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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2007 Cadillac Escalade Bigger, better and blingier. by Paul A. Eisenstein (2006-03-27) Climbing into the new 2007 Cadillac Escalade, I get the feeling that I am seriously underdressed. No gold chains, no diamond stud in my ear. And my raggy jeans definitely would not pass muster on MTV. Ever since the first 'Slade hit the streets, back in 1999, this massive SUV has proven the product of choice among rappers and rock stars. And if the looks we got tooling around San Diego during Caddy's recent preview were any indication, the new '07 model is likely to maintain its image as the king of all bling. To be honest, I never quite understood the appeal of the original Esca…
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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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Rumour has it that the new Cadillac ad campaign will use the tag line: 'Life, Liberty and the Pursuit'
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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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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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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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ok, I think we all agree that the NG CTS is amazing. in order to reinvigorate the srx and sts till a replacment comes along cadillac should do this. Take the 300 hp 3.6 DI and replace all other v6 optioned cars with it. 6 speed auto o everything, speed the DI northstar to production making about 360-380 hp and toss it i everything with a northstar, and tweak and tune the SC northstar for 500 hp so cadd ycan matc bmws numbers. Give the STS a moderate MCE rewroking and maybe a slight one to the XLR and your fully competitive again till the next NG products come out. What do you guys think?
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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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Lets list some of the features we want available or standard on the new CTS. For me: Rain sensing wipers. My mother's Aurora has them and Chas's Passat has them. Not even an option on the current CTS. Remote Start 3 or more settings for the heated seats.
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No more "Rock and Roll" Cadillac to drop Zeppelin song for new ad campaign By JAMIE LAREAU | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 07/17/06, 8:33 am et DETROIT -- General Motors is breaking from its "Break Through" Cadillac campaign and dropping Led Zeppelin's song "Rock and Roll" as its soundtrack. The move is meant to attract younger affluent buyers from foreign luxury rivals, industry sources say. Cadillac will unveil a new campaign in a series of print ads late this month, followed by TV spots to air in mid-August, a Cadillac spokesman confirms. The new campaign will not have a theme song. It will be more "story oriented" to build the brand's imag…
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Link to original article @ TCC.com Leo Burnett Gets Axed on Caddy Account In what can hardly be called a surprise, General Motors Monday fired long-time Cadillac ad agency Leo Burnett. Burnett, which had lost half the business a few months ago after Liz Vanzura moved from HUMMER to run the Cadillac brand, will continue to handle Pontiac advertising and various GM retail business ads. The agency will hand over reins to Boston-based Modernista on Oct. 1. Modernista, which also handles HUMMER, was tapped by Vanzura to handle Caddy's CTS, SRX, performance V-Series models and other projects a few months ago. Burnett was to continue on STS and Escalade. But the arrangement…
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2007 SRX: Cadillac Adds Hand-Crafted Elegance To Its Luxury Crossover All-new interior enhances award-winning crossover DETROIT -- The Cadillac SRX crossover, critically acclaimed for its innovative design in one of the industry’s hottest new segments, now borrows a page from Cadillac’s rich and elegant past. The 2007 SRX, launching in August, debuts a redesigned, hand-crafted luxury interior, bringing elegant Cadillac tradition into the modern world of the crossover vehicle. The new SRX cabin utilizes Cadillac’s new “cut-and-sew” interior process that combines advanced technology with the hand-rendered precision of expert craftsmen. Coverings for components such as …
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First Look! New CTS Rendering!
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By Chris Pauwels over @ GMSource
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TCC's new spyshots Cadillac's CTS sedan will be new for the 2008 model year. The next-generation CTS will be built on GM's rear-wheel-drive Sigma platform. This prototype, photographed at Germany's famous Nürburgring racetrack, gives a look at the dramatic styling of the new CTS. Yeah, it has some pretty bad CGIs that even have the current wheels, butt he actual spy shots are good.
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I have been paying attention to the DTS lately. Not that I would buy one but, looking at the forward progress of its styling, there's a lot to praise. If you've heard me rant and rave about grilles, you know how much I like a grille that is sporty and is canted rearward. Kudos to Cadillac for a nicely executed sporty grille that is markedly Cadillac and fresh/youthful on their "beacon of the brand" model. I really like it. The roofline isn't bad either. The only part of the car that leaves me a little cold is the rear light assembly. Yes, accolades for the simplicity, but it's almost too simple relative to the front. I could think of a teeny bit more articulation…
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from autospies. It's looking pretty good! I'd like a good pic of the new key fob... http://www.autospies.com/news/2007-SRX-Cad...-interior-6620/ Be sure to notice the exterior "sport model" changes, and the nifty "upper" storage area hidden behind the wood.
