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2016 GMC Terrain Features and Specs When it comes to driving home in a new crossover SUV, the possibilities are nearly endless! We've put together a list of three reasons why you should hurry in to test drive the 2016 GMC Terrain. You don't want to drive home in a vehicle that doesn't suit your needs, and we want to help you find the perfect fit! Read on to learn more about the latest GMC Terrain for the 2016 year. more New Features on the 2016 GMC Terrain As far as exterior features go, the new front end on the GMC Terrain gives the vehicle a more modern appeal. Updates include daytime running headlights and optional safety features like Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert being offered on the SLE and SLT trim levels for the first time! A competitive member of the compact SUV segment, the GMC Terrain offers premium cloth seat fabric on the SLE and SLT trims, and even more options for customization on the Denali. New premium colors for the 2016 GMC Terrain include White Frost Tricoat and Crimson Red Tintcoat. READ MORE: 4 Reasons to Choose an SUV Over a Minivan Engine Options for the 2016 GMC Terrain Ecotec 2.4-Liter I-4 Engine: Delivers an estimated 32 mpg on the highway. 3.6-Liter V6 Engine: Puts out a best-in-class 301 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque with a towing capacity of 3,500lbs. READ MORE: What's New on the 2016 Buick Verano? Available Colors on the 2016 GMC Terrain

All Vehicles on Sale at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac of Kenosha! Whether you are looking for a sporty sedan or a spacious SUV, there is something on sale and available at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac of Kenosha. We're going to cover three great reasons to buy a new car right now, and tell you a little bit about why this is such an exciting time to purchase a vehicle at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac. Read on to learn more about the great deals going on! more All of our vehicles are sale priced and ready to go. Wonderfully designed 2015 models are lined up and under the tent in preparation to be your next daily driver. We have vehicles that are perfect for your daily commute, or even your family road trip. Whatever you need a vehicle for, the folks at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac have one that is ready to go! Don't Forget to Read This! What's New on the 2016 Buick Verano? 3 Reasons to Buy a New Car: 1. Palmen's vehicles are sale priced. This means that there are 2015 model year vehicles just sitting around waiting to be driven home for a lower cost! 2. 2015 was a great year for vehicles! With the latest technology and amazing styles available, there are a million reasons why so many people are in love with their 2015 model year vehicles. 3. Stress free buying experience at Palmen GM. Here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, we work with our customers to provide the easiest and most worry-free car buying experience possible. Free financing tools and friendly customer service come together to bring the fun back into car buying. Check This Out! The President's Limo is More Than Bullet-Proof! With all of these great things going on, there's really no wonder that people are driving from all over the place to see what is in store at the Palmen Tag and Tent Savings Event!

2016 Buick Verano in Kenosha WI Sleek lines and a luxurious interior come together in the 2016 Buick Verano. If you need a sedan that looks and feels great, but doesn't cost an arm and a leg in fuel at the gas station, then the Buick Verano might be the perfect choice! We'll take a minute to share some images of the 2016 model and talk about the newest features. more What We Love About the Verano Engine: Standard 1.4-Liter I-4 Transmission: Standard 6-speed Automatic Horsepower: 180 HP Fuel Economy: 21 mpg city/ 32 mpg hwy Luggage Volume: 14.3 cu. ft. Check This Out! Buick Beat Honda in Initial Quality Ratings! What's Different for 2016? There aren't any huge changes for the 2016 Buick Verano. This small sedan is affordable and luxurious at the same time, making it a popular choice for Americans across the country. The first-row LCD screen works with Buick's Intellilink infotainment software, Bluetooth connectivity, and a USB and auxiliary input. Higher trims offer leather seating, a Bose speaker system, heated front seats, and active safety features like lane-departure warning, side blind zone alert, and rear cross traffic alert. All of these things are features on the 2016 Buick Verano with slight improvements to style and design this year in comparison to the 2015. Don't Forget to Read This! Four Reasons to Choose an SUV Over A Minivan When Can I Get One? If you are interested in test driving a 2016 Buick Verano, you are in luck! We have them in stock and ready to go! Hurry in to be one of the first to drive home in the super stylish and newly arrived 2016 Buick Verano. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Let us know what you think about it in the comments section below!

