Cadillac
Cadillac, founded in 1902 in Detroit, quickly gained a reputation for precision and innovation, becoming a leader in American luxury vehicles. Acquired by General Motors in 1909, it set standards with iconic models like the Eldorado and DeVille. Though it faced challenges in the modern era, Cadillac has reinvented itself with bold design and a shift toward electric vehicles, now leading GM’s luxury EV efforts with models like the Lyriq and Celestiq.
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CTS equals Cadillac Technical Superiority June 1 | Link to Original Article @ CNet Cadillac gave us a little hint of the cabin gadgets available in its 2008 Cadillac CTS. And from what we've heard, we can't wait to see it in action. We saw the new CTS at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, but Cadillac didn't have the full story on its tech features there. The Cadillac designers focused on making the navigation and entertainment interface usable and seamless. The maps will have a 3D aspect and will show traffic and weather. The stereo gets a hard drive for music storage, and the radio includes a pause feature. We don't have all the details yet, but Cadillac must have a bufferi…
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SPY SHOTS! 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Link to Original Article and More Photos @ Autoblog
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Doing this as a poll would have been tough, so let's go verbal on this one. Best looking: I am stunned by what a good-looking car the DTS has become, with almost all vantage points being very attractive. And, no, it has nothing to do with being older now...I would have loved it as a 22-year old. It's just well done. Worst looking: I think the XLR is hideous. I was at a light behind one a couple of months ago and the table-top deck lid with its ugly squarish lights reminded me of a mid-90s Achieva (remember those?) Other comments: The SUV/wagon (acronym please?) has some nice crisp edges. The CTS has nice proportions, overall, but I don't like how tall the dash f…
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I'd love to be a product manager for Cadillac. IF they have the engineering resources, then they should definitely launch an assault with a wide range of vehicles off the stellar Sigma platform instead of the upcoming Zeta platform. Keep the Sigma platform exclusive to Cadillacs and use the Zeta platform for the mainstream brands (Holden, Chevy, Pontiac, & Buick). Instead of calling the CTS-based coupe, the CTC, they should call it the CSC for C-series Sport Coupe and CSW for C-series Sport Wagon. Do the same thing with the BLS-based coupe and call it the BSC for B-series Sport Coupe? How's that sound? Personally, I don't think a B-series range fits in with Cad…
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Cadillac CTS in the wild View more here @ Jalopnik
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Just in case you guys weren't aware (and frankly this slipped under my radar, too), the 2008 CTS team is apparently blogging. Check it out here: Cadillac Drivers' Log - Test Driving the CTS all over the World For all you perspective '08 CTS owners, get in on the action now because it seems pretty light in terms of traffic, so I bet you can get your detailed questions answered. Here are a few interesting ones...
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Sorry to steal you thunder GM4LIFE. If it had not been for your thread I might not have ever got around to posting my story and having it published. I saw the page a few times but did not think I could actually get on there. I mean I loved every Cadillac I've had & most of the ones I've driven but let's face it, none of them have been in the same category as a wood-carved Hearse, V16 roadster or even a 1959 sedan deVille. http://www.mycadillacstory.com/ You can't miss it... I'm right after the video of the 1973 Eldorado pace car & the dude from Las Vegas with the baby blue Fleetwood on 13"s. XP will laugh his a$$ off no doubt... Here's an i…
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SPY SHOTS! Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Link to Original Article @ Jalopnik
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Cadillac loads up on safety Built in Lansing, the redone STS adds radar, cameras and computer. Scott Burgess | The Detroit News MILFORD -- Bad drivers need Cadillac's 2008 STS sedan. Good drivers will relish it. General Motors Corp.'s luxury brand has loaded up the refreshed luxury sedan with radar, cameras and an onboard computer. They collectively protect drivers from spinning out on slick roads, inadvertently drifting into another lane or swerving into a vehicle in their blind spot. The luxury sedan can even warn a driver of an approaching vehicle. But safety was only part of the story Friday as Cadillac showcased the new STS at its Milford Proving Grounds. The ST…
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Check out the link, I am so excited for my son. My son and I each loved that car alot. My wife said we had to trade that not the Grand Prix **when we got the Bonnevile** because gas was so high. My Cadillac Story I am very proud of my son, and I miss that car. Someday I might own another one, you never know. But anyways thanks for your time and enjoy. I forgot to metion my son is going to be all GM just like his father!
