Antsy In Cincinnati for the 2013 Buick Encore at Borcherding Buick GMC

Did you happen to go catch they debut of the spunky 2013 Buick Encore debut at the Detroit International Auto Show?

Well Kim Borcherding of Borcherding Buick GMC did. And let's just say we're all excited for the arrival in our store in Cincinnati! 

Here are some pictures in case you missed it.

   

China's Number One Selling Car is Buick

Just the Facts:

• The Buick Excelle was China's best-selling passenger-car in 2011.
• The Chevrolet Cruze was number three and the Ford Focus number 10.
• Volkswagen placed four cars in the top 10 last year.

BEIJING — General Motors and Ford captured four spots among China's best-selling passenger cars in 2011, with the Buick Excelle commanding top spot with sales of 253,514 units.

The performance is even more remarkable considering that the entire Buick brand sold only 177,633 units last year in the United States, where Buick is just launching a version of the Excelle sedan, rebadged as the Verano.

The Chevrolet Cruze was another popular model in China, with sales last year of 221,196 propelling it into 3rd place. The Chevrolet New Sail ranked 7th, with sales of 197,874, while the Ford Focus moved into 10th place, with sales of 188,961.

Volkswagen placed four cars in China's top 10 last year, including the Lavida, Jetta, Bora and Santana. The remaining slots were occupied by the Hyundai Elantra and the FAW Xiali — the only Chinese domestic brand to crack the top 10.

The BYD F3, which had been the country's best-seller the previous two years, tumbled to 11th place, as sales plunged 30 percent to 183,832.

Source: Insideline

Strong Buick Regal GS Makes Up For Lost Time

The 2012 Buick Regal can perform all of those daily duties with class and aplomb. It’s a fine ride indeed. But, really, it’s when you find yourself behind the clock, running late to a meeting across town, that the Regal GS shows its true stripes: Tiger stripes. This car is a beast in Buick sheet metal. First, allow me to backtrack. I hate being late. Nothing is more disrespectful than to show up after an agreed-upon time to meet someone. But now and again, we all try to do a little too much and get behind. So at noon one day, I found myself racing north along Interstate 75, one eye tracing the shoulder of the road up ahead, the other watching my rear-view mirror for that certain group of people sworn to protect and serve me a traffic summons. The Regal GS, created as the sporty edition of the midsize sedan, knew its role. The 270-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 295 pound-feet of torque lets this car glide at high speeds. Drop it down to fourth gear with the extremely smooth gear shifter and this car pounces on the nearby cars. Touch a single button and the four-wheel independent suspension goes from firm to aggressive. The Computer Dampening System continuously adjusts the suspension to handle any road input and smooth out the ride. The CDS is part of the drive-control system that has three settings: Standard, Sport and GS. As you adjust it, concrete seams disappear. The suspension system was also designed to help eliminate torque steer — that awful twist of the steering wheel caused by too much power getting to one wheel first. Torque steer has always been one of the worst features of front-wheel-drive performance cars. The Regal GS hardly has any. When this Regal is in GS mode, even the steering tightens up to provide a firm, steady feel; you zig when everyone else is zagging. Even on those solid-line curvy parts of I-75 north of Hamtramck, the Regal GS holds its lines perfectly at higher speeds. At times, it felt like a video game. Acceleration at speed was just a push of the pedal away. But the Regal GS needs a pilot’s deliberate hand to make it fly. Look far ahead, see the space between two cars, downshift, keep a steady hand and gun it. The car will clear the gap — every time. There’s a reason the Regal has such a strong European feel. It’s a European car, otherwise known as the Opel Insignia. And this Regal is just as good as that Insignia, with only minor changes and a change in badges, because most Americans associate a big lightning bolt with Shazam — the superhero, not the app. But there are some top-notch American qualities to this machine as well. It’s luxurious and well-appointed once you cross the stainless steel sill plate and step inside. Sitting in the leather 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, the fit is firm but comfortable, though I recommend tightening the bolsters to help you through sharp cornering or big exit ramps. The thick, leather-wrapped steering wheel, complete with a number of buttons to adjust the radio’s volume and operate the cruise control, also feels good in your hands — though the bottom of the wheel feels almost too thick. The 336-watt, nine-speaker Harman Kardon stereo will blast any soundtrack you need for speed. (My list includes the songs “Planet Claire,” “Living for the City” and “Been Around the World.”) While this Buick delivers on performance, it stays true to Buick’s luxurious roots. The look and feel of all of the materials are of high quality. And there are little surprises, such as the 120-volt outlet that allows you to plug in anything and recharge batteries. There’s Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone operation and a USB connection for playing music. Buick also features its new IntelliLink system, which allows occupants to play apps such as Pandora and Stitcher through a seven-inch touch-screen instead of the phone. IntelliLink uses icons on the main screen and is easy to operate, either by touch-screen or a rotating knob and buttons on the center console. It’s simple to control, and that means your eyes stay on the road. One feature I looked for but didn’t find was a rear-view camera. Visibility out the back was not very good, so there was concern, even though the Regal GS has sensors that beep as you approach objects. Buick also features a smartphone app through OnStar that lets you start the vehicle remotely, unlock it without your keys, and monitor car information, such as oil level, tire pressure and other items. The app is easy to use, but mostly it’s used to show off that you can unlock your doors from Paris. The exterior looks just as comfortable in Paris, Texas, as it does anywhere else in the world. This car has those classic sedan lines. It’s low to the ground, well-planted and elegant at the same time. (Buick lowered the Regal GS about four-tenths of an inch compared to the regular Regal.) Special front and rear ends give it a more racer-like look and the bi-xenon headlamps are standard. The front includes more aggressive intakes below the bumper, and the steep windshield gives the car a fast look even when it’s parked. The Regal GS’s backside includes dual exhaust tips that are flush with the back fascia and just look cool. At first glance, this car doesn’t look like any Buick from this brand’s past. But that’s the thing — this brand has already left that past behind. The Regal GS shows where Buick is heading. It’s sporty, fun and good looking. It’s a young person’s sedan. It belongs to someone who is busy, has a schedule to keep and likes to arrive on time. And just during those few times it looks like you might be late, the Regal GS lets you steal a few minutes and spend them elsewhere. This car doesn’t turn back the clock — it’s the future. Source: [Detroit News]

