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Last month, Buick gave us our first sneak peek at what the next-generation Buick Enclave will look like. While the images, which you can see here, are just silhouettes and sketches, they certainly give us a glimpse into what the future holds and has us chomping at the bit to learn more. More information about the 2025 Buick Enclave will be made available later this year, though we don’t know exactly when just yet. more “As the fastest growing mainstream brand in the industry in the U.S. last year, 2024 promises more big things for Buick, spearheaded by the launch of the next-generation Enclave. With this first glimpse of the next-generation Enclave, the flagship of our lineup, we’re continuing to lead with design, technology and Buick’s unique premium persona.” - Duncan Aldred, Global Vice President, Buick & GMC What do we know so far? Details beyond these sketches are limited. We know that each and every design cue will be inspired by the Wildcat EV concept, which means it will have sleek lines, sophisticated architecture and an incredible overall package. With the addition of the all-new Buick Enclave, one other thing we know is that the Buick lineup will be one of the freshest throughout the automotive market thanks to a host of all-new or significantly revamped vehicles. How popular is the Buick brand? This is a far cry from the Buick brand of old, which Buick will be the first to admit. For many years, Buick carried with it a negative stigma that it has completely reversed over the past decade or so. So much so that Buick became the fastest growing mainstream brand in the entire automotive industry throughout 2023. Buick sales increased 61% overall throughout the year, including a 29% increase for the Enclave (which we expect will be even greater with its generational redesign), 71% for the Envision and a massive 92% for the Encore GX. Two other exciting figures are that 26% of Buick’s retail sales were for Avenir models and 70% of buyers for the brand-new Buick Envista were completely new to the brand. We’re excited for the future, which begins with the 2025 Buick Enclave. Check back often for updates!

I know it might still be hard to believe that the calendar has switched over to 2024, but now we’re already just a few weeks away from Valentine’s Day. If you live here in Manhattan, Kansas, you might be looking for some romantic restaurants that you can check out this year with your significant other or someone special. We’ve got a few local ideas for you to consider, refraining from including mainstream national chains. Keep reading to learn all about them. more Wine Dive + Kitchen Without a doubt the best option for a cozy romantic dinner, both in terms of the location and the high-class, fine-dining menu that they have to offer, is Wine Dive + Kitchen. Get a bottle of wine and a delicious meal while enjoying the atmosphere of the restaurant, or order their incredible food for carryout or delivery and build an even more romantic dinner locale for yourselves. The choice is yours! Cox Bros. BBQ While Cox Bros. BBQ is more of a sports bar than a romantic restaurant, it’s definitely one of the best meals in town and a truly local restaurant. If you and your special someone are big barbecue fans, you can’t go wrong by visiting Cox for the holiday, even if it doesn’t exactly fit the traditional mold. Houlihan’s Alright, technically this one is a national chain, but it’s not as mainstream as your Applebees’ or Olive Gardens. The incredible menu that Houlihan’s has to offer is more than enough to warrant them a place on our shortlist here. You and your loved one are sure to find something you’ll enjoy and you’re bound to have a night to remember. However you decide to spend your Valentine’s Day this year, we hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful day.