The Bowling Green Daily News reports that the Cadillac XLR will cease production forever this spring.The design of the XLR originated from the Evoq concept unveiled at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show. Unfortunately, GM needs to cut costs – and the last model will likely be a 2010 available near in the autumn of 2009. The Cadillac XLR’s high price, low volume and decreasing sales do not make for a strong business case in an economic environment that’s not conducive to new car sales in general. continue reading…
Cadillac’s director of communications reports that because of changes to the overall portfolio, the coupe version of the CTS will be delayed until the summer of 2010. When it does arrive, it’ll be either a 2010 or 2011 model.
GM Holden’s Mark Reuss made an announcement on Thursday that Cadillac will not be heading to Australia. As a result of the current market conditions, the timing was not right to introduce Cadillac – especially since many Australians weren’t crazy about the idea of new competition for Holden coming directly from GM. continue reading…
WASHINGTON – As Americans celebrate the inauguration of a new president of the United States next week, another new Cadillac will grace Pennsylvania Avenue to lead the proceedings. President Barack Obama will ride in an all-new Cadillac Presidential Limousine, continuing a long tradition of Cadillac limousines that have served many U.S. presidents. continue reading…
With the Cadillac Converj Concept General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion, this time in the form of luxury transportation. The Cadillac Converj was developed as a well-appointed grand touring coupe with a bold design and a host of interactive technology.
Cadillac unveiled the next-generation 2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover, featuring a completely new design and more-efficient, high-technology engine choices. The new Cadillac SRX is a mid-sized luxury crossover on display at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.
Is Cadillac ready to have Lincoln as a serious competitor once again? I bet not. While Cadillac allowed for their “Ultra” Northstar program (a much needed update to the dual overhead cam 32 valve v8 engine) to fall through the cracks, Lincoln has been working on their 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 for the 2010 model year. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the twin-turbo engine is rated at 355 bhp and 350 lb-ft torque, all while providing 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. This is exactly where Cadillac needs to be for their non-V-Series vehicles. 320 horsepower and 315 foot pounds of torque is old news for heavy luxury cars. Then you have the even weaker “new” 3.6 direct injected v6 found in the CTS and upcoming SRX. continue reading…
In mid December General Motors put on display their latest “High Feature” V6 engine; the 3.0L – which will be replacing the role of the larger 3.6L HF V6, in many applications in the GM lineup. This smaller engine utilizes direct injection. GM has already confirmed that the engine will be in the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2010 GMC Terrain and 2010 Cadillac CTS. continue reading…
DETROIT – The 2009 CTS-V, Cadillac’s 556-hp expression of ultimate performance and luxury, begins production this month with initial sales beginning around November 1. The latest in the brand’s V-Series of high performance models, the new CTS-V is intended to reach the top of the world’s most desirable luxury cars, at a starting price of $59,995 in the US market. continue reading…
GM’s 4.5-liter Duramax Engine for Caddy Could Deliver Performance and Economy.
Apparently, Cadillac is actively considering fitting its smooth, innovative new 4.5L Duramax V-8 turbodiesel into the engine bay of the Cadillac CTS – which would require the raised hood of the CTS-V. continue reading…