Filed under: Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Videos, Supercars, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge

Top Gear is widely regarded as the best television show ever produced about cars. The production values are outstanding, the hosts are amusing and their tamed racing driver, "the Stig", is amazing to watch as he improves his mind while hustling cars around the test track. A few months back we all got wind that Jeremy, Richard and James had returned to the U.S. for another road trip. This time around they headed to the West Coast to drive a new Corvette ZR1, Cadillac CTS-V and Dodge Challenger SRT-8 from San Francisco to the Bonneville Salt Flats. Along the way, Jezza decided to stop at some desolate spot somewhere in Nevada or Utah to lay down some black lines on the pavement. Now while we generally love to watch Mr. Clarkson playing with fast cars, he doesn't quite seem to have mastered the art of the burnout. If you start about 9 minutes into the first clip after the jump and continue to the second and third videos, you'll see our favorite limey trio attempting to shred their tires during last night's second episode of Series 12 (Download via bittorrent here). Compared to Clarkson in the ZR1, Hammond and May were utterly hopeless in their Challenger SRT-8 and Cadillac CTS-V, respectively. After that, watch the last video with GM's Chris Berube showing us all how it's done properly in both the ZR1 Vette and Caddy CTS-V.
[Source: YouTube]
Continue reading VIDEO: GM's Chris Berube could school Clarkson on burnouts
VIDEO: GM's Chris Berube could school Clarkson on burnouts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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With Halloween behind us and most of the spooks and spectres returned to their natural realm, the Ghostbusters gang had some time to kill and headed over to the Las Vegas Convention Center to check out the excitement of SEMA. Fortunately for them they were given a prime parking spot right outside the hall. (We had to park half mile away or catch a cab.) The Ecto-1 attracted a lot of attention throughout the week, possibly because of the Ray Parker, Jr. soundtrack blaring from its stereo. It was a fan favorite for sure, and one of ours as well.
Gallery: SEMA 2008: Ecto-1 in Vegas, baby
Photos copyright (C)2008 Frank Filipponio/Weblogs, Inc.
SEMA 2008: Ecto-1 scares up plenty of attention in Vegas originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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As you can tell from our furious posting frequency, there's a lot of stuff at SEMA. Often, you encounter some well-publicized car and your reaction is "Oh... harumph." And then there are the sadly infrequent times when you make your way to the back of a ginormous hall and turn the corner to find a tiny booth holding one of those "Oh... wow..." treasures. That's what happened when we dropped by the Helios Coatings booth and discovered the Cadillac-powered VRS (V Sport Rod).
Probably everything on this car except the fuel filler cap is custom or has been customized. A how-low-can-you-go custom-designed fiberglass body wraps itself around a 6.0-liter, 400 hp Cadillac engine. The engine cover runs from that hot-rod nose all the way to the bulkhead and then continues in one sweep to form the center console. The console works much like your phone, going dark when not in use and lighting up again when you touch it. And yes, that's an iPhone slotted in there. And at the corners are 20-inchers up front and 22-inchers out back suspended by aircraft strut suspension arms and wearing six-pot calipers front and rear. It is certifiably "Oh... wow..." But don't take our word for it -- check out the full specs, or get straight to the gallery of high-res images below.
