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These uncertain times are no time to be relying on a high-mileage vehicle whose repair is on you if it breaks down. By the same token, however, you might be reluctant to take on a new vehicle payment right now, especially if we're talking about a vehicle that costs $35,000 or more. We get it. Lots of us here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC know what it's like to rely on an unreliable vehicle, or sweating that big monthly payment when your financial situation might not be rock solid. That said, you need affordable vehicle options, and McLarty Daniel Buick GMC is here for you with our list of three very affordable vehicles we have in stock right now. All three are under $25,000, and -- like all General Motors products -- they come with a 3-year/30,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year/50,000-mile... more powertrain warranty, plus roadside assistance and other protections to help you find some peace of mind going forward. What could you do a vehicle you didn't need to worry about for at least three full years? Thanks to record-breaking dealer incentives and record-low interest rates, there has literally never been a better time than right now to buy a new vehicle from McLarty Daniel Buick GMC! Check out details on our three most affordable new vehicles below, then come see us for a test drive today! 2020 GMC CANYON Starting Price: $22,200 Seats: Up to five Fuel Economy: 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway Wait, a TRUCK for under $22,500? That's right. And you're not getting just any truck, either. The 2020 GMC Canyon might be smaller than the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 or the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD, but it's built with the same job-ready engineering as its big brothers, with a full-length frame of high-strength steel, the most work-ready bed of any midsize truck, and GMC's legendary commitment to build quality, backed up by GMC's 3-year/30,000 mile basic warranty and 5-year/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Reliability and peace of mind never looked so good, thanks to the GMC Canyon's perfect proportions, signature grille and c-shaped headlights, and variety of trims. Heading off-road? Then opt for the available four-wheel drive models, up to and including the off-road luxury of the all-new 2020 GMC Canyon AT4. Whether you're looking for a workhorse or a commuter truck, the GMC Canyon can deliver for less. 2020 BUICK ENCORE STARTING PRICE: $23,200 Seats: 5 Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/30 mpg highway Looking for an affordable compact SUV that offers great features and modern style without breaking the bank? Then check out the beautiful 2020 Buick Encore! Buick's smallest vehicle, with a wheelbase of a petite 100.6 inches, the 2020 Encore goes big on style, comfort and safety with a head-turning exterior, and clever use of interior space that maximizes both passenger room and cargo room. Buick's revolutionary QuietTuning noise cancellation makes for a remarkably quiet cabin, while the turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder putting out 138 horsepower brings the fun. Is the 2020 Buick Encore safe? You bet! With 10 standard airbags plus advanced safety features like Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, high-def rear-view camera and more, the Buick Encore has your back no matter what comes. 2020 BUICK ENCORE GX STARTING PRICE: $24,100 Seats: 5 Fuel Economy: 26 mpg city/29 mpg highway The newest vehicle in the Buick lineup is also one of the brand's most affordable: the all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX! A bit larger than the 2020 Buick Encore, the 2020 Buick Encore GX features athletic, streetwise lines and performance that just begs you to open the throttle. Choose from any of three trim levels and ten beautiful colors to help make your Encore GX uniquely your own. under the hood, choose from two engine options, including the 1.2-liter engine with 137 horsepower, and the high-performance 1.3-liter with an explosive 155 horsepower; more than enough to turn the small Encore GX into a thrill ride. Buick's available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak helps keep you heading in the right direction even in slippery conditions, while a full slate of advanced safety features surround you in a cushion of protection should things go bad.

