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GM Discount for Teachers Who said kids should get to have all the fun? We all love summer in Wisconsin, but it’s getting to be that time when you’re starting to hear a lot from businesses about “back to school” sales. That can only mean one thing: another school year looms in the not-too-distant future. Another thing you might have noticed is that almost all of the deals, steals, and savings are aimed at students. But teachers count, too, and GM knows that! That’s why from now until the end of the year, the automaker is offering big savings for education professionals –  learn more here about how to take advantage of this special GM discount for teachers! more Save big here at Palmen! Who’s eligible? Whether you’re an employee of a public school or a private one, you can take advantage of the savings offered on the purchase or lease of a new vehicle. Are university and college professors included? Absolutely! All educators need a reliable vehicle to get you to school on time every day for the important work you do, no matter what kind of curveball our Wisconsin weather throws your way! Maybe a new 2014 GMC Terrain would do the trick?     Your new car awaits! What vehicles are included? The GM the Educator Discount program is available on all 2015 and 2014 Buick and GMC models here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac. Why not browse through our online inventory and see if there’s anything you might like to drive up in on the first day of school (we know those jitters aren’t just for students!) What kind of discount can you expect? That all depends on the model you choose. Check out this page for more details and ways you can get even more savings as an educator! Questions about the program or any of our vehicles in stock? We’ll be happy to answer them. Want to schedule a test drive? We can make it happen here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac!

Enjoy what the summer has for you 2014 Buick Verano What is the point of summer time? Peace, tranquility, luxurious places, comfort spaces? If this is what your seeking, what’s better than a vehicle model that epitomizes the idea of summer? Just with its name, the 2014 Buick Verano is the essence of freedom. more The sun won't be the only thing shinning brighter Better than ocean breezes and soft sand, are the optional leather-appointed seats where you could sit back and relax while driving. How? Because the 2014 Buick Verano here at your Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac dealer in Kenosha, WI comes with QuietTuning cabin technology which creates an amazingly serene atmosphere inside your vehicle. No need to add any additional features to ensure that your ride will be as pleasant as your vacation. If what you are looking for is style and efficiency, the 2014 Buick Verano is just what the doctor ordered. Projector beam headlamps, a signature chrome grille, wheels with a sterling silver finish give this new model a modern look. Its aerodynamic body and dual-outlet stainless-steel exhaust tips bring out the style and force in this great vehicle. Paradise at your fingertips Even if you’re planning on going all out on this season, the 2014 Buick Verano will always keep an eye on you. We want you to enjoy your free time without unexpected visits to the service center, this is why Collision-avoidance technologies like Blind Side Zone Alert help you stay secured, while Optional Rear Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert will let you know when you’re getting just a little bit too close. And if this isn’t enough for you, they’ve added 10 air bags so that your confidence in this vehicle will always stay on its highest standard. Because you need to stay updated with the latest technology, IntelliLink in the new 2014 Buick Verano will get you connected with your favorite Pandora playlist at all times. In addition, SiriusXM, Satellite Radio and MP3s files are optional and affordable additions to the futuristic machine that this new vehicle came to be. Even if you don’t travel far, the new 2014 Buick Verano will  transport you to your newest favorite paradise.

It's back -- and better than ever -- right here in Kenosha! Do you need serious capability, space, and reliability for your next family vehicle? The 2015 GMC Yukon has arrived here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, and we can’t wait to take you out for a test drive in one of the many models we now have in stock. An array of colors, trim levels, and features await you in these full-sized SUVs the whole family will love –  Today we tell you more about the 2015 GMC Yukon in Kenosha! more A spacious interior makes it easy for everyone to fit and fit comfortably. While most full-sized SUVs –  and even the average minivan, for that matter –  offer seating for up to eight passengers, the 2015 GMC Yukon has an available 40/20/20 front bench that actually allows for nine if that’s what your needs dictate. Otherwise, there’s a large center console you’ll certainly enjoy if you’ve only got the need for eight. The idea is to provide as much versatility and accommodation as possible –  it’s the GMC way, and perhaps nowhere is that more apparent than with this newly redesigned Yukon. With just one engine available in the 2015 Yukon, you had better believe it’s a good one. The all-new EcoTec3 V-8 offers 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, and Advanced Direct Injection along with Active Fuel Management help to give you better efficiency than you’d ordinarily expect from such a powerful engine. The GMC IntelliLink system helps you maximize convenience for miles. As for entertainment, communication, and all-around comfort and convenience, the 2015 Yukon puts it all at your fingertips. You’ve got the 8-inch color touch screen with smartphone integration and Bluetooth capability, premium Bose surround sound, SiriusXM radio,  and available features like navigation, heated and cooled front seats, and so much more. Come see this impressive new model from GMC for yourself –  available now for a test drive at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac. We’ll gladly show you all the features and capabilities that make this new SUV such a great pick for your next family vehicle.

