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Not sure how to tell if your tires need to be replaced? Try the penny tire tread test to check the depth of your tire tread. It’s a simple, accurate test that anyone can perform on their own and we’ve got instructions on how it’s done inside.

The Encore lineup has been incredibly popular since its arrival just a few years back and we expect its wave of popularity to increase with the debut of a new turbocharged Sport Touring trim level! The popular compact crossover SUV proves that small can be big, with a wealth of appealing features, smart space planning that makes the most of every inch and great fuel economy. Shoppers get more with less in the case of the Buick Encore and this is doubly true for the 2016 model year.

No matter your musical tastes, you’re sure to enjoy the live shows being featured this month at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater. The venue’s comfortable, inviting atmosphere and excellent acoustics make it the perfect place to enjoy a night of live music.

Yes, this boat car is indeed street legal and it’s almost gotten people in accidents as they’ve tried to photograph and videotape it driving by. The car, which was built by Atlanta resident Mark Ray, took only a year to build and it was created on a bet from his cancer-stricken wife Robyn.

If you own an Apple device with an iOS 7.1 or higher operating system, you’ll have access to the new CarPlay system that’s featured on select 2016 Buick and GMC models! Apple CarPlay is accessed through the IntelliLink infotainment system and gives iPhone users a smarter, safer way to use their mobile devices on the road.

If you want to get out and do something fun this month, while escaping the summer heat at the same time, head to the Laugh Factory in Scottsdale, where some of the nation’s funniest comedians will take the stage this month. Performances are scheduled Thursday through Sunday every week starting at 8 p.m. each night and general admission tickets are only $20 plus tax.

For college grads, school’s not just out for summer, it’s out for good and this major milestone deserves more than your average gift. If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate your son or daughter’s transition into adulthood, why not get them out of their old second-hand car and into a vehicle that’ll better serve their post-collegiate transportation needs? The Buick Encore is just such a vehicle and it’s been named on Autotrader’s list of 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates.

Summer time is here and we know that means many of you will be heading on the road for summer vacations. If you’ll be hitching a trailer to take along for the ride, check out GMC’s 10 Tips for Trouble-Free Trailering infographic and learn how you can increase your safety on the highway.

One of the coolest events taking place this summer is just around the corner. Scottsdale Beer Palooza is a giant indoor tasting event for craft beer enthusiasts. Taking place over Father’s Day Weekend at WestWorld of Scottsdale, the festival will host over 50 breweries and feature live music, games, food and a beer store, so you can purchase your favorite brews. Food vendors include Mustache Pretzels and M Culinary Concepts, who will have a large menu and several food stations throughout the event with burgers, nachos, desserts and more.

Enclave’s achievements in the three-row crossover segment are celebrated this year with new upgrades that reward Buick shoppers with a higher level of distinction. The crossover SUV that “sparked the brand’s renaissance eight years ago” returns with an all-new Tuscan Edition bronze package and standard Wi-Fi hotspot!