So, Labor Day has arrived again, and that means that you are most likely off work and looking for somewhere fun to go! If you live in the Kenosha/Racine area, we have some fantastic and fun ideas for you and your family. Read here to learn about some of the cool things to do for Labor Day in Kenosha WI. more Where to Go For Labor Day in Kenosha WI Classy Cruisers Car Club: This fun and family-friendly event starts at 8:00am in the Shopko parking lot. This is their 17th annual car show and will feature vehicles young and old, gorgeous and a little beat up. No matter what kind of car you like, there is sure to be something worth seeing! 4801 Washington Ave. in Racine WI. Don't Miss Out: What is the President's Limo Made Of? Bristol Renaissance Fair: Labor Day is the final day for this fun event for the whole family! Open from 10:00am-7:00pm, you and your family can come and experience the excitement and wonder of performances, great food, and entertainment for all! 12550 120th Ave in Kenosha WI. Kenosha Laborfest: This picnic and fun entertainment for the whole family starts at 11:00am and ends at 5:00pm at St. Therese Picnic Grounds. Lots of booths, raffle prizes, and activities are available for the whole family! Bring a food item to donate to the Shalom Center to get free raffle tickets. 9005 22nd Ave in Kenosha WI Catch This: The Buick Enclave, Perfect for Large Families! Milwaukee Laborfest Parade: The parade starts at 11:00am at Zeidler Square Memorial Park and will go along the path to the Summerfest grounds. The festival Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee runs from Noon-5:00pm. Come walk around to enjoy entertainment and great food! 301 W.  Michigan St. Milwaukee WI If you are interested in seeing more events happening near Kenosha WI for Labor Day 2015, check out this link! We are happy to wish all of our community members a Happy Labor Day! Drive safe, wherever you go!

The limo known as “The Beast” or “Limo One”, is a Cadillac that could probably drive through a war zone with less effort than it takes you to drive to the grocery store. The limo shares almost nothing in common with a standard production car, so just what is the president’s limo made out of? For starters, it has a diesel engine and transmission that you would most likely find in a dump truck or a U-Haul truck. more How Strong is Limo One? It has enough power to obviously get a large vehicle with a heavy payload moving, which means this vehicle has to have more torque than any average vehicle on the road. You could probably use it at a construction site effectively if you added a trailer hitch to it. It’s also more durable than any vehicle you would find there. Its five-inch windows could likely outlast the body of most vehicles. It has 8-inch armor plating and the doors are just as heavy as a Boeing 757 aircraft’s. It also has Kevlar reinforced bus-size tires that can run while flat and it is shut off from the world from the inside so not even chemicals can get in. READ MORE: A Brand New Cadillac Crossover SUV in 2017? Is It Like A Spy Car? In some senses it is, for reasons mentioned above, but it does not have pop-out machine guns as far as we can tell. It does however have enough equipment in the trunk to outfit a small army. It can also seat seven passengers so you can take that army with you. And since seven isn’t always enough, the secret services has made a few other similarly equipped vehicles. Drivers of this mighty steed are trained with police-style evasion techniques and can make this weighty vehicle move like a sports sedan. It could definitely take on a tank, or the zombie apocalypse. In fact, it’s probably an integral part of that pentagon plan for a zombie attack. READ MORE: Does My Car Have Keyless Entry? We may not sell a limo quite like this one, but we have a huge inventory of gorgeous vehicles that are sure to be safe and exciting for you! If you are interested in taking any of them for a test drive, schedule your appointment online or give us a call. We love helping our customers find their perfect car! We look forward to hearing from you!

When the roads could not be fuller of the ever-popular crossover SUV, we are surprised to hear rumors that Cadillac is developing a new crossover SUV for the luxury market. Is there a new Cadillac crossover SUV coming to Wisconsin? We'll tell you what we know so far! more Known to be missing vehicles to fill the holes that BMW and other luxury brands leave open, the designers at Cadillac appear to be starting the production of at least two new small-ish SUVs to meet the needs of customers across the country. READ MORE: Four Reasons to Choose a Minivan over a Crossover SUV New Designs Mean New Adventures Recent news offers details about GM putting millions into the production of at least 2 smaller SUVs at their plant outside Detroit. At least one of those will be a Cadillac crossover and we are excited to see what happens there! With exciting sedans like the 2015 Cadillac CTS and the big and luxurious SUV 2015 Cadillac Escalade, we have great reasons to believe that Cadillac will roll out a truly great-looking crossover SUV for 2017. A mix between this.... And This.... Why Does America Love the Crossover SUV? Crossover SUVs have the unique ability to make space without taking up more room on the driveway, and also offer a sportier appearance without costing an arm and a leg. They offer power and great handling to those looking for a sturdy vehicle, but without seating for the entire neighborhood. The crossover SUV is the perfect combination of design and utility. READ MORE: The Cadillac ATS Coupe is Perfect for Empty Nesters If you are interested in learning more about this new Cadillac or want to keep yourself updated on the latest info, check back at this blog often! We write new articles each week and will be sure to release the latest information available on new and exciting models!

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.