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http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadil...view-shots.html More real world photos of the 2007 SRX interior. These appear to be taken form the Production plant. Its looking really good.
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Full article @ Automotive Intelligence News 1954 Cadillac La Carrera Panamericana Race Car Rides Again 52 years ago, Keith Andrews and Blu Plemons competed in the 1954 Carrera Panamericana - the Mexican Road Race. Their privately funded 1954 Cadillac Series 62 coupe challenged the factory-backed teams, beating all of them on the final two stages. Mr. Plemons has vivid memories of that race, recalling with delight the adventure by "5 ordinary guys from Colorado". With a car 'loaned' by a local Colorado Springs independent car dealer (Barry Motor Sales), Andrews and Plemons were joined by three friends to take on a factory team that arrived with 28 mechanics, a doctor…
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In the 2009 model year, Cadillac should be releasing a crossover, smaller than the SRX, called the BRX. Along with that, the CTS gets a redesign. Along with the sedan, coupe and convertible versions are expected also, but later on. The SRX should be getting a redesign in the 2008 model year. For an interior shot, select the following link (the pic will be on the homepage): www.gminsidenews.com
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/...lift-spy-photos It looks like they pulled some parts from the SAE 100 prototype and stuck it on a regular STS.
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http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery...nt&limit=recent Check out the link above from GM Insidenews.com Its looking pretty good. Huge improvement from the Last Gen SRX.
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Clicky 2001 Seville STS with '05 front and rear clips and scissor doors.
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wandered into Slessor the other day. They have a black XLR-V and Silver Escalade in the showroom. I can't imagine there are many buyers for the XLR-V in the Newmarket area. They had a red CTS-V on the lot for 8 months last year.
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Cadillac BLS a bust in Europe? Despite lowering expectations for its Euro-only BLS sedan all the way down to around 7,000 to 10,000 units annually, it appears Cadillac was still a bit too optimistic with the car's chances for success in the old country. The FWD sedan that's based on the Saab 9-3 and built alongside the Swede in the company's Trollhatan factory has sold a little over 400 units after being on sale since April, with the month of May being its first full sales month. Trollhatan has slowed its production of the car down to 30 units a week. When the BLS launched the factory was producing that many cars per day. At this pace GM/Saab is on track to produce only …
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This is simply an idea I got from the Audi A7 spyshots (CLS fighter) and is not based on any information about the NG STS itself. This is simply a proposal I would make if I worked within GM. Anyways... Why not make the STS a CLS/A7 "4-door coupe" type vehicle? The next CTS is growing and moving upscale, which would tell me that with a mid-level (non V-Series) V8, it would be a formidable 5-Series and E-Class, etc., competitor. Now, that is the market segment the current STS competes in, and I don't see a need for Cadillac to compete with two cars in one market segment. The BLS will be coming to fill the lower-end of the market that the CTS will be leaving, but that d…
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2007 Cadillac SRX Interior Refresh Looks Promising Discuss.
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By JENS MEINERS AutoWeek | Published 05/09/06, 8:20 am Cadillac plans to re-enter the coupe segment with a powerfully styled CTS-based two-door, possibly by 2008 as a 2009 model. Cadillac had hoped to keep a lid on the project, which was pushed back because of General Motors’ financial situation. The program has not been officially approved, but work is well under way—and “Bob Lutz really wants it,” sources familiar with the project tell AutoWeek. “The biggest problem for this car is GM has other, more urgent business to take care of right now.” Insiders describe the coupe as a “bold and elegant” design statement. “This car is a new and powerful interpretation of …
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2007 CADILLAC SRX WHAT’S NEW Packaging: • New Sport Package: -Includes Door Sill Cover, Sport Grille, Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips, Front & Rear Sport Fascias, Chrome Luggage Rack, 20” Polished Aluminum Wheels, P255/150R20 RS Tires, Limited Slip Differential, Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamps and Headlamp Washer. • Theatre Package (Y46) replaces Rear Seat Entertainment Package (U42) and requires Navigation radio and 5.1 Bose Discrete Digital Surround Sound Safety: • Automatic Airbag Suppression for front passenger seat with function similar to CTS and STS • New body side structure which enhances occupant protection from side impact Exterior: • 3 New Exte…
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http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?...08&Profile=1004 To sum it up, they love it. Here is a cut to the gripes. Where the Cadillac STS-V falls short is on the inside: its feels as though the materials are done on the cheap. I don’t know if it is the choice of black zebrano-like wood, if it is the quality of the plastic, if it has to do with the light-colored leatherette material. But it just doesn’t work. That’s the only gripe. The question remains: Will people step up and spend the kind of money this car is asking, even though number for number, and dollar for dollar it would be well spent? If they don’t at least consider the Cadillac STS-V, they’re doing t…
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From Edmunds Inside line... http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/category/cat.SpyPhotos "Our previous spy photos of the 2008 Cadillac CTS confirmed most of the exterior styling cues first shown on 60 Minutes. Now our spy shooters have captured the first glimpse of a prototype CTS interior. You can't see much, but the few details which are visible confirm that the interior mock up shown on the 60 Minutes broadcast was in fact the cabin of the CTS." It looks basically the same as the concept interior on 60 Minutes. that's a GOOD thing! The line in the upper dash, around the top of the centre stack, makes me wonder if something pops up (Nav screen when in use? otherwi…
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The editorial assault on the GMT-900s has begun. Motor Trend compared the Land Rover LRS, Mercedes GL450 and Escalade and you can bet your dollar which one took last place. Hehehe...its a shame for sure. Oh and a quote from a reader letter "Sure the Tahoe beat the Expedition in a comparison test, but lets see it go against a Sequoia."