A New Year’s Resolution That Pays Off

In the New Year, why not resolve to perform regular vehicle maintenance? By spending a little time now on preventive maintenance, drivers can save a lot of headaches in the long run and make for a great year on the road in 2012, according to the Car Care Council. “Many New Year’s resolutions go by the wayside pretty quickly,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Regular car care is a resolution that will pay off all year, every year. It’s relatively simple to implement and the results are demonstrated in a better performing vehicle and fewer unexpected repairs and breakdowns that can result from vehicle neglect.” The council recommends the following service interval schedule to use when making regular vehicle maintenance part of your New Year’s resolution: • Perform monthly checks of tire pressure and the condition of tires, lights and windshield washer fluid. The vehicle should also be cleaned monthly. • Every three months or per the owner’s manual, check the engine oil and filter, check the levels of other fluids including automatic transmission, power steering and brake, and check battery and cables, belts and hoses. The exhaust and fuel filter should also be checked at this interval. • Every six months or 6,000 miles, the chassis lubrication should be checked and windshield wipers should be replaced. • Every 12 months or 12,000 miles, the brakes, spark plugs, coolant and steering and suspension should be checked. If the “check engine” light comes on, vehicles should be immediately taken in for service to identify the problem. The Car Care Council Web site has a Service Interval Schedule for vehicle owners to follow. Drivers should also consult their owner’s manual for specific recommendations by the carmaker. Source: [Car Care]