Available soon! 2015 Cadillac Escalade Price Last fall, we gave you some preliminary details about the 2015 Cadillac Escalade after we’d started to catch word about its impending arrival. Since then, a lot has happened! Specs and photos and the 2015 Cadillac Escalade price have all been released. If you haven’t yet had a chance to scope out this redesigned beauty from Cadillac, now’s your chance! We’ll tell you what we know about some key improvements and details! more A 6.2L V8 gets the job done. First of all, we know the first thing on plenty of shopper’s minds is the almighty price tag, so let’s get that out of the way. The MSRP for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade starts at $71,695. It’s a pretty penny, to be sure, but when we’re talking about this level of technology, luxury, and capability in a long-term investment like this, we think you should reward your hard work with something amazing. And amazing the 2015 Escalade most certainly is… First of all, you’ve got increased engine output on this new model that now reaches 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. That translates to up to 8,300 pounds of towing capacity for your trailer, boat, or whatever it takes to get you on the path to a great time this summer. So there’s incredible power to be had at the helm of this new Escalade. What else? Your home away from home awaits. It’s really all about the luxury. From genuine wood to sumptuous leather, the interior is not only gorgeous to look at but mighty comfortable as well. Sharp color graphics make the instrument cluster, driver information center, and CUE multimedia system a dream to interact with, and magnetic ride control suspension and triple-sealed inset doors give you the smoothest, quietest ride you’ve ever imagined. Are you as excited as we are for the arrival of this all-new Cadillac Escalade? Be among the first to test drive and own it by getting on our mailing list today - just fill out the form on our information page. We look forward to taking you out in the best Escalade yet!

The New York International Auto Show marked some big milestones for GMC. What does it take to earn industry respect in a tough arena like the auto world? Producing a top-quality product over a long period of time is a major part of it, but it's also about knowing your customers and responding to their expectations and needs with a constant "How can we do better?" attitude. That's what GMC displays year in and year out, and why we're so proud to offer these world-class vehicles to our community here in Kenosha and beyond. Today, we celebrate three awards that GMC took home during the recent New York International Auto Show - have a look! more The 2015 GMC Canyon is a Must-Test-Drive! Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award for Most Refined Brand: Kelley Blue Book uses its extensive data on new-car buyer perceptions to determine each year which brand is seen as most refined. The word "refined" is synonymous with great taste, sophistication, and class, which one might not always associate with such tough vehicles as those made by GMC. But that's the beauty of these vehicles -- they go well beyond the incredible performance and offer a truly enhanced experience. Check out some GMC vehicles with the Denali trim to see what we mean. Auto Trader 2014 Must Test Drive: The upcoming 2015 GMC Canyon has been listed as one that auto buyers this year should definitely be taking out for a test drive. Why? It's defying what a small trucks is conventionally able to do, and may very well change some minds upon giving it a try. Feel free to follow the link below and fill out the form to get in on the action as soon the 2015 Canyon is available here:   A popular vehicle during the online research phase and beyond, the 2014 Acadia is ready for action! Edmunds 2014 Most Popular Large Crossover SUV: This one gets taken by the 2014 GMC Acadia, and is based off the number of visitors to the Edmunds research and model information pages for a particular model during 2013. Why is the 2014 Acadia so popular among web visitors? Its impressive size, capability, and great reputation keep it at the forefront of shoppers' minds. To learn more about any of the great GMC models we have in stock, just give us a call or stop in!