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LeftLane Cadillac has trumped Lexus as the highest regarded luxury brand, according to a owner satisfaction study by research firm AutoPacific. Last year, Lexus narrowly beat Cadillac for the number one spot. Cadillac had the top rated entry Luxury Car with its CTS and solid performances by the rest of its lineup, the firm said. The top rated Mainstream Brand is Honda. The Honda Ridgeline and Odyssey also got top honors in their respective categories. In rating major segments, Sport Utility Vehicle owners rate their vehicles more satisfying than do Car, Pickup or Minivan owners. This finding goes contrary to popular myth that SUVs are fading in popularity and SUV owners…
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...icleId=115503#8 Vehicle Tested: 2006 Cadillac CTS Sport 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M) MSRP of Test Vehicle: $41,625 Price It!! What Works: More powerful 3.6-liter engine, upgraded interior, XM traffic avoider integrated with navigation system. What Needs Work: Handling falls short of top competitors, option packages drive price up quickly. Bottom Line: The 2006 Cadillac CTS earns a reputable name for itself among an elite group of sport sedans. Cadillac's bread and butter deserves jam By Kelly Toepke Email | Blog Date posted: 05-24-2006 If sports cars are from Mars and minivans are from Venus, the 2006 Cadillac CTS co…
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Why not build new 4VPC,DOHC,VVT,DI heads and intake for the 4.8/5.3/6.0L SB V8 to use as a replacement for the Northstar line? We know the SB V8 can be had with an Aluminum Block and the tooling is allready there. They could use the DOHC version's as a MORE PREMIUM Caddy ect. version of the SB V8's while useing the OHV ones for Chevy/Pontiac ect. They could even use the DOHC ones as EXCLUSIVE GMC/Caddy Engines in the HIGHER END Trucks/SUV's. That way ALL GASOLINE GM V8's could be SB based in the SHORT BLOCK but different in the HEADS/INTAKE ect. I could see a Caddy optional--CTS/standard--STS with a DOHC 4VPC VVT DI 325CI 5.3L 375+HP V8. I could allso see some DOHC 4VPC V…
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Just noticed this on the Cadillac.com site, and it's pretty badass looking. for XBOX 360 it's Project Gotham Racing 3 w/ the V-series Cadillacs it's a FREE expansion pack, that's right FREE. so if you can't buy one, you can still race'em. http://www.cadillac.com/vseriescollection/...fullscreen=true good call caddy on well placed advertising.
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Cadillac STS Deletions - Exterior color (42U) Silver Smoke - Exterior color (46U) Stealth Gray - Exterior color (61U) Sand Storm - 1SD Equipment Group - (QAF) Performance Handling Package - (N87) 18" x 8" 9-spoke, faceted, polished cast aluminum wheels - (N88) 17" x 7.5" 7-spoke, painted cast aluminum wheels - (Q14) 17" x 7.5" front, 17" x 8" rear 7-spoke, painted cast aluminum wheels - (V09) Performance Cooling Package - (M22) 5-speed automatic transmission for RWD-V8 - (M82) 5-speed automatic transmission for RWD-V6 - (MV3) 5-speed automatic transmission for AWD-V8 - (MX5) 5-speed automatic transmission for AWD-V6 New Features …
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The Lienerts are Big Pimpin' in the Escalade As you probably gleaned from the thread title and placement, the featured Lienert/Detroit News review this week is of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade. In case you're wondering, yes, the first words out of their mouths are "gas-guzzling SUV". To read the words that follow: Read "Cadillac Escalade tanks up on power" @ The Detroit News
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Does anybody know if cadillac has plans to add E 85 capabilities to any of their cars? I think adding E85 to the V6, AWD STS, the CTS and the Wagon would make sense. Maybe an E85 Escalade.
