Ironically, it is the Buick badge that has connected best with Chinese motorists, and soon the brand may sell more cars in Asia than at home, where its staid image leaves many Americans cold.

• 但令人感到讽刺的是，正是美国人不屑一顾的别克汽车大受中国买主的欢迎，而且，不久，这个品牌在亚洲的销量超过了本土。