Cadillac will open the next chapter of its 21st century product story, as the 2008 CTS sedan makes its European premiere at the 2007 Salon International de l'Auto in Geneva, Switzerland. The new luxury sedan is scheduled to begin production in the United States, in late summer of 2007, with European sales to follow in the fall.
Yesterday Cadillac opened the next chapter of its ongoing 21 st century comeback story, as the 2008 CTS Sedan made its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The performance luxury sedan is scheduled to begin production in late-summer of 2007, with worldwide sales to follow in the fall.
General Motors is combining two market segments into one with its all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS. The luxury sports sedan was recently unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle delivers an estimated 300 horsepower and includes a number of luxury features such as an integrated MP3 and surround sound system. Other amenities include a DVD-based navigation with telescoping touch-screen and an exterior that has been extended by two inches.
Ed Welburn, GM Vice President, Global Design (left) and Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Global Product Development, provide a sneak peek of the all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS, which will be fully revealed at Detroit's North American International Auto Show in January. The performance luxury sedan is scheduled to begin production in late-summer of 2007, with worldwide sales to follow in the fall.
Today, the luxury automotive and lifestyle website AutoSpies.com named the Cadillac Escalade ESV as its choice for “2007 Luxury SUV of the Year.” "Because of its high standards for excellence, Cadillac is especially grateful to receive this recognition from AutoSpies.com," said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. "The 2007 Escalade ESV is the product of tremendous efforts by our team to enhance and extend its appeal in every way. We're very proud to have those efforts recognized by AutoSpies.com."
Cadillac has announced the introduction of a limited-edition Platinum Series for the XLR roadster and STS saloon. The new range will bring additional elegant design touches, further extending Cadillac’s reinvention of its interior styling and appointments.
General Motors is set to launch the Cadillac brand in South Africa early in 2007. Three models will initially be available – the BLS mid-size saloon, the SRX crossover SUV, and the STS full-size saloon. Each of the vehicles embodies Cadillac's distinctive bold design, innovative technology and outstanding performance.
Shanghai General Motors is showcasing a brand new luxury saloon at this year’s international motor show in Beijing, Auto China 2006, which begins on November 18. The Cadillac SLS has been designed for the Chinese market and is based on the STS luxury saloon. The interior has been styled to meet the requirements of China’s primarily chauffeur-driven luxury segment and it has been lengthened by 100 mm to add extra rear seat legroom.
It is the subject of online discussions, rumors and spy photographers. It is the successor to an award-winning and popular luxury car. And it's coming in January. Cadillac confirms that the all-new 2008 CTS will make its world premiere in January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "Cadillac has engineered an historic renaissance, with a completely new product portfolio, driven in large part by the original CTS," said general manager Jim Taylor. "Success can drive conservatism, but not for Cadillac. The next chapter, beginning in January, promises to be even more dramatic."
Cadillac is celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the opening of its Lansing Grand River (Michigan) assembly plant. The state-of-the-art facility began operations in 2001, after a $707 million build programme, just as the brand’s product renaissance was gathering momentum. During the past five years, the factory has received numerous awards for its consistent quality and high productivity.