Buick Lacrosse Blends Efficiency & Luxury

The 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist is about as efficient as the Mini or the Toyota Corolla, thanks to a mild hybrid technology that boosts in-town mileage by 32 percent and highway efficiency by 20 percent to 36 mpg.
With a base price of $29,960, the LaCrosse with eAssist competes with the Toyota Camry hybrid in price and efficiency while challenging the Lexus HS 250h and Acura TL in luxury.
Introduced in late 2004 as a 2005 model to replace the Century and Regal, theLaCrosse entered its second generation as a 2010 model. The stylish sedan was initially available with two V6 engine choices in three trim levels.
The second generation debuted at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as sporty Lexus fighter.
The 2.4 L Ecotec 4-cylinder engine replaced the 3-liter V6 as the standard engine on the CX model in the first quarter of 2010. The V6 remains an option on the CX and front-wheel drive CXL and standard on the CXL and all-wheel drive CXL.
The new mild hybrid serves as the LaCrosse base model as the non-hybrid 4-cylinder version of the sedan is dropped from the line-up.
The eAssist system consists of a 115-volt lithium-ion battery pack, a 15-kilowatt electric motor offering up to 15 horsepower of assist while accelerating, and the next generation 6T40 GM Hydromatic transmission with reduced friction components over the previous generation. The hybrid power supplements the 182 horsepower, 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine. The system allows the engine to stop when the car isn’t moving and allows for complete fuel cut off to the engine during deceleration.
As with most hybrids, you can feel or hear the transition between power sources, so the engine does not seem as smooth as the traditional V6. However, the eAssist gives theLaCrosse plenty of power and maintains Buick’s reputation for effortless driving.
The sedan also features improved underbody aerodynamics and tires upgraded for performance and fuel economy. Active control of front-end airflow improves aerodynamics and engine warm-up. Electronically controlled shutters in the lower grille close at higher speeds to push more air over the vehicle, which increases aerodynamic efficiency to enhance fuel economy.
Riding on a four-wheel independent suspension system, the Buick uses a four-link rear suspension that uses isolating mounts to reduce noise and vibration. StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is standard, as is a variable-effort power steering system, four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel antilock system, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist system.
Interactive features include in-dash navigation with a 40-gigabyte hard drive, Bluetooth, an auxiliary audio input and a USB port. An option package for rear-seat passengers includes a power rear-window sunshade and a DVD entertainment system.
Buick’s IntelliLink system connects portable devices with the car’s infotainment system. An option package that includes head-up display is very attractive. With this display in the lower portion of the windshield, the driver really never needs to take his eyes off the road.
Other safety features include Side Blind Zone Alert technology, which notifies the driver if vehicles in adjacent lanes are in the driver’s blind spot. A rearview camera system that features a display integrated into the navigation system screen is part of the $1,440 driver confidence package.
“The winning combination of advanced technology, no-compromise driving performance and luxurious style and passenger comfort stand to make LaCrosse with eAssist a must-have sedan,” says Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president, Buick marketing.

Source: [Scripps News]

Strong Buick Regal GS Makes Up For Lost Time

The 2012 Buick Regal can perform all of those daily duties with class and aplomb. It’s a fine ride indeed.
But, really, it’s when you find yourself behind the clock, running late to a meeting across town, that the Regal GS shows its true stripes: Tiger stripes. This car is a beast in Buick sheet metal.
First, allow me to backtrack. I hate being late. Nothing is more disrespectful than to show up after an agreed-upon time to meet someone. But now and again, we all try to do a little too much and get behind. So at noon one day, I found myself racing north along Interstate 75, one eye tracing the shoulder of the road up ahead, the other watching my rear-view mirror for that certain group of people sworn to protect and serve me a traffic summons.
The Regal GS, created as the sporty edition of the midsize sedan, knew its role. The 270-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 295 pound-feet of torque lets this car glide at high speeds. Drop it down to fourth gear with the extremely smooth gear shifter and this car pounces on the nearby cars.
Touch a single button and the four-wheel independent suspension goes from firm to aggressive. The Computer Dampening System continuously adjusts the suspension to handle any road input and smooth out the ride. The CDS is part of the drive-control system that has three settings: Standard, Sport and GS. As you adjust it, concrete seams disappear. The suspension system was also designed to help eliminate torque steer — that awful twist of the steering wheel caused by too much power getting to one wheel first. Torque steer has always been one of the worst features of front-wheel-drive performance cars. The Regal GS hardly has any.
When this Regal is in GS mode, even the steering tightens up to provide a firm, steady feel; you zig when everyone else is zagging. Even on those solid-line curvy parts of I-75 north of Hamtramck, the Regal GS holds its lines perfectly at higher speeds. At times, it felt like a video game. Acceleration at speed was just a push of the pedal away.
But the Regal GS needs a pilot’s deliberate hand to make it fly. Look far ahead, see the space between two cars, downshift, keep a steady hand and gun it. The car will clear the gap — every time.
There’s a reason the Regal has such a strong European feel. It’s a European car, otherwise known as the Opel Insignia. And this Regal is just as good as that Insignia, with only minor changes and a change in badges, because most Americans associate a big lightning bolt with Shazam — the superhero, not the app.
But there are some top-notch American qualities to this machine as well. It’s luxurious and well-appointed once you cross the stainless steel sill plate and step inside. Sitting in the leather 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, the fit is firm but comfortable, though I recommend tightening the bolsters to help you through sharp cornering or big exit ramps. The thick, leather-wrapped steering wheel, complete with a number of buttons to adjust the radio’s volume and operate the cruise control, also feels good in your hands — though the bottom of the wheel feels almost too thick.
The 336-watt, nine-speaker Harman Kardon stereo will blast any soundtrack you need for speed. (My list includes the songs “Planet Claire,” “Living for the City” and “Been Around the World.”)
While this Buick delivers on performance, it stays true to Buick’s luxurious roots. The look and feel of all of the materials are of high quality. And there are little surprises, such as the 120-volt outlet that allows you to plug in anything and recharge batteries.
There’s Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone operation and a USB connection for playing music. Buick also features its new IntelliLink system, which allows occupants to play apps such as Pandora and Stitcher through a seven-inch touch-screen instead of the phone. IntelliLink uses icons on the main screen and is easy to operate, either by touch-screen or a rotating knob and buttons on the center console. It’s simple to control, and that means your eyes stay on the road.
One feature I looked for but didn’t find was a rear-view camera. Visibility out the back was not very good, so there was concern, even though the Regal GS has sensors that beep as you approach objects.
Buick also features a smartphone app through OnStar that lets you start the vehicle remotely, unlock it without your keys, and monitor car information, such as oil level, tire pressure and other items.
The app is easy to use, but mostly it’s used to show off that you can unlock your doors from Paris.
The exterior looks just as comfortable in Paris, Texas, as it does anywhere else in the world.
This car has those classic sedan lines. It’s low to the ground, well-planted and elegant at the same time. (Buick lowered the Regal GS about four-tenths of an inch compared to the regular Regal.)
Special front and rear ends give it a more racer-like look and the bi-xenon headlamps are standard.
The front includes more aggressive intakes below the bumper, and the steep windshield gives the car a fast look even when it’s parked.
The Regal GS’s backside includes dual exhaust tips that are flush with the back fascia and just look cool.
At first glance, this car doesn’t look like any Buick from this brand’s past.
But that’s the thing — this brand has already left that past behind. The Regal GS shows where Buick is heading. It’s sporty, fun and good looking. It’s a young person’s sedan. It belongs to someone who is busy, has a schedule to keep and likes to arrive on time.
And just during those few times it looks like you might be late, the Regal GS lets you steal a few minutes and spend them elsewhere.
This car doesn’t turn back the clock — it’s the future.