We're crazy about Buick around here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, and we can argue for days about which are our favorites. As the oldest-surviving car brand, in business since 1903, there have been a lot of great Buicks to choose from over the years so it's hard to pick a favorite. That said, read on for details on four of our favorite Buick models EVER. From beautiful "factory customs" to hot Buick muscle cars, there's a little something for everyone. Ready to find your own favorite Buick to love? Then come see us today for a test drive at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, or check out our full selection at our website right now. 1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark: Buick is the oldest-surviving car brand, and for their 50th anniversary way back in 1953, the company wanted to create a car that celebrated... more Buicks' half-century commitment to building beautiful cars. The result was the rare 1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark convertible. Essentially a factory custom built on the standard Roadmaster convertible chassis, each Skylark was created by slicing four inches out of the body of the Roadmaster horizontally and then welding it back together -- a custom-car trick called "sectioning." Because of this labor-intensive build technique, only 1,690 were built, with each selling for a then-astronomical $4,536. They are incredibly rare and valuable today. 1970 Buick GSX: When the muscle car wars of the late 1960s came about, Buick had been getting ready for years by developing some of the hottest early V8 engine combos in the game. One of our favorite Buick muscle cars of the era was the 1970 Buick GSX. Based on the "Gran Sport" trim of the Buick Skylark, the 1970 GSX went over the top on looks and horsepower, with a hood-mounted tachometer, bold graphics and special high-performance front and rear spoilers. Giving plenty of bite to that bark was Buick's giant 7.5-liter 455 V8, which was available in a series of performance "Stages" that upped the horsepower to an available 360 hp and an incredible 510 lb.-ft of torque. The GSX was both a street terror and a rare bird, even when new, with only 678 examples built that year, all in either Saturn Yellow or Apollo White. 1987 Buick GNX: By the early 1980s, Buick had long-since left behind its 1960's and 70's muscle car hot streak, and the performance days looked long past. After a decade and a half of building both boring luxury-barges and economical compact cars, however, Buick decided to show their stuff with the incredible Buick Grand National, which debuted in 1982, but which reached full flower with the 1984 model. Based on a blacked-out version of the Buick Regal, the Grand National was a supercar in sheep's clothing, powered by a turbocharged V6 delivering a then-respectable 200 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. The greatest of all Buick Grand Nationals? The final-year 1987 Buick GNX. Featuring an intercooler, a special "torque arm" rear suspension, a larger Garrett T-3 turbo and other tricks, the GNX was rated (some say UNDER-rated to keep insurance rates low) at 276 horsepower and 360 lb.-ft. of torque. Faster than the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche 930 in the quarter-mile, the 1987 Buick GNX remains one of the most iconic American cars of the 1980s. Only 547 were produced. 1965 Buick Riviera: Buick had been building elegant automobiles for sixty years by the time 1963 rolled around. With the "Big Fins" era of automotive styling in the rear-view mirror, the 1960s were all about Jet Age styling, with clean, beautiful, flowing lines and big horsepower to back it up. Sculpted by GM's legendary chief designer Bill Mitchell, who also designed the iconic 1963 Corvette Stingray, the 1963 Buick Skylark was Buick's refined answer to the styling of the age, featuring flowing lines and a now-classic grille that would, in 1965, gain the Rivera's signature "clamshell" headlight covers that opened to reveal stacked quad headlights. Inside, the Riviera was as elegant as the beach that lent it a name, with a four-seat interior with a flow-through center console that ran all the way to the back window. There was plenty to be excited about under the hood, too, with up to a 7.0-liter V8 providing the blast off for one of the most celebrated designs of the early 1960s.

For folks in the car business, there are few things more exciting than the debut of a top-to-bottom redesign of one of the vehicles you sell. What that means for us at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC is a stunning new design, new features, new amenities, new powertrain options, new safety technologies and -- above all -- a chance to introduce buyers to today's Buick, which just keeps rolling out groundbreaking features and designs. This month, it's time to say hello again to the Buick Envision, with the debut of the totally-redesigned 2021 Envision. Sleek, bold, modern and comfortably mid-sized, the all-new 2021 Envision is poised to be one of the most beautiful, refined and advanced SUVs on the road when it debuts early next year. For even more luxury, Buick has also revealed... more that for the first time, the Buick Envision will be available in the super-premium Avenir trim level, adding another Buick model to the refined and elegant Buick Avenir family of ultra-luxe vehicles. “The all-new 2021 Envision is part of Buick’s strategy to grow its family of premium SUVs,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president, Global Buick and GMC. “It joins the new 2020 Encore GX, which offers safety, functionality and styling tailored around the size and space preferences of today’s small and compact SUV buyers.” In addition to an incredible new look outside, the interior of the 2021 Buick Envision carries on the long Buick tradition of building the most luxurious and comfortable vehicles on the road. Inside, the 2021 Buick Envision will offer the brand's first available 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, giving you access to in-vehicle apps including Spotify, Pandora, Fox Sports, and Amazon's Alexa personal assistant. The system will also be fully smartphone compatible thanks to standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. “The design of and technology in the all-new Buick Envision are sure to be a hit in today’s growing premium SUV market,” said Helen Emsley, executive director, Global Buick and GMC Design. “The 2021 Envision will be lower and wider, with premium proportions and striking styling designed to combine the expressiveness of a car with the practicality of an SUV.” Under the hood, the 2021 Envision will be powered by an efficient and surprisingly powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. And safety comes first in the 2021 Buick Envision, which features a host of standard safety features including Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Rear Park Assist, Safety Alert Seat, HD Rear Vision Camera and more. You couldn't possibly be more excited to check out the all-new 2021 Buick Envision than we are at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC. Buick says they will reveal more details about this incredible redesign, including full information about the new 2021 Buick Envision Avenir, as we get closer to the release date. Can't wait? Check out our big selection of beautiful 2020 Buick Envision models at our website right now.

