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AUTO REVIEW: 2019 Buick Encore Essence AWD: The Brand’s Entry-Level Luxury Subcompact Crossover/SUV

NNPA NEWSWIRE — For buyers seeking a highly affordable subcompact crossover, with premium luxury features, that can easily slide into parking spaces and navigate narrow city streets, the Encore fits the bill.

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4 years ago

January 12, 2019

Oakland Post

By Jeff Fortson of JeffCars.com

Highlight: The Encore shares a platform with the Chevy Trax.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,875 (Base Model: $24,195)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; traction control system; a back up camera; and a tire pressure monitor system

Standard Equipment (Encore): 18-inch wheels; a 6-speed automatic transmission;a single zone a/c; a push button ignition starter system; in-vehicle Wi-Fi; heated front seats; power front driver’s seat; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a leather wrapped steering wheel; and front seat passenger under seat storage; and a luggage rack

Standard Equipment (Essence): all-wheel drive; a dual zone automatic a/c; cargo cover; floormats; 2-position memory driver’s setting; a 120-volt power outlet; power front passenger seat; an electronic blind zone alert system; a rear traffic cross alert system; a heated steering wheel; an automatic rearview dimming mirror; a rear traffic cross alert system; and LED headlamps

Options on Test Vehicle: rain sensing windshield wipers; front and rear parking assist system; a forward collision alert system; air cleaner; a lane departure warning system; a power moonroof; a Bose premium HD radio; and a turbo engine with a stop/start fuel saving feature

Other Trim Levels: Encore, Preferred, Sport Touring

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 6-speaker AM/FM/SiriusXM with a satellite radio

Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes

USB Connectivity: Yes

Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty:4 years or 50,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 6 years or 70,000 miles

Standard Engine/Horsepower: 1.4-liter, 4-cylinder/138-hp

Recommended Fuel: Regular

Standard Fuel Mileage: 25-city/30-hwy

What’s New: With the exception of a few package tweaks, the Encore is a carryover for the 2019 model year.

Why: For buyers seeking a highly affordable subcompact crossover, with premium luxury features, that can easily slide into parking spaces and navigate narrow city streets, the Encore fits the bill.

Buick’s popular compact crossover is available in a front wheel drive and an all-wheel drive configuration, depending on the trim.

Buyers can expect for the four-seater crossover to retain the comfort, the ride quality and the quiet-tuned ride one has come to expect from Buick.

In the higher level trim we reviewed, which was known as the Essence, before options the vehicle priced-out under $32,000. Some of those must-have standard amenities included leather seats, heated front seats, a dual zone ventilation system, an in-vehicle WiFi system, a blind spot lane changing system, a rear camera and a 4-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

In our opinion, that’s a lot of bang for the buck for consumers looking for an elevated view of the road, when behind the wheel.

Our test vehicle was outfitted with an optional, high-performance engine, which produced 153-horsepower and an 8-inch infotainment screen. The infotainment screen housed the audio, navigation and ventilation systems.

But: Due to the compact size the cargo area and the legroom could be very limiting for rear occupants, especially, if the front seat occupants have their seats slid back. And the driver’s vision could be somehwhat impeded, when the vehicle is placed in reverse. We found the rear camera to be somewhat grainy. We’re going to lend it to the camera needing to be sanitized, as a result of the rain.

Moreover, the base Encore trim is only available in a front wheel drive configuration only.

Lastly, the areas near the floorboard seemed quite drafty like an older home. More insulation needs to inserted or embedded inside the driver’s door panel. And the optional premium sound system was somewhat spotty. We contacted SiriusXM hotline for assistance. Unfortunately, whatever internal procedures GM’s Onstar service performed to reset the satellite system, it did not resolve the issue.

Verdict: For buyers seeking luxury in an affordable, pint-sized package, the Encore is the perfect ride. It’s great for first-time buyers, empty nesters or seniors.

Competition: Audi Q3 and Mazda CX-3

About the Reviewer: Jeff Fortson is the host of SiriusXM Channel 141 “Auto Trends with JeffCars.com.” It is a weekly multicultural automotive radio show, which includes in depth conversations with today’s influencers and pioneers. For more details about the show and a new-vehicle pricing guide, cruise over to JeffCars.com.

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2020 Census Called ‘Worse Undercount’ in Decades as Bureau Misses Millions of Blacks and Hispanics

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The bureau estimated that the 2020 census incorrectly counted 18.8 million residents, double-counting some, wrongly including others, and missing others entirely, even as it came extremely close to reaching an accurate count of the overall population.
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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
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According to many experts, the COVID-19 pandemic and an administration that displayed a complete disregard for ensuring accuracy led to a consequential undercount in the number of Black, Hispanic, and Native American residents during the 2020 U.S. Census.

Further, Census officials admit that they overcounted white and Asian residents.

The bureau reported the overall population as 323.2 million.

“The undercounting of Black, Latino, Indigenous and other communities of color rob us of the opportunity to be the directors of our fate, reducing our representation and limiting our power while depriving policymakers of the information they need to make informed decisions about where the next hospital will be built or where the next school should be located,” said Damon Hewitt, the president and executive director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

“In addition, the undercount exacerbates underfunding of our communities because Census data is used as the basis for hundreds of billions of dollars of federal, state, and local appropriations each year,” Hewitt said.

The Census population count determines how many representatives each state has in Congress for the next decade.

It also decides how much federal funding communities receive for roads, schools, housing, and social programs. Hundreds of billions of dollars are at stake each time the census occurs.

Robert L. Santos, the bureau’s director, displayed little regard for the undercount of minorities. He said the 2020 results were consistent with recent censuses.

“This is notable, given the unprecedented challenges of 2020,” Santos said in a statement. “But the results also include some limitations — the 2020 census undercounted many of the same population groups we have historically undercounted, and it overcounted others.”

“We remain proud of the job we accomplished in the face of immense challenges,” Mr. Santos said. “And we are ready to work with the stakeholders and the public to leverage this enormously valuable resource fully.”

Terri Ann Lowenthal, a leading expert on the census and consultant to governments and others with a stake in the count, told the New York Times that the results were “troubling but not entirely surprising.”

“Overall, the results are less accurate than in 2010,” she said.

The bureau estimated that the 2020 census incorrectly counted 18.8 million residents, double-counting some, wrongly including others, and missing others entirely, even as it came extremely close to reaching an accurate count of the overall population.

The Times reported that the “estimates released on Thursday — in essence, a statistical adjustment of totals made public last year — are based on an examination of federal records and an extensive survey in which the bureau interviewed residents in some 10,000 census blocks — the smallest unit used in census tabulations. Bureau experts then compared their answers to the actual census results for those blocks.”

Officials claimed that the survey enabled the bureau to estimate how many residents it missed entirely in the 2020 count, how many people were counted twice, and how many people — such as deceased persons or short-term visitors to the United States — were counted mistakenly.

Officials began the count after the pandemic shut down operations in April 2020. After other starts and stops, the Trump administration pressured census takers by inexplicably moving up the deadline to finish the count.

Trump also attempted to add a citizenship question to the census, further muddying attempts at an accurate count.

Many experts complained that more time was required and called the count unreliable. Some called on then-incoming President Joe Biden to order a recount.

“This is the worse census undercount I’ve seen in my 30 years working on census issues,” Arturo Vargas, CEO of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Education Fund, said during a news conference.

“I can’t even find the right word. I’m just upset about the extent of the undercount that has been confirmed by the post-enumeration survey,” Vargas said.

“This is a major step backward on this.”

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