It seems that the rumors were true about a convertible Cadillac CTS Coupe. The experts at Drop Top Customs are in fact working on such a project, and will reveal the topless Caddy at the SEMA Show later this year. We now have the first official sketches, above and below, showcasing the new Cadillac CTS Coupe with a folding cloth top instead of its... ...read the full post
A new research report has arrived from the Highway Loss Data Institute, showcasing the highest and lowers insurance claims for theft per vehicle. As you might have guessed, thieves are mostly interested in big, luxury SUVs, with the Cadillac Escalade topping the most stolen vehicles list. According to the HLDI, insurance companies were forced to pay... ...read the full post
Many automakers offer convertible versions of their popular, performance oriented models. But for those who don’t, coachbuilders and customizers are more than happy to offer their services. One such example is Florida-based Drop Top Customs, which has been offering conversion kits and soft-top versions of cars since the 1970s. After showcasing... ...read the full post
Right after Ford’s Lincoln premium brand has announced that it is offering free maintenance to anyone purchasing a model from now to Labor Day in September, GM’s Cadillac division has also announced its own offer. Cadillac has revealed that it will be offering free maintenance to all 2011 model year vehicles, starting with the CTS Coupe which... ...read the full post
Before the bankruptcy, every time GM released a new platform or model, it was the rule of thumb to have every brand develop its own version, most of the times with little or no modifications except badge swapping. This strategy, together with other factors led to the bankruptcy of the old GM. But even though it seemed like it learned its lesson, the... ...read the full post
Cadillac has officially issued a recall for specific versions of its 2010 SRX crossover over a potential problem with the engine when it is fueled with a mixture of less than the required 91 octane rating. 547 vehicles are affected by this problem, all powered by the 2.8-liter V6 engine. It seems that when people fill up the tank with non-premium fuel,... ...read the full post
We’ve seen our fair share of vigilantes over the years, but while we can’t say we condone such practices (leave crime fighting to the police), some examples are just too awesome to pass. Such is the case with a Cadillac CTS driver in China, who decided to stop a thief by drifting his car in front of the baddie that just stole the purse... ...read the full post
It seems owning a car in a cold weather state in the US is proving to be quite hazardous to the safety of the vehicle. We’ve seen quite a few recalls issued for northern states for various models, and now Cadillac is joining the fray, by calling back all 2003-2007 CTS models, due to a brake problem. Once again, the road salt used in clearing... ...read the full post
Cadillac is extremely careful with its CTS range, which has become emblematic of the luxury carmaker’s revival. While the regular models like the sedan, coupe or sport wagon are all fine and dandy, the V Series performance editions have gathered the most fans. That’s why the CTS-V, in its sedan and coupe body form, have impressed a lot... ...read the full post
Cadillac impressed a lot of people when it showcased the XTS Platinum concept at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. While many already anticipated the model, set to replace the aging STS and DTS, some were intrigued that it was badged as a concept. Now though, GM is reported to have officially given the green light to produce the new luxury limousine, aimed... ...read the full post
A few years ago, when General Motors announced its Voltec extended range electric vehicle drivetrain, it showcased it on the Chevrolet Volt and on the Cadillac Converj. But while the Volt, coupled with its Opel-badged brother, the Ampera, blazed through development as beacons of revival for the old GM, the Cadillac Converj only stayed alive through... ...read the full post
Right after GM unveiled the Chevrolet Volt Extended Range Electric Vehicle (ER-EV), its luxury brand Cadillac also revealed its own concept based on the same technology, the Converj. The model was well-received by the general public, and many thought that it would soon follow the Chevy Volt into production. A recent report from Bloomberg says otherwise.... ...read the full post
It has been known since the last month’s Detroit Auto Show that Cadillac is keen on rebooting its presence in Europe, after its dealer partner, Kroymans Group went bankrupt, effectively halting any sales of the luxury brand in the Old Continent. The company now announced that it will establish its own division, cleverly named Cadillac Europe,... ...read the full post
The Cadillac CTS-V is one superb model, offering great performance and wrapping it in one aggressive all-American package. But while its 556 HP extracted from the supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 is plenty of power for the average consumer, the tuners at Hennessey still saw enough room for improvement. As such, the company released the V700 upgrade package,... ...read the full post
In case you’re an automaker which needs to cut costs left and right, one of the first things you need to do is to share as many platforms among your models. For General Motors, which desperately wants to cut any big spending, this means that new models will begin using less and less platforms. One major car set to arrive in the following years... ...read the full post
