Cars & Concepts

Opel-Buick link to grow stronger

The Encore, top, Verano, left, and Regal were Opels rebadged as Buicks in the United States. GM CEO Dan Akerson says the two brands are likely to become more intertwined in the coming years. (GENERAL MOTORS PHOTOS)
June 17, 2013 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- The Buick lineup has taken on a decidedly European flavor in the past three years. The Regal and Verano sedans and the new Encore compact crossover are Opels that migrated to the U.S. market wearing Buick badges.

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