Gallery: SEMA 2008: Cadillac-Powered VRS
SEMA 2008: Cadillac-Powered VRS is OMG! originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Over the past two decades, John Heinricy has probably done more to enhance the performance image of General Motors than any other single individual. From the perspective of a petrol-head, Heinricy has for many years held what is probably the coolest job at GM as the director of the Performance division and top-dog test driver. We found out today that Heinricy is retiring after 38 years as an engineer and test driver for GM. In his off time, Heinricy has raced a wide variety of cars at many different levels and captured 11 SCCA national titles. Much of his best known work has been at the wheel of the last several generations of Corvettes along with the Cadillac CTS, but this year he got the most attention for his exploits in the new CTS-V. Specifically, he became the first driver to record a sub-eight minute lap time at the Nurburgring in a production four-door sedan with the new Cadillac CTS-V. When we attended the first track preview of the CTS-V a few months ago, Heinricy was on hand with the record setting car to talk about the big lap. You can check out video of Heinricy's chat and the record lap after the jump.Gallery: First Ride: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
[Source: Cadillac Driver's Log]
Continue reading GM performance guru John Heinricy retires
GM performance guru John Heinricy retires originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If current rumors prove accurate, General Motors has big plans for its line of high-feature V6s, and with good reason. These six-cylinder engines make class competitive power and are very smooth. Thanks to direct injection, the engine range also offers excellent fuel efficiency when mated to GM's equally new six-speed automatic transmission. We recently heard that a new 3.0-liter version of this powertrain duo would make an appearance in the new 2010 Buick LaCrosse, and now we're hearing the engine will also be optional in the upcoming Chevy Equinox and standard in Cadillac's new SRX. Expect the new 3.0-liter V6 to offer around 250 horses and fuel efficiency slightly under 30 mpg on the highway. The Equinox's standard engine will be a new 2.3-liter direct-inject inline four-cylinder unit making something north of 200-horsepower, while the uplevel Caddy SRX should get the optional 300-plus horsepower 3.6L powerplant as found in the CTS.
[Source: GM Inside News]
Next-gen SRX and Equinox to also get DI 3.0L V6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The full-size SUV's future is on shaky legs and now, reports have surfaced that General Motors has killed the next generation Tahoe and Yukon 'utes, just weeks after announcing it would shutter its SUV plant in Janesville, Wisconsin. Of course, if that pair is buried, the Suburban and the Cadillac Escalade that use the same platform must also come to an end, at least in their current form.
Past reports indicate that the ultra-lux ride from Caddy will move to the Lambda platform for its next generation. The Tahukon pair had been slated for a redesign in 2011, and since that's reportedly not going to happen, the duo's future is definitely in question. GM will probably keep churning out the current version until it's no longer profitable to do so.
These days, any story about the General would be incomplete without some mention of Chrysler, and this one's no different. America's number three automaker just announced just last week that it would be phasing out its full-sized 'utes as well. Therefore, any possible merger of the two companies would carry on without a new large SUV platform at all. How the times have changed.
[Source: The New York Times via Inside Line]
Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade not being replaced originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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According to a report by Reuters, General Motors has nixed plans to debut production versions of the Cadillac CTS coupe and new Buick LaCrosse at the LA Auto Show next month. The report goes on to say that the Buick unveiling has been delayed until the Detroit Auto Show in January, and after navigating Cadillac's voice-mail Hell, we weren't able to get confirmation on when GM plans to reveal of the CTS coupe. The decision by GM to delay both debuts is reportedly intended to reduce costs. If you buy that one, there's a bridge we think you might be interested in. Top tip Scott S.Gallery: Detroit 2008: Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept - Live Reveal
Gallery: 2010 Buick LaCrosse - spy shots II
[Source: Reuters]
GM cutting costs by delaying debut of LaCrosse and CTS Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Cadillac CTS-V has already proven that its impressive power stats translate nicely to the track with sub-8 minute 'Ring times and a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds. The General is also positioning its new 556-hp halo sedan as a performance bargain, having announced today that it will go on sale around November 1 with a starting price of just $59,995. That's more than $40,000 cheaper than the less powerful XLR-V, and we'd argue the CTS-V is more attractive with its v2.0 Art and Science styling and works much better as a daily driver with its back seat and usable trunk. The CTS-V also makes the larger $80,900 STS-V sedan completely irrelevant considering its 86-hp power advantage, improved aesthetics and quicker moves. Even the vaunted BMW M5 with its higher starting price of $83,900 and less powerful 500-hp 5.0L V10 engine can't touch the CTS-V in price or performance.
Gallery: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
[Source: GM]
Continue reading Cadillac prices 2009 CTS-V from $59,995
Cadillac prices 2009 CTS-V from $59,995 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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According to MotorTrend, General Motors is considering fitting its 4.5-liter Duramax V8 Turbodiesel inside the Cadillac CTS sedan as a stepping-stone between the standard V6-equipped CTS and the barn-burning CTS-V.
