Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Will Cadillac Be GM's Hybrid Leader?
Now that customer deliveries have started for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car, GM's other brands will need some green cred too.
What's the future of GM's Two-Mode Hybrid system for medium and large vehicles?
Who gets hybrids?
And if Chevy now has the Volt, which GM brand becomes the lead for regular and plug-in hybrids?
We think it'll be Cadillac. Here's why.
Four reasons
Here are the four reasons we think Cadillac will take the lead within GM on hybrids.
First, the Escalade Hybrid sells better (as a proportion of overall model sales) than either the hybrid Tahoe or Yukon. Upscale Cadillac buyers are more willing to pay the money for a technology that lets them say "hybrid," even if it doesn't pay back.
If you can spend an extra $30K-plus for fancier trim and a Cadillac badge, a Hybrid option--complete with flashy fist-sized chrome "Hybrid" badges in either front fender--is just another luxury option to tick.
Read More: http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1052850_chevys-got-the-volt-will-cadillac-be-gms-hybrid-leader
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
MotorAuthority honors CTS-V as 2011 “Best Luxury/Performance Car to Buy”
MotorAuthority’s “Best Car to Buy Award” is chosen from the newest sports cars, sedans and SUVs priced at more than $50,000. The 2011 field of finalists included the Bentley Mulsanne, Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Ford Shelby GT500, Infiniti M56 and Hyundai Equus.
Editors selected the nominees based on full road-test reviews. According to the website, the winner was the vehicle that editors would put in their own garages, to drive on a perfect day, on the perfect road.
“We’ve been rooting for more V-Series cars since we drove the CTS-V sedan,” said MotorAuthority Editor Nelson Ireson. “The stunning profile of the two-door CTS-V Coupe and the high-speed flexibility of the CTS-V Wagon add rubber-burning luster to a lineup filled with winning luxury vehicles.”
The CTS-V Coupe and Wagon joined the CTS-V Sedan for the 2011 model year. All three V-Series models have a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine with 556 horsepower, Brembo brakes and a Magnetic Ride Control suspension that can read and react to the road in milliseconds.
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Dec/1217_ctsvaward
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Greenlight for Cadillac Plugin Hybrid?
The autosphere is abuzzed with news that General Motors is planning to build a plug-in hybrid vehicle in the near future for its Cadillac luxury lineup.Read More: http://blogs.automotive.com/6698330/concept-cars/greenlight-for-cadillac-plugin-hybrid/index.html
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
CTS leads Cadillac U.S. sales surge in November
- Cadillac remains fastest-growing luxury brand with 38 percent increase YTD
- All-new 2011 CTS Coupe attracts buyers to the award-winning CTS family
- SRX crossover posts 15th straight month of at least double-digit gains
The launch of the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe spurred continued growth in the CTS family, which also includes the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon. CTS total sales rose 38 percent in November while retail sales rose 97 percent.
SRX total sales rose 36 percent and retail sales were up 39 percent. The SRX crossover posted its 15th straight month of at least double-digit increases, outselling in November the Mercedes M-Class, BMW X5 and Audi Q5.
Cadillac has recorded total U.S. sales to date of 130,207, a 38 percent increase compared to the same period last year and the fastest growth rate in the U.S. luxury auto market.
“Cadillac continues to build strong sales momentum as it closes out the year,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president for Cadillac sales. “CTS Coupe is drawing luxury customers to Cadillac showrooms, and SRX has established itself among the leaders in the mid-size luxury crossover segment.”
The CTS continues to rack up awards and positive reviews. The CTS-V Coupe was recently named a Car and Driver 10Best, marking the fourth-straight year for the CTS family to be on the list.
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Dec/1103_cadillac_sales
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
GM returns to PGA Tour with Cadillac sponsorship of Florida tournament
Cadillac, GM's luxury brand, announced today that it will be the title sponsor of the World Golf Championships tournament in Doral, Fla., in March. The brand will also serve as an umbrella sponsor of the World Golf Championships, featuring four different tournaments, throughout 2011.
