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 New Official Photos and Video of 2013 Cadillac ATS Sedan

Following a mild of rumors on the new Cadillac ATS compact sedan, the Detroit based- automaker, Cadillac has just officially dropped as much a dozen images of its new ARS Sedan for the 2013 model year. Not only a bunch of photos, Cadillac also offered us with a video which showed the 2013 ATS’s lightweight body. However, sadly the automaker has not announce what we’ve been waiting so long, the ATS’s pricing.

The new ATS will feature an active shutter grille, LED-infused headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome trim, vertical taillights, and integrated trunk spoiler. The ATS is also the first Cadillac model to be equipped with the CUE infotainment system – an eight-inch LCD multi-touch sensitive screen…

The 2012 ATS sedan which is expected to go on sale in summer this year is actually built to compete with the other best premium cars, such as the BMW 3- Series and the Mercedes C- Class which is sported by the same engine as found in the ATS Sedan,  a 2.0 liter force- fed four…

Apart of the turbocharged engine, the company also will offer the 2013 ATS Sedan with a standard 2.5 liter naturally aspirated inline- four and a 3.6 liter V6 engine. The first unit is able to produce a total output of 200 HP and 255 Nm or 188 lb- ft of torque. While the other is capable in spawning a higher output of 318 HP and 362 Nm or around 267 lb- ft of torque…

A six- speed manual or a six- speed automatic transmission are both available to be paired in all three engines, while the all- wheel drive system is also offered as an optional…

 Cadillac’s Project for the 2013 to 2015 Model Years

Around the next two years, Cadillac will be busy doing its project, planning about its new products including the presentation of a flagship limousine that is developed based on the well- received Ciel convertible sedan concept…

Based on the report posted by the Automotive New, GM has already given a hint for the full size, rear- wheel drive luxury sedan’s development. The sedan is expected to be able to face against the Audi A8, BMW 7- Series, Jaguar XJ and Mercedes- Benz S-Class…

The so called Omega platform will be used for the production of the new model that will is expected to be available with either V6 or the V8 engine turbocharged version. The company is also said to offer an eight speed automatic transmission as the standard and also an all- wheel drive system as optional. The new flagship model that will go on sale in the next three year will be developed based on the last year’s Ciel study…

The V- Series Performance model is most likely to be based on the Alpha rear- wheel drive platform, following by the coupe model in the next two years. On the other hand, it is said that the company has not had any plan to build the convertible yet, while the sport wagon model will not be produced for the meantime…

The next project is to replace the CTS that will be offered in the form of sedan model in the second half of next year as the 2014MY. It will be placed in line with the BMW 5- Series and the Mercedes- Benz E-Class, so that the engineers will increase the size of the vehicle. In 2015, the CRS coupe and V- Series performance models are expected to arrive on sale, while the other project including the all- new SRX crossover will be in the end of 2014 and the crossover will be in the beginning of 2015…

 Cadillac CUEs up improved 2013 SRX

 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe collects first victory at Mid-Ohio with Video

Cadillac Racing had won a prize in the finale racing of the past 2007 World Challenge season when Andy Pilgrim driving the team’s previous generation, the Cadillac CTS- V sedan. Since that Cadillac had not won any prize in racing. However since three years absence, lately in this past weekend the Cadillac team returned to the sport again this season and has finally won at Mid- Ohio with Andy’s teammate, Johnny O’Connell, seat behind the wheel of the team’s new CTS-V Coupe…

At the race one in Mid-Ohio, this past weekend’s World Challenge double headers in which O’Connell was running second and could’ve without difficulty won. We can see the CTS- V Coupe’s off- track excursion and how and when O’Connell passed the Corvette that contacted him after returning to asphalt road…

In that race, O’Connell succeed in finished eight lap, however in race two of the double header on Sunday, O’Connell got an opportunity for redemption. This is the time for Cadillac when O’Connell took the benefit of last-lap contact between the two race leaders to catch the win after working his way up seventh to third…

