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Blog Post: Cadillac: The Cadillac of Luxury Performance Automobiles
Ben Zimmer wrote in a recent post in "On Language" for the NY Times: The Cadillac division of General Motors has seen better days, with woeful sales figures even compared with those of other brands in the slumping luxury-car market. The article goes on to claim that while the phrase "...the Cad...
1998 to 2004 Seville aftermarket HID conversion
Owners of 1998 - 2004 Seville models have projector design low beam headlamps. At some point, Cadillac made OEM HID low beam lamps available/optional. My 1998 model did not come equiped with HID low beam lighting. Unfortunately.
Sellner-Behr Corp. lands BMW wood veneer contract, on top of Cadillac, Mercedes, Lincoln
QUOTE Jose Bautista, of Newaygo, loads wood panel trim for a Cadillac CTS onto a polyester spray machine Monday while working at Sellner-Behr Corporation. Sellner-Behr is the only U.S. producer of real wood interior trim for high-end vehicles.
Luxury Hybrids to Test Drive: Escalade Hybrid
QUOTE Lowdown: As the ride of choice for Queen Latifah, Shaquille O’Neal, Ludacris, and Justin Timberlake, the seven-seat 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid has won a starring role in many hip-hop videos. This is also a car for those who travel with the Cub Scout pack in the 90210 area code.
Edmund's loves the Sport Wagon
Dear Americans: Buy this car. It's not your Tahoe or Odyssey and it's not perfect, but that's the point. It looks like an architectural design project and drives like a stiff-legged European sedan. Don't think of this as a traditional wagon. It is not the successor to the 1991-'96 B-body Buick...
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Crazy about those Cadillacs
Their collection is comprised of a 1941 coupe, a 1942 limousine, a 1957 four-door and a pristine 1947 convertible. The ’57 had to go to make room for the ’47 convertible. A 1947 Cadillac Derham Custom Limousine surfaced and the Voigts had to have it! It is the most unique of their collection of...
Fritz Henderson speaks informally to Reporters
Fritz Henderson: (Let’s) go back to the first question… We hadn't expected to change when we were doing the deal actually. And, therefore, we really don't expect a change from what we are doing. We had been pursuing a multi-brand approach in Europe anyway. And, our view… is (that as) Chevrole...
Next BMW M5 likely to have almost 600hp
QUOTE Rumors (and good sense) suggest BMW is definitely scrapping the current M5's V-10, which is no longer relevant in today's fuel economy- and C02-conscious world. Instead, we expect the new M5 will use a version of the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 found in the new X5 M and X6 M SUVs. Wh...
Confounded by Cadillac
http://www.didsburymagazine.com/index.php/motoring/158 Article Author for a UK magazine takes a Cadillac CTS out for a test drive and accidentally enjoys it.
Wednesday, Nov 4
Starting problems..
I wanted to take my 1971 Cadillac Eldorado for a spin last weekend, when i turned the key i could hear the engine truning, but it didn't start, then i pumped some gas with the speeder, and after some time the engine started. What can be the problem? - When the engine is warm the car starts right aw...
Tuesday, Nov 3
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Drive First GM Sales Increase in 21 Months
Chevrolet key facts: Buick key facts: Cadillac key facts: The interest customers are showing in the new SRX is exciting – we are seeing Lexus, BMW and Mercedes customers trading their vehicles for the SRX," said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac General Manager.
Two-Thousand-and-Ten or Twenty-Ten?
QUOTE Cadillac is joining Lexus and Toyota on the two-thousand-ten side of the fence, in commercials for the 2010 Cadillac SRX. • The most notable brand taking the opposite tack is another General Motors nameplate, Buick. Commercials for the Buick LaCrosse refer to twenty ten rather than...
Monday, Nov 2
Cadillac CTS Coupe
hi, kindly view see this awesome commercial of Cadillac CST Coupe. It shows different models of the car from the classics up to the present
1979 Eldorado
Very nice 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. Midnight Blue exterior and White Leather interior. All original and stock from 1979. Has the V8 350 engine.. best GM ever built. Runs well. AM/FM/CB radio, that's right, cb (citizen band) radio. Needs a little TLC but it's very nice. Garage kept. Clear Title.
2010 Cadillac SRX Review
QUOTE Since the luxury crossover segment was created back in 1998, it has been divided into two categories of vehicles: the Lexus RX and everything else. For Cadillac, the first-generation SRX helped bring the luxury automaker into the crossover segment, but with its bland, station wag...
