Showing posts with label Cadillac. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cadillac. Show all posts
First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is audacity in motion
There was a time when General Motors was a design leader. Before the Aztek, before the Catera, before the Sunfire and before the Citation, GM was synonymous with bold, strong, emotional automotive design. The General was so good at it that in the 1950s it was able to flood dealerships and stress factories just by tweaking a given model's sheetmetal a few shades. Imagine anyone caring about a new
First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is audacity in motion
There was a time when General Motors was a design leader. Before the Aztek, before the Catera, before the Sunfire and before the Citation, GM was synonymous with bold, strong, emotional automotive design. The General was so good at it that in the 1950s it was able to flood dealerships and stress factories just by tweaking a given model's sheetmetal a few shades. Imagine anyone caring about a new
Recall 2009-10 Cadillac CTS
General Motors is recalling 11,147 Cadillac CTS vehicles from the 2009-10 model years because a nut in the suspension could loosen and cause the rear wheel to turn, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.In the affected vehicles, a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts could cause the nut to loosen. If the nut loosens sufficiently, the toe link could
Cuban Classics, great photography of the last American cars in Cuba
see more at http://cubanclassics.blogspot.com/
Cuban Classics, great photography of the last American cars in Cuba
see more at http://cubanclassics.blogspot.com/
Call of the Syren - Goth 72 Cadilac by Christa Ansbergs
Syren Art Car at Art Car Fest - Photo by BagelChrista Ansbergs is the creator of a 72 Cadillac called Syren and is a regular participant at Art Car Fest where I met her. She loves the "goth" look and the darker side of life so she drives an art car to match.When she went looking for the right car she considered buying a used hearse, but found that they were to expensive and a pain to maintain
Cadillac's All-Wheel Drive Model Sales on the Rise in the U.S.A.
.fullpost { display: inline; } It was a time when associating Cadillac with all-wheel drive was considered to be a heresy. But mentalities have changed and more American customers are specifying their cars with the AWD option. GM’s luxury brand has registered a combined sales increase of 38% for its 4x4 SRX, CTS and Escalade models in the past two years. Specifically, one-third of the SRX
Cadillac's All-Wheel Drive Model Sales on the Rise in the U.S.A.
It was a time when associating Cadillac with all-wheel drive was considered to be a heresy. But mentalities have changed and more American customers are specifying their cars with the AWD option. GM’s luxury brand has registered a combined sales increase of 38% for its 4x4 SRX, CTS and Escalade models in the past two years. Specifically, one-third of the SRX crossovers, almost half of the CTS and
New Cadillac To Reenter SCCA World Challenge
Cadillac and competitive races are perhaps no two words that normally are linked. However, Mark attended the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge in the past.And so it is very successful, actually won the manufacturers championship in 2005 and 2007, along with the championship in 2005. Brando's current CTS-V series lineup is critically acclaimed for her performance chops.Although the V
New 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car
Cadillac has announced that she wants to race again in 2011 with a race-ready version of its CTS-V Coupe to compete in Sports Car Club of America World Challenge, the top North American production-based racing series. Cadillac returns to movements in the series, which struggled in 2004 and 2007. Compete in the GT class with CTS-V sedan, Cadillac manufacturers
New Cadillac CTS-V SCCA Racecar Hits the Track
If you’ve been following the news about Cadillac’s reentry into the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) World Championship, you’ll know that the CTS-V race car is slated to participate in its first race in March. Cadillac competed previously with the CTS-V Sedan, winning the Manufacturer’s Championship in 2005 and 2007 (the last year of entry), as well as the Driver’s Championship in
New Cadillac Debuts New Commercials
Although the composition of the Cadillac V-Series is smaller than ever, it is better than ever. CTS lineup is undoubtedly the star of the Cadillac product, and V-series to the center of attention lovers.The distributed model will be offered in sedan, coupe and sedan iterations. Cadillac was taken to be difficult to advertise, and the effect is positive for the whole group. Two
Lingenfelter Raises the Bar with 700HP+ Tuning Package for Cadillac CTS-V Models
If there's one company that knows a thing or two about tuning GM's products, it's Lingenfelter. The Indiana-based tuning firm has just announced its latest package for the Cadillac CTS-V series, which covers the sedan, station wagon and coupe models. In stock form, the CTS-V's 6.2-liter supercharged V8 churns out 556HP and 551 lb.-ft of torque. Lingenfelter's engine tune includes a variety of