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I figured this was significant enough to warrant its own thread... HIGHLIGHTS LED tail lights with light pipes Cut and sew instrument panel and door trim (LLT) 3.6L VVT direct injection V6 engine for 1SB Equipment Group Upgraded instrument panel cluster with multi line Driver Information Center (DIC) Available (C3U) double-sized UltraView sunroof with power sunshade Available (P62) 17" x 8" machined-faced aluminum wheels Available (P63) 18" x 8" aluminum wheels with high-polished finish Available (P75) 18" x 8" aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish Available (UAV) navigation system with 8" pip-up screen. Includes Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound w…
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Saw these the other day and thought yalls might want to see them in a non press photo/non auto show environment. Silver CTS Black CTS White STS Tan STS (No, I didn't take any rear 3/4 pics)
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2008 DTS Changes Deletions Exterior color (23U) WA-984L Green Silk Exterior color (53U) WA-317N Radiant Bronze Exterior color (77U) WA-300M Glacier White Exterior color (86U) WA-379E Crimson Pearl Exterior color (93U) WA-961L White Lightning New Features Exterior color (98U) WA-800J White Diamond Interior color Light Linen with Cocoa interior accents (412/413/414). Not available at start of production. Light Linen will replace Cashmere once Light Linen is available. Interior color Light Linen with Cocoa seats (415). Not available at start of production. Light Linen will replace Cashmere once Light Linen is available. Tuscany Leather interior available with fr…
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Driving a '54 Cadillac to Amelia Island Original Article -Click here for additional pics Starting out for Mexico, but ending up in Florida By Steven Cole Smith Email Date posted: 04-26-2007 It's impossible to believe that anyone ever raced the length of Mexico in a 1954 Cadillac Series 62 like this, hammering down narrow asphalt roads in the middle of nowhere at 100 mph, dodging small children and dogs in little villages over the course of 1,908 miles in five days. That's because we can barely back it out of its tight parking spot on the top floor of the concrete garage at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. We go back and forth, back and forth, back and…
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The next-generation Cadillac CTS-V will have "a power level only described as unexpectedly high,” GM vice chairman Bob Lutz told Car and Driver. He described the vehicle as "flat-out incredible. I’ve never driven anything like that." Based on the 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan, the new CTS-V os expected to arrive later this year as a 2009 model. Specific details of the CTS-V's engine remain a mystery. Some sources say power will come from a 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8, while others insist a supercharged V8 is in store for the hot CTS. Some sources even claim this car will share the "Blue Devil" Corvette's supercharged V8. C&D says the 505 hp, 7.0-liter LS7 V8 that…
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GM @ NYIAS 2008 Cadillac Marmalade Press Release ALL-NEW 2008 CADILLAC MARMALADE DESIGN INTENDS TO INJECT DRAMATIC CHARACTER INTO THE COMPACT LUXURY SUV CATEGORY NEW YORK – Encouraged by the success of Escalade, Cadillac has introduced the Marmalade Concept, sibling to the iconic full-size sport-utility, to judge popular opinion on such a vehicle. Marmalade adds both the expressive style of Escalade and the hand-stitched interior coverings of CTS to the emerging entry-level luxury crossover segment. Global architecture: key to Marmalade success The all-new Marmalade demonstrates GM’s efficient leveraging of global architectures. Based on the Opel Antara …
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The Cadillac SRX in in this month's Car and Driver in an eight vehicle comparison test. It came in second. That's great considering its basically the same vehicle that came out in 2003!
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GM@NYIAS 2008 Cadillac STS Photo Gallery 2008 Cadillac STS Press Release
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GM@NYIAS 2008 Cadillac STS Press Release 2008 Cadillac STS Photo Gallery For release: March 28, 2007, noon EDT ENHANCED 2008 CADILLAC STS DELIVERS SIGNATURE STYLING AND ADVANCED PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY NEW YORK – The 2008 Cadillac STS, featuring refreshed signature styling inside and out; a new, standard 298-horsepower (222 kW) V-6 engine; and a host of new vehicle technologies, debuts at next week’s New York Auto Show, April 6-15, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. “For the past two decades, the Cadillac STS has been a showcase of luxury, performance and technology,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manger. “The new 2008 STS extends that heritage with a bold ne…
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Check out the Auto Week web site and issue as they hare showing the new Cadillac V-12 sedan It is a 16 with a shorter nose. If this is what they are looking into for production I like it
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Lutz confirms V12 in development for Cadillac flagship It's official. It's been confirmed: Cadillac is preparing a new V12 flagship. That's straight from the mouth of our favorite man in the business, Bob Lutz. On a recent trip across the pond, GM's venerated product guru confirmed in an interview to the British car magazine AutoWeek that they are indeed working on a twelve-cylinder engine, slated to power a new range-topping, import-beating "Cadillac of Cadillacs," a super-luxury-sedan to rival the likes of the Mercedes S-Class and Lexus LS in the grandest of American style. he new powerplant is being fabricated from two of GM's 3.6-liter 60-degree V6 engines mounted o…
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According to this GM will decide between giving Cadillac a supercar, S-Class fighter, a high priced coupe (Bentley Continental GT or CLS fighter I would assume), or none of the above. Question is, if you had to choose one, which would it be? Personally, I'm voting for an S-Class fighter. I think the rest of Caddy's lineup would benefit from the image boost and a supercar would slightly overlap the XLR. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/12/100k-caddy-a-go-again/ I feel like this should have been posted already, is this being discussed somewhere else?
