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Buick Regal GS Racing into 2018 Buick breaks the 2018 Regal GS that is making us rethink the traditional Regal styling and performance. Possessing distinctive details like a new grill, front facia, and unique wheel deliver assertive style. The Regal GS brings a competitive sports sedan to the Buick lineup. The new Regal GS goes beyond a new exterior styling; the sports sedan gets upgrades under the hood and other performance accessories. The new 3.6 liter V6 engine delivers 310 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque to the wheels. Pairing the engine with a nine-speed transmission and standard intelligent AWD with active twin-clutch make the vehicle even more capable on the road. When you sit behind the steering wheel you will find the athleticism of the Regal GS paired with functionality and comfort. Front heated, ventilated, and massaging seats welcome you into the cabin and sport and GS modes give you total control of your drive. Keeping you connected is a standard eight-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to make sure you never skip a beat. Overall the 2018 Buick Regal GS is going to be a fun and functional sport sedan and while we await its arrival come by our Statesville, NC location for a test drive in another exciting Buick model.

The hardworking service professionals here at Black Automotive Group know your car is one of your most important investments. We also know that regular maintenance from trusted service professionals who know your vehicle's exact service history and exact mechanical design is crucial to the long-term health, efficient performance and overall reliability of your automobile. After all, the long-term performance, efficiency, and safety of your Chevy car, truck or SUV is what makes it such a joy to own one. The Black Automotive Group parts and service center is conveniently located at 809 Salisbury Road in Statesville. Our mechanical team consists of certified professionals who specialize in everything from routine maintenance chores like oil changes, tire rotations and brake testing to vast menu of complex service solutions involving diagnostic checks, muffler and exhaust systems, and steering and suspension tune-ups. Don't trust any old garage with your repairs, modifications or routine maintenance- trust the mechanics who know Chevy best. Visit our parts and service page today to learn more.

Buick continues to deliver premium vehicles that impress drivers with their versatility and practicality. The upcoming 2018 Regal Sportback continues this trend with a sleek design, ample cargo space, and a cleverly designed interior. This is the first Buick to offer a standard active hood pedestrian safety system. This system can sense when the vehicle will hit a pedestrian between 16 and 30 miles per hour, then will lift the back of the hood nearly four inches to reduce impact and potential injuries. With a plethora of other safety features included, the Sportback exemplifies the best ways to avoid, and lessen the impact of, an accident occurring. While awaiting the release of the 2018 Regal Sportback, come over to Black Buick GMC so a member of our team can assist you in our new vehicle showroom. The sooner you make it to our dealership, the sooner we can have you scheduled for a test drive in the vehicle that is perfect for your lifestyle!

GMC will be giving the 2018 Denali a make-over; with new styling, trim enhancements, and ten-speed transmission, the Denali will look and perform better than ever. A big part of the body overhaul includes the Denali grille rework. The new grille includes a multidimensional, layered look to it, similar to that of the Acadia and Terrain. The HID headlights and LED Signature Lighting are featured on either side of the grill to add another layer of sophistication to the design. These changes were not solely for cosmetic purposes: the new grille offers greater airflow to the radiator. These practical changes will bring a welcomed change to the Denali, both in looks and performance. The new Denali is slated for release by the end of this year. Until then, check out Black Buick GMC for all your Buick needs. We have a comprehensive selection in new vehicle inventory so that you can have a better chance of finding the perfect vehicle for you.

Tire rotation: the forgotten maintenance task. Many folks have forgotten the overall importance of rotating their tires on a regular basis, which is about every 8,000 miles. Many people have no idea what a tire rotation is, much less why you would want to do it.The tires on your car have certain functions and principals that cause them to wear independently and differently of one another. This is due to the way you drive, but also how your car is designed. For example, every time you take a corner to pull into your driveway, you are actually putting additional wear on the left or right front tire respectfully.To help fix this issue, it is recommended by tire manufactures as well as vehicle manufactures, that you rotate the front tires to the rear. When you rotate your tires, you are allowing all four of them to get equal duty across all four corners of the vehicle, therefore providing you with longer use of your tires.

When drivers from in and around Statesville go in search of a vehicle that's as comfortable as it is powerful, it's tough to overlook the 2017 GMC Yukon.Whether you're the head of a household that's about to grow, or simply looking for a vehicle that's roomy and stylish enough to transport your clients throughout the region, the 2017 GMC Yukon offers the power of a full-size truck and the comfort of a luxury sedan, all in one efficient, powerful and stylish package. Best of all, Yukon's available four-wheel-drive system allows you to switch between the two-wheel drive for optimum fuel efficiency and four-wheel-drive when you need extra control in inclement weather and off-the-pavement power. In fact with as many features to trips around town as it has features equipped for the jobsite and campsite -buying a Yukon is like buying two vehicles at once. Stop by and Visit Black Buick GMC this week to explore summer finance offers on our vast array of new and used GMC vehicles.

If you don't have an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle yet then it is about time that you got one. You can throw one together in just a few minutes and it could save your life one day. You should pack useful items like bottled water, nonperishable foods and warm blankets. You should also have a flashlight and batteries, cell phone and charger, tow rope, and jumper cables. You can also add flares, reflective triangles, a collapsible shovel, and anything else that would help you out in the area that you drive in. If you have poisonous snakes in your area, you might want to add a snake bite kit to your emergency stash. If you are in a rainy season, you may want to pack rain ponchos or an umbrella. It's better to have more things than you need than not enough or to be missing something important.