Archive for January, 2011
Production ATS? spotted
January 27, 2011 - 10:08 am
Autoblog has spotted what they are calling the new XTS sedan undergoing testing. However, with the bobbed rear overhang as well as a decidedly not-front drive front overhang, and a small sedan rear door size – we’re calling this the ATS. Thanks to 60Seville for pointing out the discrepancies.
Some are noting the tail lights are not Cadillac issue – however, most GM prototypes for the last several years typically sport non-brand lights during this stage of testing.
Source: Autoblog.com
Cadillac and GM Design win 2010 LA Auto Show Design Challenge
January 24, 2011 - 2:00 pmSee all the images of the Aera Concept at in the CaddyEdge Image galleries.
GM Design won their third LA Auto Show Design Challenge (3 victories in 7 years of the contest) with the Cadillac Aera concept – beating out the likes of Mercedes, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Maybach. They tied this year with the entry from Smart.
The contest this year asked the design teams to envision the 1000 lb car. Designs had to accommodate seating for four while maintaining a comfort, design, safety, and performance.
Aera was envisioned to be powered by 10000 psi compressed air stored in a compressed air tank providing 1000 miles of range.
Structure is comprised of a 3D lattice structure inspired by nature.
Wheels consist of an all-in-one design that marries propulsion, suspension, and steering into one component.
The concept was conceived in GM’s North Hollywood Advanced Design Studio by Frank Saucedo, director; Phil Tanioka, vehicle designer; Brent Wickham, concept strategist; Shawn Moghadam, layout designer and Timonen, the project manager.
See the entire press release below:
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GM Recalling New SRX for Engine Fire Risk
January 24, 2011 - 9:24 am
Cadillac is recalling almost 4000 SRX crossovers built in December of 2009 based on a possible problem allowing a power steering line to be damaged, leaking fluid onto hot engine parts and causing a fire.
At the time of the below release, one such fire had occurred (and this happened when the vehicle was unattended – not while in motion).
Affected owners will be notified by letter to bring their vehicles in for a fix.
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This is why the CTS-V Coupe Exists
January 21, 2011 - 12:00 pmCadillac Chooses Carol H. Williams Agency for African-American Reputation Support
January 21, 2011 - 9:30 ammyCadillac App for 2011 Cadillacs now available
January 20, 2011 - 3:00 pmHave an Android-based or iPhone smartphone? Own a 2011 Cadillac?
Now you can have all sorts of control and information about your Cadillac through freely downloadable myCadillac apps with OnStar MyLink features.
Features include the ability to mark your parking space and use GPS to find your way back. Find your nearest dealer and schedule service appointments. Access key owners manual information like instructions on setting radio presets and what specific dash lights mean. You can also access features that used to require a call to the OnStar operator such as unlocking or locking the doors and requesting roadside assistance. You also can access vehicle information as varied as fuel tank level and range, remaining oil life, current and recommended tire pressure and lifetime average miles per gallon.
The apps are available now through the Android marketplace and Apple iPhone App Store.
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Could Cadillac’s Flagship be a mid-engined supercar?
January 20, 2011 - 1:00 pm
Remember the Cien? The V-12 powered monster that Cadillac put on the show stands some years ago?
It supposedly served as the inspiration for what became our current CTS Coupe – but Car and Driver are hearing that it might not be as dead as we all expected.
While we have been expecting a 7-series/S-class fighter to slot ahead of the upcoming, unannounced XTS – there are apparently some in GM that would like to see a true supercar in the mold of the Cien make it to production.
This seems fairly unlikely, but I certainly see no reason to believe that uber-Sedan and a matching super sports car couldn’t both be on the way. The S-Class certainly doesn’t keep Mercedes from building the gull-winged SLS and even the CL 4-seat mega-coupe.
We’ll see, I suppose.