Cadillac declined to comment on how much the sponsorship would cost.
“The World Golf Championships are all about the highest level of performance on a global stage,” Don Butler, Cadillac's vice president of marketing, said in a statement. “As a global series, it provides us with an ideal marketing partnership for Cadillac to efficiently and effectively reach our target audience.”
Up until last year, the Buick Open was a signature event for the PGA Tour, but GM dropped the Buick brand's 50-year sponsorship after declaring bankruptcy in 2009.
The PGA, which has lost some sponsors in the wake of the recession, welcomed the return of GM, a major advertiser.
Read more: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101129/OEM/101129892/1259#ixzz16nRT0Gko
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Cadillac CTS-V Named Car And Driver 10Best
DETROIT – For the fourth consecutive year, the Cadillac CTS family has been named to the Car and Driver 10Best list. This year, the award recognizes the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Sedan, CTS-V Coupe, and CTS-V Wagon.
In the January 2011 issue of Car and Driver editors explained their focus on the CTS-V line:
The CTS-V line features a supercharged 6.2L V-8 delivering 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft of torque (747 Nm). Power is delivered to the rear wheels through either a standard six-speed manual or available six-speed automatic transmission. Other high-performance features on the CTS-V family include standard Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes, and 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.
Introduced as a 2010 model, the CTS-V Sport Sedan is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 miles per hour, and lapped the famed Nurburgring in Germany in 7:59.32 minutes.
The CTS-V Coupe, which went on sale this summer, pairs that performance with classic hardtop styling defined by the lack of a traditional B-pillar, the steeply raked windshield angle, and the long, nearly horizontal backglass. The Coupe also features concept-car details, such as the rear spoiler integrated into the center high-mounted stop lamp and the center-outlet exhaust with twin tips that pass through the rear fascia.
The CTS-V Wagon, which goes on sale this month, pairs that performance with accommodations for up to 58 cubic feet of cargo.
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Nov/1123_ctsv_award
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon: Starting At $62,990
“The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is a limited production offering for connoisseurs who are interested in the unique combination of V-Series performance with wagon style and capability,” said Don Butler, vice president, Cadillac marketing.
Like the CTS-V sedan and CTS-V Coupe, the CTS-V Wagon features a supercharged 6.2L V-8 delivering 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft of torque (747 Nm). Power is delivered to the rear wheels through either a standard six-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic transmission. Other high-performance features include standard Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes, and 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.
The CTS-V Wagon combines V-Series performance with the practicality of a wagon and the appointments of a luxury sedan. The CTS-V Wagon can accommodate up to 58 cubic-feet of cargo, and features a full range of luxury amenities, such as:
- Heated, leather-appointed seats
- In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive
- Xenon HID headlamps with adaptive forward lighting
- Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround audio system
- Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Service for four years / 50,000 miles
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Cadillac Retail Sales Climb 41 Percent in October, Fueled by Consumer Demand for CTS and SRX
For 2010, total Cadillac sales are up 40 percent and retail sales are up 36 percent
DETROIT – Total Cadillac sales increased 15 percent in October over the same month a year ago, marking nine consecutive months of sales increases. Retail sales in October increased 41 percent, with CTS and SRX posting retail increases of 70 percent and 56 percent, respectively.“Clearly, our award-winning products and customer satisfaction are attracting new customers to Cadillac,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of Cadillac Sales and Service. “The CTS and SRX have helped Cadillac gain more than 2 percentage points of share in the luxury market in 2010, while customer services such as the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance program have helped make Cadillac the top-ranked brand for total satisfaction in Auto Pacific surveys.”
In October, sales of the CTS line climbed 45 percent and retail sales increased 70 percent -- the sixth consecutive month of retail sales increases. Much of that increase can be attributed to the introduction of the CTS Sport Coupe – which now accounts for 29 percent of all CTS sales.
The CTS Sport Coupe was recently named one of the Top 10 Cars for 2011 by Popular Mechanics while the CTS-V Sport Coupe was named the “Domestic Car of the Year” by Esquire.
