Thread: Buick will now share products with Opel, Insignia will become rebadged Regal

Quote: Oshawa, Ontario – North American production of the all-new 2011 Buick Regal will be built in Oshawa, Ontario beginning in the first quarter of 2011, General Motors has confirmed. The new Regal is a midsize sport sedan based on the Opel Insignia, which was named the 2009 European Car of the Year. “The new Regal gives Buick a modern performance sedan and its production here in Oshawa is terrific news for our employees, the CAW, dealers...

Quote: Originally Posted by AVANTI R5 http://blog.caranddriver.com/blazing...Driver+Blog%29 Okay, this has my attention. A Regal GNX styled wagon would definitely make me eat crow and buy GM. I like my crow glazed with a honey bourbon sauce....

Quote: Originally Posted by SCRAPPYDO Just out of curiosity, who makes GM's AWD and how does it compare with say Audi, or Subaru? Quote: Down the road, you can trade that in for what we hope will be the return of the Buick GNX--this time in the guise of a Regal underpinned by the same 325-hp 2.8-liter turbo V6, Haldex all-wheel-drive and electronic limited-slip differential that we loved in the Saab Turbo X If you need more info on the...

Quote: Originally Posted by gills I couldn't agree more. I think the new accord (4 door) is one of the worst, cheesiest, chunkiest, weirdest, (insert negative descriptive) cars on the road right now. The main reason it sells is because Honda has established untouchable status with reputation due to reliability. I think it will eventually come back to haunt them if each iteration is uglier than the previous which has been the trend. The 2...

Quote: Originally Posted by Derbagger Personally, I won't buy a GM product unless they make good product. I feel GM limped along for a couple of decades because people would "buy American". They didn't feel the need to update product. Now that they are fighting for their lives, they are a bit more forward thinking. I'd buy whatever product I felt to be the best and most desirable for my needs. Exactly, though...

Quote: Originally Posted by SCRAPPYDO Just a note, Bob Lutz will promise anybody anything, just to get attention. He would promise us a V12 powered tank if you asked him for it. He would say, we are considering it. Too true. I do hope the CTS wagon isn't too much of a competitor; that's supposed to be the step 'up' in the brand image market. Besides, the two cars are pretty different and Europe will probably get the wagon...

Quote: Originally Posted by SCRAPPYDO IT would not be me if I did not post my customary, I will never buy a GM product until they pay back the US taxpayer Hmm... And yet they won't be able to unless they sell some cars. Personally, I won't buy a GM product unless they make good product. I feel GM limped along for a couple of decades because people would "buy American". They didn't feel the need to update...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lantec The Insignia as a regal is already sold in China. I've seen a bunch of them in person. they look really nice

Looks nice didn't get too bastardized making the transition from Opel to Buick.

The Insignia as a regal is already sold in China. I've seen a bunch of them in person. they look really nice