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Buick

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Premium automotive brand and division of General Motors

Data Confidence: 81% · Sources: 4 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Net Worth
$15.0B
Reach
10.0M people
Power
As a division of General Motors, Buick commands annual vehicle sales of approximately 480,000 units, utilizing GM's global manufacturing footprint and supply chain network across North America and Asia.
Influence
Buick drives consumer trends in the premium crossover and new energy vehicle segments, particularly in China where models like the GL8 MPV and Electra series lead market adoption.
Network
Buick benefits from General Motors' worldwide corporate resources, a joint venture partnership with SAIC Motor in China, and thousands of multi-brand dealerships across North America.
Legacy
Founded in 1899, Buick established essential innovations like the overhead valve engine and provided the corporate springboard for William C. Durant to create General Motors in 1908.
Trajectory
Stable — first assessment on record.

About

Buick is an American automobile brand operating as a division of General Motors. Founded in 1899 by David Dunbar Buick and incorporated in 1903, it served as the foundational automaker around which General Motors was established in 1908. Positioned as GM's premium vehicle division, Buick manufactures crossovers, SUVs, and new energy vehicles, maintaining major market presence in North America and mainland China.

Known For

Serving as the foundational automotive brand of General Motors and being the oldest surviving American car marque.

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