If you're in the market for a smaller luxury SUV with incredible features and style, the all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX is poised to be a game changer for you, with peppy performance, cutting-edge safety and a knockout look that's athletic, sporty and uniquely fun. The latest beautiful SUV from Buick, the 2020 Encore GX shares a name with its sibling, the Buick Encore, but it's a totally new design inside and out. We've got the 2020 Buick Encore GX on the lot and ready to roll here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC in Bentonville, and we love sharing the innovative features of this great little crossover. Seen below, check out 10 of our favorite features of the all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX. With an SUV this great, it's hard to narrow it down, but we gave it a shot. And when you're ready to find... more your own favorite things about the 2020 Buick Encore GX, come see us for a test drive at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC in Bentonville, or check out our big selection of 2020 Encore GX models online right now. CLICK HERE TO SHOP OUR SELECTION OF 2020 BUICK ENCORE GX MODELS 1) JUST LOOK AT IT!: In a world of inflated egos and equally-inflated SUVs (with similarly inflated price tags), there's a certain kind of confidence in just being the perfect size for the way you live. Slotted between the subcompact Buick Encore and the mid-size Buick Enclave, the 2020 Buick Encore GX is the "right sized" SUV that makes a big impression with bold character lines, an expressive front fascia, and the inspiring style and modern design that has long been a hallmark of Buick. We never get tired of looking at the Buick Encore GX, and neither will you. 2) A FUNCTIONAL INTERIOR THAT'S SMART ABOUT SPACE: When working in a smaller footprint, engineers and designers have to make every square inch count. The 2020 Encore GX is just as smart on the inside as it is on the outside, with 94.3 cubic feet of room for passengers and cargo, including 25.3 cubic feet behind the second row. The Encore GX does a lot with that space, too, thanks to innovative features like a standard, two-stage adjustable load floor, a fold-flat second row, and a front passenger seat that folds flat as well, allowing you to haul items up to eight feet long. 3) AN ALL-TURBO ENGINE LINEUP: Nothing is worse than an SUV that doesn't have the power to keep you smiling mile after mile. Again playing on the idea of doing more in a smaller space, the 2020 Buick Encore GX features two turbocharged engines that provide exhilarating power and performance. Standard power is the 1.2-liter turbo engine, with an optional 1.3-liter turbo that delivers a peppy 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque, more than enough to turn the agile and lightweight Encore GX into a ride that can really get you moving, especially when paired with the available all-wheel drive system. 4) THE BUICK ENCORE GX SPORT TOURING: Want even more of an adventure-ready, streetwise look? The 2020 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring feels you, and strikes the perfect tone with exclusive details like a signature Sport Touring grille of black and red mesh with a red-accented lower fascia, ST-specific 18-inch alloy wheels in a special "Dark Android" finish, and the available Blackout package with a gloss black roof, mirror caps and roof-rails, for a bold and beautiful look that's guaranteed to turn heads wherever you go. 5) FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED ROOF RAILS: Worried that the 2020 Buick Encore GX isn't going to be able to fit your adventurous lifestyle? Think again, thanks to not only the clever use of cargo space, but also the integrated roof rails up top. Fully functional and standard on onthe Encore GX Sport Touring and other models, these roof rails are able to carry items up to 200 pounds and are compatible with many aftermarket bike and kayak racks, along with many cartop carriers, they're the answer to getting your gear to where the fun is. 6) UP TO 30 MILES PER GALLON: Every dollar you don't have to spend a the gas station is another buck you have to spend on the things that make your life better and more enjoyable. The 2020 Buick Encore GX gets that too, and delivers up to 30 miles per gallon on the highway while still churning out pulse-pounding performance. That's the magic of Buick engineering, helping you do more with fewer stops at the pump while not missing a beat. 7) HANDS FREE POWER LIFTGATE: Know what's the worst? Coming out of a store or your house with your hands full, then trying to juggle everything while you fish out your keys to open the rear hatch to load up and go. That complicated juggle will be a thing of the past with the 2020 Buick Encore GX, thanks to its innovative hands-free liftgate. With the keyfob in your pocket or purse, the Encore GX senses your approach, and opening the rear hatch for your bags is as easy as waving a foot across a logo projected on the ground under the rear bumper. 8) A WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Buick has always been at the forefront of bringing the latest in technology to your drive, and the 2020 Buick Encore GX is their greatest combination of style and technology yet. Inside, the Buick Infotainment screen in the center dash is your command center, allowing you to do everything from answering text messages to pay-from-the-car fuel stops to even making dinner reservations with your hands firmly on the wheel and your eyes on the road. 9) ALEXA IS ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Millions of Americans have come to rely on the ease and convenience of Amazon Alexa devices in their homes, allowing them voice-activated access to the internet, entertainment options and the world. With the 2020 Buick Encore GX, you can have that same convenience on the go, with the available Alexa Built-in system, which makes accessing your music, email and more easier than ever. And with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration built right in, you can be more connected than ever on the road. 10) A SAFETY-FIRST ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY: No vehicle works harder at keeping you and your passengers safe than the Buick Encore GX. It's packed with over two dozen standard and available safety and driver assistance systems, helping keep a weather eye out for trouble and giving you the utmost in protection if a collision can't be avoided. That includes the latest in safety systems, including forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, lane keeping assist, following distance indicator, automatic intellibeam headlamps, rear park assist, rear cross traffic alert, blind zone alert, a rear camera mirror, adaptive cruise control, surround vision camera system and much, much more. With all this going for the 2020 Buick Encore GX, why would you even consider any other compact luxury SUV? So make the smart choice and step up to the legendary name building tomorrow's SUVs: Buick, and the 2020 Buick Encore GX. Think you might want to buy a 2020 Buick Encore GX in Bella Vista, Bentonville, Rogers or Springdale? Then come see us for an exhilarating test drive today at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, or check out our full selection of Encore GX models online right now.

From the luxurious Buick Enclave to the compact but refined Buick Encore, Buick's family of SUV models has been raising the bar on styling, features, safety and comfort for years. Now Buick has released full details on the next member of the Buick SUV family: the 2020 Buick Encore GX. Slated in size and starting price between the compact 2020 Buick Encore and the midsize 2020 Buick Envision, the Buick Encore GX is a game-changer with the uncompromising design, safety and performance today's drivers demand. “Premium SUV buyers are looking for features that fit their lifestyle priorities, and Buick is giving customers more segment choices with our new Encore GX,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president, Global Buick and GMC. “As we look to the future of Buick, and customer demand trends, our four... more -SUV portfolio puts us in a strong competitive position across the most popular SUV segments.” Buick recently released full details on the 2020 Buick Encore GX, including specifics on engine options, technology and safety features. Here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC of Bentonville, we're counting the days until the 2020 Encore GX is released next spring. For now, though, read on for the latest about this incredible new mid-size SUV from Buick. SAFETY: The Encore GX will continue Buick's commitment to building the most advanced SUVs on the road today, with a wide range of available safety and driver assistance features, including a suit of six safety technologies that are standard on every Buick GX model. These include Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam headlamps with automatically-adjusting high/low beams. Upping the safety even further are the 2020 Buick Encore GX's available driver-assistance features, including rear park assist with cross-traffic alert, lane-change alert with side blind zone alert, rear camera mirror, adaptive cruise control, heads-up display, automatic parking assist with braking, a high-definition surround-view camera and more. CONNECTIVITY: Buick knows today's drivers deserve the latest in technology advances and the 2020 Encore GX delivers with a huge array of standard and available tech features, including smartphone connectivity by Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, available wireless charging and Bluetooth pairing that allows two phones to be paired simultaneously. will allow up to two phones to be paired at the same time. For even more entertainment options, the 2020 Encore GX also supports the next-generation SiriusXM with 360L, which pairs both satellite on online streaming for more channels than ever. STYLE MEETS FUNCTIONALITY: Buick's family of SUV models shines with the craftsmanship, refinement and attention to detail that has always marked Buick design. the 2020 Buick GX continues that tradition with features like a sophisticated front fascia, 18-inch alloy wheels, and the optional Sport Touring package with exclusive wheel design, body color molding, and a signature black mesh grille with red accents. Inside, the interior of the 2020 Buick GX is all about comfort and flexibility, with Buick QuietTuning noise reduction, premium materials, available leather and an ionizing air filtration system. Need to haul? Lay the 60/40 split rear folding seat to allow cargo up to eight feet long. PERFORMANCE: Power in the 2020 Buick Encore GX is provided by either the standard 1.2-liter turbo or 1.3-liter turbo four cylinder, developing up to 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque while delivering up to 31 miles per gallon fuel economy backed by a "gearless" Continuously Variable Transmission. Available all-wheel drive keeps you sunny side up even when the roads get slick, and can switch to two-wheel drive automatically to help conserve fuel when traction needs are low. Thanks to new models like the 2020 Buick Encore GX, the future of Buick innovation, luxury and comfort has never been brighter, and everyone here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC can't wait to introduce you to the Encore GX when the model debuts in early 2020. Can't wait? Stop in today to test drive the latest in Buick refinement, or check us out online at our website right now.

We love the Buick brand here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, and we find something new to love every time a new Buick model rolls onto the lot. While Buick might be America's oldest surviving automotive brand, they're clearly not resting on their laurels — they still turn out vehicles that bristle with style, attitude, technology, safety, performance, and all-around great looks. Every once in a while, we run across something even WE didn't know about Buick! Read on for 10 things you might not know about the Buick brand. And when you're done, swing by McLarty Daniel Buick GMC and check out our full line of beautiful Buick SUVs. Drive Home in a Brand-New Buick Today more 1) Buick was originally founded in 1899 by Scottish-born inventor David Dunbar Buick as the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company, a maker of early internal combustion gasoline engines for industrial applications and, later, homebuilt horseless carriages. The company was later incorporated as Buick Motor Company. 2) Designed by the groundbreaking automotive stylist Harley Earl, the 1938 Buick "Y-Job" is considered the automotive industry's first "concept car." It included a number of features that would be used in production cars by various automakers for much of the next two decades, including bulbous pontoon fenders, the first waterfall grille, the first bombsight hood ornament, wraparound bumpers, and one of the industry's first uses of hideaway headlights.Read More About the Buick Y-Job 3) Buick is huge in China, where over 80 percent of Buick-branded vehicles are currently sold. It has been considered the premium luxury brand in China since the 1910s, when many high-ranking officials there, including the Chinese emperor, began importing Buick touring cars for their personal use. 4) The famous Buick "Tri-Shield" emblem found today on every Buick vehicle is based on the family crest of David Dunbar Buick, whose family standard featured a red shield with a diagonal line from the lower right to the upper left. This single-shield emblem was used on Buick vehicles from 1937 until 1960, when it was updated to three shields in red, white and blue, which symbolized both American pride and the Buick LeSabre, Invicta and Electra, which were then Buick's best-selling cars. 5) Founded on May 19, 1903, Buick Motor Company is the oldest surviving American auto brand. It's older than Ford Motor Company, which was incorporated on June 16, 1903, by a little over a month. 6) Built in very limited numbers through a partnership with F1 racing supplier McLaren, the 1987 Buick Regal GNX was a one-year-only special edition of the turbocharged Buick Grand National. This vehicle featured a turbocharged and intercooled V6 engine conservatively rated at 276 horsepower (though most experts say the actual power number was much higher) and a special "torque arm" rear end designed to produce maximum traction on takeoff. What Does Buick's Avenir Badge Mean?7) With a quarter mile time of 12.7 seconds, the 1987 Buick GNX was the fastest American production car of the 1980s. It was quicker than both the 1987 Ferrari F40 and the 1987 Porsche 930 in the quarter mile. 8) Buick Motor Company invented the first overhead valve engine in 1904, even though other manufacturers would continue to use less efficient valve-in-block "flathead" engine designs for much of the next 50 years. 9) From 1949 to 1958, all Buick cars featured either three or four-round, chrome-trimmed Buick portholes on each side of the hood. Three holes per side denoted a six-cylinder model, and four holes per side denoted an eight-cylinder. Officially known as "ventiports," the holes were adopted brand-wide by the company after Buick designer Ned Nickles (inspired by the exhaust ports on World War II fighter planes) installed four chrome-trimmed holes in the hood sides of his 1948 Buick Roadmaster convertible with lights inside to simulate flickering exhaust flames. 10) Created to mark Buick's 50th anniversary, the rare and beautiful 1953 Buick Skylark convertible was a true factory custom. It was made by slicing the body shell of a Buick Roadmaster convertible in two horizontally, removing an angled strip of metal from the entire perimeter of the car, and then welding the pieces back together -- a process known in the custom car world as "sectioning." The windshield frame and convertible top structure of the Skylark were also chopped an additional three inches for a sleeker look. Only 1,690 examples were produced. Which Buick is Right For You? Find Out Here! We hope you enjoyed these interesting facts about the oldest American car company! Buick history is full of bold designs, impressive feats, and innovative engineers. To see what the Buick lineup of today can deliver, swing by McLarty Daniel Buick GMC in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Who doesn't love a funky and futuristic concept car? Built as engineering and styling exercises that will likely never see full-scale production, concept cars also serve as a way to capture the excitement, attention and imagination of the motoring public. These concepts give tantalizing peeks at what might be coming on the highways of tomorrow in five, 10 or even 20 years. They also give manufacturers a chance to do real-world testing of futuristic components and design elements. more While most automakers these days regularly introduce wild concept cars, where did the concept of concept cars come from? The answer is: from Buick, America's oldest and most storied auto brand. Introduced in 1938, the Buick Y-Job was a radically-styled convertible that is recognized as the world's first concept car. Not only did the Buick Y-Job create the idea of the concept car, but the innovative styling of the car was such a hit with the public that it influenced production car design industry-wide for the next two decades. The Y-Job was miles ahead of other cars in 1938! The world's first "dream car," the 1938 Buick Y-Job was the brainchild of GM stylist Harley Earl. He would later go on to be a legend in automotive design, introducing developments like bulbous pontoon fenders and the Cadillac "tail fins" that would become an icon of 1950s American car design.Read About the Iconic Buick Regal Grand National Built on a standard 1937 Buick chassis, the Buick Y-Job (which Earl named because "Y" was the next letter after "X," the code prefix assigned to most secretive experimental vehicles built in-house at GM) was a radically different vehicle for its day. Only two inches short of a full 20 feet, the two-seater Y-Job was long, low and beautifully proportioned. It was complete with graceful fenders adorned by horizontal chrome strips, a sleek, curved windshield, and a total height of less than five feet. Out front, the Y-Job included the first use of the iconic Buick "waterfall grille," made up of thin, perfectly-spaced vertical ribbons of chrome, and the first use of the iconic Buick "bombsight" hood ornament. Flanking the striking grille was one of the industry's first examples of retractable, hideaway headlights for a smooth and streamlined look, with wrap-around bumpers front and rear. The car lacked the running boards that had been standard equipment since the dawn of the automobile, along with recessed tail lights, flush-mounted door handles and trunk release handles. The convertible top was electrically operated, a rarity for the day, and fully retracted into a pop-up panel in the trunk for a clean look.Futuristic Features: Buick Connected Services As you can see by looking at production cars of the 1940s and early 1950s, elements of the Buick Y-Job would find their way into vehicles for the next 20 years or more. The Y-Job's design not only influenced Buick vehicles, but also vehicles by Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, Chrysler, Studebaker and many others. Seeing the excitement the car produced when displayed to the public, all other major manufacturers were soon building concept cars of their own, giving customers glimpses of the vehicles of tomorrow. As for Harley Earl, he would drive the Buick Y-Job as his personal vehicle until 1951. By then, many of its features had been incorporated into GM cars with which it shared the roads. The Y-Job was later restored by the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich., which returned the car to GM in 1993. Today, it is on display with other restored icons of GM design at the General Motors Heritage Center in Detroit. In 2001, Buick paid homage to the car with another groundbreaking vehicle, the Buick Blackhawk concept car, which featured retro-futuristic styling that drew heavily on the design of the Y-Job. The innovative spirit of Harley Earl and the 1938 Buick Y-Job still lives at Buick. Stop in today at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC of Bentonville and check out our full lineup of groundbreaking Buick SUVs! Start Shopping Online Here

Between the first-generation Buick Encore, Buick Envision, and Buick Enclave, Buick has had great success with their lineup of luxury SUV models, with features and styling that could only come from America's oldest and most storied automaker. Now, Buick is poised to bring Buick style and craftsmanship to a whole new generation, with the beautiful 2020 Buick Encore GX! Scheduled to arrive at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC of Bentonville this fall, the 2020 Buick Encore GX looks to be a quantum leap forward for what a compact SUV can be, with new... more standard safety technologies, an athletic look and interior comfort and amenities that are second to none. "As we look to the future of Buick, the Encore GX positions us strongly as a consideration for those who want to purchase small or compact SUVs," said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick. "Today, almost 90 percent of U.S. Buick sales come from SUVs." Buick has long been at the forefront of making their vehicles the safest on the road. The 2020 Encore GX continues that tradition of engineering excellence with a full suite of standard safety equipment and driver assistance features that -- even when available -- cost thousands more in other compact SUVs. That includes standard Front Pedestrian Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning. The 2020 Encore GX will also share the 2019 Buick Enclave's innovative Rear Camera Mirror, which provides the driver with a wide, less-obstructed view when parking or pulling out of a slot, thanks to a High Definition Surround Vision Camera located at the rear of the vehicle. When it comes to design, compact SUVs and Crossovers styling has to be very carefully thought out to keep the vehicle from looking too egglike, too top heavy or just "wrong." The 2020 Buick Encore GX shows other makers how its done with a sporty look, punctuated by crisp character lines, a high beltline, rounded wheel arches and a signature cantilever-look roof that helps it look sleek and modern instead of bulky and boring. Inside, more careful design and innovative use of space means the new 2020 Buick Encore GX is more than five cubic feet larger than the 2019 Buick Encore, for more legroom, headroom, and cargo room than ever before. Want to be one of the first in Northwest Arkansas to own the all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX? Then stop in today and talk to our friendly finance professionals and get pre-approved so you can be one of the first to own this beautiful new compact SUV from Buick!

While modern muscle cars are in a race to achieve ever-higher horsepower numbers through ever-smaller engine packages, today's big-bang-for-your-buck cars from American manufacturers can all trace their lineage back to an important historical ancestor: the Buick Regal Grand National. Built between 1982-1987, the Buick Regal Grand National was conceived as a performance shot in the arm for Buick at a time when the brand was mostly known for building luxurious, sturdy, low-excitement sedans. As such, the Buick Grand National was instantly recognized as something very special in the low-horsepower 1980s; a decade when it looked like spiraling gas prices, an industry-wide shift to front-wheel-drive cars, and performance-choking emissions equipment had permanently killed off the muscle car. more Read on for ten fun facts about the Buick Grand National, the iconic 1980s coupe that single-handedly kicked off the most recent wave of America's ongoing love affair with performance and speed. When you're through, come see us at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, where our great selection, honest deals and service after the sale will make you a customer for life!Browse Our New Buick Lineup Here 1) The Buick Regal Grand National debuted at the 1982 Daytona 500, not as the fire-breathing performance car it would become, but as an appearance package for the Buick Regal, featuring two-tone paint in grey and black, a T-top roof with removable panels, a rear spoiler, a console-mounted shifter, bucket seats and special turbine-style alloy rims. Under the hood was a 4.1-liter V6 producing an anemic 125 horsepower. How many Grand Nationals were made? With only 215 examples produced, the 1982 Grand National is the rarest of all Buick Regal Grand National models. 2) Also released in 1982 alongside the Buick Grand National package was the even rarer 1982 Buick LeSabre Grand National, with only 112 examples produced. Though it was front wheel drive, with only a non-turbo four-cylinder under the hood, there was one thing the 1982 Buick LeSabre Grand National did share with the "true" Buick Grand Nationals produced between 1984-1987: an all-black color scheme, with blacked-out chrome trim. 3) The turbo V6 that eventually made its way into the 1984-1987 Buick Regal Grand National traces its lineage back to a surprising source: a demonstration project for a local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1973, a young Buick engineer named Ken Baker started a Boy Scout Explorer program at Buick, with the goal of exposing young Scouts to automotive engineering. As their first project, Baker chose to turbocharge a new Buick V6 test engine to show the Scouts how performance could be gained through forced air intake. The horsepower boost gained from by adding a turbo was surprising even for Buick engineers, and the project soon morphed into a super high-output turbo V6 concept engine. Over the course of the next ten years, that research led to the development of the 3.8-liter turbo V6 installed in the 1984-1987 Buick Grand National. 