2009 Cadillac CTS-V Pictures

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover Pictures

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Pictures

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

Cadillac CTS Coupe Until Summer 2010

With product delays and cancellations the norm as of late, it's no real surprise that General Motors has now officially postponed the introduction of its Cadillac CTS Coupe until next summer, which had been rumored for some time. Rather than deliver the striking coupe to its already swamped dealerships later this year, GM spokeswoman Joanne Krell now says the automaker will wait until summer 2010 -- when it believes the market will have recovered enough to add the two-door model to the Caddy lineup.

2010 Cadillac SRX Advance AWD System Delivers High Stability in All Driving Conditions

General Motors of Canada - Using cutting-edge technology, the 2010 Cadillac SRX is launching with an advanced all-wheel-drive system (AWD) that delivers best-in-class levels of driver control. The intelligent, active system continuously distributes engine drive torque between the front and rear axles, delivering optimum handling, stability and grip in all driving conditions - from fast corners to slower curves, in dry or wet weather.

“The 2010 SRX will deliver excitement, balanced driving dynamics in all types of weather,” said Bob Reuter, SRX global vehicle chief engineer. “The all-wheel-drive system with electronic limited-slip effectively transfers torque not only from front to rear, but also along the rear axle. This system sets a new benchmark for all all-wheel-drive systems, giving the driver control and confidence on any road surface.”

In honing the integration and performance of the system, Cadillac engineers completed more than 600,000 miles of testing in all weather conditions across some of the most challenging roads in Europe, as well as test tracks in Italy and Spain and the famed Nurburgring circuit in Germany, where Cadillac has developed and validated new vehicle features in recent years. The result is an active, all-wheel-drive system specifically tuned for the SRX. It fully exploits the power of the vehicle’s new 3.0L direct injected V-6 engine that delivers 265 horsepower (198 kW) at 6,950 rpm and 223 lb.-ft of torque (302 Nm) at 5,100 rpm.

To optimize traction at take-off, the system incorporates an innovative, pre-emptive engagement of the rear wheels. Unlike conentional all-wheel-drive systems, this system eliminates the need to detect front wheel slip before rear drive is activated and sets a new benchmark in all-wheel-drive performance.

Perfect balance: On the road, the AWD system operates seamlessly and is programmed to help the driver keep the car stable, splitting drive torque to counteract oversteer or understeer situations when cornering.

The electronic control unit receives data inputs 200 times every second from more than 20 sensors in the vehicle, includign those for the ABS and ESC (Electronic Stability Control) systems. The data processed includes vehicle speed, wheel rotation speeds, lateral acceleration, throttle setting, engine torque, yaw rate and the steering angle. Those inputs are used to continually adjust the torque distribution in response to the driver’s input of steering and throttle, the traction that is available at the individual corners of the vehicle or the intended versus the actual path of the car.

For example, on dry pavement during wide-open throttle, 50 percent of the torque is delivered to the rear, providing acceleration with no wheelspin. On slippery surfaces, torque is delivered to the tires with traction, up to 100 percent in cases where one end of the vehicle is on glare ice. Highway cruising conditions will reduce torque delivery to the rear to 5- to 10-percent, decreasing driveline drag and optimizing fuel economy. In most other driving conditions, the torque varies between 20 percent and 50 percent to the rear axle.

While offering sure-footed handling in low-grip conditions, the SRX AWD system also rewards the enthusiastic driver. The precise balancing of the drive torque reduces ESC throttle and braking interventions, providing amoother and more predictable performance.

Perhaps the most significant aspect of this system, however, is the addition of an active rear limited-slip differential (eLSD). The eLSD can transfer up to 85 percent of maximum rear torque between the rear wheels, to whichever has more grip. Under hard cornering, or when completing a high-speed maneuver, such as a lane change, the application of more or less torque to either wheel helps the rear of the car more closely follow the direction of the front wheels.

