let’s do a brief overview of the line-up, shall we? The 2014 Buick Verano 2014 Buick Verano: It’s affordable, stylish, and efficient. With standard features like a rear vision camera and ambient lighting, you’ll love the way this model looks, feels, and drives. 2014 Buick Regal: This is one great-looking car, and it seems to know as much. With smooth, confident handling and a premium 7-speaker audio system, the Regal makes quite an entrance. 2014 Buick LaCrosse: It’s not your grandma’s sedan… but lucky her if it is. Standard features on this one include a remote start system and a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. 2014 Buick Encore: Now we get into that ultra-modern crossover segment. Compact and capable at the same time, and with a poised, sculpted look, the reasonably-priced Encore has all the features you want including the Buick IntelliLink system for hands-free calls and voice-activated entertainment controls. 2014 Buick Enclave: Need three rows of seating with expansive cargo room to boot? The Enclave has all that and a V6. Throw in OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections, tri-zone climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and you’ve got yourself a driving and riding experience on par with today’s most popular models. Ready to get to know Buick all over again? Come check out these stereotype-crushing models here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac today.

Winter’s definitely upon us, literally and figuratively. Some of us may be finding that our current vehicle isn’t quite displaying the winter wherewithal we’d prefer to have. If you need space, comfort, and true all-weather capability, and are in the lucky position to be shopping for a new vehicle this season, let us suggest these great selections from our 2014 line-up of all-wheel drive crossovers and SUVs. more more For the following four vehicles, we’ve chosen the most basic trim level equipped with all-wheel drive. Each is also available at higher trim levels with more great features and conveniences, but we wanted to focus on the capability factor and leave the details up to you. Have a look! We’ve tried to include something for everybody –  from the super-economical with great gas mileage to the big guys who can carry a crowd and tow a load. We aim to offer a great variety of winter-ready vehicles for all types of drivers and families in our area. Starting with our crossovers, you’ll see that the 2014 Buick Encore is the best option for the budget-conscious, while the Cadillac SRX is the ultimate in luxury and performance for a five-passenger all-wheel drive vehicle. How about larger families, or those who need additional cargo space? The 2014 GMC Acadia and 2014 Buick Enclave are two excellent choices that can get the job done and help you get there safe and sound. If you’re interested in any of our all-wheel drive vehicles for the winter driving season and beyond, let us know! We’ll be happy to help you find what you’re looking for.

The 2013 Buick Encore is coming. 2013 Buick Encore in Kenosha WI It’s almost time for an Encore. And no, we’re not talking about an encore performance – we’re talking about the new Buick coming to Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac. Soon enough, you’ll get to check out the 2013 Buick Encore in Kenosha, WI. The much anticipated vehicle will give Buick a legitimate entry into the luxury small crossover market. Needless to say, anticipation is high for the vehicle to enter the lineup of new cars in Kenosha here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac. more The buzz is already pretty big for the 2013 Buick Encore in Kenosha, WI. Beyond the local inquiries we’ve had, there is a lot of national attention as the car gets ready to hit dealerships nationwide. Autotrader.com already named the Encore to its “Top 10 Must Test Drive Vehicles for 2013.” With the luxury components the vehicle is promising combined with the 33 MPG highway, it’s pretty easy to see why there is so much buzz already. The standard features also make it obvious that the Encore will be one high-tech ride. Some of the interesting standards include: Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, rearview camera and more. This new Buick will equip drivers with the most modern innovations to get them on their way safely. And a recent Buick release seems to hint that the vehicle will be here sooner than later. “Having vehicles on trucks and heading to dealers means we’re one step closer to letting customers experience that for themselves,” said Tony DiSalle, VP of Buick Marketing. Want to be the first to have the 2013 Buick Encore in Kenosha, WI? Then contact Palmen and let us know you’re ready for the Encore.