To paraphrase the old General Motors advertising slogan, “this ain’t your father’s Buick.” While the old ad slogan actually referred to your father’s Oldsmobile, it completely fits with Buick’s new-for-2010 LaCrosse, which features a coupe-like exterior styling in a four-door, five-passenger mid-size sedan. It’s a car that raises eyebrows, from both the curb and from behind the wheel. While the 2010 LaCrosse uses an existing Buick nameplate and carries a couple of old Buick design clues like the waterfall grille (dating back to the ’30s) and the porthole vents on the hood (dating back to the ’40s), this is a car that breaks new ground for Buick.
Continue reading "2010 LaCrosse breaks new ground for revived Buick brand." »
Is it a car? Is it a crossover utility? Whatever the definition, there’s no denying that BMW’s 5-Series Gran Turismo resonates to the sound of a different drum.
In the last decade we’ve witnessed an ever-swelling portfolio from Bavarian Motor Works – introduction after introduction of vehicles seemingly in search of a market. Take the case of the X6 and now this, the 5-Series Gran Turismo.
At a glance, even the name doesn’t seem appropriate. Traditional GTs are most often considered two-door coupes, so in BMW terms the 6-Series seems to fit the moniker more effectively. But who are we to judge? The car’s styling is just as intriguing as the choice of name. The sharp bangle creases are one thing, but the combination of car, crossover and rear end truckster treatment another, though to be fair, the 5-Series Gran Turismo looks better in person than it does in pictures.Seven Sharing
Continue reading "Alternative Auto" »
