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  • 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid

    It's no secret that General Motors' luxury division has seen a fall from grace, but the brand's top executive says that its controversial relocation from Detroit to New York City is paying off. Cadillac division president Johan de Nyssychen moved the brand from the General Motors mothership in Detroit to New York in an effort to attract talent from a variety of luxury-focused industries, a change designed to shake things up considerably. When Cadillac moved, it brought with it just 23 employees from Detroit to New York. de Nysschen is confident the NYC move is paying off and the brand's...

  • The Ringbrothers bring their Madam V Cadillac to Jay Leno's Garage
    Ring Brothers stop by Jay Leno's Garage with the Madam V Cadillac

    Mike and Jim Ring are becoming fast friends with Jay Leno. The Wisconsin-based builders behind Ring Brothers seem to pop by the Big Dog Garage on a near constant basis lately, but they're doing so for good reason. It's always about the impressive builds flowing forth from the brothers' shop and...

  • 2019 Cadillac XT4 spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Cadillac compact crossover to be an XT4, launch in Europe

    Cadillac has confirmed it’s working on a crossover SUV smaller than the XT5, and that the vehicle will be called an XT4. We've already spied prototypes for the vehicle and initially thought it would be called an XT3. The XT4 will be launched on the market in 2018 and will eventually be sold...

  • Cadillac vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications
    Cadillac announces V2V communications, just as CIA hacking allegations emerge

    Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications, along with vehicle vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications, is seen as a key stepping stone towards the safe deployment of fully self-driving cars. But while regulators slowly climb onboard with the establishment of rules and common standards for car...

  • Cadillac CUE version 2.0
    Cadillac makes CUE easier to use, more personalized

    As innovative as Cadillac's CUE infotainment interface was at the time of its launch, it was met with widespread criticism—including our own. But Cadillac has taken that criticism to heart and implemented some updates to make the system easier to use. The automaker is introducing what it...

  • No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R  at 2017 24 Hours of Daytona
    1-2 finish for Cadillac DPi-V.R at 2017 24 Hours of Daytona

    Cadillac’s new DPi-V.R scored a one-two finish on Sunday at the 24 Hours of Daytona after dominating the whole weekend. Crossing the line in first place was the No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R , fielded in the premier Prototype class by Wayne Taylor Racing and driven by Max Angelelli...

  • Joao Barbosa in the Cadillac DPi-V.R secures pole for 2017 24 Hours of Daytona

    This weekend is the opening round of the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship but the action started on Thursday with qualifying. All the cars in the premier Prototype class are new this year and now they've finally shown off what they're capable of. The fastest proved to be the new Cadillac DPi-V.R, which secured the top two spots at qualifying. Pole went to 2014 and 2015 Prototype champion Joao Barbosa who completed a blistering 1:36.903 lap. His teammate and reigning champion Dane Cameron was just 0.070 seconds behinds. The cars are being fielded by Action Express Racing, which has won...

  • BOOK by Cadillac
    Cadillac brings subscription vehicle service BOOK to New York

    Maybe you live in a large urban environment. This could mean parking is expensive and a hassle. It might also mean that you don't use a vehicle as often as those in other cities, so you don't want to deal with the extra work and fees that come along with owning a vehicle. Cadillac has just the plan...

  • 2017 Cadillac XT5
    Cadillac: What's new for 2017

    Cadillac's 2017 lineup adds a new SUV in the form of the XT5, while at the same time sending the SRX to the history bin. The American luxury marque also dropped the unloved ELR extended-range electric coupe while adding the much more practical CT6 Plug-In Hybrid. Those aren't the only changes. From...

  • 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R race car
    Is Cadillac making a smart play by returning to endurance racing? Poll results

    Cadillac made headlines recently with the surprise announcement it plans to return to endurance racing for the first time since 2002. The question on our minds is whether Cadillac is making a smart play by heading back into endurance racing. We asked you this very question in a recent Twitter poll...

  • 2017 Cadillac CT6
    2017 Cadillac CT6 preview

    When the CT6 went on sale in early 2016, it marked several firsts for Cadillac. The full-size luxury sedan was the first to use the new "CT" (Cadillac Touring) prefix for Cadillac’s car lineup. It was also the first to feature the brand’s new grille treatment, Omega rear-wheel-drive...

  • Cadillac's Super Cruise system undergoing testing.
    Cadillac Super Cruise self-driving system coming in 2017

    It’s been over four years since General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] first announced plans for a self-driving system for its Cadillac brand known as Super Cruise. At the time, GM said the system would be made available in the “near term.” Super Cruise is now expected to debut on a...