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Cadillac updated their site with 2007 Escalade ESV & EXT info. I must say the ESV carries the design even better than the regular Escalade. http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/model/...l=esv&year=2007 http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/model/...l=ext&year=2007
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Text: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=115128 Video: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Media...ideoId=20052130 Vehicle Tested: 2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A) MSRP of Test Vehicle: $66,110 Price It!! What Works: Superb drivetrain, refined ride and handling characteristics, sharp interior design with simple controls, comfortable seats. What Needs Work: Weak brakes, inconsistent interior materials quality, missing key features, glitchy audio system. Bottom Line: Easily the most refined domestic SUV on the market, but a tough sell over Benz's new GL450. Big box Caddy By Erin Riches Email | Blog Date posted: 05-07-2006 W…
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what is up with that stuff around the HVAC its like black and white... but its ugly... well at least from what i can tell on their website... goto cadillac http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/model/....jsp?model=stsv and look at the interior gallery... wow, i dont know what that stuff is... perhaps it just looks better in person
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with german and asian rivals? I just cant help but think they are throwing away alot by using 3 letter nonsense names similar to my pontiac rant, but here its certainly more valid.
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CTS for '07 Deletions --Exterior color (42U) Silver Smoke --Exterior color (46U) Stealth Gray --Exterior color (61U) Sand Storm --(N93) 17" aluminum wheels with ultra-bright machined finish New Features --Exterior color (30U) Thunder Gray. Available at extra charge. --Exterior color (51U) Gold Mist --Exterior color (78U) Sunset Blue --(P46) 17" high-polished aluminum wheels --(UBS) Audio system feature, XM Satellite Radio with XM NavTraffic on Model 6DP69. Included and only available with (UAV) Audio system with navigation Changes --All wheel center caps change to full-color Wreath & Crest. ---------------------------------------------- …
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Just curious. Post links to other message boards if you've heard of someone bragging about theirs.
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DTS for '07 Deletions --Exterior color (15U) Light Cashmere --Exterior color (68U) Blue Ice --Interior color (152/153/154) Shale --Interior color (332/333/334) Very Dark Cashmere --(PZ3) 18" machined-finish wheels New Features --Exterior color (14U) Mystic Gray --Exterior color (51U) Gold Mist --Exterior color (54U) Cognac Frost. Available at extra charge. Not available at start of production. --Interior color (395) Cocoa with Cashmere interior accents --Interior color (405) Cocoa with Shale interior accents --Interior color (392/393/394) Cashmere --Interior color (402/403/404) Shale Changes --All wheel center caps change to full-color Wreat…
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2006 Cadillac STS-V Driven to thrill. by Paul A. Eisenstein (2006-04-10) Few stories we've ever run on TheCarConnection.com have ever generated as much reader feedback as our original scoop on the formation of Cadillac's performance-based V-Series. The general response, other than a few cranky skeptics, was "about time." The first offering in the line-up was the CTS-V, appropriate enough considering the base sedan ushered in Caddy's edgy Art & Science styling theme, setting in motion one of the most significant, design-driven turnarounds in domestic automotive history. Now, the luxury maker is readying two more V-Series offerings, the XLR-V, which we reviewed …
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http://thetruthaboutcars.com/content/11454...31598/index.php Persoanlly i think a lot of it sounds unfair, though i guess some things are. Still...
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Today I saw a white 63-64 Caddy ragtop, looked to be pretty straight and clean as we passed each other in opposite directions. Love those years, my folks had a 64 CDV, white of course. The other one was a head-scratcher: it was a new DTS IIRC (the newest sedan, not the STS or CTS), but it was a convertible. Not a fake one, but a real one. How do I know? It had NO TOP! It was the real deal, a four-door convertible. This was near Naperville, IL, FWIW, I can't remember what Caddy dealer is around there, but it had to be a one-off, right? It was a dark color, maybe a deep red. Thoughts?