2014 Cadillac ATS and ATS-V Spec Sheet Makes the Internet Rounds, but is it Real?
A supposedly official preliminary spec sheet of Cadillac's forthcoming new small luxury sedan surfaced on the internet today. We're not going to call it a leak just yet as we're not at all certain for its authenticity. That said, we'd advise you not to take anything you read on the paper after the jump for granted. Labeled as the 2014 Cadillac ATS, the spec sheet says the Detroit firm's BMW 3-
New Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Racer Hits the Tarmac for the First Time
Cadillac is getting ready to return to the fabulous world of motorsports with its new CTS-V Coupe race car. Following the two-door model's world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show last week, the race-prepped CTS-V Coupe hit the track for the first time on Monday driven by Johnny O’Connell and Andy Pilgrim, for tests at Sebring International Raceway. GM's luxury car division had pulled out of
GM Recalling More than 26,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and Trucks
General Motors is expanding a previous recall concerning a faulty rear-axle cross pin to include another 26,751 SUVs and trucks from the 2011 model year. The first recall was issued in late December and concerned approximately 1,260 Cadillac Escalades, Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500s, and GMC Sierra 1500s, all from the 2011MY. The updated recall now covers certain 2011MY Cadillac
Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car
Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car
This is the Cadillac Aera (Aero + Era) launches Cadillac's philosophy of "Art and Science" into new territory by taking an innovative and stylistic approach to ultra-light weight vehicle design. LOS ANGELES – The Cadillac Aera concept vehicle won the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, tying with Smart and besting entries from seven other automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Maybach. GM Advanced Design has now won the honor more times than any other design team.
General Motors advanced design California has come up with a concept cars zero-emission vehicle as part of this year’s LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car is a 1000 lb, 2+2 touring coupe, with a range of 1000 miles before refueling; attributes achieved without compromising size, capacity and safety. With an ability to seat four, the vehicle uses a body structure made from mono-formed 3D lattice that is extremely sturdy.
Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car
This marks the third time that the group from General Motors has won this challenge, giving them the most wins out of all automakers that enter. The Cadillac Aera Concept hit on all areas that the judges were looking for and, despite the futuristic styling, still carries some recognizable lines from Cadillacs of today.
Jussi Timonen, lead designer for the project shared: „The Cadillac Sports Cars Aera concept was designed to continue the forward-thinking imagination of Cadillac’s ‘art and science’ philosophy. It’s designed as a small city urban vehicle, but we approached this 2+2 touring coupe very much from the brand’s luxury perspective. Every detail of the Aera was conceived to minimize the vehicle’s environmental impact without sacrificing the style, comfort and attention to detail that are hallmarks of the Cadillac cars brand.”
Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car
The Aera is powered by compressed air via a highly efficient Pneumatic Drive System that has a 10,000-psi composite air storage tank with capacity for a 1,000-mile range. Flexible, pressurized air cells in the exterior skin, similar to material developed for the NASA Mars Rover airbags, enhance passive safety and interior comfort. The flexible polymer skin optimizes aerodynamics and functions as an ultra-lightweight alternative to conventional body panels and glass.
Additional technologies include an All-In-One (AIO) wheel system, combining rotary actuator propulsion, steering and suspension functions. A drive by wireless system decreases the mass of electrical components. Vehicle to vehicle communication (V2V) promotes active safety. The Cadillac Aera embodies a stylistic, lightweight, minimalist approach to long distance luxury touring.
Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car
The Design Challenge is part of the Design Los Angeles automobile designers’ conference and has evolved into an integral element of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Design Los Angeles connects those working in the design industry with well-known automotive design industry leaders. Los Angeles is home to the world’s largest concentration of manufacturer design studios, representing automakers from North America, Europe and Asia. It is also the home of Art Center College of Design, one of the world’s foremost transportation design institutions where many of today’s leading automotive designers began their careers.2011 Cadillac SRX Live in Paris Auto Show photos and price details
Cadillac SRXThe Cadillac SRX is in the design of the early 2009 featured U.S. version to Europe. The SRX is powered by a 3.0-liter V6-powered, direct injection and 262 hp. Power is transmitted via a six-speed automatic.The all-wheel drive in the SRX includes an electronic locking limited slip differential (ELSD), with the torque as needed along the rear axle from one side to the other and is also
2011 Cadillac SRX Live in Paris Auto Show photos and price details
Cadillac SRXThe Cadillac SRX is in the design of the early 2009 featured U.S. version to Europe. The SRX is powered by a 3.0-liter V6-powered, direct injection and 262 hp. Power is transmitted via a six-speed automatic.The all-wheel drive in the SRX includes an electronic locking limited slip differential (ELSD), with the torque as needed along the rear axle from one side to the other and is also
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