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Cadillac BLS Wagon: the lowdown What does a fledgling brand like Cadillac do when it needs to expand its range in Europe? Simple. It nabs a compact exec estate from sister firm Saab, swaps the badge and some styling details, and hey presto - the new Caddy BLS Wagon. The small estate will arrive in autumn 2007 costing around £21,500. Although Cadillac is relatively new to the European market, it has never sold a wagon in its 104-year history anywhere in the world. So what's different from the Saab estate? The BLS Wagon has the unmissable Caddy egg-crate grille, more perpendicular headlights, and the upright rear lights that have come to characterise the US brand; you w…
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Go to Cadillac.com or use GM's site to build a Cadillac and the hues Crimson Red, Glacier White, Blue Ice, and White Lightning are no longer optional. It looks like White Diamond replaced the whites but we still lost a blue and red. So if you want Crimson Red or the wonderful White Lightning then get it now! Although Diamond White is just as pretty!
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From Motortrend : Cadillac gets serious: CTS coupe and wagon coming-and an Audi A3-fighter for Europe By Editors of Motor Trend Art By Mark Stehrenberger Cadillac thinks it has a winner on its hands with the new CTS and wants to expand the CTS franchise with coupe and wagon variants. The strategy is similar to that employed by Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, which all build coupe and wagon variants of their entry-level sedans. The move will make the CTS more appealing to a broader range of buyers, particularly in Europe. So where does that leave the Europe-only Cadillac BLS? Built on the versatile Epsilon architecture, the front-drive BLS lacks the sporty handling and …
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Leftlane's not quite sure what to make of this one: Leftlane News
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Appears GM is serious about improving their dealerships. This particular dealer was good sales/service, but crummy facility and location. These guys started with Olds in the 40s I think...however, they've also had Honda, Subaru, etc since the 70s... NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut - Schaller Auto World has sold its last Cadillac and Chevrolet. General Motors has pulled out of Schaller after the dealer's failure to acquire the VFW property on Veterans Drive. Art Schaller Jr. told The Herald his inventory of Chevrolets and Cadillacs has been sold, many of the vehicles back to the company. "We'll still have a presence here in the city," said Schaller, whose family has been s…
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with the new tt coming out, bmw with their z4 and mercedes with their small sports coupe, why shouldn't caddy fill a gap in their line up with a kappa car of their own... i'm no good at photoshop but it's not hard to imagine. they would have to add some new caddy style like the vents from the cts and they should keep it a soft top but stretch it a bit or redesign it a little to give it a bit more useable trunk space. either two turbo models or take the new line of v6s from the cts. just take the front and back from the 16 and put it on a sky. even the front of the 16 has a lower grill for the intercooler for the turbo: i would also like to see the xlr get mo…
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From Edmunds: Survey: Wealthy Buyers Give Top Marks to Cadillac NEW YORK — Cadillac beat out Lexus and Acura to win top honors in 2007 for the best customer experience in a new online poll of wealthy American consumers with a minimum household income of $150,000. The Luxury Institute survey lauded the GM brand for "excellent" dealership experience and "friendly service." Lexus and Acura placed second and third. The independent Luxury Institute describes itself as the "voice of the high-net-worth consumer." What this means to you: Domestic luxury brands such as Cadillac are beginning to win over the fussiest — and wealthiest — buyers. Click Here
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Click Here Cadillac's evolutionary throwback The 2007 Cadillac DTS is 17 feet long. Yet somehow it is so easy to overlook. When was the last time you noticed one? The full-size 2007 DTS is also the Cadillac that's habitually marginalized by the automotive press as a holdover, old-school Caddy driven only by very old men who smell strongly of medicinal salves or livery-service drivers who smell strongly of Drakkar Noir. Certainly there is some truth to these stereotypes. Assuming it wasn't a taxi, the last car that picked you up at the airport probably was either a Lincoln Town Car or a Cadillac DTS. It was black. And it smelled. And the only privately owned DTS that …
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I have put off buying a new car waiting for this re-design for 2 years. Because I HATE the current interior, my POS rice burn has a better interior. I have seen probably every photo/video for this car that there is online, one thing no one has talked about yet is 'pricing' Does anyone know what price this HOT, HOT car will 'nicely equiped' at??? PS- This site is VERY informative!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!
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Cadillac SRX Test date 24 January 2007 Price when new £29,895 What's new? Cadillac was uncharacteristically quick to the seven-seat crossover market. Its SRX was among the first examples of the species to go on sale in the UK back in late 2005. However, until now it's only been available in left-hand-drive form; as of March, you'll be able to get a proper right-hooker, and that's not the only improvement. What's it like? Firstly, huge advances have been made with the SRX in the quality of its cabin. Its fascia is now much more appealing to the eye and, covered in carefully-stitched leather and soft-touch plastics, it also feels better than almost any America…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BBekU-CcZ0...ted&search= Even today this car is stunning.