The new 2010 SRX’s AWD system is integrated with completely new chassis settings and revised self-leveling rear suspension geometry that delivers a 50-percent increase in camber stiffness. Springs, dampers and the steering system have been specifically tuned for pleasing ride dynamics and good feedback. In addition, the 2010 SRX features tires with a higher speed rating.

How it works: The SRX all-wheel-drive hardware consists of a power take-off unit (PTU) in the front final-drive that transmits engine torque through a prop-shaft to the rear drive module (RDM) that includes a torque transfer device (TTD) and the option eLSD. Both are wet, multi-plate clutch units from Haldex.

The TTD is activated as soon as the vehicle is placed in gear. RDM clutches are applied and ready to transfer torque before acceleration begins. This pre-emptive function leapfrogs many current technologies that require the detection of wheel slip or driveline rotation before the rear drive is activated. The enhanced functionality provides maximum traction immediately for smooth, strong acceleration from a standstill without the possibility of any drivetrain hesitation. During driving, torque delivery between the axles is varied by a valve in the TTD, which increases or reduces the hydraulic pressure on the wet clutch plates to progressively engage or disengage rear drive. The degree of slip determines the amount of torque transmitted. The eLSD, located alongside the RDM, operates on the same principle as the larger TTD. The electronic control unit functions in concert with the engine, transmission and ABS/ESC control modules.

The 2010 SRX’s AWD system requires the factory installation of a specific rear sub-frame to carry the RDM, as well as the revised rear suspension geometry and new wheel hubs for the drive shafts. The three-piece prop-shaft runs through two bearings with constant velocity joints for smooth running with minimal “wind up.” With the AWD system, the SRX’s wheelbase and rear track dimensions are unaltered from FWD models.

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

CTS Sport Wagon: Cadillac's Renaissance Takes A New Form with Dramatically Designed Alternative to Larger Vehicles Makes Debut at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Amidst the beauty and history of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Cadillac treats car enthusiasts to a world premiere of its latest production-car design. The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon makes its debut this weekend on the Monterey Peninsula, showcasing a dramatic design that elevates and updates the classic wagon body style.

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon - side

Not unlike many historic Cadillac designs, the new CTS Sport Wagon is an unmistakable and dynamic presence. The car’s intricately cut rear profile injects fashion-forward design into the formerly utilitarian world of wagons. Cadillac’s upcoming wagon offers ample interior space and includes a range of six-cylinder engine choices, making it a compelling alternative to larger utility vehicles.

Based on the hot-selling CTS sport sedan, and a sister vehicle to the CTS Coupe Concept, the Sport Wagon extends the design-driven renaissance of Cadillac. Following this special premiere at Pebble Beach, the CTS Sport Wagon moves to the worldwide auto show circuit this fall – and into Cadillac dealerships in spring 2009.

“The addition of this dramatically-designed Sport Wagon is well synchronized with today’s changing consumer tastes as a compelling alternative to SUVs or other larger vehicles,” says Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. “This is an important step in Cadillac’s ongoing global expansion, and of course in international markets like Europe, wagons have been and continue to be very significant.”

A striking profile is created with the CTS wagon, with a silhouette that suggests speed and aerodynamic efficiency. It rides on the same 113.4-inch (2,880-mm) wheelbase as the CTS sport sedan and is 0.3-inch (7 mm) shorter. However, it offers a generous cargo area of 25 cubic feet (720 liters) behind the rear seats. Design highlights include:

* Signature V-shaped deck and tailgate motif
* Large, vertical taillamps with light-pipe technology
* Power-opening liftgate (via key fob or in-vehicle button)
* CHMSL integrated in subtle roof spoiler
* Integrated roof load management system with cross bars for a seamless appearance
* Cargo management system with adjustable in-floor containment
* New 19-inch wheels
* Larger available panoramic rear sunroof

The CTS Sport Wagon, like its sedan predecessor, includes available features such as all-wheel drive, a 40-gigabyte internal hard drive, pop-up navigation screen and a hand-cut-and-sewn interior with Sapele wood accents.

“The CTS Sport Wagon is an important expansion to the Cadillac lineup worldwide,” said Taylor.

