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Buick has a unique claim that no other automaker in the United States can boast. Outside of offering drivers in the greater Mattoon area new Buick models that are both stylish and economical, over the last five years, Buick has lowered the average age of its drivers by three years. It might not sound like much, but here at KC Summers, we believe it's a very important number.

Here at KC Summers, we're looking forward to big things in our showroom for the next couple of months. Why? Well, it's the time of year when new vehicles hit the lot and are available to Matoon area drivers, so, we're always excited when that happens. This year, we're particularly looking forward to the latest from Nissan as the automaker has given five of its models a design lift, and is rolling them out over the next 15 months.

If you're old enough to remember the hit TV show the Six Million Dollar Man, than you'll recall the opening lines in the title credits that say, "Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology." Well, Mazda is taking a cue from the show, and are using the 2013 Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV as their Steve Austin, the fictional test pilot and star of the show, introducing the 'Better. Stronger. Smarter.' campaign to unveil the new and technologically improved CX-5.

The Nissan Versa is known throughout the industry as being one of the most attractive cars available to frugal drivers who value fuel efficiency. And for good reason: the Versa offers greater comfort and cabin space than you might initially expect. In fact, it has more room than many other cars competing in the subcompact segment (i.e., the Aveo, Fiesta, Fit, forthcoming Sonic, and Yaris). It also offers one of the lowest overall ownership…

In J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Initial Quality Study, Hyundai ranked third among non-premium nameplates and seventh among all nameplates, including luxury. Continuing their onward-and-upward momentum in quality ratings, is their more recent success in J.D. Power and Associates' annual Vehicle Dependability Study.

For 2011, Hyundai significantly reduced the number of problems found per 100 vehicles, making the ranks of the top-ten most dependable vehicles. Among non-premium nameplates, they came in at Number…

The GMC Granite car was a concept that first appeared at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Some might say that it could be the little brother to the GMC Acadia. For those of you who are interested, the rumors of the Granite concept have been confirmed.

Shortly after it debuted, Motor Trend reported GMC would produce the boxy car. Shortly thereafter, a retraction was issued. There would be no Granite from GMC.

Motor…

Nissan is producing a new car environmentalists will love. It will be available starting this summer. And, its name, the Micra DIG S, suits its micro size and low emissions perfectly.

We at KC Summers in Matton applaud Nissan's innovation that proves a car doesn't need to be a hybrid to join the auto industry's current environmental fair. The Nissan Micra DIG S is in fact powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder…

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse and the 2011 Buick Regal have been named Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To be named IIHS Top Safety Picks, both vehicles had to pass a series of crash tests at 40 mph. These include side evaluations, a roof strength test, rear crash protection analysis, front crash tests (including analysis of the injuries sustained by the test dummy), and an evaluation of seat/head restraints…

Nissan has recently entered the commercial vehicle marketplace, introducing the NV series?You guessed it, NV stands for Nissan Van.  And, it's currently available in three models (NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD) and with two different roof heights (standard or industry-exclusive - available on the NV2500 HD and NV3600 HD only) to provide ample cargo space for every commercial need imaginable.

The 2012 Nissan NV offers business owners a durable body-on-frame construction. While the…

The CX-7 iSport is a faster, more furious version of the already amazing CX-7 base. The iSport's 215/70HR17 tires almost disappear within wheel openings sized for 19's. The help propel the CUV around the tightest of turn in any weather condition.

The CX-7's 2.5-liter 4-cylinder comes in at 161 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. With a five-speed automatic, acceleration is "thoroughly adequate." Other engine options are available on all trims…