I don’t know if this is surprising in the least, but the latest news is that Cadillac has quietly killed their plan to bring out a V-12 engine for their super-sedan.

Given that they have already shelved the Northstar’s replacement, are getting V-8 levels of power from normally aspirated V-6’s with direct injection – it isn’t much of a stretch to imagine a dual-turbo DI V-6 putting out V-12 humbling power for the upcoming DTS/STS replacement (once that program gets back into gear).

Personally, I can’t see a downside to lighter, and therefore lighter on their feet, Cadillacs that sip fuel and provide all the power and luxury we’ve come to expect.

Bring it on!

Edmunds Inside Line: IL Insider: Cadillac Shelves the Twelve

Categories: News, STS / SLS, DTS, Rumored Models
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You may have noticed, the automotive press has seemed to discover something we have mentioned in the past, Cadillac will very likely move the Escalade to thier Lambda architecture for the next generation.

As big as the current Escalade but hundreds of pounds lighter, the new Escalade would be able to give similar performance with smaller, more fuel efficient engines – though a V-8 will likely debut in the Lambda in the Cadillac version.

Expect completely unique sheetmetal, interior, as well as hybrid-drive versions to ensure that the Escalade maintains the image GM has worked so hard to give it over the years.

Interestingly, Cadillac is rumored to be working on a truck version of Lambda so that they can continue to offer the EXT version of the Escalade.

Categories: News, Escalade, Rumored Models
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The good guys over at Jalopnik have decided to give us all a taste of what to expect when the CTS-V Coupe goes on the market (expected to happen at the same time the standard coupe goes on sale in early summer 2009).

Check out their handy photoshop work at the link below:

Jalopnik.com: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: What To Expect From The Up-Powered Caddy Two-Door

Categories: News, CTS, V-Series, Rumored Models
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Some magazines and other media outlets have had a chance to take the new CTS-V for a spin.

Here are links to their reviews for your reading pleasure.

Come on, Cadillac. the Caddy Edge needs some CTS-V love.

The Car Connection: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive

The Car Connection: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V: What’s Inside Counts

Popular Mechanics: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Test Drive: Hiding Weight With 556 Horses, Is This the Finest Caddy Ever?

Jalopnik.com: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive

Edmunds’ Inside Line: Full Test: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V

Enjoy.

Categories: News, CTS, Reviews, V-Series
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With an on-sale date at least half a year out, Cadillac has gotten oddly lax in hiding the upcoming CTS Coupe. WorldCarFans caught this practically undisguised coupe recently undergoing testing.

Differing from the concept in only minor ways, we can now be sure that the production car will easily be as good looking as the concept.

Expect to see coupes at your local dealer in June 2009.

See more pics at:

WorldCarFans.com: Cadillac CTS Coupe Spied Practically Uncovered

Categories: News, CTS, Rumored Models
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