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Cadillac's sales targets in Europe look doomed Neil Winton: European Perspective Link to Original Article @ DetNews BARCELONA, Spain -- While Cadillac introduces new models into Europe, industry watchers here are busily slashing their sales forecasts for the General Motors luxury brand. And the recent launch here in Spain of three new gas-guzzling leviathans suggests that GM's attempt to sell in Europe's premium sector with Cadillacs, Corvette sports cars and Hummers is more of an attempt to sell a few more cars into niche sectors with high margins, rather than a serious attempt to storm the luxury citadel owned jointly by BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Cadillac's Europea…
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Cadillac will sell a diesel version of its new CTS medium-premium sedan in Europe Link to Original Article @ Automotive News But the diesel won't be available immediately. "We expect at least 50 percent of CTS sales to be diesels," said Braakhekke, Cadillac Europe spokesman. Without being more specific, he said the diesel would come during the early part of the model's life cycle. Company sources say Italian engine manufacturer VM Motori will supply the CTS with a 3.0-liter, V-6 diesel with about 245hp. Cadillac needs to offer diesels to be more competitive against with German premium brands. About 70 percent of Audi's unit sales in Europe are diesels. For BMW t…
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What is happening next with it? Will there be a MCE or is a redesign the next thing in store for it? I think it would be great it they put a front end more like the Evoq on it. I think it still fits very well with Cadillac's design language even though its 8 years old. The grill just needs more detailing like the new CTS. Obviously take away the night vision eye as Cadillac no longer offers that (they should though...). Just some thoughts. What does everyone else think would be good for it. . . or does anyone actually have information on it?
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Cadillac's Old School DTS by Matt Vella Link to Full Review @ BusinessWeekOnline
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Here are the pictures and video I shot of the new 2008 Cadillac CTS at the NAIAS on Saturday January 13th. VIDEO: DOWNLOAD HI-RES (40mb): http://rapidshare.com/files/11956246/ctsvideo1.avi PICTURES:
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GM @ NAIAS 2008 Cadillac CTS Image Gallery 2008 Cadillac CTS Press Release
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GM @ NAIAS 2008 Cadillac CTS Press Release 2008 Cadillac CTS Image Gallery ALL-NEW 2008 CADILLAC CTS DESIGN INTENDS TO INJECT DRAMATIC CHARACTER INTO THE LUXURY SEDAN CATEGORY DETROIT – Aggressive and elegant, expressive and sophisticated, the 2008 Cadillac CTS exudes a dramatic design presence. This all-new luxury sedan not only pushes Cadillac’s acclaimed design theme higher, it aims to redraw the boundaries of the normally conservative luxury sedan category. Inside and out, the 2008 CTS contradicts many traditional design conventions. CTS’ design expresses its serious performance intent, yet also is more elegant and luxurious. It’s a sedan in the heart of…
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Pics won't display for me. Check 'em at the link below: http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/20...8_cadillac_cts/ Looks good so far! I just wish GM didn't always feel the need to show everything in chrome wheels.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the crown jewel of General Motors: The 2008 Cadillac CTS Basic stats and more photos! More stats and even more photos!!!
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GM Europe 2008 Cadillac BLS Sport The 2007 Cadillac BLS Sport adds 18-inch wheels and lowered sports suspension for the front MacPherson struts and four-link rear axle. The chassis tuning ensures dynamic handling performance without compromising comfort and is designed to take full advantage of the range of powerful engines to give the dynamic performance that customers expect from Cadillac. The BLS Sport interior is highlighted by the use of stylish aluminum trim instead of wood and the circular instruments have white numerals and red needles on a black background. A three-spoke leather steering wheel and a analog clock in the center stack come as standard. Optiona…
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Appears to be in limp-home mode...but I'd be pretty pissed too if I bought a new CTS-V that only had 12k miles on it with those types of problems. Watch the video
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Inside Analysis Cadillac CTS family could be 3-series fighters By DAVID SEDGWICK | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 12/26/06, 7:56 am et Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek DETROIT -- The Cadillac CTS sedan may be about to start a family. General Motors insiders say Cadillac is seriously considering a plan to create a family of CTS sedans, coupes and wagons that would emulate BMW's 3-series lineup. Mock-ups of a wagon and coupe already lurk inside GM's design studio in suburban Detroit. Of course, that doesn't mean they'll ever go into production. But GM executives clearly have spotted an opportunity to create a CTS minibrand within Cadillac. The seda…
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http://www.jalopnik.com/photogallery/caddi...tsreveal/743718
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From Edmunds.com: DETROIT — Cadillac says it will release its first "official" photo of the 2008 CTS on December 19, and the formal unveiling of the new model is tentatively scheduled for January 8 at the North American International Auto Show.
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I see that the current Mercedes S-class has ambient lighting on the front dash. The BMW 7 series has it on all four of their door panels and on the floor of the rear compartment. I wonder if Cadillac plans to follow with something similar. Not that its important, but I just think it looks cool!
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After 5,000 miles, I do absolutely love this car.....! I even like the looks of the '07 Sport package better than the v-Series....it has larger exhaust pipes, a bigger spoiler, nicer wheels, and a better grille.... A rare bird....only other 6-cylinder/6-speed manual CTS I've seen was in the pages of R&T and C&D.....
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I just came across this. Future Caddy Plans? Theres a picture of a coupe rendering and some ideas about possible future direction.