Do you find yourself feeling indecisive about which 2015 truck is the best fit for your preferences and lifestyle? We'll give you some neat tips and insider information about the GMC Sierra and the RAM 1500 to help you make the best decision! So, the 2015 GMC Sierra vs 2015 RAM 1500, who will take home the gold? Read on to find out! more There are certain things we want in a pickup truck. So we'll cover the basic differences between the base models of these vehicles: Engine: GMC Sierra: 4.3-Liter V-6 RAM 1500: 3.6-Liter V-6 Torque: GMC Sierra: 305 @ 3,900 rpm RAM 1500: 269 @ 4,175 rpm Maximum Payload: GMC Sierra: 1,950 lbs. RAM 1500: 1,520 lbs. Maximum Trailer Weight: GMC Sierra: 6,100 lbs. RAM 1500: 4,960 lbs. Fuel Economy: GMC Sierra: 18 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy. RAM 1500: 17 mpg city/ 25 mpg hwy. Here are some pictures of these trucks to help you decide. It can be a challenge, but we hope our information helps you to see which of these pickup trucks is the perfect fit for you. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Self-Driving Cars Available in the U.S. Unless you particularly enjoy the witty banter of your chauffeur, you can expect to give him the boot in 2017. Or if you don’t have one, you don’t need to worry about finding one. The Cadillac CTS will be one of the few self-driving cars available in the U.S. by 2017. Luxury is being taken to a whole new level as Cadillac gives us what “customers around the world want.” more The Future is Now Beating many automakers’ former estimates of 2020, Cadillac is going to give the world a self driving vehicle just two years from now. The automaker hasn’t said much on the subject in the past, maybe they’ve been waiting to play their hand and see if anyone was as close as them, or they just happened to finally crack the code. Either way, we’re excited for a future where steering wheels are more of an option rather than something we have to hold onto while we drive. Our arms get tired sometimes, just like our legs, which is why we have cruise control. READ MORE: Why Choose a Crossover SUV vs Minivan? Super Cruise The feature for the self-driving technology will be called Super Cruise technology, which can control steering, acceleration and braking in both high-speed situations as well as in stop-and-go traffic. Though you shouldn’t sleep behind the wheel, with Super Cruise you probably could. The luxury sedan will also be able to communicate with similarly equipped vehicles for a safer performance on the road. Is This The End? There is no need to be worried about this technology being on the road. It will simply free up more time for drivers, or make it safer for people who like to text while drinking coffee and maybe looking at the road from time to time. So no, there will not be some kind of Maximum Overdrive/Skynet takeover once the Cadillac CTS sedan hits the roads in 2017. READ MORE: Brand New Buick Encore for 2016! Interested in taking a test drive in any of the vehicles we have now? Schedule an appointment online! We'd love to show you our latest technology!

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

Do you find yourself to be left at home with all the kids finally gone and moved out? It's time to downsize and say goodbye to that old minivan. Gone are the days of shuffling several youngin's to their soccer games and sleepovers. Now it's time to drive in style and comfort! Empty-nesters love the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe and we'll tell you why! more When it comes to downsizing after the kids have all left, there are few parents who aren't excited to get a vehicle that is exciting and stylish. The Cadillac brand has been a favorite for parents in this category for a long time, and continues to shine as one of the first choices for luxury vehicles in the US. Here are some reasons why we love the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe: 1. Horsepower: With over 270 horsepower coming from a 2.0-liter I-4 engine, this racy vehicle can really get going quickly. Offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, drivers have the option of choosing their drive style. An upgrade is available to a 321 horsepower V6 for those who feel the need for speed. 2. OnStar: Worried about getting into a crash and finding yourself unable to contact anyone? OnStar is there to make sure you get the help you need any time you find yourself in trouble. However, few people also realize that OnStar is great for directions as well! 3. It's gorgeous. This vehicle stands out. Even if you aren't a fan of the previous generations of Cadillac vehicles, this one surely is going to change your mind. It's sleek design and curves make it a truly beautiful piece of art, but one that is useful and fun to drive. 4. A high-tech interior. Leather seats and a first-row LCD screen come together with the infotainment system and voice activated navigation to make every drive a confident and easy experience. There's no denying the gorgeous appeal of a colorful screen inside a luxurious and comfortable car. Of course there are a million more reasons that so many empty-nesters are choosing to drive home the new 2015 Cadillac CTS coupe, but you should come in to test drive one and experience it for yourself! We look forward to hearing from you!

When it comes to buying a new pickup truck, there are a lot of different points to consider. These two competing pickup trucks offer power, stability, and strength, but one comes out ahead. When we look at the 2015 GMC Sierra vs 2015 Ford F-150, it's easy to see why so many people love their pickup. We looked at many different features and the 2015 GMC Sierra stood out. Read on to find out why. more Remaining ahead of the Ford F-150, a long standing favorite, the GMC Sierra was able to shine in areas like quality materials, passenger comfort and high-tech convenience. Racing forward with more horsepower and torque at the base level, the 2015 GMC Sierra proves that it is not a competitor easily pushed aside. The larger V8 engine in the GMC Sierra does get slightly lower fuel economy rankings when compared with the less powerful and smaller engine in the Ford F-150. Safety features between the two vehicles are almost identical, with side and front impact airbags that protect passengers in the worst situations. However, OnStar is only available in the GMC Sierra, which in the case of a collision could mean the difference between life and death for those involved. Available convenience features in the GMC Sierra, namely heated front seats and remote start, make driving a relaxing and even comfortable experience, no matter what tough tasks the truck has to handle. When it comes to choosing the truck with more options and a higher quality build, the 2015 GMC Sierra certainly stands in the top spot. If you are interested in taking one for a test drive, give our sales team a call or schedule your appointment online. We can’t wait to hear from you and let you see the fantastic power and versatility of the GMC Sierra in person.