The report contends that the Duramax V8 would be an easy fit inside the confines of the CTS' engine bay with the addition of the CTS-V's bulging hood. The dual-overhead cam, four-valve diesel V8 puts out 310 hp and a tire decimating 520 lb.-ft. of torque and GM already has a transmission that can handle the grunt. The oilburner currently meets the tougher 2010 emissions standards which would allow it to be sold in all 50 states, and with a reported 20-25% increased fuel economy over the V8 model, the diesel CTS could provide some competition to similar offerings from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. According to MT, the amount of modifications would be minimal and the addition of the CTS diesel would help to boost GM's CAFE certification to meet the stricter 35 mpg requirements in 2020.
[Source: MotorTrend]
Cadillac mulling V8 diesel for CTS originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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I feel so affirmed right now after reading Jeremy Clarkson's latest car review in the Times of London. After the rightfully-deserved savaging Clarkson gave the Chrysler Sebring last week in addition to some of the things he 's saidover the years on Top Gear, you might have the impression that the man hates American cars. Apparently, nothing could be further from the truth. He just hates bad American cars. Put the guy behind the wheel of a truly great car built here and he might just fall in love. So when the time came for Jezza to recommend a new car for the tamed racing driver known as the Stig, the obvious first choice was the vaunted BMW M5.
Well, it's obvious until you start considering gas costs nearly $10 a gallon in Britain now. Since any suitable car would not get significantly better fuel economy, the other option was to go with a less expensive machine, in this case the Cadillac CTS-V. While the first-generation CTS-V was not as sophisticated as one might have expected, the new model can reasonably be said to be better than the M5 in almost every respect. Equally important in this context is the £19,000 savings compared to the M5. The slightly light steering is easily overlooked given everything else it does so well and so quickly that Clarkson affirms our first driving impressions of the CTS-V. Thanks to Mike for the tip!
Gallery: First Drive: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
[Source: Times of London]
Photos Copyright (C)2008 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc.
Clarkson doesn't hate all American cars, recommends CTS-V for the Stig originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: Time Warp, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Misc. Auto Shows, Ferrari, Saleen

To celebrate its 26th year as Orange County's most prestigious classic car show, this year's Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance moved from its recent home in Irvine to the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. Still not Newport Beach, but much closer to the ocean at least. Benefiting the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and the Assessment and Treatment Services Center, the event featured Cadillac as its honored marque to commemorate GM's 100th birthday this year. Besides the gorgeous 1931 Cadillac Sport Phaeton V16 Fleetwood poster car, there were at least a dozen other notable Caddys, as well as about 150 other beautiful classic and collector cars, of which you can see most of them in our high-res gallery below.
Although a notch below the premier events like Pebble Beach, some of the most beautiful and significant vehicles around show up for this concours. Representatives from The Petersen, The Nethercutt Collection, the William Lyon Estate, the Mercedes Classic Center, the Simon Collection, the Caballeriza Collection, and the Marconi Museum were on display, alongside some superb machinery from local collectors like David Sydorick and Peter Mullin. Altogether there were about 150 cars in 14 classes. Ferraris, Porsches, Jaguars, Aston Martins, Packards, Lincolns, Cadillacs, Delahayes, Mercedes, Rolls-Royces, Duesenbergs, Woodies, race cars and even a horseless carriage or two were visible through the fog around the links.
Personal favorites included the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Sport Coupe, 1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet, 1908 Niclausse D971B, 1961 Abarth 1000 GT Bialbero Berlinetta, 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic Berlinetta, 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Jota, 2006 Saleen S7R, 1959 Ferrari 410 Super America Series III, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione, 1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Shooting Brake Woody, 1933 Duesenberg J Speedster and the blue Ferrari 550 Barchetta in the parking lot. Another great show for a wonderful cause.
Gallery: 26th Annual Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance
All photos copyright (C)2008 Frank Filipponio/Weblogs, Inc.
Autoblog attends the 26th Annual Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsFiled under: In the Autoblog Garage, Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Cadillac

It's not a good time to be any other car in Cadillac's lineup besides the CTS. While the brand's new sedan racks up accolades and fresh converts, the other vehicles wearing a wreath and crest badge stand around like the siblings that didn't grow up to be president.