Of the design of the Sport Coupe, Popular Mechanics wrote: “The Coupe's profile is perhaps its best angle—with a swept windshield, blacked-out B-pillars and nearly horizontal rear glass that breathes new life into what is usually a banal perspective. Note the lack of exposed door handles, the center-mounted exhaust and the upright taillights that hark back to Cadillac's tail fins from 1948. Now drool.”
After driving the CTS-V Sport Coupe, Esquire wrote: “The near-silent supercharged V-8 under the hood is a kissing cousin to the monster in Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1, and it sends the CTS-V storming down the road in a seamless, snarling charge. You are reminded of Packards and Duesenbergs, of streamlined locomotives and Pullman cars…. In other words, everything American luxury — and a Cadillac — should be.”
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Nov/1103_cadsales
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Cadillac's future is now - The Detriot News
Cadillac is onto something with this whole CTS thing.
It may not be the flagship of General Motors Co.'s luxury brand, but it's certainly the muse.
Now there's a two-door version of the CTS, which arrived this summer: the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe. It's the sweetest looking car ever to wear the crest and wreath, period.
There's just something about it that looks futuristic and crisp. With its high sides and gun-slit windows that pinch up to the sloping roof, the exterior looks like an alien spacecraft invading Earth. The steep windshield might cut anyone who ventures too close.
The front end is more than aggressive, it's down right mean. Every time I drove up behind another car at a stop light, I half expected the driver in front of me to get out and hand over his lunch money. Call it intimidation through design.
The creases and angles ripple around the body in a mathematical perfection creating a geometry equation in which the answer is "yes." The tall headlights, massive shiny grille and slab-sided rear quarter panels extend the car's good looks.
The pieces move like a cubism painting. The CTS coupe is asymmetrical motion — it's what Picasso would drive.
Every detail screams attitude — and not that girly squeamish attitude so many cars possess to make the driver feel good about himself. The CTS Coupe confidently says, "Shut up and drive."
And that's exactly what you want to do in this Cadillac: Drive its wheels off.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20101021/OPINION03/10210337/1148/auto01/Cadillac%E2%80%99s-future-is-now#ixzz130VrLKBS
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
2011 Cadillac Escalade
Stock#: 110131
Exterior: Black Raven
Interior: Ebony/Ebony
Miles: New
Doors: 4
VIN: 1GYS4BEF8BR111698
6.2L 8 Cylinder Engine
M.S.R.P. $72,775
4 yr/50,000 Mile Ltd 'Bumper-to-Bumper'
Plus 5 yr/100,000 Mile Powertrain
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2011 Cadillac DTS
Stock#: 110033
Exterior: Radiant Silver Metallic
Interior: Ebony
Miles: New
Doors: 4
VIN: 1G6KA5E60BU101411
4.6L 8 Cylinder Engine
M.S.R.P. $49,770
4 yr/50,000 Mile Ltd 'Bumper-to-Bumper'
Plus 5 yr/100,000 Mile Powertrain
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2011 Cadillac CTS
Stock#: 110096
Exterior: Black Ice Metallic
Interior: Ebony/Ebony
Miles: New
Doors: 4
VIN: 1G6DE5EY1B0108860
3.0L V6 Cylinder Engine
M.S.R.P. $41,190
4 yr/50,000 Mile Ltd 'Bumper-to-Bumper'
Plus 5 yr/100,000 Mile Powertrain
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon: Starting At $62,990
“The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is a limited production offering for connoisseurs who are interested in the unique combination of V-Series performance with wagon style and capability,” said Don Butler, vice president, Cadillac marketing.
Like the CTS-V sedan and CTS-V Coupe, the CTS-V Wagon features a supercharged 6.2L V-8 delivering 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft of torque (747 Nm). Power is delivered to the rear wheels through either a standard six-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic transmission. Other high-performance features include standard Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes, and 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.