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE + OPTIONS SAFETY AND SECURITY •Airbag Restraint System, Frontal: Dual stage, driver and front passenger. Front passenger airbag status indicator in overhead console •Airbag System, Side Curtain: Roof rail mounted with rollover sensor. Includes 1st, 2nd and 3rd row coverage •Automatic Airbag Suppression System: Includes dynamic front passenger sensing system •Brake Transmission Shift Interlock •Brakes: 4 wheel ABS and 4 wheel disc, Hydroboost •Child Seat Safety Restraints: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children) system in all 2nd and 3rd row seating positions •Child Security Rear Door Locks •Fog Lights: Fr…
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Deletions - Exterior color (34U) Blue Steel - Interior color (182) Shale with Ebony accents New Features - Exterior color (36U) Liquid Amethyst. Included and only available on (PLA) Platinum Edition. - (N87) 18" (45.7 cm) 15-spoke, polished aluminum wheels. Included and only available on (PLA) Platinum Edition. - Interior color (312) Cashmere - Interior color (354) Light Cashmere with Burl accents. Included and only available on (PLA) Platinum Edition. - (PLA) Platinum Edition, includes exclusive premium exterior color (36U) Liquid Amethyst or exterior color (41U) Black Raven; chrome-finish grille; unique door sill plates; (N87) 18" 15-spoke, polished alum…
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With all the talk of a new Saturn and Global RWD for most of GM's other divisions. Not much has been said about Cadillac's future. They've got a good line up now but they CANNOT afford to sit on their laurels. Are all of their replacement programs on Sigma still on track??? I just think it'd be a crying shame if GM began ignoring Cadillac again and the brand started regressing AGAIN.
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My new issue of CAR magazine which is a British publication has a full page ad for the new BLS in it. In the ad it says "Independence Day - April 8th". This is when you can order the car, with the availability of a turbodiesel or petrol engines. The car does not look too bad in the ad, a smoothed over CTS I guess.
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I'm not sure how many of what color Escalades you guys are seeing, but thus far, all that I've spotted on the road have been black, dark grey, or dark red. When the local Cadillac dealer got in its first 4 'Slades, there were two black and two dark grey, and all were gone within probably two weeks. Now, they've had the same 3 white and 1 gold Escalade sitting there for going on 4 weeks. Are the lighter color Escalades not as popular because they don't show off the chromy bits as well? Anyone else noticed this trend?
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Anyone know what the difference between the standard traction control and stabilitrack is? This is what the cadillac web site says about the standard traction control "CTS comes standard with a sophisticated traction control system. It detects when a wheel is losing traction and applies a precise amount of brake pressure to the wheel until traction is regained. If slippage continues, engine speed is slowed until traction is regained." Is this the first gen stabilitrack? It sounds as if when skidding, it will apply the brake of one wheel, or more if needed. Anyone know about this?
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what happened to this thread? embargoed pics posted?
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IL Exclusive: Michael Jordan Picks Cadillac XLR-V as First American Car Date posted: 03-21-2006 CHICAGO — Perhaps taking a cue from rapper Snoop Dogg, who buttonholed Dieter Zetsche for a new Chrysler 300C, former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan took delivery of one of the first 2006 Cadillac XLR-Vs in the country from none other than Cadillac general manager Jim Taylor. IL has learned that Taylor had his team personally deliver the car to Jordan's home here. In fact, Cadillac drove over an entire semi-truck with three XLR-Vs — representing each of the three exterior colors (Infra Red, Black Raven, Light Platinum) — so that the basketball legend could pick his favor…
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In the latest Motor Trend, they do a king of bling competition between the new Esc ($66k) and the $93k as tested supercharged Range Rover. They tested the vehicles in there regular mode (performance, fit and finish etc) and then looked that the bling factoer (wheel size, chrome, side vents, TV's, nav screen size). The Escalade was definitely the perofmance king in every category except braking and off road ability. They were also quite pleased with the ride and handling inspite of the 22 inch wheels. They gave high marks to the interior and design. All in all the Escalade seemed to be the hands down winner even when price was not taken into consideration. They menti…
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Does anyone have a link to this Cadillac commercial from 2002? It was the one that had a very surreal feel to it that showed some of Cadillac's classics in black and white along with period personalities like Ali. This was all before the Led Zep "Breakthrough" stuff. I think it was actually called "Dreams," but I'm not certain. Probably the best Cadillac commercial in recent years.
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Many of you might remember the VERY heated debate that took place between Croc and I back when the Escalade made it's debut in which I argued vehemently against the new 'slade stating that I thought it had lost the "IT" factor. In that debate Croc said that I often end up eating crow because of my stubborn and unwaivering opinions. So I'm here today to be a good sport and say serve up the crow because I looked at a new Escalade in the flesh today for the first time. All I have to say is; WOW! I was very impressed and encouraged by the new Tahoe. I am equally impressed and encouraged by the new Yukon (Which while VERY nice is a little too feminine for me---NOT a bad th…
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this is just "super" according to autoweek.com http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...E/60327014/1065 Super CTS-v for the current CTS's last hurrah. Packing 505HP this makes perfect sense. Especially with the M3 launch coming before the new CTS-V would be out. And if that makes you happy, check out the rumored stats for the next gen CTS-V. something about 600HP?
