!NEW! Buick Reaches 6 Million Cumulative Sales in China

Buick recently reached the 6 million sales milestone in China since its introduction by Shanghai GM more than 16 years ago. In the process, Buick affirmed its position as one of the fastest-growing passenger car brands in its largest market.

Shanghai GM began offering vehicles from the brand after its first Buick sedan rolled off the production line in Shanghai on December 17, 1998. In 2014, Shanghai GM sold a record 919,582 Buicks across China.

Eight Buick nameplates are currently available. They include premium and upper-medium passenger cars, MPVs and SUVs.

• The original Excelle family was one of the 10 best-selling passenger cars in China in 2014, with sales of more than 293,000 units.
• The GL8 MPV, Buick’s second model built in China, has sold more than 600,000 units in 15 years.
• The Encore has been the leader in the premium small SUV segment with sales of over 150,000 units in two years while the Envision has been the most popular mainstream SUV since its launch last year.

Buick vehicles are available through a nationwide network of more than 740 retailers. GM has gone online with the eService and iBuick app. It opened the Buick Aftersales Flagship Store on Tmall.com last year to enhance the ownership experience.

With its "global architectures, western technologies" strategy, Buick is focused on becoming an industry leader in handling, comfort, convenience and safety. Its models offer a range of technology such as SIDI engine technology, twin-scroll turbocharging, the CDC suspension system, FlexRide and intelligent all-terrain all-wheel drive. Intelligent connectivity technologies include IntelliLink and OnStar to make driving more enjoyable and secure.

Among the new and upgraded models that Buick will introduce in 2015 is the all-new Excelle GT, which is scheduled to reach the market in March. Buick will also introduce a number of efficient small-displacement Ecotec engines along with seven-speed DCG and six-speed DSS transmissions. Start/stop engine technology, which helps reduce fuel consumption, will come standard on new Buick models.

Besides enhancing the appeal of its products, Buick has also been focused on elevating its customer experience platforms such as the Buick S-Bend Challenge. It has likewise been engaged in corporate social responsibility activities such as the Route Awakening Buick China Culture Tour, the Beyond the Vision @ Buick Art Tour and the Buick Care Orange Ribbon charitable initiative.

!NEW! General Motors China “MPV Experience Tour” Concludes

Showcases flexibility of MPVs for business and family use

Buick GL8, Opel Zafira Tourer and Wuling Hongguang S

The two-day 2013 General Motors "MPV Experience Tour" concluded yesterday in China’s capital. The activity showcased the flexibility of GM’s growing lineup of MPVs offered in China, including the Buick GL8, Opel Zafira Tourer and Wuling Hongguang S.

General Motors "MPV Experience Tour"

30 automotive journalists and their family members drove the MPVs nearly 200 kilometers between downtown Beijing and Beijing's suburban Pinggu District. The vehicles were driven on urban roads, expressways and rural streets. By including family members, the tour highlighted how the MPVs meet the needs of active families.

“GM's mainstream MPVs are perfect for both business and family use. They feature spacious and flexible interiors, and outstanding handling and comfort,” said GM China Senior Product Communications Manager Jia You. "They also deliver good fuel economy and a spirit of freedom that no other vehicles can match."

Buick GL8 MPV on General Motors "MPV Experience Tour"

During the test drive journalists and their families drove in Buick GL8, Opel Zafira Tourer and Wuling Hongguang S vehicles. Along the way they stopped to enjoy some fishing, shooting scenic photos, camping, and watching a movie. The event’s relaxing atmosphere was a welcome departure for this group of busy urban families.

Opel Zafira Tourer MPV on General Motors "MPV Experience Tour"

"I was very excited to join this trip," said Wang Tonghua, a senior journalist from AutoFan Magazine. "I have tested the Buick GL8, the Opel Zafira Tourer, and the Wuling Hongguang S and was pleased with their performance, space and comfort features. With the help of these outstanding products from General Motors, I was able to enjoy some quality time with my family."

Buick GL8 MPV on General Motors "MPV Experience Tour"

Opel Zafira Tourer MPV on General Motors "MPV Experience Tour"

General Motors traces its roots back to 1908. GM has 12 joint ventures, two wholly owned foreign enterprises and more than 58,000 employees in China. GM and its joint ventures offer the broadest lineup of vehicles and brands among automakers in China. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands. In 2012, GM sold more than 2.8 million vehicles in China. It has been the sales leader among global automakers in the market for eight consecutive years.

General Motors "MPV Experience Tour"