2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Milwaukee If you're thinking about a new heavy duty pickup for the work you need to accomplish on a daily basis, then it's time to check out the new 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. This behemoth of a work truck has everything you need to make your toughest jobs easier and your work day much smoother. With astounding capability, top utility features, and an comfortable interior to relax you on even your most hectic days, the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 in Milwaukee is one you'll definitely want to check out for yourself. And we've got it in stock now! Today we'll look at a few photos and learn more about what this robust, commanding truck has to offer. more Pictured above is the bed with available spray-in bed liner to protect your truck and belongings. In addition to best-in-class 3/4 ton max available payload and incredible max trailering capacity of up to 14,000 pounds (fifth-wheel trailering goes up to 17,900 lbs), the 2015 Sierra 2500 offers an available integrated trailer brake controller that's right by your steering wheel for maximum convenience to you while you drive. Trailer Sway Control technology comes standard, making use of sensors to make sure you're in line and gently applying the brakes if you aren't. It's a truly advanced, innovative system that makes your hauling easier than ever. As for what's available to you, the driver, the available 8" diagonal Color Touch Radio with IntelliLink makes it easy to connect with voice commands, Bluetooth compatibility, Smartphone integration, and streaming internet radio from Pandora. There's also an available Rear Vision Camera, which we highly recommend for a variety of backing and parking situations. This is the Sierra 2500's quietest cabin yet, with a new inlaid door design and triple seals to keep outside noise where it belongs (outside!) and let's you concentrate on the task at hand. Other interior convenience features include available large center console that can easily store laptops and much more. There's improved seat room in the crew cab models for optimum comfort for all, and USB ports and power outlets help keep you connected and charged up, wherever you are. If you're thinking about owning the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 heavy-duty truck, give us a call and we'll get you in for a test drive! We look forward to talking with you about this magnificent new truck.

Cadillac ELR Kenosha WI This is the one you want to take for a spin! Auto enthusiasts in our area might be interested to know that the first 2014 Cadillac ELR in Kenosha WI has landed here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, and it's definitely a sight to see. Better yet, it's available to test drive for yourself! We're thrilled to be offering this advanced, luxurious, and seriously great-looking vehicle. Want to learn more about the ELR and how you can test it out? Read on! more Track your energy use and much more with the CUE system. For those of you not entirely familiar with the vehicle, the 2014 Cadillac is an ELR is an electric hybrid coupe. So you've got a battery that you can charge up, and that's good for up to 37 miles on its own, but that gets upped to 340 miles when you include the electricity that comes from the unique gas-powered generator. So it's an electric drive the whole way, even when you're using gas, and that ups your range to 340 miles. It's an impressive system, and we think you'll really like the way it feels to drive and ride in it Once you get inside, you'll immediately recognize that Cadillac standard of quality and luxury surrounding you. In addition to premium materials and ergonomic design that make the cabin extremely comfortable to spend time in, the information displayed to you is brought to life with a gorgeous touch screen, and includes many high-end features. The CUE (Cadillac User Experience) system has several special features unique for ELR drivers, allowing you to make decisions and stay informed about charging, energy use, and power flow. Maximize efficiency by choosing the drive mode that best suits your current driving conditions. Another way you can get the most from your ELR is the ability to choose from four drive modes - tour, sport, mountain, and hold. These allow you to make decisions about energy use, suspension, and really maximize your efficiency by opting to save battery power for when you're driving in the city when gas mileage is less ideal. If you want to learn more about the 2014 ELR that we have - in stock now! - at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, please don't hesitate to contact us! We'd love to introduce you to this truly impressive automobile.

2015 Cadillac ATS Milwaukee If you've been waiting to hear details about the redesigned 2015 Cadillac ATS, it's your lucky day! Cadillac has released the specifications, and we have to say we are impressed as always. Today, we'll tell you some of the highlights of this new coupe (sedan details forthcoming at a future date), and we'll tell you how to be among the first to get in for a test drive once these come into stock here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac. more Cadillac has remained true to its performance driven heritage with this new release, and that's perhaps most apparent in the unique and innovative body style that allows the ATS Coupe to really soar under your command. The architecture of the ATS is specifically and painstakingly designed to make it as light and aerodynamic as possible for incredible handling. With the help tiny holes and precision scalloping, you end up with something that's at once rock-solid sturdy and feather light. You'll have two engine options in the 2015 ATS Coupe: a 272-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo engine yielding 295 pound-feet of torque, or an even more powerful 3.6-liter offering gives you an astounding 321 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. Then you've got Brembo brakes, speed-sensitive steering, magnetic ride control suspension and nearly 50/50 weight distribution from front-to rear. It's really something you'll have to experience for yourself. Contact us about getting in for your test drive as soon as the 2015 Cadillac ATS becomes available. On the inside, you can count on a Cadillac-level experience through and through: standard Bose 9-speaker premium audio with Active Noise Cancellation, gorgeous leather, metal, and wood is available, and the display is configurable to whatever you want to see. If you're ready to experience something all-new, something completely unique, a true luxury coupe, you've got to get in on this 2015 Cadillac ATS. Don't want to wait? Come see the 2014 models we have in stock now.

