The 2013 Cadillac ATS, rising off a rigid rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform with pliable independent suspension components pinned above every wheel, also carries a goosy turbocharged engine (one of 3 powertrain choices) which translates all of its considerable torque through a malleable but definitely un-Cadillac-like six-speed manual gearbox. Read More »
On a road trip we're cruising the I-40 across Oklahoma's prairie in the biggest, glitziest and most luxurious SUV ever to wear the crest of Cadillac -- the 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum. Read More »
The XTS carries an aluminum 3.6-liter V6 engine rigged with dual overhead cams, direct injection technology and VVT (variable valve timing). With direct injection, the fuel goes directly into the engine’s combustion chamber and fosters a thorough burn of the mix of air and fuel. Read More »
For 2012, a lighter and more powerful V6 applies to the top two trims of CTS and all editions wear a new shield-shaped front grille bearing Cadillac's Wreath & Crest emblem. The new engine is an aluminum 3.6-liter V6 rigged with dual overhead cams, direct injection technology and VVT (variable valve timing). With direct injection, the fuel goes directly into the engine's combustion chamber and fosters a thorough burn of the mix of air and fuel. Read More »
If you want the fastest four-door car in the world, this is it. It's designed for the racetrack but is comfortable enough to use for ordinary driving — an American engineering masterpiece. Read More »
The new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon has a classy, European-inspired body that's as practical as it is stylish. It has the cargo space of a crossover vehicle along with the great performance of a sports sedan. Inside, the CTS Sport Wagon shares its front-seat layout with the CTS sedan. It's very driver-oriented and has the kind of build quality and styling detail that make it feel upscale and comfortable. Read More »
After pushing the luxury brand in a new direction with the release of the Cadillac CTS in 2003, the CTS has been reissued this year, in its second generation, with big - and better - improvements. Although the first generation CTS renewed consumer interest in Cadillac as a luxury brand worthy of consideration, it is with this second generation version that this model is able to realistically compete with other luxury brands such as Lexus, Audi, and Infiniti. The 2008 Cadillac CTS showcases much better exterior styling; we've never cared for Cadillac's aggressive, militaristic, Hummer-inspired styling as it was too harsh for a luxury product. So we're glad to see that it's been toned down this time. Read More »
What was tested? 2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI Performance Sedan ($34,545). Options: Performance collection ($3,300), summer tire performance package ($1,240), stereo upgrade ($1,000), compact spare tire ($250). Price as tested (including $745 destination charge): $41,080. When the Cadillac CTS was introduced, it had one glaring weakness. It wasn’t how it looked – with an angular, creased body that still seems ... Read More »
Cadillac's luxurious full-size SUV has been recast on a rigid new platform featuring a wider track and lower center of gravity to enhance the ride quality and make maneuvering easier. Read More »
Cadillac's two-seat XLR sports car, built on a rear-wheel drive platform also used for racy Corvette, is the foundation for another high-performance v-badged model dubbed XLRv. Read More »
