Cadillac DTS Refresh Coming For 2009?
February 20, 2008
There are rumors of a possible “slight” refreshing for the Cadillac DTS, model year 2009. The changes would likely be minor updates to the exterior (front and back), possible new wheel options, paint colors, updates to the interior such as improved switch-gear, the 3.6L direct-injected HF V6 either as an option or entirely replacing the Northstar and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Read more
The Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
February 14, 2008
The Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham may always be remembered as the benchmark for American luxury cars. These cars with their big V-8 engines, soft cushy seats for six full size Americans were the mark of a successful career or an eventful retirement ready to cover mile after mile on the open roads. First introduced to the American public in 1947 it remained in production until 1996. Read more
The Cadillac Cimarron
February 14, 2008
The Cadillac Cimarron was the short lived attempt to bring a smaller vehicle into the luxury market. It’s considered the poster car for everything that was going wrong with engineering and with GM in general at the time. This half hearted attempt to enter this smaller car market nearly killed the Cadillac brand and still remains one of the biggest shames in the auto industry. Read more
The Cadillac Catera
February 14, 2008
In the mid 1990s, American middle aged, middle class car buying attitudes and practices were slowing shifting from the traditional stepping stone vehicles for Cadillac ownership. These people were no longer spending $40,000 for new DeVilles, Sevilles or even $35,000 for Olds Auroras or Buick Park Avenues. Cadillac executives knew that they needed to find a new vehicle to bring in new, younger customers to Cadillac ownership; however they also feared a repeat of the failed Cimarron of the early 1980s. Read more
The Cadillac Allante
February 14, 2008
For most of its existence, Cadillac was considered the ultimate in luxury cars. But around the 1980s, something happened that disturbed Cadillac: Other manufacturers started producing luxury models to challenge their position. Especially troublesome in the late 80s was Mercedes. In 1988, Mercedes introduced its luxury roadster, the Mercedes-Benz 560SL… Cadillac knew they had to respond. And respond they did - in a big way - with the Cadillac Allante. Read more
The Cadillac Eldorado
February 14, 2008
For decades, no other car has presented quality like Cadillac…. and among Cadillacs, few were as luxurious as the Cadillac Eldorado. In fact, it was the Eldorado that most people pictured in their minds when they thought of a Cadillac. Lasting for about half a century, the Eldorado’s lifeline went from 1953 to 2002. It was about that time that gas prices started hovering around and exceeding $3.00 per gallon, and when people started putting their car-driving habits on a budget. Read more
The Cadillac DeVille
February 14, 2008
The Cadillac Deville is one of Cadillac’s full sized sedans, with a history that goes all the way back to the early 40s. The name Deville means “of the city” in French, and was given to the car due to its unique body styling, which had an open chauffeur’s compartment and a closed passenger compartment. This design turned a car from the 1920’s into a status symbol, and was first used by Lincoln and Their “Town Car” brand that was being developed for Henry Ford at the time. Read more
The Cadillac Seville
February 14, 2008
The Cadillac Seville was first introduced to the market under its own name in 1975 by General Motors. The Seville remained in production until 2003 when it was then replaced with the STS. This article will discuss the history and progression of the vehicle, as well as the popularity of the Seville model.
The Seville was the first car developed by GM under the Cadillac name that used GM components. When the car was introduced it was the most expensive model in the Cadillac fleet at over $12,000. The price was due to the level of luxury afforded by the vehicle. The car was available in the 50s and 60s as a specialty model, but it was not made as a production vehicle until 1975. Read more
Cadillac Showcases Design And Innovation
February 11, 2008
Cadillac Showcases Design And Innovation At Geneva Motor Show
- CTS-V – the ultimate expression of Cadillac performance, luxury and design
- Escalade Hybrid – the first hybrid propulsion system applied to a large luxury SUV, delivering more than 50-percent improved fuel mileage in city driving
- Provoq Concept – a petroleum-free, hydrogen-powered vision of the future of luxury transportation
- CTS Coupe Concept – a celebration of Cadillac’s design heritage in the form of a personal, expressive sports coupe
Pink Cadillac Up For Auction
February 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES - When the auction gets underway at the 2008 MusiCares® Person of the Year Gala during GRAMMY® Week, one lucky bidder will be able climb behind the wheel of a one-of-a-kind Cadillac to drive down the “Freeway of Love” as stylishly as the “Queen of Soul” herself. A Cadillac CTS - the 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year™ - has been customized with a special pink hue and hand-signed by Aretha Franklin for live auction in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2008. Read more