Design details

Dramatic planes highlight the CTS wagon’s design, including a V-shaped motif carried throughout the vehicle and carefully integrated intersections of exterior surfaces. The elements coalesce in a dramatic fashion, creating tension that emphasizes the vehicle’s performance.

“It’s a taut design that not only suggests sleekness, but delivers it,” said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. “Indeed, the drama of the sedan is amplified in the CTS Sport Wagon, as the centerline cue that is part of the exterior and interior is more prominent and plays a stronger role in defining the design at the rear of the vehicle.”

The emotion of the CTS Sport Wagon’s design is carried by a number of nuanced details. The liftgate area, for example, is a confluence of angles and planes that typifies the vehicle’s design tension. Cadillac’s “V” motif is most prominent here, culminating in a spine at the center of the liftgate that is accented with a subtle spoiler at the top of the backlight. The rear quarter panels extend slightly beyond the inward-angled planes of the V, creating a distinctive W shape at the rear of the vehicle. Large, prominent vertical taillamps – with Cadillac’s signature light pipe technology – are the final, dramatic touches to the rear-end styling.

“The more you study the rear of the CTS Sport Wagon, the more you see,” said Dean. “Functionality was certainly a guiding factor during development, but so was the idea to inject emotion into the normally sedate wagon category.”

2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid costs $71,000. Anyone who has that amount of money to spend on a car, should. Why not spend it on the most luxurious hybrid ever created. 20 mpg on a V8 engine is pretty amazing, plus you get GM’s Road Sensing Suspension, giving you a ride like only a caddy can. The Active Fuel Management System stops half the cylinders allowing you to run on only four cylinders.

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a big, comfy, 22 inch rimmed, beast of a hybrid. If you need to roll with 7 people, this monster has all the room you’ll need. You can even take out the back se

ats and use the Escalade as a cargo van. When the excessive weight of the Escalade absorbs every single bump in the road, you wont even miss the $71,000.

We all know that some people won’t fit in a Prius. Those people are going to buy an SUV anyway, why not make it the most badass Hybrid SUV on the road. The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the only choice for people rich enough to afford it

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

General Motors has released a few details and two more photos for the new 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover.

The 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover styling is inspired by the Provoq Concept that made its UK debut at the British International Motorshow in July 2008.

The 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover will be launched worldwide in 2009 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, in Monterey, California. All technical details of the new 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover will be released during one of the major motor shows to follow.

Press Release

Cadillac today provided a special sneak preview of the next-generation SRX Crossover, a 2010 model that will launch worldwide in mid-to-late 2009. The all-new SRX, unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, in Monterey, California, will bring a more dynamic alternative to the heart of the luxury crossover segment, featuring a fresh iteration of Cadillac’s signature design language.

The all-new SRX will debut at major global motorshows later this year, at which time complete details will be released. The 2010 model will replace the current SRX Crossover, which launched in 2004 as a key component of Cadillac’s ongoing product renaissance and global expansion. This next-generation crossover is similar in styling and proportion to Cadillac’s Provoq Concept that made its UK debut at the British International Motorshow in July 2008.

The all-new production model is being developed to achieve excellent driving dynamics and wet-weather traction, with an elegantly modern cabin designed to accommodate five passengers and ample luggage.

“The next-generation SRX, along with the new CTS Sport Wagon, showcases Cadillac taking its dramatic design into new directions, particularly cars and crossovers that are the right size at the right time for today’s luxury consumers,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager.

GM Seeks New Ad Agency for Cadillac

General Motors Co. said it is seeking a new advertising agency to handle its Cadillac business, its latest effort to jump-start the ailing luxury brand.

GM is the latest auto maker to overhaul its advertising amid the ongoing turmoil in the automotive sector.

Modernista, a small, independent ad firm in Boston that has handled the coveted account since 2006, has decided not to compete for the business.

Modernista's award-winning work for the Hummer brand eventually prompted GM to give the agency the Cadillac business after it had been handled by Publicis Groupe's Leo Burnett for some 70 years.

