R.L. Polk & Co. has announced their latest Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, a measure of owner loyalty.

GM took the top honors for top automaker with Toyota taking top brand. Cadillac’s Escalade was singled out as one of the bright spots in GM’s lineup.

Congrats Cadillac.

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Here is a video of the January 14th, 2008 Cadillac press conference at the Detroit Auto Show.

Unveiled are the 2009 CTS-V as well as the CTS Coupe concept, Escalade 2-mode Hybrid, and the Provoq fuel-cell/E-Flex hybrid.

Enjoy:

Categories: Concepts, News, CTS, Escalade, BRX / BTX, Rumored Models, Video
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Update – Check out all the photos of the Escalade Platinum in our Escalade Platinum Image Gallery

In addition to the aforementioned 2009 Escalade Hybrid, Cadillac today unveiled the 2008 Escalade Platinum.

Available in both standard Escalade and Escalade ESV models, the Platinum, unlike some companies’ minor trim package specials, lives up to its precious metal namesake.

Unique to the Platinum are:

• LED headlights


• Unique grill modeled after the grill of the new 2008 CTS


• Magnetic Ride Control suspension (a first for any SUV)


• Unique 22” wheels


• Hand-stitched Aniline leather interior with contrasting stitching


• Unique door sills and floor mats


• DVD entertainment system with screens integrated into each front seat headrest, in addition to the existing roof mounted screen


• Standard 8” LCD Naviagation system

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Update – Check out all the photos of the Escalade Hybrid in our Escalade Hybrid Image Gallery

Cadillac unveiled today the world’s first full-sized hybrid SUV in their Escalade Hybrid.

The Escalade hybrid is not only Cadillac’s first hybrid vehicle, it also debuts GM’s new two-mode hybrid drivetrain. The two-mode system, unlike hybrid powertrains from competing manufacturers, provides fuel economy benefits not only in city driving, but also on the highway.

Check out Cadillac’s press release about the Escalade Hybrid below:

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In addition to the previously reported CTS Sport concept – GM took this opportunity to show off a modified Escalade also with ‘sport’ badging.

It isn’t yet known if a sporty Escalade will see production, but it wouldn’t take much to see a similar model to this badged a Escalade-V.

Check out our Escalade Sport Image Gallery and the press release below:

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According to GM’s Fastlane Blog (via Autoweek.com) GM should be bringing some diesel engines to their US lineup by 2010.

The Cadillac version will most likely be the recently announced 4.5l V-8 and find a home in the Escalade line. However, V-6 diesels will be making an appearance in Epsilon-based products in other GM divisions (and a V-6 diesel will be sold in the new CTS soon and a diesel BLS is on sale now, though only in Europe unless US demand increases).

From the blog post by Bob Lutz, GM does not immediately expect the new diesels to be California (and states that use California emissions standards) compliant.

GM is also expected to show a diesel/electric version of the E-Flex architecture in Frankfort, Germany this fall that may lead to a version of the Chevrolet Volt electric car with even greater mileage than it’s gas-assisted version (the Volt runs on electricity with a small engine powering a generator to provide greater range when the initial battery charge runs out – effectively giving triple-digit fuel economy numbers).

No announcements have been made for an E-Flex Cadillac, though if the technology catches on, you might expect a Cadillac version down the road.

Check out the post and video at:

GM Fastlane Blog: Checking Back with Bob

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JD Power has released their finding in the 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study.

The rankings take into account customer satisfaction in categories such as Overall Performance and Design, Performance, Style, Comfort, and Features and Instrument Panel.

This year, only one Cadillac took top honors – with the Escalade EXT in a tie with the BMW X5 for top score in the Premium Multi-Activity Vehicle segment.

See all about the awards this year at:

JD Power: 2007 APEAL survey

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