The CTS-V Wagon combines V-Series performance with the practicality of a wagon and the appointments of a luxury sedan. The CTS-V Wagon can accommodate up to 58 cubic-feet of cargo, and features a full range of luxury amenities, such as:
- Heated, leather-appointed seats
- In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive
- Xenon HID headlamps with adaptive forward lighting
- Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround audio system
- Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Service for four years / 50,000 miles
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Cadillac Sales Rise 44 Percent in 2010, Outpacing The Luxury Segment
- Cadillac has gained more than 2 share points in luxury segment in 2010
- SRX is the fastest-growing luxury nameplate, with sales up 319 percent in 2010
As a result, Cadillac continues to be the fastest-growing luxury brand in the U.S. Calendar year to date, Cadillac sales are up 44 percent and the brand has gained more than 2 percentage points of market share in the luxury segment.
Much of that growth can be attributed to SRX and CTS, which account for two-thirds of all Cadillac sales.
“The CTS and SRX have been key to attracting new customers to the Cadillac brand,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of Cadillac Sales and Service, “and exemplify our commitment to be the leader in the luxury segment.”
Total SRX sales increased 41 percent in September. Calendar year to date, SRX sales are up 319 percent, making it fastest-growing luxury nameplate for 2010.
CTS sales rose 8 percent in September and are up 12 percent calendar year to date over 2009. Consumer demand for the CTS has grown with the addition of the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe, which recently joined the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon.
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Oct/1001_cadsales
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Cadillac Pursues Crash-Avoiding Technologies
John Capp, director for Global Active Safety at Cadillac, says future Cadillac technologies could include in-vehicle Doppler radar to spot obstructions or traffic jams ahead. Looking even further out, Capp sees autonomous vehicles that can communicate with each other, traffic signals and buildings, pointing to a world where cars may actually drive themselves.
"We see things moving toward a point in the future where perhaps vehicles won't crash," said Capp. "We work on developing advanced safety technologies for Cadillac that alert drivers to potential dangers around them."
Cadillac is already evolving its technology to come closer to the vision of a crash-proof car. Capp and his team of engineers, inventors and futurists have developed life-saving active safety technologies that are already in place on the 2010 Cadillac STS Platinum, including:
"We're evolving those technologies to develop the capability where vehicles will be able to avoid crashes,” Capp said.
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Aug/0827_cadillac
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Earns TOP SAFETY PICK Award from IIHS
Highest possible ratings achieved in all Insurance Institute safety testsDETROIT – The 2011 Cadillac CTS received the highest-possible ratings of “Good” in front, side, rear and rollover crash protection tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which recognized CTS as a 2010 Top Safety Pick
"The CTS earns the Institute's top safety designation with the highest ratings in four demanding crash tests," said Institute president Adrian Lund. "The tough award criteria also require electronic stability control, a crucial safety feature that can help drivers avoid many crashes altogether."
The 2011 CTS embodies Cadillac’s commitment to continuous safety before, during and after a crash. Complimenting CTS’s high-strength steel body structure and safety cage are a number of standard features. These include dual-stage driver and passenger front air bags, front seat mounted pelvic / thorax side air bags, roof-rail side curtain airbags covering the front and rear seating rows, reduced force front safety belts with dual pretensioners, front seat active head restraints and the safety and security of OnStar.
“The IIHS Top Safety Pick Award strengthens the reputation of the CTS,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac Marketing. “The CTS has not only caught the attention of enthusiasts with its cutting-edge design and dynamic driving experience, but it also continues to be a leader in its class for safety and quality."
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Aug/0812_cadillacCadillac Chicago
Cadillac Stages Premiere Week For New 2011 CTS Coupe
About 300 dealers will hold special events to unveil all-new modelDETROIT – Cadillac dealers across the United States are unveiling the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe in their local markets starting today as they host special events for CTS Coupe Premiere Week. One of the most anticipated new models of the year, the CTS Coupe recently began arriving at dealerships.
The CTS Coupe is expected to attract a new generation of luxury sports car enthusiasts to Cadillac and go head-to-head with the BMW 335i Coupe, Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe and Audi A5. “Cadillac is once again ready to compete with the world’s best,” Autoblog wrote in its review of the CTS Coupe.