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PRESS RELEASE: GM @ LAIAS 2008 CADILLAC XLR PLATINUM The XLR roadster has taken a starring role in Cadillac’s new emphasis on dramatic styling and serious performance. Now the XLR Platinum maximizes the elegance of Cadillac’s entry into the elite club of luxury roadsters. XLR Platinum features exclusive 15-spoke, 18-inch wheels, with a brighter chrome finish for the grille and an exclusive Liquid Amethyst exterior color and exclusive Platinum badge. Inside, the XLR Platinum features appointments such as authentic olive ash burl wood and a Cashmere interior color. The instrument panel “upper,” and door trim feature hand cut, sewn and wrapped leather. Other cabi…
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PRESS RELEASE: GM @ LAIAS 2008 CADILLAC STS PLATINUM The STS Platinum sedan extends the luxurious look and feel of the STS with elements such as 18-inch chrome-finish wheels; a brighter chrome-finish grille; a Glacier Gold exterior finish; bright chrome inserts on the exterior door handles and Platinum badging. On the inside, STS Platinum features hand-cut, sewn and wrapped instrument panel, door trim and center console areas. The seats are fully leather, a semi-aniline variety called Tuscany. Luxury touches include chrome accents on the instrument panel and doors, a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, olive ash burl wood accents with a saddle-stained sha…
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PRESS RELEASE: GM @ LAIAS 2008 CADILLAC DTS PLATINUM The Cadillac DTS Platinum goes to dramatic new lengths with 18-inch wheels, bright chrome grille and chrome inserts on the exterior door handles, as well as a Platinum badge, all of which highlight the Ebony exterior finish. A unique Light Linen over Cocoa interior is distinguished by olive ash burl wood with decorative inlay; semi-aniline-dyed Tuscany leather upholstery and hand-cut-and-sewn leather on the instrument panel, console and door trim. A handcrafted, leather-wrapped heated steering wheel with authentic olive ash burl wood and chrome appointments; suede headliner and visors; and an illuminated Pla…
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C&G Spies! 2008 Cadillac STS-V C&G member Frank Budzyn (NOS2006) was lucky enough to both see the next STS-V without camo and have a means to photograph it on hand. Check out the photos below. The unclad exterior shot exposes what we've already seen to be identifiers of the refreshed 2008 STS line - cleared 'international' LED taillamp clusters. The decklid retains the same aggressive spoiler treatment as the current STS-V, but the lower bumper valance houses what appear to be new dual Euro-style reflectors, perhaps rear foglamps. The interior appears largely unchanged from what we see today. With the current STS-V pushing 469hp from a supercharged 4.4l Nor…
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PRESS RELEASE: GM @ LAIAS CADILLAC DTS-L: STRIKING NEW PLAYER IN THE LIVERY SEDAN MARKET LOS ANGELES – Cadillac today announced it is introducing a new version of its DTS full-size luxury sedan, the DTS-L, specially designed and built for livery service operators and executive luxury car consumers. Launching in early 2007, the extended DTS-L provides eight additional inches of cabin space and sophisticated, VIP-caliber rear-seat accommodations. “The DTS-L is intended to create a compelling new choice for livery and executive sedan operators and consumers,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. “This extends the momentum of Cadillac’s product renaissance and …
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Family Car Findings: 2007 DTS Performance Sedan Don’t get the idea that Cadillac has forsaken the aging buyers who have made the DeVille/DTS the best-selling full-size sedan in the United States. The comfort-first crowd still gets a smooth and powerful, 276-horsepower, NorthstarV-8 engine; seamless four-speed automatic transmission; long list of available luxury features; convenient controls; quiet, upscale interior; and a suspension calibrated primarily for a comfortable ride. But Cadillac also sees the DTS as a possible choice for a younger, more performance-oriented buyer. For them, it has developed the DTS Performance Sedan. Family Car Gallery --- Ok, show of …
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I read the actual printed article in the paper. It got 5 out of 5 from both of them. Cadillac World Beater
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4 new Cadillacs debut in China GM tries to capture larger slice of exploding luxury car market, which is up by 24.5% this year. Associated Press Link to Original Article @ DetNews General Motors unveils the Cadillac SLS on Friday in Shanghai, China. GM has surpassed Volkswagen for No. 1 in China, which is the company's biggest market after the United States. BEIJING -- General Motors Corp. on Friday launched four Cadillac models in China, highlighting the country's growing market for luxury automobiles. The world's largest automaker said the Cadillac Seville Luxury Sedan, also known as the SLS, will be priced between 500,000 yuan and 750,000 yuan ($63,580 to $95,3…
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http://mag1.olivesoftware.com/am/getBookWR...R&OnePageMode=1 link to article on winding road about the new CTC COUPE !!!!
