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The midsize sedan offers the best of both worlds when it comes to space and efficiency. Not only do you get the roomy interior with seating for up to five passengers, but in the 2017 Buick Regal, you get a powerful engine that is bound to save you time and money at the gas station. The quality materials used throughout the interior of the Regal offers a luxurious experience, all without the hefty price tag of larger models. Check out the available all-wheel drive for the 2017 Buick Regal, and read more about the engine specs here. more 2017 Buick Regal Fuel Efficiency Ratings The standard engine under the hood of the 2017 Buick Regal is a 2.4-liter inline-four-cylinder that produces an impressive 182 horsepower. All that power doesn't mean sacrificing fuel efficiency, however, as the 2017 Buick Regal still manages to achieve up to 30 miles per gallon on the highway. This roomy vehicle is a perfect option for small families, or even the daily commute. Read More: 2017 Buick Envision Named Top Safety Winner by IIHS If you're hoping to find a sedan with a little added confidence in tough road conditions, the 2017 Regal has you covered. The Turbo Premium II trim level has all-wheel drive, meaning that the Regal transfers power to whichever wheels have the best traction on the road. With innovation like that at your disposal, you'll be able to take on winter roads without worry. Standard Technology Inside 2017 Buick Regal There are a number of high-tech features that make the Buick Regal a pleasure to drive, but what is available to those looking to pay extra? Here's a list of the innovative features that come standard on the base trim of the 2017 Regal. Bluetooth Compatibility Seven-Speaker Audio System Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls Heated, Leather-trimmed Front Seats Two 12V DC Power Outlets Heated Door Mirrors Test Drive 2017 Buick Regal Kenosha WI If you'd like to take a spin in the 2017 Buick Regal, schedule your appointment online or give us a call at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac of Kenosha. Our friendly Buick experts are here to answer your questions, give you advice as you choose the model and trim level that fits your personality and lifestyle, and to give you a head start on the quick and easy financing process. Don’t hesitate to stop by and see what we can do for 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

Buick Dealerships Win for Best Customer Service We have all had to take our car into the repair shop at least once. Much like going to the dentist, it is something we would love to avoid. However, a trip to the service department of a dealership doesn’t have to be a horrible experience and the people at Buick dealerships are proving that. In a recent ranking, people’s rankings showed that Buick dealerships have the happiest customers. Read on and we’ll tell you more about why that is true. more In a recent poll done by J. D. Power and Associates, Buick came out as the number one vehicle dealership with the happiest customers overall. Between the sales process, service department, and interaction with workers there. This poll put Buick in the lead but also showed the Chrysler brand vehicles to be in the very bottom. Surprised? Driving a Buick seems like a great idea these days since they have progressed so much over the last few years in style and efficiency. On top of that, Buick seems to have the customer service down pat! Have you been in lately to check out the great deals and discounts on Buick vehicles like the 2015 Buick Verano? Perhaps the 2015 Buick Regal? They are all so great-looking these days. The stereotypical “old people” Buick’s are gone and their replacements are some really stylish and well-designed vehicles that are toppings the charts in lots of categories. If you are curious about financing for a new Buick, at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, the process is very simple and easy. You can get pre-approved for financing online and even see how much your trade-in is worth! There’s no reason to drive to the dealership when you have so much information and possibility at your fingertips. Let us know what we can do to help. We want to make your car shopping process as stress-free and enjoyable as we can. Be sure to bring your vehicle in to see us when you need regular maintenance or repair. Buick dealerships are #1 in customer service and we want to show you what that means!

