When Is A Buick Not A Buick?

Edward Niedermeyer
by Edward Niedermeyer

When it’s an Acura? Wait, that’s not right…

Dude, you’re getting a Daewoo! Of course, by “you,” we mean “South Korea.” You know, the place where they build Daewoos and then slap Chevy bowties on them for the rest of the world. So why is this Opel-developed sedan, sold in China and the US as a Buick, being rebadged as a Daewoo? Stand by for your answer in… 3… 2… 1…
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  • Daga Daga on May 01, 2010

    So I guess they haven't heard the 'one ford' speech every damn time Mulally dons a sweater vest and goes on the circuit.

  • Michael Neufeld Michael Neufeld on Jun 27, 2010

    Maybe it's like here in Canada. For five years, we had to endure with the Buick Allure, because Lacrosse means to "swindle" or "masturbate" in French-Canadian. Who knew? Remember the Chevy Nova in Latin America?

  • Analoggrotto Kia EV9 was voted the best vehicle in the world and this is the best TOYOTA can do? Nice try, next.
  • 3-On-The-Tree 4cyl as well.
  • Luke42 I want more information about Ford’s Project T3.The Silverado EV needs some competition beyond just the Rivian truck. The Cybertruck has missed the mark.The Cybertruck is special in that it’s the first time Tesla has introduced an uncompetitive EV. I hope the company learns from their mistakes. While Tesla is learning what they did wrong, I’ll be shopping to replace my GMC Sierra Hybrid with a Chevy, a Ford, or a Rivian — all while happily driving my Model Y.
  • 3-On-The-Tree I wished they wouldn’t go to the twin turbo V6. That’s why I bought a 2021 Tundra V8.
  • Oberkanone My grid hurts!Good luck with installing charger locations at leased locations with aging infrastructure. Perhaps USPS would have better start modernizing it's Post offices to meet future needs. Of course, USPS has no money for anything.
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