  • 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R race car

    Cadillac unveiled its latest race car today. It's called the DPi-V.R and it will compete in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's new Daytona Prototype International (DPi) class. The last time Cadillac competed in prototype endurance racing was 2002. Cadillac joins Mazda and Nissan as manufacturers for IMSA’s top Prototype class. The class will also include international LMP2 prototype chassis from Riley/Multimatic, Ligier, ORECA and Dallara, all powered by single-specification Gibson V-8 engines. Apparently, Cadillac has kept the development of this car tightly under wraps...

  • 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid
    2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid priced from $76,090

    Cadillac's CT6 Plug-In Hybrid was first shown at the 2015 Shanghai auto show but is only now making its North American debut, appearing on Wednesday at the 2016 Los Angeles auto show. The car will go on sale in the spring of 2017 with a starting price of $76,090, including a $995 destination...

  • 2017 Cadillac CT6
    CT6 sighting in Melbourne suggests Cadillac set for Australian launch

    Prior to the global financial crisis late last decade, General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] was ready to launch Cadillac in Australia. However, the crisis, and GM’s ensuing bankruptcy, put those plans on hold. Now it looks like GM could be ready again to launch Cadillac in Australia, a market...

  • Hennessey builds an 842-horsepower Cadillac Escalade
    Hennessey builds 842-horsepower Cadillac Escalade

    The Texas Tuner is at it again. This time he's not prepping a new Camaro or Corvette for high-speed, high-horsepower duty. Instead, he's turned his attentions to the Cadillac Escalade. Yes, the large luxury SUV from the GM stable just got a massive dose of power, and you can put one in your garage...

  • 2016 Cadillac CTS-V
    Cadillac brings V-Performance Academy to Spring Mountain

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: attending a driving school is one of the best things you can do if you truly want to become better behind the wheel of your own car. More and more automakers are offering such schools for those that purchase the most performance-oriented offerings in a...

  • Cadillac Escala concept, 2016 Monterey Car Week
    Is Cadillac heading in the right direction? Poll results

    We've heard it for more than a decade: Cadillac's in the midst of a renaissance. It all started with the first-generation CTS, and last weekend during Monterey Car Week Cadillac told the world that it continues with a preview of the future. The automaker took the wraps off its latest concept car...

  • Cadillac Escala concept

    Cadillac has strong Pebble Beach game. (Remember the Ciel concept from 2011? Or the Elmiraj from 2013?) This year the automaker took the wraps off its Escala sedan, a four-door flagship sedan built from the same CT6 bones on sale today. The Escala, Spanish for "scale," measures 6 inches longer than the CT6—about 5 inches were added to the CT6 wheelbase alone—and sports the high-end features we'd expect from a flagship concept. The big sedan sports a liftback in the rear, a result of its low roofline, and big 22-inch wheels at the corners. Inside, three OLED screens blend the...

  • Teaser for Cadillac concept car debuting during 2016 Monterey Car Week
    Cadillac to preview new tech, design themes with concept in Monterey

    Cadillac has dropped a teaser video for a new concept car it plans to unveil on Thursday as part of its Monterey Car Week schedule. The concept is thought to preview new technology and design themes for Cadillac’s upcoming models, and not necessarily a specific model. The General Motors...

  • Chip Foose building the 1939 Cadillac Madam X Coupe
    Chip Foose preps a classic Cadillac stunner in the Madam X Coupe

    Chip Foose is known for his Overhaulin' efforts and the amazing custom builds that nets countless awards. The Huntington Beach, California-based builder is turning his styling and the fabricating efforts of his team onto a new project that should set Cadillac lovers' tongues wagging. It's a 1939...

  • 2017 Cadillac Carbon Black
    Cadillac adds Carbon Black package to 2017 ATS, CTS

    Cadillac says a new Carbon Black package will be available for its 2017 ATS and CTS models, including the high-performance ATS-V and CTS-V variants. Like the packages that have preceded it, the features included are largely cosmetic—but that doesn't make them any less desirable. The packages...

  • 2015 Cadillac ATS
    2017 Cadillac ATS to drop base engine, add value

    Hey, America. The Cadillac ATS is a great car and you should buy it. That said, sales are poor and Cadillac seems to recognize that it has made mistakes with the pricing and packaging of the car. According to a report from Automotive News (subscription required), Cadillac is dropping the ATS's...

  • Ecto-1 From Ghostbusters 2016
    The new Ghostbusters Ecto-1 will surprise you

    A reboot of the "Ghostbusters" franchise is headed to theaters soon, and instead of dusting off the classic (and rather iconic) 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance that was such an integral part of the original film, this latest installment updates things in a somewhat surprising direction. The...

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