Almost 300 Cadillac dealers will host events showcasing the new model as part of CTS Coupe Premiere Week. Customers should contact their local Cadillac dealer for more information about the CTS Coupe and details on the event in their area.
The CTS Coupe has been cited by the automotive press for its groundbreaking design and outstanding performance. “It’s safe to say the coupe is positively gorgeous,” Automobile magazine wrote in a review. “Pictures simply don’t do it justice, which is saying quite a bit.”
“The CTS Coupe is one of the most significant automobiles to enter the market this year,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of Cadillac sales and service. “It represents the new focal point for Cadillac in terms of design and performance. Cadillac and its dealers want to make sure customers are given a chance to get an up-close look at this stunning new vehicle.”
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Aug/0816_cadillac
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Friday, July 23, 2010
2009 Cadillac Escalade AWD
2009 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4drStock#: K2766
Exterior: Black Raven
Interior: Ebony/Ebony
Miles: 25002
Doors: 4
VIN: 1GYFK53259R118238
6.2L 8 Cylinder Engine
Gold: One Owner Vehicle
Silver: Locally Driven
Sale Price $48,988
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2009 Cadillac DTS
2009 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sdn w/1SAStock#: K2529
Exterior: Gray Flannel
Interior: Ebony
Miles: 14220
Doors: 4
VIN: 1G6KD57Y59U110461
4.6L 8 Cylinder Engine
Sale Price $30,988
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Cadillac Adds 19-Inch All-Season Goodyear Tire For 2011 CTS
Carbon-fiber sidewall provides enhanced cornering in range of conditionsDETROIT – Cadillac will offer on the 2011 CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon a new 19-inch all-season tire and wheel package that uses carbon fiber in the tire’s sidewall to provide responsive handling in a range of conditions. Previously, the 19-inch wheels were only available with summer tires on these models.
The 19-inch Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 all-season tire is available on the 3.6-L V6 performance and premium models of the 2011 CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon, which started arriving in dealerships this month. The new 19-inch wheel and all-season tire option has a suggested retail price of $850 over the standard 18-inch wheel. (read more)
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
2010 Cadillac SRX
2010 Cadillac SRXM.S.R.P. $34,655
Stock#: NXCSNJ
Exterior: Radiant Silver
Interior: Titanium w/Ebony upper accents
Doors: 4
VIN: 3GYFNGEY7AS653691
3.0L V6 Cylinder Engine
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2011 CTS Coupe Headed To U.S. Dealers
Lansing Grand River Assembly adds latest model to award-winning CTS lineLansing, Mich. – Cadillac’s Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant has begun production of the 2011 CTS Coupe and started shipping models to U.S. dealerships ahead of schedule. The all-new CTS Coupe has a starting price, including destination charges, of $38,990.
The CTS Coupe joins the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon, an award-winning line that has been named to Car and Driver’s 10 Best list for three straight years. All three CTS models and the Cadillac STS sedan are made at Lansing Grand River Assembly. (read more)
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Friday, June 18, 2010
2010 Cadillac Escalade AWD Luxury
2010 Cadillac Escalade AWD LuxuryM.S.R.P. $72,110
Stock#: 100506
Exterior: Stealth Gray
Interior: Ebony/Ebony
Doors: 4
VIN: 1GYUKBEFXAR133084
6.2L 8 Cylinder Engine
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2010 Cadillac DTS
2010 Cadillac DTSM.S.R.P. $53,440
Stock#: 100703
Exterior: Tuscan Bronze ChromaFlair
Interior: Shale/Cocoa
Doors: 4
VIN: 1G6KD5EY3AU132059
4.6L 8 Cylinder Engine
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2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan 3.0L AWD
2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan 3.0L AWDM.S.R.P. $43,605
Stock#: 100446
Exterior: Thunder Gray ChromaFlair
Interior: Ebony/Ebony
Doors: 4
VIN: 1G6DC5EG3A0119337
3.0L V6 Cylinder Engine
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