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“Hey Ferrari, Like Those Magnetic Ride Shocks? Yea, We Invented Them” – Cadillac [Video]
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Cadillac has just released a new commercial, shedding some light on what it feels might be a popular misconception about its new CTS-V Coupe. The car features what are known as “magnetorheological shock absorbers”, which essentially work by having metal particles in the fluid, allowing the onboard computer to control the stiffness of the shocks…
Cadillac ELR Will Cost Less Than Tesla Model S
General Motors has confirmed production of the Cadillac ELR coupe. The American automaker has yet to announce pricing for the coupe, but an unidentified course close to the project revealed the Cadillac ELR’s price will be lower than the $57,400 Tesla Model S. It is expected that the ELR will be priced somewhere around $49,900…
298 Cadillacs on Parade Set World Record in Vermont
Originally started by Lorie Seadale as a way to raise awareness for the Orleans County Fair in Barton, Vermont, the Cadillac parade has now brought back a world record to America. The previous record set consisted of 102 Cadillacs on parade back in September of 2002 out in the Netherlands. This time around, the folks…
Cadillac Ciel Concept Video: First Look at Caddy’s Stunning 4-Seater Convertible
Cadillac promised the unveiling of an all new concept car in Monterey during the Pebble Beach festivities and the American luxury brand certainly delivered. Ahead of the debut Caddy had confirmed the ConverJ concept would see production as the ELR, leading the throng of assembled journalists to assume that car was the highlight of the…
Cadillac Ciel Concept is What Bruce Wayne Drives to the Hamptons In [Video]
Cadillac says its stunning new Ciel concept is inspired by the California Coast, but we have to say it’s got an art deco style; with the sort of penache that Bruce Wayne would take to the Hamptons. This four-seater, and four door concept (check the suicide doors) is named after the French word for sky…
Cadillac ELR Revealed as ConverJ Concept’s Production Name
A few days ago, Cadillac announced that the Volt-based Converj concept would enter production. Well, it’s gotten a name change to suit its newfound status: look for the Cadillac ELR to hit dealers in a few months. After all, a sensible, less-ambiguous name like “Converj” couldn’t be used: it had too many letters! ELR brings…
Cadillac Greenlights Converj Hybrid For Production
The Cadillac Converj was thought to have been lost in the ether between dazzling concept and pained execution. But GM’s executives have green-lit the Volt-based luxury car, and promise that it will be better than the idea of a “Volt-based luxury car” may sound. The Converj was thought to have been killed off back in…
GM to Cut Number of Platforms, Engines in Half by 2018
General Motors will look to slash its R&D costs in the future, by increasingly sharing platforms and engines across models. Company CEO Dan Akerson and product boss Mary Barra spoke to the big changes coming for GM during online seminars billed as the 2011 Global Business Conference. According to Barra, the number of vehicle platforms…
Cadillac Racing CTS-V Coupe Scores First World Challenge Victory At Mid-Ohio
Johnny O’Connell landed his first World Challenge victory at the Mid-Ohio race track, giving Cadillac its first win since the final race of the 2007 season at Laguna Seca Raceway in California. O’Connell’s number three car was in second place during Saturday’s race, but he lost control, slid off the track and finished in eighth place. O’Connell…
Ride Along With Cadillac Racing CTS-V Coupe at Mid-Ohio [Video]
Looking to improve upon some of the success the team found during rounds five and six of the SCCA World Challenge series, Cadillac Racing is competing with its duo of CTS-V Coupe race cars at Mid-Ohio this weekend. So far the podium has been elusive, with the No. 3 car piloted by Johnny O’Connell forced…
Cadillac XTS Confirmed As Part of $117 Million Investment In Oshawa Assembly Plant
General Motors will invest $117 million in the Oshawa Assembly Plant in preparation to build the all-new Cadillac XTS. This move will also solidify 400 jobs on the company’s felixble assembly line. The XTS has been designed to compete against other large luxury cars, and production should begin in the first half of 2012. “This…
2013 Cadillac ATS: First Photo Teased
Cadillac has revealed the first photo of its new entry-level ATS model, which was designed to take on the BMW 3 Series. With the CTS having grown in size to more of a 5 Series rival, the ATS is expected to become the volume seller for Cadillac and help grow the brand considerably. No details…
2012 Cadillac SRX Gets Boost In Power, Priced at $36,060
GM has announced the pricing details for the 2012 Cadillac SRX and the crossover will get a new, more powerful engine. Pricing for the 2012 SRX will start at $36,060, including a destination charge of $875 and the model adopts a new 3.6-liter V6 producing 308-hp. The SRX will be get an improved six-speed automatic…
Hennessey Builds 1000-hp Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Hennessey, the famous Texas tuner of Corvettes has just created the Frankenstein of Cadillacs. It’s called the V1000, and the 1000 stands for 1000-hp. The twin-turbo CTS-V Coupe is fitted with a 427 cubic-inch LS V8 featuring upgraded internals like forged low compression pistons, forged steel connecting rods, forged steel crank and ARP main studs and head…
Cadillac Gets Green Light For Rear-Drive Flagship Above XTS
Those nostalgic for bench seats and pavement-crushing suspension can now rejoice: Cadillac will build a flagship worthy of the Standard Of The World. GM had been toying with the idea for months, but now it’s official: Cadillac is finally approved to develop a sedan based on a new rear-drive platform, known internally as the Omega….