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New Cadillac Escalade shines By Anita Lienert WASHINGTON, D.C. -- One of the most critical moments in the redesign of the Cadillac Escalade happened three years ago when the General Motors premium brand rented a Hollywood film studio for an evening, set up a full bar and invited A-list celebrities, athletes and rappers to preview an early version of the 2007 model. Oscar winner Adrien Brody -- who will soon take delivery of a 2007 Escalade EXT -- and the rest of the glittering crowd said they loved the new Escalade's added chrome and the exterior details borrowed from the legendary Cadillac Sixteen show car. But they also had a warning: The 20-inch wheels, the biggest…
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Spy Shots: ’08 Cadillac STS A slimmer face for a sleek Euro beater. by KGP Photography (2006-03-23) The Cadillac STS has a facelift in the works, likely for the 2008 model year. The big four-door gets a new, Escalade-inspired grille treatment, with a more detailed chrome treatment and a subdued mesh grille. The STS's new face looks much lighter and more expressive than the current model's - a subtle but effective update. New taillights ditch the full red lenses, in favor of styled LED lamps that complement the STS's chiseled lines. The clear lenses have only a sliver of red reflector at the inside edges, but separate vertical LED strips glow red (braking) or orange (tu…
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New Cadillac Escalade shines By Anita Lienert WASHINGTON, D.C. -- One of the most critical moments in the redesign of the Cadillac Escalade happened three years ago when the General Motors premium brand rented a Hollywood film studio for an evening, set up a full bar and invited A-list celebrities, athletes and rappers to preview an early version of the 2007 model. Oscar winner Adrien Brody -- who will soon take delivery of a 2007 Escalade EXT -- and the rest of the glittering crowd said they loved the new Escalade's added chrome and the exterior details borrowed from the legendary Cadillac Sixteen show car. But they also had a warning: The 20-inch wheels, the bigges…
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I was in Las Vegas from Friday PM through Sunday evening. I had a chance to look at a lot of Cadillacs on the road (love the name of that dealer in Vegas -- Cashman Cadillac), mostly CTSs and some STSs. In general, I think the slab sides are great ,as are the angular lenses and grilles up front. I think, though, that the rear decks and the taillights that have to make the stretch from the bumper up to reach the deck lid are too tall. The whole composition at the rear of the car is too chunky. To go along with this tallness, I think that, from a test sit, the center stack is also too tall and the general feeling behind the wheel of a CTS and STS is a bit claustropho…
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IL Exclusive: Cadillac Eyes Super Vs and Tuner Vs à la Saleen, Brabus Date posted: 03-23-2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cadillac is stepping up its performance game, with plans for ultratuner versions of the CTS-V, STS-V and XLR-V, as well as the possibility of a new "Super V" lineup. Cadillac product director John Howell told Inside Line the company is already feeling out the market for such products. No timetable has been set for when the beefed-up models would go into production, but Howell confirmed what has been widely rumored for some time — that Cadillac does not want to be left in the dust by such competitors as Mercedes-Benz or even its domestic rival Ford. "We are…
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2006 Cadillac XLR-V Pushing the lmits? by Paul A. Eisenstein (2006-03-20) If there's been any bright spot for troubled General Motors in recent years, it's the nascent revival of the automaker's once-formidable Cadillac Division. There was a time, not that many decades ago, when Caddy called the shots in the luxury market, but in recent years, the "Standard to the World" has had to take a back seat to more posh import contenders, like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Yet with the introduction of its edgy "Art & Science" styling theme, Cadillac showed that it might be down, but it certainly wasn't out. Though it's by no means a world-beater, the first production mod…
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http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/10/Autos/plug...rtune/index.htm Here is a quick little article comparing the fortunes of Caddy and Lincoln. Also a link to Edmunds view of the future Cadillacs and Lincolns. Which engine will the Hybrid Escalade have?