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/count...auto-china-2006 Cadillac China http://www.cadillac.com.cn/cadillac2006/ga...y.asp?model=sls
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First the Chinese LaCrosse, now this (the interior is great!): Cadillac showcases new SLS at Auto China 2006 Detroit -The General Motors China Group recently reported another sales record for the first nine months of 2006 (645,680 vehicles). These record sales are driven by Buick (+ 27.8 percent), Chevrolet (+51.0 percent), Cadillac (+27.1 percent) and Wuling (+38.7 percent), China's number one brand of mini-vehicles. At "Auto China 2006", this year's international motor show in Beijing, Shanghai GM is showcasing new models such as the Cadillac SLS and Escalade. In addition, an important new offering from the Wuling brand is to be premiered. Furthermore, GM concept cars…
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GM officially announced that the 2008 CTS will be launched at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit: http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet...=74&docid=30242 Looking forward (along with the rest of you) to seeing it! Even more anxious to see the Coupe version!
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FOR RELEASE: 2006-11-03 Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Program Named Industry's Best Intellichoice.com awards best Luxury rating to Cadillac Link to Press Release @ GM Media DETROIT, Mich., - Intellichoice.com, a leading consumer automotive data resource, has named Cadillac as having the best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program among all luxury brands for 2007. The eighth annual Intellichoice.com Best Certified Pre-Owned Award ranks luxury car brands on the quality and value of key CPO features such as warranties, certification processes, financing and roadside assistance. Cadillac's Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPO) provides luxury car shoppers with the confide…
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A three-ton, $54,000 mullet. BY DAVE VANDERWERP, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFFREY G. RUSSELL November 2006 Who would have predicted that this gratuitous union of a Chevy Avalanche with a Cadillac Escalade would have survived long enough to see a redesign? Certainly not us. When we first drove Cadillac’s pickup truck, we thought it made about as much sense as “an office desk that converts into a Hovercraft” or “mint-flavored Drano.” That was no skin off Cadillac’s nose, which found more than 40,000 takers from 2002 through 2005, apparently a sufficient number to justify a makeover similar to that of the Escalade SUV for 2007. This includes the 6.2-liter V-8 and six-speed a…
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...icleId=117281#8 ntroduction By editors at Edmunds.com Email Date posted: 10-26-2006 STORY TOOLS Print thisPRINT THIS Save thisSAVE THIS Email thisEMAIL THIS Most PopularMOST POPULAR Our test garage is typically reserved for all-new vehicles, but occasionally we like to revisit an old favorite to reaffirm its benchmark status or check the overall progress of a manufacturer. Although the 2007 Cadillac SRX has received a number of upgrades, the decision to add it to the Edmunds long-term fleet is as much a check on General Motors' self-proclaimed commitment to improved build quality as it is about the SRX itself. Not tha…
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2008 CTS-V Spyshots and Video @ Edmunds.com Mr. Hellwig gave me a heads up and thought we'd enjoy the sound of the V8. I agree. Enjoy!
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Clicky Looks no worse than a faux 'vert DeVille. Man...
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Article Date posted: 10-19-2006 DETROIT — General Motors has conceived plans for a compact entry-level Cadillac to help raise awareness of the brand and drive sales higher in Europe. Or at least it is if you believe the company's product boss, Bob Lutz. Designed to sit beneath the BLX, the company's existing front-wheel-drive entry-level model built by Saab in Sweden and sold across Europe, the new hatchback model is planned to sit on a secret new rear-wheel-drive platform. Details about the new platform are sketchy, although it is likely to be engineered by GM unit Holden in Australia. That's the same company responsible for the Zeta structure planned to serve as the…
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/10/05/spi...cadillac-cts-v/ I hope it will have supercharged northstar.
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So I'm looking on the Holden site and I found some very interesting things: Exterior | Statesman vs. DTS Overall Length: 203.1 vs. 207.6 Wheelbase: 118.5 vs. 115.6 Body width: 74.8 vs. 74.8 Trunk Volume: 18.9 vs. 18.8 Interior | Statesman vs. DTS Legroom Front: 42.2 vs. 42.5 Legroom Rear: 43.2 vs. 42.0 Shoulder Front: 59.1 vs. 60.0 Shoulder Rear: 59.1 vs. 59.2 Headroom Front: 38.8 vs. 38.3 Headroom Rear: 38.0 vs. 38.4 Hiproom Front: 56.7 vs. 57.3 Hiproom Rear: 58.0 vs. 55.7 Note just how close these two are dimensionally?? Statesman has enough creases that it could pass as a Cadillac DTS with only minor revision... (pictures coming soon)
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Ok, don't get your hopes up. It's just a rendering, but.... Will be spot-on!! http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8751/ctsls7.gif
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...latestnews..2.* EDIT: Has this already been posted? I realized afterwards that it isn't very recent.
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Well I can't help showing off my new CTS. I'm a new member as well to this forum. I handed down my IS300 to my son and bought this CTS. After 3500 miles I'm very pleased. CTS Sport 18" Wheel Appearance Package, Luxury Package, Bose Stereo, Sunroof.
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Will Cadillac have a concept for this season? Any rumors as to what it will be? It's been a few years sinse they've had one hasnt' it?
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I suspect it will be the next V model to come out.