In the manufacturer’s case Cadillac is second with 30 points while Porsche leads with 56 points. In August 26-28 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California we will see the next two rounds for the Pirelli World Challenge…

Since 1902, Cadillac has been a former luxury auto brand and in recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic growth led by clever engineering and advanced technology. However if compared to the success racing in the past 2007 with the previous generation CTS- V sedan, it can be said that Cadillac Racing has not had the same stage of success yet…

 New Cadillac ATS Sedan start production in 2012

The official first image of next Cadillac, the ATS sedan has been released by General Motors. The upcoming ATS sedan will join in the CTS Cadillac line up and compete in the range of BMW 3 Series and Mercedes Benz C Class…

The styling of the new ATS is based on the CTS sedan designed in crisp lines and curve shape wheel arches. Near the car’s rocker panel appear an up swept character line with a wide wheels giving a living look to the car…

The up front design of the XTS Concept continues to exist on the ATS. The headlight of the ATS appears to flow more into the car’s fenders which gives a more swept- back look, appears quite different with that of the CTS. The ATS also employ different fog light opens with the XTS…

The all- new Alpha RWD-AWD architecture will be rode by the ATS. That Alpha platform is most likely to represent the next generation Chevrolet Camaro and also another sporty sedan. However Dan Akerson, GM CEO claimed that the design of the Alpha is a characteristics of the Cadillac…

Just like the larger CTS, the ATS also will offer three models; those are sedan, coupe and wagon body styles. However, a convertible version will be available from its Euro rival…

GM’s turbocharged 2.0L engine mounted with an eight-speed automatic transmission will empower the entry- level ATS, producing output at 270 hp. Those eight- speed automatic also will help the 2.0 ATS to deliver 22/ 32 mpg of fuel consumption…

The ATS will also be available with 3.6L engine as the top level, producing 330 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Just like the 2.0L, this engine also will be coupled to an eight-speed gearbox which figures fuel economy at 20/ 30 mpg…

It is said that in july 2012, Cadillac will start the production of the ATS, preceded by the production of coupe version in July 2013…

 2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan’s Photos Revealed

We expected Cadillac will keep the wrap of the very new 2014 CTS for quite a long time, but we are wrong since the automaker had just dropped some official first photos of the CTS. You can check the pictures showing the details inside and out the car in the gallery below…

What can we see from the photographs is that the new CTS features more dynamic interpretation, smoother and better proportioned styling cues compared to the existing model. The looks is also completed with finer detailing in which the tear- drop LED lights are now installed in the up front.

It is expected that the new Cadillac CTS will ride on an even bigger platform that results in the sedan’s bigger dimension. When it comes to the market, the CTS will face against its rivals such as BMW 5- Series and Mercedes- Benz E- Class…

The photos also tell us that the same styling language that was used on the brand’s new variants such as the ATS and the XTS is also be applied in the CTS’ dashboard along with a large capacitive touch screen that provides the occupants with CUE infotainment system…

According to General Motor, when the 2014 CTS is launched it will be available with a choice of three gasoline engines. The most powerful among other is the newly developed 3.6 liter twin- turbo V6 that is good for 420 horsepower. The mid level is a 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V6 churning out 321 horses. The entry level is a 2.0 liter turbocharged four that is good for as much 272 ponies. The two entry trim levels are offered with AWD as optional, while an eight- speed automatic gearbox is available in all engines that transfer the power to the rear wheels…

 2012 Cadillac CTS Models with New Touring Package

One of the Cadillac flagships the V series on the standard CTS 2012 model years now will be offered with a new Touring Package that will be available on the V6- powered versions of Sedan, Coupe and Sport Wagon models…

The 2012 CTS’s touring package takes some features of the V- series models, such as the front Recaro sport seats, microfiber suede inserts on the seats and steering wheel, a sports-tuned suspension and performance wheel options…

