GM employs a safer seatbelt to retain five-star safety ratings

Filed under: Safety , GM General Motors , like all automakers, is constantly researching new means of keeping its customers safe . One of the primary lines of defense inside an automobile is the seatbelt, and GM has fitted some select vehicles with an updated latch system that gives engineers greater control over tensioner tuning. It’s this increased level of control and tunability that has helped a handful of General Motors vehicles retain their five-star crash safety ratings, even as the tests get tougher.

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AdSpotting: Buick using March Madness to sell Regal Turbo

Buick Regal CXL Turbo commercial – Click above to watch video Company: General Motors Brand : Buick Medium : TV Ad Agency : Leo Burnett Product : Regal Turbo Campaign : Regal Turbo/NCAA What We Like : The cinematography of the Regal in this spot makes the car look even better than it does when it sits in your driveway. And if your TV or computer speakers are any good at all, the sound of the engine and the turbo comes through. This is a simple ad, and the simplest messages are generally the most effective. “Turbo.

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Report: Buick Regal Hybrid coming to Chicago Auto Show

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Hybrid , Sedan , Buick , GM 2011 Buick Regal – Click above for high-res image gallery According to a report from Ward’s Auto , General Motors will be debuting a hybrid version of the Buick Regal sedan at the Chicago Auto Show next week. The electrified Regal will use the same eAssist architecture that debuted in the LaCrosse late last year. In the LaCrosse, eAssist accounts for a 25 percent increase in fuel economy, and we can expect similar numbers for the Regal. Currently rated at 19/30 miles per gallon city/highway with the 2.4-liter engine and six-speed automatic, adding eAssist should help the Regal reach fuel economy numbers above 35 mpg.

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Video: IL pits 2011 Buick Regal Turbo against 1987 Grand National

Filed under: Classics , Coupe , Sedan , Performance , Videos , Buick 1987 Buick Grand National vs. 2011 Buick Regal Turbo – Click above to watch video after the jump When General Motors first announced that Americans would once again be able to get their power-hungry hands on a turbocharged Buick , enthusiast minds immediately leapt to visions of a modern day Grand National . Now, however, it’s clear that the new Regal Turbo isn’t exactly the second coming of old-school forced-induction glory. That hasn’t stopped the crew at Inside Line from lining the two up on the quarter mile and sharing their exploits with the world

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IIHS crowned 66 Top Safety Picks in 2011

Filed under: Car Buying , Safety The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its list of vehicles with the highest crash ratings for 2011. A total of 66 vehicles were awarded the honor of becoming an IIHS Top Safety Pick , with 40 cars, 25 SUVs and one minivan making the cut. As you may recall, the organization awards its Top Safety Pick designation to vehicles that achieve the highest possible rating in front, side, rollover and rear crashes. They also must come equipped with traction control as standard equipment.

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IIHS crowned 66 Top Safety Picks in 2011