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Hey all. This is part getting things off my chest, part asking for advice and opinions from Cadillac owners. Nowhere better (ok, maybe Cadillac Forums) then here. My story is my lease is coming up in less then 6 weeks on my factory ordered 2004 Z71 Avalanche. The buyout is significantly more then what I could pick a similar one for off a lot tomorrow, so I am going to walk away from it. I love it...I had a 2003 for a year after choosing it over a Trailblazer at the time, and my salesman got me into a fully loaded one a year later, for very little more per month...so I have had an Avalanche for 3.5 years. At times it was more then I needed (driving to work everyday), …
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Cadillac's European Breakthrough: Part 2 The 2007 model year marks an important milestone in Cadillac’s efforts to strengthen its position among the world’s luxury brands. The new Escalade luxury SUV aims to extend Cadillac’s leadership in that category. The SRX crossover boasts a luxurious new interior and the Cadillac V-Series cars (XLR-V, STS-V) will tap into the potential of the division’s performance, luxury and exclusivity. Read "Cadillac Into Second Phase of Renaissance in Europe" @ World Car Fans
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Cadillac XLR-V roadster puts all other vehicles made in U.S. to shame
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Does anyone know when the 2007 SRX will be at Dealers Lots?? Thnaks.
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So any news on GM reviving the Caddy LMP program? Honestly, I think it would be a great venue for GM to showcase that new small-block diesel.
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So I got my C&D today, and the Escalade was in a comparo vs. the Navigator (5th place), Infiniti QX56 (3rd!?! WTF?), Audi Q7 (2nd), and GL450 (1st). Now, it's not that I don't agree with some of the scoring (Escalade got low marks for the second and third row), but some of them are pretty much BS. Somehow it got a lower score on ergonomics than the Audi and MB (the MB tons of tiny buttons, and Audi locates their HVAC units in the worst place ever, as well as having the MMI crap in a terrible place if you're trying to drive), and it's interior design was also scored lower than each. Maybe it's just me, but it looks a lot better than either, IMO (I feel the Audi's is …
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http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?...41/TOC01ARCHIVE DETROIT - General Motors has shown auto dealers fastback coupe and Euro-styled crossover variants of the Cadillac CTS, sources close to Cadillac say. Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor says developing a broader line of CTS-based vehicles - as BMW does with the 3 series and Mercedes-Benz with the C class - would boost revenue for the vehicle program. But Taylor says GM's board of directors has yet to approve the plan. The restyled and re-engineered 2008 CTS sedan is scheduled to reach dealerships in fall 2007. It's a key part of GM's effort to build on the revival of its luxury brand and attempt to win more c…
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new interior shot seen on Autospies.com article doesn't say much we didn't already now, but the pic gives a much broader view of the dash and interior layout.
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IL Insider: Cadillac Eyes Smaller Crossover, Compact Sedan for U.S. Date posted: 08-22-2006 STORY TOOLS PRINT THIS SAVE THIS EMAIL THIS MOST POPULAR DETROIT — Cadillac is considering the addition of a sub-$30,000 four-cylinder crossover vehicle to its U.S. lineup, part of an apparent plan to attack the lower end of the luxury segment. Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor confirmed the plans for the crossover to Inside Line, but didn't divulge many details. "Everything is a hedge," Taylor said. "Customers don't count cylinders." However, IL has learned from General Motors suppliers that Cadillac has tentative plans to add the new midsize crossover vehi…
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Cadillac: Small crossover is coming, but no small car Automotive News / August 21, 2006 - 6:00 am BLS: The next generation of the small sedan (on sale in Europe since April) had been under consideration as an entry-level convertible and coupe in the United States, positioned below the CTS. But it turns out the "baby Cadillac" will have no future here. The vehicle's price would be too close to the larger CTS. The BLS is assembled in Trollhattan, Sweden, on the front-wheel-drive Epsilon platform it shares with the Saab 9-3. A station wagon is expected to be added in Europe in mid-2007. CTS: The CTS will be restyled and re-engineered for the 2008 model year. The hig…
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I uploaded them to YouTube, so enjoy! ----------------------- New Cadillac TV ads hit the air Jamie LaReau | | Automotive News / August 15, 2006 - 6:00 am DETROIT -- General Motors has launched two new 30-second TV commercials for Cadillac. For the first time in four years, Cadillac commercials will not feature Led Zeppelin's music or the voice-over work of actor Gary Sinise. The two commercials are "Crest" and "Heart." Both use different music, and "Crest" has no voice-overs. "Heart" is about the supercharged Northstar engine that GM uses only in the Cadillac STS-V and XLR-V. The engines are built by hand in GM's Wixom, Mich., plant. "People don't exp…
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I posted on my thread in The Lounge but didn't know if people would see it there. I checked out my new CTS at the dealership last night (haven't taken delivery quite yet) and noticed that my car ('07 3.6L Sport with 6-speed manual) is rated at only 17 city/26 highway. That seems pretty crappy for a V6.....especially one with a manual tranny that probably has a pretty tall geared sixth gear. I don't really care.....but it just seems way low. Hell, my C6 is rated at 18/28....but that's an '06. I'm really thinking this has more to do with the new testing methods that I think were instituted by the EPA for '07 testing....? (BTW....the car is HOT...!)