The Touring Package is empowered with two engine lineup, the first is 3.0 liter V6 CTS which produces output of 270 ponies of power. The company has set an MSRP of the Package at $2,065 including the 18-inch pearl nickel finish wheels, dual tailpipe, dark finish grille, HID headlamps and fog lamps, V-Series aerodynamic center high mounted stop lamp (sans the Sport Wagon), suede seat inserts, steering wheel and shifter, midnight Sapele wood trim and metal pedals…

The second is the 3.6 liter V6 models producing output of 318 ponies. For this Touring Package, the company sets a tag price at $2,810. This Touring is equipped with the 18-inch alloys for larger 19-inch polished wheels with both summer and all season tires are available…

Moreover, the 2012 MY CTS features an improved standard features for the introduction of the Touring Package, including Bluetooth connectivity across the range plus optional RainSense Wipers and Side Blind Zone Alert (Coupe) along with three new colors – Opulent Blue Metallic; Black Diamond Tri-Coat and Mocha Steel Metallic…

The overall the 2012 CTS Sedan model is priced at $36,790, the Coupe model is cost at $39,890. And the last the Sport Wagon model can be ordered with a price tag of $39,890…

 2011 Cadillac Ciel Concept Review

Not long after announcing Coverj Concept which has spawned production version called the Cadillac as the “ELR”, they headed to Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to launch their latest concept car, which is Ciel Concept comes with a myriad of surprises…

Cadillac says that the “CL” is the meaning of “sky” in French, the Cie concept is a car with four-seat convertible that actually has a new design model…

As a brand that built its name on the popularity of old-school grandeur, Cadillac’s return to the game plan while adding contemporary luxury to the mix. Ciel is the epitome of a great and expressive luxury car that suggests how the history of Cadillac’s can synchronize perfectly authentic luxury and high-end technology of today’s time…

“Large, expressive luxury is innate to Cadillac and the Ciel recalls that heritage, while suggesting where the brand can go in the future,” said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac…

“Authentic luxury is driven by experiences, not just products, and Ciel is about the experience of the journey.”

Cadillac dressed up the Ciel in a special paint color – Cabernet – that’s reserved only for the concept car and was inspired by the “rich translucence of a glass of red wine held up to the sunlight.” The windshield frame, together with the shield grille, and the vertical lighting elements, are all Cadillac originals. The aforementioned frame also serves the purpose of providing an important structural and aesthetic element to the car. As for the vertical lighting set-up, the headlamps and taillamps all feature LED lighting that include a daytime running light graphic on the front end of the car…

 2013 Cadillac ATS Compact Sports Sedan Starts at $33,990

 The Cadillac Converj’s production set for 2013

Cadillac has planned to revive its Volt- based Converj coupe which has been left untouched and thrown in warehouse in the beginning of past year…

Let’s recall again the history of the Cadillac Converj. The car concept has been launched at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. From then on, Cadillac then considered the Converj to enter the production. After the production, the company stopped it in early 2010 due to performance concerns either on the road or in the showroom…

However, as quoted on an online car magazine ‘Green Car Reports’ GM has actually will bring back the Converj to production stage. The Converj concept has been built in a little immense body completed with a number of luxury equipment you can found traditionally in Cadillac type…

It said that the Converj will be empowered by a “Generation 1.5 Voltec” powertrain. However the exact details about the power train have yet to be announced. It is expected the Converj will carry more power in order to keep an all electric range around 40 miles…

The Converj completely have been sold out by GM with well enough official prices. The Converj would permit GM to ask for a higher official price for basically the same technology that help to increase the losses linked with the first- generation of Voltec technology…

The Converj would

be likely to get a typical three- letter Cadillac name by the time the Converj out from the assembly line. If the plans work well, the vehicle should launch in 2013 as a 2014 model. The Converj’s price has not been released yet, however it is estimated to bring price tag something near the $60,000…