Cadillac News
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The announcement of the coming 420-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, 3.6-liter V-6 from Cadillac met a warm welcome in the hearts of many an enthusiast, perhaps especially as fitted to the 2014 CTS Vsport. But what do you really know about that engine? Chances are, not much. And while it'll remain to see how it fares in real-world use in terms of both performance and reliability, this somniloquent video shows some of the thought and engineering that went into attempting to minimize turbo lag. Cadillac's combination approach uses smaller turbos, shorter air paths, and a top-mounted throttle body...
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Cadillac To Drop Laurel Wreaths In Logo Redesign: ReportCadillac may be about to drop the famous laurel wreaths from its logo, according to a new report. The American luxury brand is expected to show a new concept at next month’s 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, tipped to be a preview of its upcoming 7-Series rival, and the logo, sans...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Cadillac Escalade No Longer America’s Most Stolen VehicleOnce a beacon for thieves, the Cadillac Escalade is no longer the most stolen vehicle in the country and is actually outranked by five other vehicles. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) has just released its annual top-ten lists of the most stolen vehicles from the 2010 to 2012 model years, and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Could a new beast be on the presidential horizon?It might be time for Barack Obama to update his regal ride. The U.S. government recently sent out a request for proposals on an armored limousine design. Now, that doesn't specifically point to the President, but we're pretty certain that RFP should lead back to the big man in charge. That would...
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Cadillac Drops Plans To Launch Model Beyond Upcoming 7-Series Rival: ReportIn May of 2012 we learned that General Motors was working on a new platform for large cars that was tentatively named the "Omega" platform. The platform was to be mostly new but would share some elements with the smaller Alpha platform found in the Cadillac ATS and CTS in order to keep development...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
We Tame The Beast From 'White House Down' (Sort Of)"I know a guy in the FBI who knows a guy in the Secret Service..." Those are the words of Cyril O'Neal, the man behind Ghostlight Industries, which is the company responsible for The Beast replica appearing in the new film White House Down. O'Neal and his team, along with vehicle coordinator Graham...
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General Motors has announced several key changes affecting its design operations, most of which are aimed at improving cohesion across the automaker’s global design studios and strengthening the attributes of its individual brand identities. Crucially, the automaker states that the changes will further enhance the focus on joint strategies, theme development and innovation. Today’s announcement comes just a week after General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] CEO Dan Akerson said he’d like to see greater integration between Buick and Opel and more of the German designed and developed...
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Vsport Model Added To 2014 Cadillac XTS Lineup, Priced From $63,020Having first announced a new Vsport performance model for the 2014 CTS, Cadillac has now added the option on its 2014 XTS and we bet more Vsport models will be announced soon. The Vsport models aren’t dedicated performance cars like the former CTS-V but they do offer a sporty look and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jay Leno Drives The 2014 Cadillac ELR: VideoThe 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric car doesn’t go on sale until early 2014, but one of the cars, one of the first examples to roll off the production line in fact, recently showed up at Jay Leno’s Garage, where the comedian and avid car collector got a chance to take it for a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Cadillac CTS Priced From $46,025, Vsport From $59,995Despite being five inches longer, the 2014 Cadillac CTS is also 244 pounds lighter than the model it replaces, and it's packed with 20 new standard features--and the new CTS will start from $46,025 including the $925 destination fee. The 420-horsepower, twin-turbo V-6 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport will...
Nelson Ireson -
Flashing Brake Lights Signal A Recall For CadillacThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for a small handful of General Motors products. It seems that a pair of new Cadillac models is acting up. The vehicles potentially affected are the 2013 Cadillac ATS, XTS, and also the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Apparently...