Sunday, Nov 1
Blog Post: Cadillac CTS 3L V6 vs BMW 328 3L I6
A lot of focus last week on the CTS-V Challenge with the Cadillac CTS-V racing vs the BMW M3 and M5. That was a terrifically fun event. But where the rubber meets the road between BMW and Cadillac is how their front line sedans and cross-overs compare, since this is ... View the full article
Sport Wagon Review
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/articles/200...f9466968135.txt QUOTE Poor sellers in the U.S. thus far have included the BMW 5-series and Mercedes E-Class wagons peppered with the occasional Audi A6 Avant here and there. So what makes Cadillac think it can catch on with the soccer crowd?
Caution chopped Cadillac (turned into a camper).
I debated if I should post this as I know many of you will not like the fact that a perfectly good 1955 Cadillac (75 serious Limo) was chopped in half and a camper built on it but I have been following this forum for 7 years or so now and thought I would like to share this, sorry if anyone is offended....
No rose-colored glasses required driving a classic '49 Cadillac convertible
After World War II, my dad returned from Army duty in France and settled down in his hometown of DeLand, Florida. He was a brake specialist at a local Cadillac, Pontiac and Chevrolet dealership, and my mom was a bookkeeper. They had an early 1950s Chevrolet convertible, so maybe that was the b...
Saturday, Oct 31
Best Station Wagon Cars = Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Full Article] QUOTE This may be a cliché, but I saved the best or last. If I was shopping for a stylish luxury car that could haul my family and cargo while keeping the drive engaging and fun, the CTS would be my object of desire.
More praise for the Lacrosse
The latest example of this belated excellence is the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, which joins other top-notch latecomers — like the Buick Enclave, the Cadillac CTS, the GMC Acadia and the Chevrolet Malibu and Traverse — in the newly shrunken universe of G.M. dealer showrooms.
Is it time?
I prefer durability and simplicity over technology and complexity - all I need is a Cadillac with a radio, A/C, nice ride and V8 power. So...in the event that I have to replace my '97 I'm considering a 1989 to 1991 Eldorado - simpler overhead valve V-8 and so on. And they are good looking cars.
Thursday, Oct 29
Why no Caddy version of the GM "Lambda" platform?
The Lambda platform has great reviews in any version and I know why firsthand. 1. Would it cut into sales of the Escalade? 2. Would it cut into other Lambda sales, Buick/GMC foremeost? 5. Can no one at the Cadillac Motor Division agree on what three letters to name it?
Blog Post: After Action Report: Cadillac CTS-V Challenge
An eclectic collection of car nuts gathered at the Monticello Motor Club today with a short list of competitive vehicles. Several Cadillac CTS-Vs, a BMW M3, a BMW M5, a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, a Jaguar XF, and an Audi RS4 were present. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="400" caption...
Sport Wagon Review
QUOTE Most Americans think of station wagons as boxy, unattractive, and designed for nerdy drivers who just want basic transportation. Cadillac has come up with the CTS Sport Wagon and is hoping to compete with BMW and Mercedes in their performance class of wagons.
Wednesday, Oct 28
Blog Post: Notes along the way
I travelled to Monticello, NY today to attend the Cadillac CTS-V Challenge tomorrow at the Monticello Motor Club in Monticello, NY. Monticello is not in my neighborhood. To get here I had to drive, fly, take a bus, fly, rent a car, and drive in. Basically takes all day to ...
Tuesday, Oct 27
Edmunds Sport Wagon impression
QUOTE Don't ask why the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon exists, just be glad that it does. Cadillac could have directed some funds into building the Escalade EAT, but instead it built this far more sensible, and better-looking, wagon instead.
Starting issues
I have a problem starting my 1997 Cadillac DeVille (mileage approx 100,000) in the morning when the engine is cold and morning temperatures are around 50 degrees. (I don't have a problem starting the vehicle in the evening when outside temperatures are above 70 degrees.) Once started, the...
Sunday, Oct 25
Bruce's pick: 1993 Fleetwood
The 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Broughams were special cars. Built on the D-body, and cousins to the Chevrolet Impala SS of the same period, these super-size Cadillacs (for modern times) had 260 hp LT1 5.7L V8s. Good acceleration, tons of space, and reasonable fuel economy.
Strut offers custom Cadillac CTS grills
Escalade shown, but I felt this was the most illustrative of the brand from their gallery: via Autochannel] QUOTE San Clemente, CA—October 22, 2009—STRUT www.strutwear.com has released a new collection designed exclusively for the Cadillac CTS mid size luxury sports sedan.
Friday, Oct 23
How To: iPhone, Pandora, and the CTS
Nelson Andrews of Andrews Cadillac in Brentwood TN did this easy to follow along video of how to integrate the iPhone and the CTS
Thursday, Oct 22
Today is question day!
1. Did the base DeVille in 1997 come with the option of a CD Player? 2. The Cadillac Heritage of Ownership Medallion, is this an item that just anyone can purchase or does it (as I have seen on many sites) have to be purchased when you purchase a Brand spankin new Cadillac?
