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2026
Buick launches Century CENTURY LPGA limited edition MPV priced at RMB 539,900, limited to 66 units nationwide
On October 13, 2026, as the 2026 Buick LPGA Championship opened at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, Buick launched the Century CENTURY LPGA limited edition MPV with an official guide price of RMB 539,900, limited to 66 units nationwide (22 units each for three two-tone color versions). Based on the regular Century CENTURY with identical dimensions, powertrain and core configuration, the limited edition adds an exclusive 'Yunling Tianqing' two-tone exterior. Buyers receive a RMB 15,000 trade-in subsidy and a TaylorMade custom Buick LPGA limited golf bag, and the brand will provide a free same-model replacement if a single accident within the three-year warranty causes damage equal to or exceeding 30% of the purchase price.
2026
Buick brand officially premieres in South Korea
The Buick brand has officially premiered in South Korea, marking the brand's market entry into the country.
2026
Buick Electra NEV sub-brand celebrates 150,000 units built
GM Authority reports that Buick's Electra NEV sub-brand celebrated a production milestone of 150,000 units built. The supplied source provides no date or market details beyond the headline.
2022
Buick previews a new electric concept vehicle
Buick released a teaser image for a new electric concept vehicle and said the vehicle is planned to be introduced in summer 2022.
2021
Buick announces GL8 flagship concept car debut
Buick announced on November 10 that the GL8 flagship concept car was scheduled to make its global debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 19, 2021. The source reports the planned debut, not that it had already occurred.
2021
SAIC-GM announces an in-vehicle connectivity system upgrade
SAIC-GM announced a phased upgrade, starting in mid-to-late November, of the in-vehicle connectivity systems in selected vehicles across 19 model lines and three brands, covering 900,000 vehicles. The upgrade includes improvements to features and the user interface.
2021
General Motors extends production downtime at North American facilities
General Motors said it would extend production downtime at some North American facilities amid a chip shortage. The Lansing Grand River Assembly plant would be shut down through the week of September 27, and Lansing Delta Township Assembly would halt operations during that week.
2021
General Motors recalls about 34,000 vehicles over rear toe-link corrosion risk
General Motors is recalling about 34,000 vehicles because of a possible rear toe-link issue. The recall affects 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu models sold in listed US states and Washington, DC. The article says no crashes or injuries related to the recall had been reported; local dealerships will replace the affected parts free of charge when parts become available.
2021
Buick and Amazon announce promotional campaign
Buick and Amazon announced a promotional campaign featuring ads, an Amazon-dedicated virtual showroom, and a custom Alexa shopping utterance. The campaign was planned to begin in late August and run through mid-September.
2021
GM recall covers vehicles with faulty air-bag warning light
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency approved General Motors’ request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles’ software free of charge.
2021
Buick debuts Envision Plus SUV
Buick debuted the Envision Plus, a stretched version of the Envision described as a three-row SUV, at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show.
2021
GM announces Maps+ navigation system
GM announced Maps+, a new in-vehicle app-based navigation system for select model year 2018 and newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles. The article says it would roll out to approximately 900,000 vehicles on April 30.
2021
SAIC-GM announces plans for over 10 Ultium-based vehicles in China
At its 2021 technology experience event, SAIC-GM announced that it plans to introduce more than 10 China-made new-energy vehicle models based on the Ultium platform by 2025, covering its three brands.
2020
GM recalls vehicles over potentially failing suspension links
General Motors recalled 213,000 specified Buick and Chevrolet vehicles sold or registered in salt-belt states because rear toe links can rust and fail. Dealers were to replace the links when parts became available.
2020
GM recalls vehicles over seat belt and suspension problems
GM announced recalls covering nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States over seat belt bracket and rear toe-link issues. The seat belt brackets may fail to restrain passengers in a crash, and the rear toe links may rust and fail. GM said it would notify owners and arrange inspections or replacement parts.
2020
GM recalls vehicles over rear toe-link corrosion risk
GM said it was recalling 213,000 vehicles in states that use road salt in winter because rear toe links can rust and fail. The affected models include certain Buick and Chevrolet vehicles.
2020
Richard Karr Motors offers Buick employee pricing
Richard Karr Motors announced an offer reducing prices on most new Buick SUV models to employee pricing, available through Jan. 4. The offer excludes 1SV trims.
2020
General Motors recalled more than 217,000 vehicles over potential transmission-oil leaks
General Motors announced a recall of more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil could leak, potentially stopping the vehicles or causing a fire. The recall covers specified Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac models; dealers are to inspect the mechanism and replace missing bolts. The recall was expected to start December 14.
2020
Buick GL8 vehicle recall announced
SAIC General Motors filed a recall plan and decided to recall 249,953 Buick GL8 Luxury Business and new-generation GL8 vehicles starting July 31, 2020. The article title attributes the recall to a brake-performance safety risk. The company said it would notify affected users and arrange free repairs.
2020
Buick recalls 249,953 GL8 vehicles in China
SAIC-GM filed a recall plan and decided to recall 249,953 Buick GL8 vehicles in China from July 31, 2020. The vehicles may have a brake-pipe joint dimensional deviation that could cause brake-fluid leakage and reduced braking pressure. The company said it would replace the brake pipes free of charge.