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Cadillac Year-To-Date Sales Grow At Fastest Rate Since 1976Cadillac has achieved its highest rate of growth since 1976. The American luxury icon’s year-to-date sales at the end of May for the U.S. market were 69,750 units, an increase of 38 percent compared with the same period a year ago. This represents the brand’s highest year-to-date sales...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
IndyCar's Simona de Silvestro, driver of the #78 KV Racing Technology Chevrolet, yesterday visited General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck plant to witness some of the first Cadillac ELR extended-range electric coupes roll off the line. The Swiss racing driver is currently in Detroit for the city’s Belle Isle Detroit Grand Prix taking place this weekend, and being a fan of the Caddy was more than happy to take a look at the cars being built. These initial cars are pre-production examples that will be used to validate manufacturing, engineering and other quality measures before the final...
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2013 Cadillac SRX Recalled For Loose Wheel NutsGeneral Motors has announced that it will be issuing a worldwide recall of its Cadillac SRX crossover due to wheel nuts that may have been incorrectly tightened. The recall will affect only 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers equipped with 18-inch wheels. Around 27,000 vehicles will be affected in total...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
A Closer Look At The Cadillac XTS's Interior Design: VideoWhile the Cadillac XTS isn't the range-topping flagship that's yet to come from the American luxury brand, it is the current top of the range large sedan. Accordingly, it needs to look--and feel--the part. That's where the interior design team comes in. Beyond just the look, there's the matter of...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 Cadillac XTS: More Power, More Luxury, More TechThe Cadillac XTS has only been on sale for one year, but that isn't stopping the wreath and crest from giving this luxury sedan some more power, technology, and luxury features for 2014. Starting under the hood, there's a newly available twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine rated at 410 horsepower and...
Joel Feder -
Google Glass: First Track Video, With Cadillac CTS-VThe video below may be the first on-track footage shot with Google Glass--and it was driven in a Cadillac CTS-V at Monticello Motor Club. We can't be sure if this is the first track lap recorded with Google Glass, since there's no official registry of Google Glass precedents as far as we know. The...
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Cadillac Upgrades Certified Pre-Owned ProgramCadillac has upgraded its certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle program, which now boasts some of the most comprehensive coverage in the industry and includes significantly longer warranties than those offered by rivals. Effective today, Cadillac’s CPO program will extend vehicle coverage to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The next big wave in automotive safety technology, autonomous driving, is starting to make its way from the world of science fiction to reality. Autonomous systems have been available on cars for years already, coming in the form of cruise control whereby a car can automatically accelerate to a given speed. Then there are cars available that can park themselves, though so far a driver has always needed to be handling some of the controls. However, we are now on the verge where a driver is no longer necessary for a car to operate during certain situations. Starting from this year, we will be...
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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Shown To Dealers, Arrives Next Year: ReportThe new ATS has been a very successful car for Cadillac. In addition to racking up awards left and right (including nearly taking our 2013 Best Car To Buy award), the ATS has risen to become Cadillac's second-best-selling model behind the SRX, ahead of the larger XTS and CTS sedans. Soon, it may...
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Cadillac Demonstrates ELR’s Regen On Demand Paddle Shifters: VideoWhile on most cars, paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel usually enable a driver to change a car’s gears, but as we’ve seen on some electrified vehicles, designers have used the handy paddles for a very different function. Take the new 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New Cadillac CTS Coupe Back In The SpotlightFollowing the hugely successful debut of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS at the New York Auto Show last week, the question on everybody’s lips is whether or not we’ll be seeing a coupe version of the stunning new sedan. Prior to the reveal of the new CTS, there was speculation that...
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2014 Cadillac CTS Video Preview: New York Auto ShowBy now, you've seen our 2013 New York auto show coverage--and maybe you're ready to crown the 2014 Cadillac CTS as the king of all things formerly Art & Science. We understand the rush to judgement, given the goodness on display in this year's 2013 Cadillac ATS. But before you make any brash...
Martin Padgett -
2014 Cadillac CTS: New York Auto Show Live PhotosNow that the new Cadillac ATS sports sedan is on the market--and one of the best-driving sport sedans, we might add--the Cadillac CTS has room to grow. And based on our first in-person look, that's exactly what's happened. The new 2014 Cadillac CTS, shown here at a special invitation-only preview...
Bengt Halvorson