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IL Insider: Cadillac Skips Plans for V-Series Utes Date posted: 03-21-2006 DETROIT — Cadillac is looking at a variety of upgrades and enhancements for its family of luxury utility vehicles, including the recently redesigned Escalade, but there are no plans to offer the sort of performance modifications it now provides as part of its V-Series. The first Caddy ute to get a modest makeover is the SRX, which shares its underpinnings with the STS and CTS sedans. As part of a midcycle freshening for model-year 2007, Cadillac will offer a new SRX Sport kit in August that is primarily an appearance package, with unique wheels and tires, grille, rocker panels, and front and re…
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Cadillac BLS By Andrew Frankel of The Sunday Times It's a Yank tank with a secret There is a delicious reality gap between the way this new Cadillac BLS is being presented and the reasons for its existence. Ask at Cadillac and you’ll be told this is “a brave new product” for those who “dare to be different”. As it goes on sale in Europe it will be accompanied by a slogan stating that it’s “more than a car, it’s a Cadillac”. This, of course, is cobblers. It’s not a Cadillac at all, unless you choose to call a reskinned Saab 9-3 built at Saab’s Trollhattan factory a Cadillac. It exists because Saabs aren’t selling as they should, leading to spare capacity at the factor…
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No Discount for You: Cadillac Holds Price on '07 Escalades Date posted: 03-21-2006 DETROIT — Customers hoping for a price break on the redesigned 2007 Cadillac Escalade editions may be disappointed to learn that General Motors will hold the line on prices as the vehicle debuts over the next several months. GM said the long-wheelbase '07 Escalade ESV will go on sale in May, with its suggested retail price unchanged from 2006 at $59,680, including destination, for the AWD model. The standard Escalade AWD went on sale last month and is priced at $57,280. The two-wheel-drive version of the standard Escalade won't reach dealers until August; its sticker price will remain a…
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Wake up GM Yes! Now that I have your attention, lets help General Motors wake up and get its act right. Being a Cadillac enthusiast I am disillusioned as to why GM would build and market the Cadillac CTS to compete against the likes of the Mercedes C class, BMW 3 series, Audi A4, Volvo S60, Infiniti G35 etc and yet not offer a feature that can be found in ALL these competing brands: an all wheel drive option. Yikes! GM are you serious about designing cars with consumers in mind? Well, hopefully you’ll get the message loud and clear when consumers keep trading in their CTS’s for the competition leaving the CTS to have a natural death. Long live the CTS…long live the con…
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Could This Be The Next CTS?
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That came out of a new ad for the Acadamy of Art University in the February 2006 issue of Automobile magazine. It has some design elements reminicent of current Cadillacs, and it looks to be CTS sized... Is that a clay, scale model for the next CTS? Me? I doubt it. But it grabbed my attention enough to scan it and post it here. (To be honest, it was probably a proposal for a current Cadillac model, but then again...)
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I was driving this morning and saw a brand new Escalade in the flesh at an intersection. It really looks sweet in person. I didn't think I would see one yet but I guess they are starting to trickle into dealerships. Thought I would let you all know.
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http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...UTO01/603130344 M-B is aiming at the Escalade with an oversized M Clas called the GL. I do not think this is the one to woory about, but an AMG GL, hmmmmm? We need a true Escalade Platinum Edition which is what the SUV V Series should be in my opinion.
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The article is massively long (5 pages), so here's the link: World Car Fans: Cadillac BLS In Depth
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By DAVE GUILFORD | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 03/02/06 http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...1024/LATESTNEWS Jim Taylor, Cadillac marketing general manager, says the division needs to make progress on one laggard element in its largely successful revival plan: building international volume. American dealers should pay close attention to Cadillac's efforts to pump up sales in Europe, China and elsewhere, Taylor said, because overseas sales can be decisive in getting products approved for the United States. For instance, he said in an interview here, the CTS and STS required significant investment for relatively low volumes. The expectation that incre…
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there was a clip of a CTS-R???? that was painted grey. It looked like a production car. Hood also had some louvers. also had some cool clips of Sixteen and Evoq.
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question: going to order new slade. Dealer can't help (none on lot). If I order the nav system with Rear DVD, is there three slots? can I do navigation at the same time passengers in back are veiwing DVD. Got conflicting information from GM. in one instance one syas it won't work (which doesn't make sense) or there is three slots. Any help would be appreciated!!!!
