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To prevent the early wear and discoloration of your car's carpet, upholstery, trim and other materials, Buick conducts extensive durability tests, some of which take months to complete. While bug spray and sunscreen are essential for protecting human skin, they can damage materials in your car's interior, so Buick's scientists and engineers perform the following tests to ensure they're working with fabric, wood, metal and plastics that will stand up to all types of substances - including your sweat.

J.D. Power's Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout Study, also known as APEAL, ranks vehicles in a variety of categories based on surveys taken by over 83,000 drivers. Following the first 90 days after purchase, each driver who participates in the study is asked to rate how gratifying their new vehicle is to own and drive. Models with the highest ratings receive a coveted J.D. Power APEAL Award and we're very proud to announce that one of this year's winners is the 2014 GMC Yukon, which was rated highest in the large SUV segment!

Even with our recent monsoon weather, it's still been hot, hot, hot! Luckily, Scottsdale's got a variety of water playgrounds where locals can cool off and even hang ten. Check out Van Buick GMC's list of the city's top five pools! Please click "read more" below for details.

While our associates know more than a thing or two about Buick's lineup, we understand that smart shoppers don't just rely on the word of their sales rep. It's important to do your own research and, lucky for you, there are plenty of terrific guides and resources out there for vehicle shoppers. One is J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study, which awards models based on consumer polls. In the company's most recent study, we're proud to say that the 2014 Buick Encore was ranked highest among Small SUVs (in a tie).  Read more for…

Taste Tequila is coming to The Venue of Scottsdale on Saturday, July 26, 2014. For connoisseurs of the blue agave-based spirit, this swanky one-night event will feature over 10 rare Mezcals, as well as a stellar lineup of tequilas from over 30 brands, including Partida, 3 Amigos and Patron!

The new 2015 GMC Terrain in Scottsdale makes staying connected easier than ever - whether your focus is business, safety or entertainment. The new standard addition of 4G LTE connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi will allow passengers simultaneous access to all manner of online services: Make purchases, download movies, play online games, send emails or browse websites.

Now you have even more reason to purchase a new Buick! This year, all 2015 models will come standard with a rearview camera system. That's right; every one of your favorite Buicks, from the LaCrosse to the Enclave and Verano, will offer a rear backup system for no extra charge. The best part: A recent analysis of collision data has revealed that having a rearview camera significantly reduces the chance of getting into a crash when driving in reverse.

The annual Independence Day Music Festival at Salt River Fields is always a big hit, and this year on Thursday, July 3, 2014, the event is expected to draw record crowds as Phillip Phillips takes the stage! The American Idol alum will be joined by several special guests and following the show there will be a huge fireworks display! Read more for details about how you can enter to win free tickets and meet Phillip Phillips.

Just imagine what the Buick Regal, Verano and LaCrosse might look like over 15 years from now. It seems like a relatively short period of time, so you may not envision anything wildly different, but a group of forward-thinking design school students in Michigan foresee major transformations in the world of automotive design over this course of time. Buick recently partnered with BASF to sponsor a competition for students at Detroit's College of Creative Studies and their ultra-futuristic vehicle concepts will astound you.

In a genius move, GMC found a simple fix for a big problem regarding the placement of child-restraint systems in trucks. If you're a pickup owner, you may know how difficult - or impossible - it is to fit a child's seat in an extended-cab truck, but the new 2015 GMC Canyon in Scottsdale offers a way to elongate its jump seats for easy installation! Autoblog calls it a "pretty darn clever idea to a problem ... fairly common in the world of pickup trucks." See how it works in the enclosed video.