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Wards has awarded the 3.6 direct injection V6 a spot on their 10 best engines list for the second year in a row.
The 3.6 DI does duty in the CTS, STS and several other GM products, each putting out upwards of 300+ hp.
Categories: CTS, STS / SLS, Awards
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September 11, 2008 - 5:24 am
I don’t know if this is surprising in the least, but the latest news is that Cadillac has quietly killed their plan to bring out a V-12 engine for their super-sedan.
 Given that they have already shelved the Northstar’s replacement, are getting V-8 levels of power from normally aspirated V-6’s with direct injection – it isn’t much of a stretch to imagine a dual-turbo DI V-6 putting out V-12 humbling power for the upcoming DTS/STS replacement (once that program gets back into gear).
Personally, I can’t see a downside to lighter, and therefore lighter on their feet, Cadillacs that sip fuel and provide all the power and luxury we’ve come to expect.
Bring it on!
Edmunds Inside Line: IL Insider: Cadillac Shelves the Twelve
Categories: News, STS / SLS, DTS, Rumored Models
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August 21, 2008 - 2:54 pm
With rising gas prices and increases in CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards set to take effect in the coming decade, the future of Cadillac’s products is in doubt.
Rumors are swirling that the STS/DTS replacement (both cars were to be replaced with a single uber-model to compete against BMW’s 7-series and Mercedes S-Class), expected to be built on a premium version of GM’s new Zeta rear-drive chassis, has been canceled. The next Escalade is up in the air. Smaller products are being considered that might never have been before.
This casts doubt onto the direction Cadillac might take in the future. Will they continue on their quest to go toe-to-toe with the luxury industry heavyweights model for model (and with the new regulatory climate, what does that mean)? Will they dial back their ambition and compete with the second tier of the luxury market? Will they find their own, distinctive, path?
Let’s take a look at what will and might happen at Cadillac in the near future:
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Categories: News, Commentary, BLS, CTS, STS / SLS, SRX, DTS, XLR, Escalade, V-Series, Rumored Models
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March 20, 2008 - 10:44 am
A couple sources have posted more info on the upcoming CTS coupe.
Winding Road has posted a series of new spy photos. However the article doesn’t really reveal any new tidbits.
Winding Road: Spied! Cadillac CTS Coupe Follows Concept Form
LeftLaneNews.com has posted some details of their interview with Cadillac head, Jim Taylor.
Of note – we won’t have to wait for a V-Series version. Both the standard coupe and the V-series coupe will debut simultaneously.
A diesel coupe will likely be available in Europe (and possibly the US, depending on demand).
Another tidbit from the article are further confirmation that the STS/DTS will be replaced by a single model in the coming years (2011-12). Interestingly, it appears that Cadillac has realized that they can’t just move the CTS into STS price territory overnight, and the STS/DTS replacement will continue in the current 5-Series/E-Class price range while aiming for the 7-Series/S-Class in size and features.
Yet more information is that Cadillac may be a likely place for passenger car diesels, as the Cadillac price point can more easily absorb the cost of modern/clean diesel engines.
Check out the interview at:
Leftlanenews.com: Interview: Jim Taylor talks CTS-V Coupe, STS/DTS future, SUVs
Categories: News, CTS, STS / SLS
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February 28, 2008 - 3:30 pm
Since our friends in the UK still insist on driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road…it makes selling US built cars there difficult.
 However, Cadillac’s commitment to their market has lead them to make ‘right-hand drive’ versions of all their sedans – the final one to make the switch is the STS. Now, all the Cadillac sedans (STS, CTS, BLS) aren’t being handicapped by requiring UK buyers to drive on what they think of as the ‘wrong’ side of the car.
This should help boost sales and ultimately get Cadillac closer to their European sales goals.
Categories: News, STS / SLS
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Given that they have already shelved the Northstar’s replacement, are getting V-8 levels of power from normally aspirated V-6’s with direct injection – it isn’t much of a stretch to imagine a dual-turbo DI V-6 putting out V-12 humbling power for the upcoming DTS/STS replacement (once that program gets back into gear).
However, Cadillac’s commitment to their market has lead them to make ‘right-hand drive’ versions of all their sedans – the final one to make the switch is the STS. Now, all the Cadillac sedans (STS, CTS, BLS) aren’t being handicapped by requiring UK buyers to drive on what they think of as the ‘wrong’ side of the car.