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A bit too 'boy-racer' for me, but I know there are plenty of fans of the look. If nothing else- the tinted headlight covers would go if it was mine; tinted covers always make a car look like a mole; no 'eyes'. Haven't seen performance stats on it yet, I believe it's in the final stages of development before release, so hopefully those will be forthcoming. Should scoot. Predator Performance is out of Pennsylvania. Basic specs: *427 CID 7.0 LITER C5R RACE BLOCK *806 HORSEPOWER @ 6400 RPM *756 LB / FT TORQUE @ 5100 RPM *COMP CAM HYDRAULIC ROLLER *TWIN P-1SC PROCHARGERS *CUSTOM FABRICATED INTERCOOLER *CUSTOM FABRICATED TWO PASS RADIATOR *CUSTOM DIFFERENTIAL,…
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Big 3 Performance Cadillac Escalade Milwaukee tuner builds the truck Detroit wouldn’t By ROGER HART Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek AutoWeek | Published 08/09/06, 10:04 am et Jason Fowler has owned a variety of muscle cars and sports cars over the years, but as his family grew and his fishing interests increased he started looking for an SUV that could also tow a boat. There are several performance-oriented SUVs on the market—BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, not to mention luxury trucks from Range Rover and Mercedes—but none of these fit what Fowler was looking for. He’s a self-admitted Detroit-iron kinda guy. What Fowler really wanted …
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Quarter-Million Sold: Cadillac CTS Reaches New Milestone Link to Original Article @ GM Media OAKHURST , NJ (August 9, 2006) – Taking home a new Cadillac is a special occasion, and this was especially true today for the Luyber family. At Gold Coast Cadillac in Oakhurst, N.J., twin sisters Tara and Robin Luyber each brought home a new CTS. This special day for Tara and Robin was also a milestone in Cadillac history, as the CTS crossed the quarter-million threshold in total sales. “The 250,000 th CTS sold marks an important moment for Cadillac,” said general manager Jim Taylor. “CTS sales increased in each of its first four years on the market, an unusual phenomenon in …
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2007 Cadillac CTS/-V New for 2007 *Connections and Directions service added to OnStar NavTraffic service Click for More Cadillac CTS Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Cadillac Escalade New for 2007 *All-new full-size SUV, bringing Cadillac renaissance to a second, more ambitious, phase *Comprehensively upgraded new powertrain, chassis, safety and interior systems *6.2L all-aluminum V-8 engine with variable valve timing technology *AWD available now and 2WD available August 2006 *Six-speed RWD automatic transmission *Sleek, clean, athletic form with improved aerodynamics *Warm, inviting interior with …
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You already saw a great STS-based rendering from artist and member NOS2006 here on C&G last Monday. Tonight, we're proud to unveil new presentations from two more of our resident artists. Again, using spyshots, our sources, and our imaginations, we've coalesced a multitude of information into three exceptional renderings C&G Staff Member and Artist Ted Krygier (!!!TED!!!) used a well-known spyshot as a foundation to conceptualize his vision of the 2008 CTS, making his very accurate in terms of proportioning. From this, we can gleam the '08 will be very taut and still very edgy, evolving the Art & Science design language in just the right amount. Thin LED e…
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Rumour has it that the new Cadillac ad campaign will use the tag line: 'Life, Liberty and the Pursuit'
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I've heard the rumors of a 280-300hp V6, but is it just speculation? Being "good enough" is typical GM thought and I'm fearing that they are going to seriously drop the ball and stick with the same 255hp engine they have now. A ~300hp V6 would greatly step on the [underperforming] 4.6l Northstar's toes with just 320hp. I suppose this just emphasizes the need for the Northstar to be revamped. They didn't feel it was necessary to upgrade the GMT900's small block/4speed combo which is the same crime.
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Comparison Test Review: 2006 BMW 650i vs. 2006 Cadillac XLR-V vs. 2007 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 vs. 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Article They placed the XLR-V last, and though at first I said "Figures ," in that group of cars, the XLR-V simply doesn't cut it. The Caddy isn't a bad car, but in a group of those kind of peers the car needs a better interior and better all-around refinement. The only problem I had with the review is C&D's typically snide attitude towards domestics which they can't seem to get rid of, even when the car is outstanding in its own right. Thoughts?
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Following our tradition of bringing you the latest in General Motors news, rumors, and exclusive content, Cheers and Gears is proud to present our vision of the 2008 Cadillac CTS sport sedan. We know you've seen a few rear-angle renderings before, but we feel ours is rather accurate. From a variety of sources, including spy shots, the infamous 60 Minutes glimpse, and his own imagination, C&G member and Photoshop artist Frank Budzyn (NOS2006) created his own detailed rendition of what is arguably the most anticipated product debut this season. From what we've seen, the CTS' successor will reamin chiseled and taut, continuing the side detailing trend set by the 2003 C…
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