http://www.businessinsider.com/gm-new-avenir-brand-2016-9
For a hundred years, General Motors was defined by its brands: Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, GMC, Cadillac; Saturn, Saab, and Hummer later joined the portfolio.
But the lead-up to the financial crisis and the Great Recession, driving GM into bankruptcy, saw Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Saturn vanish, while Hummer and Saab faded away.
This was actually a plus for GM, as supporting all those brands had become a drag on the business. Since coming out of bankruptcy, however, GM has discovered that it can develop new brands without having to promote them and market them as such.
On Friday, the automaker's Buick division announced that it had created a new sub-brand, "Avenir." That's the French world for "future," and it takes it cue from a concept car that Buick unveiled in 2015.
"Through the first half of 2016, Buick has been the industry's fastest-growing major international brand, and Avenir is key to future growth and delivering on the high expectations of new customers coming to our showrooms," Duncan Aldred, Buick's boss, said in a statement.
"Avenir will be Buick's signature. The highest expression of the luxury experiences we're delivering now and in the future."
The carmaker says Avenir vehicles "will add distinct touches to Buick's timeless, sculpted designs, including a three-dimensional mesh grille, large-diameter wheels, and unique trim finishes." Interiors will also be upgraded.
The inspiration for this brand-within-a-brand idea at Buick has come from its stablemate GMC. Dealers often sell both brands, and the Denali designation for GMC vehicles has become a de facto premium nameplate, with sales prices approaching those traditionally captured by better-known luxury brands such as Range Rover.
Creating Avenir as a sub-brand also avoids GM's perpetual problem of brand management. The automaker has always struggled with a business model that required brands to capture customers in different market segments, but that also eventually sees the lines between those brands blur.
It's probably better to think of Avenir as a sort of super-trim-level, with premium pricing attached. The move also proves decisively that Buick is back. GM considered killing the brand - the original GM marque - as the Great Recession loomed. GM's China business depended on Buick, however, so the brand had to be fixed at home. The arrival of a new crossover SUV, Enclave, rescued sales at an opportune moment.
The creation of Avenir is a good indication that Buick will be around a lot longer.
Dont they already have cadillac and isnt their revamp plan for cadillac failing?
>>15917704
Fuck GM.
>Take Buick's money and give it to Cadillac.
>Build world beater Cadillacs
>Sell refaced entry level trim Cadillacs as Buicks in the chink market.
>Get $$
Where is my 10 mirrion bonus?
MAKE IT ALREADY REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
i thought brz sti was planned tho?
anyway, it's more of a concept but i wish an american manufacturer would make a lightweight, turbo 4-cyl FR coupe shitbox
>>15920777
that looks so much cleaner than the regular GT86...
>>15920777
What does STi stand for?
I need to do an oil change, and I've had bad experiences with jiffy lube and such other $20 oil change places. I know how to do it myself, I just need a way to get under a 3500 lbs 2005 Honda Accord without crushing my skull. Has anyone used these RhinoGear ramps and can vouch for them?
Suggestion:
Buy some lumber from Blows or Home Despot and turn it into stepped version.
It being stepped works better, and the wood is CERTAINLY strong enough.
I use them for my suburban. Don't be a pussy.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467120
I mean, like, it's really a thing.
start looking for ways to pick apart his rudamentary test so stancers can get off their tickets
>help me break the law so I can continue my terrible choices
>>15918843
Suspension that lets you go up and down
>>15918843
Stance is garbage and so is your life.
Please consider suicide.
Where did they go wrong?
>>15918080
when they stopped making airplanes.
>>15918108
they never made airplanes you fat retard
they only make one car worth buying
Well /o/ I fucked up.
>be me
>retarded
>purchase BMW 745Li
>115,000 mil/ $12.5K
...
>ohh god what have I done!!!!!!!
>the repairs start building up
>bank account now in negative
>barely holding head above water between payments and insurance
There is currently a check engine light and a flat tire light on, plus i need an oil change. Small damge to rear bumber (like fist sized)
Is there any hope I can recover from this or even break even???????
What should I do??????
>currently owe 7.5K still
>pic sort of related (not mine)
>>15917262
pls be b8
bread on hood.
>>15917269
I'm 100% real with you mein nigga
>>15917274
still, bread on hood.
>>15917039
>tfw she doesn't have her license yet
>>15917053
maybe /o/ is ACTUALLY filled with gfs who don't have their licenses yet
>>15917053
>ChrisHanson.exe
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Noob? Git gud:
>>10361928 (Cross-thread)
Boring gifums with shounds:
>>>/wsg/1258994
Old thread:
>>15916888
first for honda a good
>tfw a monkey bike has inverted forks and yours are still upright
probably second for making a good decision
>>15918991
I cant remember the name of this style but post em' faggots.
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-cutaway-illustrations-are-everything-you-ever-wanted-photo-gallery-85419.html#
There are like 35 images of HQ BMWs there. I won't bother posting those those.
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>may not increase penis size
http://cycle-ergo.com/
Noob? Git gud:
>>10361928
Boring gifums with shounds:
>>>/wsg/1258994
Old thread:
>>15915240
Is leather a meme or is actually good? Im wearing mostly jeans but winter will fuck me good
>>15916888
1st for we don't need any more trip garbageposters
>>15916888
Omw to a tattoo convention.
What's dbt up to this lovely Friday
Last car pic you downloaded is now your winter better, how fucked are you?
> JUN Super Lemon RII
I mean, I think I would be alright.
Sweet
I'm down
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Motorcycle Ergonomics Simulator
>may not increase penis size
http://cycle-ergo.com/
Noob? Git gud:
>>10361928 →
Boring gifums with shounds:
>>>/wsg/1258994
Old thread:
>>>15913755
hhonda a shit
How easy is it for a bike to be considered totaled after an accident?
>>15915286
if it is considered totaled it is not worth fixing.
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Motorcycle Ergonomics Simulator
>may not increase penis size
http://cycle-ergo.com/
Noob? Git gud:
>>10361928
Boring gifums with shounds:
>>>/wsg/1258994
Old thread:
>>15910939
First for Aprilia a bestest
1st for sumo is lyf
>>15913775
SUPERMOTOS 2 SLOW AGAIN
SPORTBIKE FOREVER
Previous thread: >>15905049
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fuck yeh straight up 180 and 360's aussie pride way to do burnouts on a small narrow street and a perfect location fuck the neighbors its australia we have the right to do this shit its a free country and a perfect time and nice control love it aussie style good on ya mate
is ranwec dead
What needs to be added to this? There's nothing on the back or spoiler. I'll also put this livery on other cars if anyone wants.
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>may not increase penis size
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Noob? Git gud:
>>10361928
Boring gifums with shounds:
>>>/wsg/1258994
Old thread:
>>15909463
First for Aprilia a best
>>15910934
I can always dream
>>15910939
Winter is on its way guys, who here rides through winter/snow and what do you ride?