Then there's the 556-hp CTS-V, Cadillac's brand new halo car, a role that used to be played by the XLR hardtop convertible. The XLR has a V version, too, but it has only 443 units of whoopass under its hood. It was, however, refreshed for the 2009 model year and can now be found resting comfortably in the shadow created by everyone crowding around the CTS-V. Let's see if the 2009 Cadillac XLR-V deserves its fate in the shade.
Gallery: In the Autoblog Garage - 2009 Cadillac XLR-V
All Photos (C) Copyright John Neff / Weblogs Inc.
Continue reading In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Cadillac XLR-V
In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Cadillac XLR-V originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click image above for full high-res gallery.
The 16th Annual Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance was held this Sunday at Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes, California. Like a half-scale Pebble Beach, the PV Concours offers visitors a golf course setting above the Pacific that produces a beautiful backdrop for viewing some of the greatest classic cars around. This year's event celebrated 100 years of General Motors, as well as Cadillac, and alternative fuel vehicles among its dozens of classes. Highlights included a 100-yr-old electric car, a Ferrari short wheelbase, a Miura Jota, a '69 Trans Am, 427 COPO Camaro, '48 Delahaye, '54 Fiat 8V, and some great Corvairs and Cadillacs.
Besides the cars, concours are always fun for celeb spotting, especially around L.A. KNBC's Dave Kunz, Parnelli Jones, Barry Meguiar, Bobbie 'dine Rodda, Paul Moyer, Bruce Meyer and even Deepak Chopra were among those who made it out for the show, which benefits the Palos Verdes Art Center and Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Foundation. We assembled a huge gallery of some of the entrants, all labeled so you can identify some of your favorites.
Gallery: 16th Annual Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance
16th Annual Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Not long after we learned that the famous Top Gear trio was in the U.S., a fan managed to snap some shots of Clarkson, Hammond and Mays testing their favorite examples of American muscle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The hosts made their way to salt flats by way of Reno, Nevada where they had a few modifications done to each vehicle in the name of high speed safety, namely driveshaft loops and fire extinguishers. If you saw our previous post on the subject, you already know that Clarkson is driving a Corvette ZR1, Hamster a Challenger SRT8 and May the super-fast but still luxurious Cadillac CTS-V, a car that shares much of its supercharged V8 architecture with the new force-fed mill in the 'Vette. We can already surmise that the ZR1 easily took top honors at Bonneville thanks to its slippery shape and abundance of power. Now, which car wins the comparison test? We look forward to next season to find out. Check out the gallery below for more pics of the action going down, or click here and follow the photostream. Thanks for the tips, AkulaX1 and Andi!
Gallery: Top Gear at Bonneville
[Sources: Flickr, Digital Corvettes]
More pics from Top Gear testing American metal originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The blokes from the real Top Gear are back in the States to test what us 'Mericans do best - big V8s, rear-wheel-drive and powerslides. Clarkson, Hammond and May flew into San Francisco on Wednesday and then made a B-line for Reno before heading south, reportedly to test the out a trio of American muscle at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
If you're just as obsessed as us, you don't have to look at the photos in the gallery to know who snatched the keys to a Corvette ZR1, Dodge Challenger and Cadillac CTS-V. But we'll spoil the (lack of) surprise for you anyway. Clarkson grabbed the 'Vette, Hammond is getting his retro kicks in the Challenger and May - the consummate stately sedan man - is piloting the CTS-V. Top Gear is rumored to be back on the air towards the end of October, and we're hoping this segment kicks off the next season. Thanks for the tip, Ben!
Gallery: Top Gear UK testing in the U.S.
[Source: FinalGear Forum | Photos: Servius]
UK Top Gear testing CTS-V, Challenger and ZR-1 in Reno originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Cadillac CTS
Monday, May 15th, 2006
Details info: Alternative names:
Limousine 4d
(2001 - )
Sales Company:
Available version:
2.6 V6 24v aut.
2.6 V6 24v
2.8 V6 24v aut.
2.8 V6 24v
3.2 V6 24v aut.
3.2 V6 24v
3.6 V6 24v aut.
3.6 V6 24v
CTS-V - 5.7 V8 aut.
