Ambitious intentions.(Buick and Lincoln - designs.)(Brief Article)

Byline: ANDREW LUU, BOB GRITZINGER Buick and Lincoln New York show concepts signal designs for future models Buick's ambition to position itself as a premium luxury brand against the likes of Toyota's flagship Lexus marque was furthered along with the Velite concept unveiled at New York (below).

As the first North American application of General Motors' new Zeta architecture shared by its sister car, the Opel Insignia shown at Frankfurt last year, this 3450-pound convertible not only looks the part but goes the part. Underhood sits the Gen-eral's global 3.6-liter dohc V6 with ...

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