Modernista's future with GM has been the subject of speculation since GM shook up its marketing and sales operations this summer. After the company exited bankruptcy reorganization, North American marketing was taken over by Robert Lutz, who had been heading new-car development. Mark LaNeve, who had been in charge of marketing and sales, was left with only sales responsibilities. Mr. LaNeve, who is departing the auto maker, was seen as an ally of Modernista.

The Cadillac business was then given to Bryan Nesbitt, a car designer who was a favorite of Mr. Lutz's. The decision to seek a new agency for Cadillac is the most visible marketing initiative by Mr. Nesbitt so far.

In a recent interview, Mr Nesbitt said advertising needs to emphasize Cadillac's sophisticated engineering and edgy designs, seen most prominently on the Cadillac's flagship, the CTS sedan.

Cadillac sales are slumping. So far this year, they have fallen 46%, while competitors like BMW AG, Daimler AG's Mercedes division and Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus have seen declines of roughly 25%.

Among Celebrity Cars, a Custom Cadillac Stands Out

Larry Edsall for The New York Times Vern Moeller built this custom Cadillac woody station wagon out of several different classic cars, including a 1947 Cadillac hearse.

LAS VEGAS – At the second annual Barrett-Jackson collector car auction here in the Mandalay Bay resort and casino, you could bid on Jay Leno’s motorcycle, on a racecar that played a role in the Elvis Presley movie “Viva La Vegas,” on cars owned by the actors Bruce Willis and Don Johnson, on replicas of the Batmobile and Barney Fife’s Mayberry sheriff’s car or on a Lee Iacocca 45th anniversary edition Ford Mustang.

Or, like me, you could have been drawn not by celebrity but by the stunning proportion and coach-built detail of a 1947 Cadillac that quite literally was brought back from the dead.

Vern Moeller grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where as a teenager he rebuilt junkyard vehicles. “I knew how to cut things apart and weld them back together,” said Mr. Moeller, who retired three years ago after more than three decades selling industrial water treatment equipment in the Texas Panhandle and bordering states.

A few years ago, Mr. Moeller and a buddy turned a Ford Model A into a boat-tail speedster. The friend had a decrepit, 1947 Cadillac hearse he was either going to hot-rod or sell (someone had offered him $600). But Mr. Moeller had another idea, so the friend gave him the car, which Mr. Moeller turned into a stunning woody station wagon.

Larry Edsall for The New York Times The second annual Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Las Vegas included many celebrity-owned cars and motorcycles.

The closest Mr. Moeller came to doing any sort of formal design sketch was taking a photograph of the car in profile, slicing out sections from the center and putting the two ends together until he found proportions that pleased his eye. Then he went to work, cutting and welding. He replaced the hearse’s tall top with the roof from a ‘57 Chevrolet station wagon, grafted on rear fenders and tailfins from a late-’40s/early ’50s Cadillac, split the one-piece rear hatch to create a wagon-style clam-shell door and installed it all over the chassis and powertrain from a ‘67 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham sedan.

Inside, the car is customized with leather, oak and birch. The wood on the exterior is ash and mahogany.

The woody wagon drives, said Mr. Moeller, like a ‘67 Cadillac. It looks like something Detroit designers only might have dreamed of building. It sold at Barrett-Jackson for $52,800.

2010 Cadillac SRX 2.8T – Review

Available in August, the 2010 Cadillac SRX is a five-passenger, mid-size crossover. The design forgoes the rear-wheel-drive architecture of the old SRX in favor of a transverse-engine, front- and all-wheel-drive-capable chassis that is about the same size as the popular Lexus RX 350.


Editors at TheCarConnection.com agree that the look of 2010 Cadillac SRX is a huge improvement over the outgoing model, a vehicle that looked too tall and too long for its narrow width. The new SRX is more than six inches shorter and two inches wider than the outgoing model. Importantly, there's less front and rear overhang. This combination helps tighten up the crossover's proportions.