Car Guy Blog covers CTS Sport Wagon
QUOTE From its iconic nose, to its rear axle, the new Cadillac CTS Wagon is a clone of its award-winning Sedan brother. With but a few exceptions, this wagon drives, handles and performs identically to the model on which it’s based—and it’s darn Good! Until I looked in the rearview mirror I c...
Wednesday, Oct 21
How 5 Dallas CEOs feed their need for speed
While some might be content to lead one company, Larry Freeman revels in variety. The real estate magnate, restaurant owner, and insurance executive is involved with six businesses. And, with 20 cars, including the ’59 Cadillac convertible he’s pictured with here, his passion for vehic...
Blog Post: 2010 Cadillac CTS vs 2010 Camaro Suspension
The Cadillac CTS has a 3L or 3.6L (LLT) Direct-injection V6 on a premium "Sigma II" chassis. The new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has a 3.6L (LLT) Direct Injection V6 or choice of 6.2L V8s (auto/manual have different V8s), on the "Zeta" chassis. So what is the difference between these two mid-size, ...
Cadillac finally builds a wagon
A station wagon from Cadillac, you might gasp. Yes, it seems unthinkable, but with the changing times comes the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, a station wagon version of one of our favorite Cadillac models. Lest you think this station wagon offers faux wood grain exterior panels and a rear-faci...
Monday, Oct 19
Blog Post: More Unsolicited Cadillac Commercials: ?The Valet?
This is the second in my continuing series of unsolicited commercial ideas for new Cadillac commercials. This one is titled, "The Valet": [Setting: Two young women, Yw1 and Yw2, each twenty-ish, are waiting with a number of people to retrieve Yw2's car from a valet stand outside a posh r...
Thursday, Oct 15
Spy Shot: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
DetNews] QUOTE When the summer of 2010 rolls around, Cadillac will have seriously fast two-door sports cars roaming the streets: the CTSv Coupe. Testing is under way, and we've spied this very production-looking prototype cruising the rural roads of Michigan.
Wednesday, Oct 14
Couldn't Unscrew Oil Pan Plug
I spent almost $100 for an oil change because I couldn't remove the oil pan plug. I even applied some heat and it still wouldn't budge. I had 4% oil life left, so I brought it to a dealership and had them deal with it. They replaced it with a plug I bought. Is this a common problem? The last time the oil w...
TruckTrend: 2010 SRX 2.8L Turbo
QUOTE What has Cadillac done right? Depends whom you ask. Our staff is split on Cadillac's latest exercise in art and science. For some the SRX made a clean transition from the Provoq concept vehicle. "This crossover has attitude, something the Lexus will never match," says Lassa.
RFA Code
Hi all, I drive a 1997 Cadillac DeVille and have been having an issue with a couple of things. I am pulling codes from the in dash command center and it is giving me an RFA code of 5260. I have searched EVERYWHERE! and am not able to locate any information on this code.
Tuesday, Oct 13
CTS-V vs the World Performance Sedan Showdown
And I put the challenge out to you. If you own a car comparable to the Cadillac CTS-V (a 4-door production stock sport sedan) and you want to match up against me and the Cadillac, you can join us at Monticello. Follow the link here to fill out an application. From the list of applicants we’ll selec...
Monday, Oct 12
Cadillac-powered Streamliner hits 330 mph
QUOTE The engine came from a 1970’s-era Cadillac. CAD Performance punched it out to 529 cubic inches and gave it two turbochargers. The nosecone came from the fuel tank from a Voodoo Canadian fighter jet. Getting everything to fit inside what is little more than a needle with wheels was the to...
Friday, Oct 9
Went for a walk
We stood there for about half an hour and talked about our previous cars and I found out that they once had an Eldorado (like my 1988 I once had) and they also have a 2002 STS (just like me). Darn, I would really like to have my old STS back again
Thursday, Oct 8
GM News: Media Statement Attributable To Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac General Manager
Cadillac USA ] Cadillac has begun a review process seeking a new creative advertising agency. As we continue the renaissance of the Cadillac brand, we are looking for the best agency partner to deliver outstanding advertising that attracts the luxury vehicle buyer. ...
Saturday, Oct 3
The Leasing Problem
QUOTE Just 6% of Cadillac customers in August leased a vehicle as opposed to buying one, according to Edmunds.com. That compares to 32% of customers taking the lease option at the five import luxury brands that Cadillac competes with: Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Audi and Acura.
Thursday, Oct 1
Blog Post: Mailbag: Sport Wagon Launch info
To ensure that you receive Cadillac emails straight to your inbox, please add Your_Cadillac_Concierge@emails.Cadillac.com to your address book. Dear Cadillac Fan, We're extremely excited to announce that the 2010 CTS Sport Wagon has arrived. Heralded as "another step forward" in "Cad...
