Posted Jul 15, 2008 @ 12:00 am



GM has offered up this video preview of the company's 3rd two-mode hybrid model, the Cadillac Escalade. Based on the hybrid Tahoe/Yukon, the Escalade is expecting to start at around $70,000, making it the perfect "look how green I am" accessory for celebrities.

The Escalade hybrid is expected to get about 21, giving you far more BPM (bling per mile) than the standard Escalade.

Hit the jump to watch the video...

Continue reading Video: 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

Category: Cadillac, Green/Alternative Fuels

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Posted Mar 01, 2008 @ 2:42 pm

Finally we get to see the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V in action! This promotional video released by Cadillac shows the hot upcoming sedan in dramatic fashion, while flashing various technical specs on the screen. Enjoy!

Hit the jump for the video...

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Category: Cadillac

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Posted Feb 28, 2008 @ 10:02 pm



Word on the street is that the Cadillac XLR roadster is set to get redesigned and we could get a sneak peak of it as soon as July. While this is still just a rumor at this point, it seems a facelift for the XLR is entirely possible... and entirely necessary. Sales of the XLR have dropped off in recent years, and the design looks incredibly aged, especially when compared to the new CTS.

If the Cadillac designers can come up with a design as sexy as the CTS, maybe the XLR will finally become the flagship car it was intended to be.

Category: Cadillac

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Posted Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:54 pm

MotorWeek has just announced their 2008 Best of the Year awards and the General managed to snag 4 of the 14 awards. The Cadillac CTS won the Best Sport Sedan award, adding another line to the laundry list of accolades the new Caddy has received. Other winners for GM were the GMC Yukon/Chevy Tahoe (Best Large Utility), Buick Enclave/Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia (Best Crossover Utility), GMC Yukon/Chevy Tahoe Hybrid (Best Eco-Friendly).

For a complete list of winners, hit the jump...

Continue reading GM Picks up 4 MotorWeek Awards

Category: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Saturn

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Posted Feb 07, 2008 @ 11:29 pm



The oft-accused import lover Consumer Reports has taken quite a shine to the new Cadillac CTS. Out the of 12 sport sedans that CR tested, the CTS ranked 3rd, achieving an "Excellent" overall score. Falling short were the BMW 328i and the Mercedes C300, which both received "Very Good" scores.

Beating out the CTS for the first two spots in the rankings where the Infiniti G35 and the Acura TL. We don't quite understand how the front wheel drive TL got ranked so highly in the "sport sedan" category, but whatevs.

Press Release after the jump...

Continue reading CTS Beats Out BMW, Mercedes in Consumer Reports Ranking



Category: Cadillac

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Posted Dec 20, 2007 @ 6:00 pm

Due to increasing costs of raw materials, the General has decided to raise prices on nearly every vehicle. The price increases average out to 1.5%. Some vehicles, such as the Chevy Malibu LS, will see no increase in price. On the other hand, Cadillac XLR will jump a whopping $1,500. Don't even try running out to your favorite dealer to snag a car before the price goes up. These price increases are effective immediately.

Press release after the jump...

Continue reading GM Raises Price 1.5% On Average

Category: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Sales and Financial

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Posted Dec 14, 2007 @ 6:45 am



Ward's, an automotive journal, has announced their 10 Best Engines List for 2007 and General Motors is the only manufacturer on the list with more than engine on the list. Those two engines are the muscle behind the 2008 CTS and the new Yukon and Tahoe hybrids. When evaluating engines, Ward's looks at performance as well as efficiency.

Without further ado, here is Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2007:

Audi AG: FSI 2.0L turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A3)
BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (335i Coupe)
Daimler AG: 3.0L DOHC V-6 Turbodiesel (Mercedes E320 CDI)
Ford Motor Co.: 4.6L SOHC V-8 (Mustang Shelby GT)
General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)
General Motors Corp.: 6.0L OHV V-8 Hybrid (GMC Yukon / Chevy Tahoe Hybrid)
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)
Mazda Motor Corp.: 2.3L DISI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Mazdaspeed3)
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.7L DOHC V-6 (Infiniti G37)
Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)

Category: Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Green/Alternative Fuels

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Posted Dec 13, 2007 @ 5:21 am

Last year at the Detroit Auto Show, General Motors swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards with the Saturn Aura and the Chevy Silverado. Think the General can pull of the repeat? Well it's looking like there's a pretty good chance that it could happen, with GM cars and trucks making up four of the six nominees for this year's award.

Up for NACOTY are the Cadillac CTS, Chevy Malibu and Honda Accord. The new Accord is a nice car... but its lackluster styling leads us to believe that this award is going to either the CTS or the 'bu.

The Hybrid Tahoe, Buick Enclave and Mazda CX-9 are the nominees for NATOTY. The CX-9 provides some good competition for the General's offering. Mazda's popular CUV is stylish, performs well and has already been named Motor Trend's SUV of the year.

General Motor's domination of the award nominations is a clear indication that GM's commitment to product is paying off. Kudos to Bob Lutz and the rest of the GM team!

The NACOTY and NATOTY awards are voted on by 50 North American auto journalists. The awards will be announced at the Detroit Auto Show next month.

Category: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy

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Posted Dec 11, 2007 @ 2:21 am



ESPN reviews cars? They sure do, and they sure seem to like the latest models from General Motors. ESPN MyRide's Editor's Choice awards were announced yesterday and the General picked up 7 awards, including the Car of The Year.

Hit the jump to see what awards GM won and what ESPN had to say about each car.

Continue reading GM Wins 7 ESPN MyRide Editor's Choice Awards

Category: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Saturn

Posted Dec 07, 2007 @ 3:02 pm

The spy photographers at KGP have managed to snap a few completely nude shots of the upcoming CTS-V. Much like the previous CTS-V, the standard grill is replaced by a trapezoidal mesh grill. Another noticable difference is a subtle hood bulge, but the question remains... what exactly is under that hood bulge?

Speculations have been made, no one knows for sure. Just remember, the CTS-V is the car Bob Lutz said would "suck the doors off the M5." So expect at least 500 horses from this bad boy.

Head on over to Edmunds.com to see the pictures.

Category: Cadillac, Spy Shots