Thursday, October 21, 2010

Cadillac's future is now - The Detriot News

2011 CTS Coupe presents a fresh direction for automaker to follow

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

2011 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr Luxury
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

2011 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sdn w/1SA
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

2011 Cadillac CTS Sedan 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury
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

DETROIT –The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon will be available at U.S. Cadillac dealers later this year, with pricing from $62,990, including destination. With a 556-horsepower V-8, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds.
“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 
Read More: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_cadillac.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Oct/1001_cadillac_ctsv

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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
DETROIT – Cadillac continued to gain strength in the U.S. luxury auto market, posting a total of 12,620 sales in September. This is an 11 percent increase from a year ago, and the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains for the brand. For the third quarter of 2010, total sales were up 65 percent over 2009. 

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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