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GMC Sierra Pro Grade Protection The GMC Sierra - ready to work. Do you really need another reason to check out the 2013 GMC Sierra in Kenosha? The capable truck offers everything consumers could want in the segment. And now, anyone purchasing the truck in the month of February gets GMC Sierra Pro Grade Protection. more You may be wondering what GMC Sierra Pro Grade Protection is all about. Well, it covers standard scheduled maintenance costs for two years or 24,000 miles. This outstanding service option will be offered to everyone purchasing a GMC Sierra within the month of February. This will be combined with the standards five-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and 36,000-mile bumper to bumper warranty. The combination of the two makes it a perfect time to buy a GMC Sierra. It’s already pretty obvious that the GMC Sierra is a great choice for consumers. The GMC Sierra Pro Grade Protection just tops off the deal. Need the Sierra on the jobsite? The 5.3-liter V8, 4.3-liter V6 or 4.8-liter V8 engines are all at your service. With varying capability levels depending on the level of engine you get, the Sierra is clearly fit for a large amount of the workforce. For those looking for the ultimate in power, there is a Denali edition with a huge 6.2-liter V8 as well. Interested yet? At Palmen GM, your Kenosha GMC dealership, we love when deals like this come around. Setting consumers up with deals that we know are good is something we get excited about. And one like the GMC Sierra Pro Grade Protection plan is a deal both we and the consumer can be happy with. Trucks not your thing? We have a full lineup of other new cars in Kenosha – and a great used selection as well. Check us out and see what all we have to offer. We’ll be happy to see you!

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.

2014 GMC Sierra in Kenosha The 2014 GMC Sierra will be a revolutionary new truck. There is something big coming to the GMC truck lineup. Here at Palmen GM, we’ve had our eye on it for some time. The next big thing we speak of is the 2014 GMC Sierra in Kenosha. It may be a little wait until we can actually get our hands on this revolutionary new truck – but there’s no doubt it will be worth the wait. Read on for some of the details on the truck that has been making GMC lovers drool. more At first glance, you are going to notice some major changes on the exterior of the truck. GM gave the new Sierra a very bold look to compliment the new engines that it will be equipped with under the hood. Basically, the 2014 GMC Sierra will be a real sought-after truck when it arrives at the dealership and joins our new trucks in Kenosha. The awesome new GMC Sierra. So what are these new engines? Well, the 2014 Sierra will be equipped with a 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and a 6.2-liter V8. All of them will be from the EcoTec3 engine family, which means they will be powerful and efficient. But to make them more powerful and efficient that the current engines, GM put them through an amazing 10 million hours of computer modeling that refines the combustion process right down to the final tweak. The increased efficiency is even more impressive when you consider that the 2013 GMC Sierra in Kenosha gets the best V8 fuel economy out there. By improving on being the best, GM proves that it is never satisfied in the pursuit of perfection. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the world of the 2014 GMC Sierra in Kenosha as its arrival gets closer. But in the meantime, feel free to contact Palmen GM to inquire about the new truck or anything else in our inventory!

3 months or 3000 miles, synthetic, dipstick, oil filter, air filter, 5 quarts... Even routine maintenance on your vehicle can be intimidating, confusing, easy to forget, and frankly, just a pain.  But at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, we can take the headache out of routine maintenance.  In our GM certified service department, we'll get to know you, your vehicle, and your driving habits to recommend the best service schedule to extend the life of your vehicle. more OK, let's take it from the top.  Oil changes: here's the first thing you need to know.  Go synthetic.  Does it cost more?  Yes.  Does it last longer?  Absolutely.  Is it better for your vehicle?  Indeed.  Synthetic oils are also less harmful to the environment (though they're not exactly Miracle-Gro either, so if you do change your own oil, don't pour it into your backyard flowerbed -- it still needs to be discarded responsibly).  Your engine will run cleaner and it will not only extend the period of time between oil changes, but also extend the life of your motor. Next, how do your driving habits impact the necessary frequency of your oil changes?  Well, think about it this way: you boil water to clean it, right?  Similarly, when motor oil gets to extreme temperatures, it has a similar cleansing effect on the lubricated mechanisms in your engine (boiling off condensation moisture).  As a result, if you're someone who drives fewer miles per trip (fewer than 10 on average), your oil will not heat up enough to diminish engine wear, thus you will need oil changes more frequently. Now let's get down to brass tacks... how often do you really need to change your oil?  Conventional oil?  Consistently take short trips?  ...3000 miles is appropriate.  Synthetic oil?  Commuter (travel ~20 miles to work each way each day)?  ...you can get away with closer to 8000 miles. Bottom line: these are just general guidelines -- each vehicle and driver will of course be slightly different.  Such is why it's important to get your routine maintenance done at the same place -- the best place for vehicle service and oil changes in Kenosha, WI -- Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, where we'll get to know your vehicle... and you!

So if you've turned on a TV at all in the last 3 months, there is slim chance you missed the new commercials featuring the all-new Cadillac ATS.  If you're unfamiliar, the manufacturer has been pushing a campaign called " Cadillac ATS vs The World," where the all-new compact luxury sport sedan has taken on some of Earth's most daring and toughest terrain. Allow me to set the stage: A brand new ATS rolls out of the back of a semi trailer onto a gravel road in Patagonia where wind speeds are clocked at 40 mph+.  To illustrate the advanced aerodynamics technology, more rock solid ride, and hush quiet interior, the Cadillac ATS flies down a 3 mile straight away at over 100 mph while battling intense cross winds.  Finally, for added awesomeness, the sleek Caddy is buzzed by a helicopter seemingly inches above the windshield (because that happens in real life all the time). If nothing else, the marketing campaign has given viewers opportunities to feast eyes on the new beauty in the Cadillac fleet against some gorgeous settings from around the world.  More engaged viewers, however, have no trouble picking up on the features highlighted by these stunts. Windy Patagonia -- Aerodynamics and quiet, luxurious interior Winding Roads of Morocco -- Superior BREMBO brake performance Grand Prix Circuit in Monaco -- Power and acceleration of the 272 horsepower 2.0L Turbo engine Guoliang Tunnel in China -- Magnetic ride control and adaptive headlights By showing that the new 2013 Cadillac ATS has no trouble dominating some of the toughest challenges a vehicle could face on any road in the world, Cadillac has demonstrated that the ATS is certainly suitable for getting you to and from work (and soccer practice) in luxurious fashion. To get behind the wheel of one of the most exciting new cars available in the market, your best choice is to chat with the best vehicle experts in the Chicago area -- at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac.