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…

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It’s December, and that means Christmas is right around the corner. For lots and lots of folks out there, what that also means is holiday travel, and nothing cuts a holiday road trip down to size like a great Christmas-themed playlist. From the old classics to the new favorites, there’s thousands of Christmas and winter-themed songs to choose from to keep the kids occupied and help everyone ward off those stuck-in-the-car blues all the way to that gathering with family and friends.

Seen below, check out seven songs that are must-haves on any self-respecting holiday road trip playlist. And if you need a beautiful, reliable, comfortable vehicle to get you over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house, stop in today for a test drive at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC of Bentonville, or…

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Christmastime is here again, and in addition to food, decorations and merriment, this time of year gets a lot of folks thinking about the less fortunate and those who don’t have as much. The work to help the less fortunate goes on year round, and here in Northwest Arkansas, we’re lucky to have more than our share of stellar non-profits that do the good work of giving people a hand up to a brighter, better future. 

If you’re looking to contribute or volunteer this Christmas season or in the new year ahead, seen below are details on three incredible charities doing great work right here in Northwest Arkansas. Whether you want to give of your time or a cash or material contribution, any one of these would be a great place to do it. They’re some of the best examples of the giving, compassionate…

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Built for the toughest work America can throw at it, the all-new 2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD is the strongest, most powerful and most ruggedly-engineered truck GMC built in the company’s over 100-year history. Constructed from the ground up to be strong to the core, packing the available 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8 with 910 lb.-ft. of torque and 450 horsepower, the 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty has a maximum gooseneck towing capacity of an incredible 35,500 pounds. That’s a full 52 percent more than the previous Sierra Heavy Duty, to help take your toughest days in stride.

While we’re sure you’ve got some of your own big ideas for what to do with 35,500 pounds of towing muscle, it can be hard to visualize what a number that big looks like in the real world. McLarty Daniel Buick GMC is here…

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The busy holiday driving season is coming up, and while a beautiful new GMC Yukon or Buick Enclave from McLarty Daniel Buick GMC is one way to make those long road trips to grandma’s house more enjoyable, one sure fire way to make the miles seem shorter is tuning in to a great podcast.

If you don’t know, podcasts are audio-only stories, both fiction and non-fiction, that often play out over several episodes and are accessible online through your smartphone or computer. The world of podcasts has exploded in recent years, with journalists and amateurs alike using today’s affordable high-def microphones, recording equipment and processing software to create professional level productions that explore everything from true crime to business, science fiction to cutting edge science fact.

Unlike…

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A lot of us here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC are history buffs. Plus, with November being Native American Heritage Month, it’s a great time to look at some of the places in Arkansas where you can explore our state’s rich Native American history. While there are no federal Native American reservations in Arkansas, there are dozens of federally recognized tribes associated with Arkansas. These include the Quapaw, Tunica and Osage — all of which left their mark in history. Read on for three incredible places in Arkansas where you can explore Native American heritage! And if you need a top-notch vehicle to get you there, stop in today at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, or check out our full lineup of great Buick and GMC vehicles right now on our website….

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While Buick and GMC have been at the forefront of making vehicles safer for decades, we can all do better when it comes to vehicle safety, and nowhere is that goal more important than when it comes to our kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the leading preventable cause of death for children between the ages of 1-13.

While child safety seat technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past 20 years, even the best car seat won’t work as designed if it isn’t installed and fitted properly to your child. Even for seasoned parents, properly installing and fitting a car seat can be something of a mystery.

With that in mind, read on for McLarty Daniel Buick GMC’s five car seat tips to help keep your littlest passengers safe. Together, we…

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As anybody who has been driving awhile can tell you, the only thing about driving that’s predictable is that it’s going to be unpredictable. From flats to accidents, roadside emergencies to breakdowns on dark and lonely highways, no matter what you drive, you’re eventually going to run into an issue.

Being prepared for the inevitable breakdown, accident or emergency is always a good idea, and McLarty Daniel Buick GMC is here to help with our list of essentials for your roadside emergency kit as we head into the winter months, when the nights are cold and dark. Read on for our suggestions for the must-haves any time you head out on the road.

A STURDY, ZIPPERED TOTE BAG: You can put together all the emergency kits you want, but if your emergency supplies are scattered around your trunk or…

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There’s a lot to think about when buying a new vehicle, including your budget, what you can afford, what options you need, safety features and more. One of the biggest concerns — and one which most people don’t give enough consideration — is making sure you’re financially covered if something goes wrong, including so-called “Gap Insurance.” Whether you’re buying your first new vehicle or your fiftieth, Gap Insurance — A.K.A. Gap Coverage — should definitely be on your radar. McLarty Daniel Buick GMC is here to help you understand this crucial financial protection.

What is Gap Coverage and how does it work? The “gap” in “Gap Coverage” is actually an acronym for General Asset Protection. Simply put, Gap Coverage is insurance to cover the difference between what your vehicle is worth and…

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Fall will soon be here, and in addition to cooler weather, hunting season and football, if you’re like most Americans, there will probably be some fall road trips in your future soon.

Here at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, one of the ways we’ve found to cut those long miles down to size is a great podcast, online radio shows that feature stories, comedy, information, history, you name it. One of our favorite categories of podcast these days is of the automotive variety, with folks in the know dishing about everything from Detroit news to racing to cars they owned in their younger days.

Read on for four of our favorite automotive-themed podcasts. Find them on services like Spotify, Stitcher, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. And when you’re ready to own a great new….

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