can I put a car seat in a 2015 Buick Regal We have all been seeing the new Buick midsize sedan, the Regal, around lately. Scoring high with critics for its classy design and innovative 4-cylinder turbo engine, the Regal seems like the perfect combination of space and functionality. But we were left wondering, can I put a car seat in a 2015 Buick Regal? Cars.com did a test to help us find out! Read on to find out what they said. more The safety and security of children riding in a car seat is undeniable in today’s automotive world. Stories of parents who get into accidents with children who do not meet the qualifications to be in the car without a car seat or booster seat make it important to consider the safety of vehicles that will be the transportation of your family. We want to give you a little confidence in the 2015 Buick Regal’s safety features and car seat ability. There were a few distinct things that the testers at cars.com found were particularly helpful about the Regal. the leather seats are stiff, but the anchors for the car seats were positioned so they could be reached easily. the rear-facing infant and convertible seats both fit easily in the backseat. There was no extra effort necessary because there was plenty of space without having to move the front passenger seat forward. This one thing made it a little tricky: It can be difficult for young children to buckle themselves in because the buckles themselves sink into the seat when you are pushing the seat belt into the latch. Overall, the testing experts gave the latch system, infant-safety seat, rear and front facing convertible seats a grade of A. This means that they felt the seat and child had lots of space, and there was no problem connecting the latch and tether anchors. The Booster seats, however, was given a B for the difficulty a child would have buckling themselves in. Interested in taking an extremely safe and comfortable 2015 Buick Regal for a test drive in Kenosha WI? Give us a call or sign up for a test drive appointment online. We are always happy to answer any and all questions you have. Come in to see us today!

fuel efficient 2015 Buick Regal with a LCD touchscreen Recently voted the #1 domestic built sports sedan, the 2015 Buick Regal is certainly a great looking vehicle. With so much change and innovation over the last few years in the automotive industry, we are starting to see a shift towards a preference for American car makers that were previously discounted in lieu of imports like BMW and Audi. Things are changing and the fuel efficient 2015 Buick Regal with a LCD touchscreen is the perfect combination of what was always good and what is great now. more Bringing home the award for the #1 domestic built sport sedan, the 2015 Buick Regal is certainly a great member of the new Buick lineup. With a variety of safety and convenience features, the Buick Regal satisfies a wide range of audiences. Their battle to leave the “retirees only” zone has been long fought, and seems to be finally paying off. According to consumer reports, the number of Buick’s purchased by those in newer generations has been increasing. On top of that, the new designing on the exterior of Buick models has given them a modern twist that we absolutely love. The curves and lines of the new Buick’s, and especially the 2015 Buick Regal, give them a sense of undeniable class and luxury. All of this has been achieved without Buick being forced to give up any of the comfort and convenience that they are known for. We are extremely excited to see what comes next! The Buick IntelliLink system in the front center console gives the driver the option of making hands-free phone calls, utilizing an available navigation system, and enjoying media while driving.  The touch screen interface is also connected to an available rearview camera that makes parking and backing up a safe and easy experience, without the neck ache of craning to look around. If you are interested in taking a 2015 Buick Regal out for a test drive, set up an appointment with us online. Make sure to look through our entire online inventory and see what deals and coupons we are offering this month!

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.

Illinois leasing law change If you're an Illinois resident who has ever considered leasing rather than financing a new car, you're probably well aware that the tax laws have not exactly been in your favor in that department. More specifically, Illinois has for some time been in the stark minority of states to to tax the  entire value of the vehicle for a lease, and now the Illinois leasing law change that's gone into effect on January 1, 2015 will create a vastly different -- and beneficial -- situation for those looking to lease. more Specifically, what will happen now is that rather than paying a tax that is based on the value of the vehicle, you'll pay taxes on what you actually pay over the course of your lease -- that is, your down payment as well as your subsequent monthly payments. Should you end up paying any excess mileage fees or any are incurred for wear and tear, a tax will be applicable to those as well. For example, let's say you're one of our customers from Illinois looking to lease a new Buick Regal, and for the sake of simplicity lets say the value of the model you're looking at is exactly $30,000 and your county's tax rate is 8.25%. In total then, you'd need to pay a total of $2,475 in taxes on that vehicle, which could be paid up front or rolled into your monthly payments. Either way, it's a significant tax on something you're not necessarily planning to own. Under the new law, which would tax your down payment and monthly payments, you'd see significant savings. Let's say your down payment was $2,000 and you paid $300 a month after that for the lease term, your total taxes paid after a typical 36-month lease would be $1,056. That's a total savings of $1,419 -- more than half of the taxes shaved off -- because of this new change to the law. In closing, there's never been a better time to lease with us here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, so go ahead and check out our inventory and current lease incentives! Give us a call if you'd like to come in for a test drive or if there's anything we can answer for you about the new lease laws for the state of Illinois.

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.