4) The first "true" Grand National, clad in the model's iconic gloss black with pretty much zero chrome trim, debuted in 1984 and was instantly hailed as a triumph of performance by the automotive press. Pumping out a then-stout 200 horsepower and 300 pound feet of torque, the rear-wheel drive, 3.8-liter turbo coupe could blast through the quarter mile in 15.9 seconds. The same year, Chevrolet's flagship performance car, the more expensive 1984 Corvette, was producing only five more horsepower than the Buick Grand National and ten fewer pound feet of torque, with the Corvette only eight-tenths of a second faster than the Buick in the quarter mile. This shot over Chevy's bow would set off a horsepower rivalry between the engineers of the Corvette and the Grand National that would last until the mighty 1987 Buick Regal GNX served as the Grand National model's swan song.The First Concept Car: The 1938 Buick Y-Job 5) In 1986, Buick added an air-to-air intercooler and more turbo boost for an extra 35 horsepower and 30 pound feet of torque. It was the first time the Buick Grand National bested the base-model Corvette in horsepower, producing five more ponies than the 'Vette. With the deeper-breathing turbo and intercooler, the 1986 Regal Grand National had a 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds, a full second faster than the same year Corvette, and could run the quarter mile in 13.7 seconds. 6) In their April 1986 review of the latest Buick Grand National, Car and Driver magazine found that their test model was actually producing 290 horsepower instead of the advertised 235, suggesting that Buick had purposefully low-balled the reported output of the turbo V6 in order to keep the cost of car insurance less expensive for Grand National owners. As Car and Driver noted in their review, their testing further showed the 1986 Buick Regal Grand National was quicker in the quarter mile than all by a handful of the most powerful Ferrari and Porsche street cars — and even faster than the legendary Lamborghini Countach. 7) When Buick's move to front-drive cars and Chevrolet's desire to preserve the Corvette's reputation as the ultimate GM performance model threatened the Buick Grand National program, Buick engineers decided to go out with a bang in 1987, producing not only the standard, 245-horsepower Grand National but also the super-high output 1987 Buick GNX. Featuring performance suspension and engine tuning by Indy race car builder ASC McLaren, the 1987 Buick GNX was similar to the standard Grand National on the outside, other than special badging. All the magic was under skin, including a turbo intercooled 3.8-liter V6 putting out a reported 276 horsepower (many say real horsepower numbers were well over 300) and a massive 360 pound feet of torque. 20,740 Grand Nationals were built in 1987, with only 547 converted to limited-edition Regal GNX models. 8) Every 1987 Buick GNX built was assigned a unique production number that was prominently engraved on special plates attached to various parts of the car, including the dash and the fan shroud under the hood, with an aluminum heat shield around the turbo also bearing the GNX logo. Due to their extreme rarity, GNX models are highly coveted by collectors today. in 2015, a super low-mileage 1987 Buick Regal GNX sold at auction in Palm Beach, Florida for $165,000.Check Out the 1991-1992 GMC Syclone 9) The original buyer of every 1987 Buick Regal GNX received a special jacket created by race-team provider Molly Designs of Irvine, California, bearing the embroidered GNX logo on the front and back. Often lost, given away or worn out and discarded by the original owners, these jackets are extremely rare and collectable today, with genuine, mint-condition examples fetching up to $4,000 from collectors. 10) With a reported 360 pound feet of torque under the hood, the 1987 Buick Regal GNX needed an engineering assist to keep from roasting the tires off the line, which would result in a slower quarter-mile time and top speed. That assist came in the form of a special, GNX-only rear-end housing, developed by ASC McLaren, which featured a hinged torque arm that used the weight of the car's body to plant the tires on takeoff. During a dragstrip launch, the torque-arm system pushed the rear wheels of the 1987 GNX into the pavement with over a ton of downward force, for near-zero wheel slip and rocket sled-like launches.We hope learned something new from these cool facts about the 1987 Buick Grand National! To learn more about Buick's latest vehicles, swing by McLarty Daniel Buick GMC in Bentonville, Arkansas! Our team would be thrilled to help you find the perfect SUV or crossover for your lifestyle.