Source: [Detroit News]

Get a Free Massage on Women’s Wednesday!

Get a Free Massage on Women’s Wednesday!

Dealerships seem to have a bad image when it comes to the service departments. Especially in the woman’s eyes. Borcherding has proved to be different and we want to thank you for being a loyal customer. Every Wednesday in February we will have a professional Massage therapist onsite to help release those tired feet or aching back. Come in for service between 10-2 and receive your free massage.

Our Massage Therapist is Nancy Morrison. To see more information, please click here.

Sierra Chrome Sweet Chrome Package available at Borcherding Buick GMC!

The Best Sierra Ever, yes you've heard it repeatedly on TV, and across social networks. So what could possibly make the GMC Sierra 1500 any better? You add not a little Chrome, but A LOT of chrome! 

 

The 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Chrome Edition is packed with sparkling chrome you're sure to get some double takes! This 1500 truck hits the road wearing 18 inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels and is guided by a flashy, but aggressive chrome grille. The Sierra side exterior is shown off with chrome door handles,  chrome mirror caps, and topped off at the back with a polished exhaust tip. To add just a bit more to help you step up in this Big Sierra 1500 you have the chrome assist steps on each side to give you that extra lift! The 2012 GMC Sierra  Chrome Edition is available for the Ext and Crew cab. 

Contact us if you would like to learn more about The Best Sierra Ever! 

Did you Know Borcherding Buick GMC Buys Cars

Even if you’re not buying a new vehicle from us, Borcherding Buick GMC will still buy your car – and pay you more!

Selling the car yourself can entail a good deal of extra time and money – placing ads, finding buyers, etc. Using an online estimator has two major drawbacks. One, it can only give you an imprecise estimate. Two, it’s not really making you a solid offer on your car – just a guess as to what it may be worth.

When you bring your car to Borcherding, our specially trained appraisers will examine all the unique qualities and features of your vehicle. Then, we will give you a written offer. Finally, Borcherding will buy your car the day it’s appraised.

At Borcherding, appraisals are always free. So if you’re looking to get the maximum for your vehicle, bring it to Borcherding Buick GMC, 9737 Kings Auto Mall in Cincinnati. Call us at 866-449-3111.

Borcherding Buick GMC Introduces Express Checkout!

Going Online Avoids Waiting in Line!

When your vehicle needs service from Borcherding Buick GMC, going online can get you back on the road faster!

Not only can you schedule a service appointment and monitor the progress of your vehicle online, now you can also pay for service work online as well!

Once your maintenance work or repairs have been completed, you can use the Service Scheduler Online Now feature on our website to arrange your payment.

When you arrive at our dealership, you’ll find your keys waiting for you in one of the Borcherding Express Checkout Lock Boxes located to the left of the service bays between the new and used car showrooms. Your service advisor will provide you with a unique code so can avoid waiting in line.

With Borcherding’s new Express Checkout, you can just pick up your keys and go!

You can visit our service department online by clicking here.