American Choppers Builds Cadillac CTS-V Choppers for Charity
What happens when you combine two super cool things together? You get something like the Cadillac CTS-V choppers. Created by the father-son team of Paul Teutel Sr. and Paul Teutel Jr., the Cadillac CTS-C chopper takes design elements from the Cadillac CTS-V car and low-lying bikes. The duo, who you may know from Discovery’s TV…
Buy A Car From GM, Get Free Insurance
One of the unavoidable expenses associated with car ownership is the monthly cost of insurance. Depending on your age, experience, driving history and location, your insurance can vary a lot. However, if you happen to live in the state of Oregon or Washington, General Motors has some good news for you. If you buy any…
Cadillac To Release Sophisticated Infotainment System For 2013
Cadillac is getting ready to reveal a new infotainment system, and while details are tightly under wraps, the system is expected to be introduced in its 2013 models. Some sources have claimed that the luxury brands infotainment system is far more advanced then what BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Audi has to offer. With Ford having difficulties with…
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Race Car: From Rendering to Reality?
Modifying wagons isn’t very widely accepted, especially not in Dubai. And that’s a shame because nicely tuned wagons look killer. Needless to say, we were pretty excited as soon as we saw this Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Race Car. Then reality stepped when we realized it’s just a rendering. The concept is the child of Lap…
Cadillac ATS Leaked on GM Website?
Is this the upcoming Cadillac ATS? It just might be according to the collective minds over at GMInsideNews.com. A forum member on the all-things-GM site noticed the car during a video montage that plays when you visit www.GM.com and decided to take a screen capture. The picture seems to show a RWD sedan that doesn’t…
GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles to Get Two Years of Free Maintenance
Buyers of certified pre-owned GM vehicles will be happy to know that a free maintenance program has been set up to service their cars. Next Sunday, certified pre-owned Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicles will be part of a two year standard maintenance Owner Care program. The arrangement will include a two-year/30,000-mile standard vehicle maintenance program…
Cadillac To Recall 50,500 SRX Crossovers For Airbag Issue
Cadillac is recalling 50,500 SRX crossovers due to the passenger side airbag functioning differently than the owners manual states. SRX air bags are programmed to disable the right side roof-rail airbag if the front passenger seat is occupied. The owner’s manual says that airbags will deploy whether or not the seat is occupied. This discrepancy violates federal safety…
Cadillac Revamping Dealerships With Modern New Look
Most luxury car dealerships have a style that befits their high-end clients, however Cadillac had lagged behind in this area. Most Cadillac dealerships are usually a part of a GM store where more affordable makes are also sold. Now things are about to change, as Cadillac franchises are about to get a look of their…
GM CEO Dan Akerson Takes A Cheap Shot At Ford’s Lincoln Brand
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson discussed the future product line of his company in an interview and bashed the Lincoln brand while at it . Akerson began the interview explaining that next year, GM will unveil a powerful bifuel engine for commercial trucks that will run on compressed natural gas or gasoline. He then spoke of…