Tuesday, Sep 29
ouch - Tires
So I was looking at more info on the Cadillac STS-V. The STS-V uses runflat 255/45-18 on front, and 275/45-19 wheels/tires on back. The tires are Pirelli eufori runflat radials.
Wheel alignment angles STS 1995
Im gonna replace my tires on my STS 1995 next week and im gonna do a wheel alignment at the same time! Does anyone know what angles to use? It doesnt say anything in Haynes repair manual and im not sure the tireshop have these specifications on their instrument!
Monday, Sep 28
Autoline: GM ads are working
QUOTE A report from Edmunds says that GM’s new marketing campaign is working, for the most part. Thanks to a 60-day, money-back guarantee and by using its chairman, Ed Whitacre, in television ads, Edmunds says customers shopping for GM cars and trucks increased by 10 percent. It says Cadil...
SRX: Top Safety Pick
The 2010 Cadillac SRX and the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, also sold as the GMC Terrain, are the Institute's newest Top Safety Pick award winners. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with ele...
Sunday, Sep 27
D3 Walkaround: STS-V
QUOTE Stage 2 Power Packages – $4533.00 Application: 2006-2008 STS-V Horsepower Increased to = up to 570+ bhp Torque Increased to = 500+ Includes Spark Plugs, Boost Upgrade, Intercooler Upgrade, and ECU tune) Does not include any of Stage 1 items*
Friday, Sep 25
3L CTS to have a variant tuned to 30+ mpg?
QUOTE Why would you make a Cadillac CTS with a twin turbo V12 instead of a fuel efficient diesel or hybrid engine? Are you trying to go bankrupt - again? I’ve been waiting for years to see a more efficient CTS so I can buy it, then I see the V12. thanks4nothing
Fox News take: CTS Sport Wagon & CTS-V
article] QUOTE Oh, Cadillac, why did you have to do it do it? Just when you finally managed to shake off your wiseguy reputation with the world-class CTS sedan, you went and turned the darn thing into a hearse. Lucky for us it's a pretty cool hearse, with the potential to be even cooler.
Tuesday, Sep 22
Cadillac Theftlock Radio, Airbags and Changing The Radiator?
Well, I need to replace the leaking radiator in my Cadillac Eldorado and even though that's an easy repair, I thought it would be best to check my All Data online repair guide, just to be on the safe side. It's a darned good thing I did, because the instructions state to disable the air bag syste...
Sunday, Aug 2
1999 Cadillac 4.6 Litre NorthStar - Customer Satisfaction - Engine Block Cylinder Head Bolt Thread Holed-Deep Counterore - Campaign # 99086
To all 1999 Cadillac owners that are having leaking cylinder head gasket issues, Cadillac has a campaign for certain engines that could have had the cylinder head bolt holes drilled too deeply into the engine block, resulting in the cylinder head bolts loosening, losing clamping force...
Friday, Mar 27
1998 Deville Over Heats, Running AC Cools Engine Temp
I asked the Dealer in Idaho if we could have a blown head gasket and they said they did not think so. No while smoke, no coolant in the oil etc. I am not sure why they did not run the test described on this site for exhaust gasses in the coolant. Is cooling off when the AC is running and blowing very hot a...
Tuesday, Mar 17
Opinion: On the road: Cadillac CTS
QUOTE The motorway is a far more pleasant experience. It felt less like driving a car than sitting in the control seat of a Eurostar train. The faster this car goes, the more sense it - and the world - make. It's conceivable that as you pass the 140mph mark the crisis in the capital markets becomes...
Thursday, Jan 15
Presidential Limo
Currently, the 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood limousine resides at the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif., while the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Ark.
Sunday, Dec 7
Frustrating ABS/TCS Problem on 1999 Seville STS
First, a little history about myself & my car. I am a former chassis GM engineer (1998-2008) who worked in vehicle design & development at the GM Tech Center in Warren. I did not work on the development of this vehicle. However, I have access to a GM’s service manuals and some diagnosti...
Monday, Nov 17
6 Myths about the American Automakers
The domestic companies' lineup has been truck-heavy, but Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have all spent billions of dollars on pickups and SUVs because trucks are a large and historically profitable part of the auto industry. The most fuel-efficient full-size pickups from GM, F...
Thursday, Nov 6
John Heinricy Retires
QUOTE John Heinricy, the man behing General Motors Performance Division, has announced that he will be retiring from GM. Heinricy started with GM almost 40 years ago and has had a hand in some of the automaker’s most exciting and important vehicles.
Saturday, Oct 25
1999 STS
I found a 1999 Cadillac Seville STS for sale for $5,200. I talked the guy down to $4,000. It is owned by an older couple (in early 60's). The guys says it was his wifes car they do not use it anymore. They just took it off the road they have owned it since it had 36k on it. I asked the guy if he has ever had to r...
