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Company type | Division |
Industry | Automotive |
Founded | December 1899[1] |
Founder | David Dunbar Buick |
Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan , U.S. |
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Brands | Electra (EV)[2] |
Parent | General Motors |
Website | buick |
Buick (/ˈbjuːɪk/) is a division of the American automobile manufacturer General Motors (GM). Started by automotive pioneer David Dunbar Buick in 1899, it was among the first American automobile brands and was the company that established General Motors in 1908.[3] Before the establishment of General Motors, GM founder William C. Durant had served as Buick's general manager and major investor. With the demise of Oldsmobile in 2004, Buick became the oldest surviving American carmaker. Buick is positioned as a premium automobile brand, selling luxury vehicles positioned below the flagship luxury Cadillac division.