Vertically stacked headlights and a trapezoidal chrome grille give the SRX a Cadillac family look without it appearing cookie cutter. The dramatic side sections outdo Lexus's popular RX in terms of style. A powerful character line beginning at the trailing edge of the front wheel well culminates at the taillight lens. These lens looks to be vestigial tailfins, but unlike the fins of the 1950s, this design actually helps aerodynamically by breaking the airflow from the body. An integrated spoiler on the rearward edge of the roof extends the sleek lines and improves aerodynamics. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard and 20-inch wheels are offered. Design misses includes the too-heavy-seeming rear hatch and the opportunity they had to hide the rear wiper up under the rear spoiler; the look is less clean than it could be.

Inside the 2010 SRX, hand-cut-and-sewn coverings on the instrument panel and ambient lighting make for a rich environment that continues Cadillac's commitment to top-flight interiors. An integrated center stack houses controls for climate and audio systems, while the optional NAV system rises from the center of the instrument panel just like it does on the Cadillac CTS. The Cadillac's extra width (compared to some other new mid-size crossovers such as the Volvo XC60) helps the rear seats feel more spacious. A newly developing required bling feature, an illuminated logo glows through the front door sill plates when the doors open (but like lights in refrigerators, how do we know that they turn off?).

Following the trend TheCarConnection.com sees with many manufacturers, the 2010 SRX is doing more with less in the performance department. The outgoing 2009 SRX offered a 3.6-liter V-6 and a 4.6-liter V-8. The 2010 SRX comes standard with a new, 265-horsepower 3.0-liter direct-injected V-6 engine that Cadillac expects to deliver 25 mpg on the highway (certified figures aren't available for this post) and about 18 mpg city. In the SRX, the new 3.0-liter produces more horsepower and gets better fuel economy than the 3.6-liter in the outgoing model. GM's 2.8-liter turbocharged V-6 is optional for 2010. Horsepower for the single-turbo 2.8-liter is expected to be 300 even. The engine performs beautifully in Saab applications and should provide plenty of thrust for the SRX when it becomes available late in 2009. The powertrain provides a useful maximum tow rating of 3,500 pounds.

Both engines utilize a six-speed automatic that powers the front wheels. All-wheel drive by Haldex is optional and includes an electronic limited-slip rear differential that delivers excellent poor-weather grip. Our test drive happened on a snowy, cold spring day in Michigan, and the SRX plowed through as if the roads were dry. Some drivers may miss the availability of paddle shifters on the steering wheel. We didn't.

During our enthusiastic drive over twisting roads in southern Michigan, we learned that the chassis of the 2010 Cadillac SRX is stiff, which means the shock absorbers and springs can be tuned more softly, delivering a comfortable, though still responsive ride. Two suspensions are offered: the standard tune and the optional FE3 that features Continuous Damping Control, aka an active suspension that reads and adjusts every two milliseconds. The SRX's ride, even with 20-inch wheels, is smooth. Better yet, steering response is more akin to a sport sedan than what you'd experience in many other crossovers, including the Lexus RX 350. Our only complaint is that at high engine speeds (over 6,000 rpm), the engine is too loud for this level of luxury vehicle. At all other engine speeds, the engine is appropriately quiet and plenty powerful.

The 2010 SRX features numerous electronic gadgets and systems. Highlights include adaptive forward lighting that swivels the headlamps in sync with vehicle steering; a power liftgate with adjustable height setting (it won't hit your garage door if opened while parked inside); an integrated hard disc drive for audio storage; and a dual-screen video system for rear entertainment. Bluetooth compatibility is standard, as is OnStar's turn-by-turn navigation service for buyers who do not opt for the car's navigation system option.

The 2010 Cadillac SRX carries all of the safety equipment one expects in a premium crossover: standard head-curtain side airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, safety belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters, and OnStar. The SRX also introduces the use of Martensitic steel, one of the strongest available. It helps protect against intrusion during a side impact, while also maintaining the structure during front and rear crashes. The SRX hasn't been tested by the government or the IIHS, but we'll keep you posted on results as these tests are completed.