Previous version:
Variation:
Irmscher (Germany) Cadillac tuning
Info:
A bold new design statement from Cadillac is the CTS. A performance sedan with all the Cadillac qualities, the car is built to compete with the best of Europe and Asia. An all-new V6, available 5-speed manual transmission, and performance designed suspension system mark the CTS as a true performance sedan with spirited driving in mind. The interior was produced with a high regard to design, fit, finish, and quality.
Donors:
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Monday, May 15th, 2006
Details info: Alternative names:
Sales Company:
Available version:
6.0 V8 aut. 4wd
Previous version:
Variation:
Canepa (United States of America) Denali tuning
Canepa (United States of America) Escalade tuning
Info:
Available in rear- or all-wheel drive, the Escalade marks Cadillac\’s first statement at building Sport Utility Vehicles. Redesigned in 2002, the full-size SUV sports all the ruggedness of a lesser model truck, while escalading owners into the upper echelon of the popular SUV market. Featuring OnStar, DVD-Navigation, and many other options, the Escalade is laden with leather, wood, and a plethora of standard features Cadillac buyers have come to expect, offering an exciting alternative to the usual luxury SUV. For 2003, Escalade adds numerous features, including new safety applications, a redesigned instrument panel and console, and new entertainment options.
Donors:
Chevrolet - Avalanche
Chevrolet - Suburban
Chevrolet - Tahoe
Cadillac Seville SLS /2000/
Sunday, May 14th, 2006Type : sedan
Amount of the Doors : 4
The Place Seatings : 5
The Place Seatings ìàêñ. : 5
Sizes and mass : Length x width x height, mm : 4997 x 1897 x 1428 : Wheel base, mm : 2850 : Mass, kgs : 1847 : Full mass, kgs : 2274 : Service load, kgs : 427 : Volume of the luggage rack, l : 445
Type of the engine : gasoline
Preparation to air gas : forced
Design of the engine : V-îáðàçíûé
Íàääóâ : No
Amount cylinder : 8
Amount valve on cylinder : 4
Volume of the engine, sm3 : 4565
Maximum engine size, sq / ls : 205 / 279
Frequency of the rotation under maximum power about/mines : 5200
Maximum turning moment, Nm : 407
Frequency of the rotation under maximum turning moment about/mines : 4400
Class bad material : D3
Drive : front
Gearbox : automaticè÷åñêàÿ
Amount of the issues : 4
Front springs : spring
Back springs : spring
Front brake : disc
Back brake : disc
Buses : 235/60R16Z
Buses back travell about :
Runaway before 100 km/ch, sec. : 7.8
Maximum velocity, km/ch : 203
Consuption fuel in town cycle, l/100 km : 19.7
Consuption fuel in country cycle, l/100 km : 9.7
Consuption fuel average, l/100 km : 13.4
Volume of the tank, l. : 70
Type fuel : Super
Cadillac Seville STS /2000/
Sunday, May 14th, 2006Type : sedan
Amount of the Doors : 4
The Place Seatings : 5
The Place Seatings ìàêñ. : 5
Sizes and mass : Length x width x height, mm : 4997 x 1897 x 1428 : Wheel base, mm : 2850 : Mass, kgs : 1857 : Full mass, kgs : 2284 : Service load, kgs : 427 : Volume of the luggage rack, l : 445
Type of the engine : gasoline
Preparation to air gas : forced
Design of the engine : V-îáðàçíûé
Íàääóâ : No
Amount cylinder : 8
Amount valve on cylinder : 4
Volume of the engine, sm3 : 4565
Maximum engine size, sq / ls : 224 / 305
Frequency of the rotation under maximum power about/mines : 6000
Maximum turning moment, Nm : 400
Frequency of the rotation under maximum turning moment about/mines : 4400
Class bad material : D3
Drive : front
Gearbox : automaticè÷åñêàÿ
Amount of the issues : 4
Front springs : spring
Back springs : spring
Front brake : disc
Back brake : disc
Buses : 235/60R16Z
Buses back travell about :
Runaway before 100 km/ch, sec. : 6.8
Maximum velocity, km/ch : 240
Consuption fuel in town cycle, l/100 km : 19.9
Consuption fuel in country cycle, l/100 km : 10.7
Consuption fuel average, l/100 km : 14.1
Volume of the tank, l. : 70
Type fuel : Super