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This is the first I've seen this image...I found it here:
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Cadillac Invents Ads for Internet, Considers Podcasts By Herb Shuldiner WardsAuto.com, Mar 1 2006 Cadillac’s marketing chief is searching for new ways to promote the brand. NEW YORK – “If we can’t get you one way, we’ll get you another way,” Liz Vanzura, Cadillac’s global marketing director, vows. Describing to the International Motor Press Assn. here the advertising challenges she faces, Vanzura says she is venturing more into Internet and other advertising venues to combat the Tivo digital recorder scourge. “Tivo is killing us,” she says. TV sets with Tivo players enable viewers to skip commercials when replaying recorded programs. “We’re trying to find the right…
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IL Exclusive: 2007 Cadillac SRX to Get First Sport Model Date posted: 02-13-2006 DETROIT — Inside Line has learned that Cadillac is in the process of sprucing up its SRX lineup, adding a first-ever sport model that may hit showrooms as early as this fall. A Cadillac insider said the 2007 SRX sport model will be top-heavy on "appearance items," including 20-inch wheels and tires, a color-matched grille, and a list of new colors. An on-sale date and pricing have not yet been determined on the SRX sport model. The entire SRX lineup will get revamped with a new interior that is being described as "a pretty thorough change." The SRX — which competes with such vehicles as …
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So, this is going to be my first ever long post about something that I find very troubling. My mother is in the market for a new car. Me being the pro GM extremeist that I am, along with all the men in my family, we told her that she would be replacing her Cadillac with..... a Cadillac. To our shock and later many many heated discussions, she said she wanted a Mercedes. Well, we finally decided on the STS black on black fully loaded with the V6. I am telling this tale a bit out of order, but I am now going to clue you in on the worst Cadillac dealership in America...... yes I know what you are thinking, this is not possible, but oh yes it is... read my story and see if …
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Wide-body Cadillac CTS-V could debut for 2007 By Ed Hellwig Email Date posted: 02-16-2006 The current Cadillac CTS-V isn't the BMW M5 killer General Motors hoped it would be. With the introduction of the more powerful 2006 M5, the CTS-V is 100 hp off the mark. Add in its lame interior and its vague steering and the Caddy's $50,000 price doesn't look like such a bargain. We know a full-blown redesign of the CTS is already a done deal, but our latest spy photos show a prototype that hints at the possibility of a midcycle upgrade for the CTS-V. Caught testing at GM's Milford proving grounds, this prototype wears extended bodywork from nose to tail similar to Cadillac'…
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I thought usually they posted the name of the country for which the car was sold in parenthesis. http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?source=...641453&mime=JPG
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So, how is this for unusual. The Cadillac SRX has won Car and Drivers Luxury Sport Utility of the year for the 3rd consecutive year. How odd is that. The magazine that has been accused of being anti-domestic for years gives the award to the SRX. And instead of the SRX being a market success it is wallowing around on dealer lots, not coming anywhere near hoped for sales predictions. It seems GM just can't seem to win for trying.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadillac-Es...sspagenameZWDVW
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Disclaimers: 1. This is only a review of the drivetrain. You all already have your opinions on the interior, etc. 2. I stepped out of my '04 CTS 3.6 auto into the CTS 2.8 manual. This was a direct comparison. 3. I drive my husband's manual transmission Passat regularly, so I'm not a manual newbie. The 2.8 seemed very rough. Noisy in fact. I felt I was in a substantially lesser car then my current CTS. At 80mph it was turning a very loud 3,000 rpm in 6th. Not impressive compaired to my car, and certainly not better then a S/C Riviera that can silently woosh along at 80mph doing about 2200 rpm. The gear shift throws are perfect. I was easily able to hit the ge…
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... commercials what do you think?
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I know this is a stretch but do you think Cad designers even realized the similarities between the steering wheel from the new STS vs. a '67 Eldo? just something I spotted while cruising ebaymotors....thought I'd share :P
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What on earth is a Cadillac ZLR?? http://images.wardsauto.com/files/1004/2006Mahle.pdf Look for the row for the LH2.
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The first Cadillac BLS rolled of the assembly line in Trollhattan, Sweden on February 06/06:
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A black one was on the field, presented to the MVP.
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I just got a brochure for the Escalade today, even though I didn't ask for it. It looks amazingly nice and is of very good qualit. Here are some crappy pictures from my camera phone (chopped versions are at cadillac.com):
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Hybrid Escalade to be offered in fall of 2007 By JAMIE LAREAU AND RICHARD TRUETT | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 02/01/06, 11:19 am et General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner confirmed that Cadillac will get its first hybrid vehicle in the fall of 2007 with the 2008 Escalade SUV. Wagoner made the announcement Wednesday at the Baltimore transmission plant during a ceremony to name the plant as the builder of GM’s hybrid transmissions. The hybrid version of the Escalade will use a new transmission made by GM’s Allison division. The two-mode hybrid system will be similar to what GM will use in the hybrid version of a Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs. The hybrid …
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I think this is the first place this has been posted, but in a GM ad in the Jan 30, 2006 Automotive News it mentions that the Escalade will start at $57,280 including destination.
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January 6, 2006 2006 Cadillac DTS Road Test by The Car Family *** Specifications and prices contained in this article are based on US products *** Performance Sedan Cadillac has fired a shot across the collective bows of the European and Asian luxury sedan builders with a revamped and much improved DTS Performance Sedan. Priced at US$50,500 with the high output Northstar V8 2006 Cadillac DTS (Photo: General Motors) and packed with oodles of standard equipment befitting a luxury automobile, the Cadillac straddles the oomph of the BMW, the ride of the Mercedes, the interior of the Lexus, and the handling of the Jaguar. Add to this mix the best int…
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