2015 GMC Canyon Kenosha WI It's been a while since we've seen an all-new midsize truck hit the market, but this new offering from GMC is going to take the whole segment by storm. We're excited to bring you some details about this new and upcoming model. Whether you've owned a midsize pickup before or you're just now considering it for the first time, you'll definitely want to take a look at the 2015 Canyon. It's going to be around for a while. more The 2015 GMC Canyon is set to feature some of the best of today's technology in a versatile package that will be convenient for your daily drive as well as a variety of work uses. With a 2.5-liter I-4 engine and an available 3.6-liter V6, you'd think you were pretty well set for capability options, but get this: GMC is also planning to offer a 2.8-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel shortly after the initial launch. For those of you who have been thinking diesel might be the way to go, here's an option that might just be perfect for you. The 2015 GMC Canyon interior is expected to be super-comfortable and offer an outstandingly smooth and quiet ride thanks to triple door seals, thick windshield and side glass, and a liquid applied sound deadener. You'll love the convenience features available inside as well. Everything from an easy-to-operate touchscreen to a cord management system and up to four USB ports, you and your passengers will enjoy endless convenience and entertainment whenever you drive or ride in the 2015 GMC Canyon. It's going to be worth taking a look at, that's for sure. With top safety and terrain management features like StabiliTrak with Traction Control, an automatic transfer case (and a class-exclusive one at that), available hill descent control, and projector-beam headlamps with LED signature lighting, there's going to be precious little you can't accomplish in this new vehicle from GMC. Want to learn more about the 2015 GMC Canyon? Give us a call! We'll be sure to keep you informed of more updates about the Canyon as we get them.

Area business people, take notice! There’s a huge tax incentive available to you right now that will only last through the remainder of 2013. It’s under Section 179 and it allows for a tax deduction of up to $500,000 for qualified business owners. Sound good? We’ll tell you all about it right here! more The background: Ever hear of “The Hummer Loophole” that allowed business owners to buy expensive passenger vehicles and then write them off as an expense? Yeah, that didn’t last long! But the government still wanted to incentivize business owners – those smaller ones trying to get a leg up in particular – to upgrade their equipment and put some of today’s great innovations to work for their business. The solution: For 2013, the incentive has been carefully limited to offer the maximum benefit to businesses with minimal possibility for abuse. The vehicles whose purchase price may be expensed in their entirety (up to $500,000 total per business) are restricted to heavy-duty, “non-SUV” vehicles such as pickups with full-sized cargo beds (min. six feet interior length), passenger vans seating nine or more people behind the driver’s seat, and classic cargo vans. But can’t we always write off vehicles for business purposes? What’s special about this incentive? Normally, you can write off the cost of a vehicle only in the amount of its annual depreciation. The benefits come your way over time, year by year. With the current incentive you are able to write off the full cost of qualified vehicles in their entirety for the 2013 tax year. What vehicles at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac qualify for the full deduction? Those GMC Sierra vehicles with a full-size cargo bed are applicable, as is the GMC Savana cargo van. Also, used vehicles are included in the incentive as well, so feel free to check out our vast selection of large trucks and vans. If you have any questions about the tax incentives available to you, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Just make sure you hurry – these benefits will end on 12/31/2013!

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 Cadillac ELR is getting some major attention. Through the past few months, if you’ve kept up on Cadillac at all you’ve no doubt heard about the Cadillac ELR. The revolutionary new model is actually an electric car from Cadillac that features the luxury and design Cadillac enthusiasts have come to love. And while it has all that, there is one small difference – it doesn’t run on gas! more At the recent Chicago Auto Show just south of us here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, onlookers got to get a close look at the new Cadillac ELR. And let us tell you, the car was pretty impressive at the show. There were few times where there weren’t people trying to get an up close and personal look at the new vehicle. So what did the onlookers at the show get to see in person? Well, in addition to the smooth and sleek exterior which we will get to, the doors on the ELR were popped to give a feel of the interior as well. The luxurious interior features stitched leather accents, wood accents and technology like the Cadillac CUE system. As for the exterior, it definitely looked like a Cadillac – but you could get the sense of it being an electric car as well. We say this because of the unique grille and hidden door handles that provide some serious aerodynamics. The sleek lines continue down the side of the vehicle and to the backend. We’re pretty sure that the Cadillac ELR will be noticed when it hits the roadways. Contact Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac to get the latest info on the Cadillac ELR. But don’t forget to check out our other awesome new Cadillacs in Kenosha, WI as well! We’re pretty excited about what Cadillac has been bringing to the industry – and it’s showing no signs of stopping!