2nd September 2010

First Ride: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

August 06, 2010
By Phil Floraday

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1st September 2010

Roy Foss Motors Preowned Super Car Clearout!

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1st September 2010

2011 CTS-V vs. BMW M3

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31st August 2010

Buick sees 6 to 7 models in its lineup in the near future

A Buick LaCrosse hybrid sedan probably will join a new small car and new crossover as Buick expands its lineup in the next three model years.

The brand, which sells four nameplates now, eventually wants a six- or seven-vehicle lineup, says John Schwegman, Buick-GMC’s top marketer.

Buick seeks to revive its reputation for performance and stylish luxury to appeal to middle-aged professionals who often buy Asian luxury brands.

Here are highlights of the brand’s plan for the 2011-13 model years.

Verano: This compact sedan is the next-generation Opel Astra in Europe and the Buick Excelle GT in China. General Motors Co. will market the car here as the 2012 Buick Verano and probably will build it in Orion Township, Mich., or Lordstown, Ohio.

GM developed the car on its front-wheel-drive Delta platform, which is shared with the Chevrolet Cruze. Look for a turbocharged high-performance engine as an option.

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30th August 2010

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Test Drive


By J. P. VETTRAINO
What is it?

The V-Series variant of Cadillac’s new CTS coupe. As such, it gets Cadillac’s 6.2-liter cam-in-block LSA V8, similar to the blown LS9 in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 but pumped full of air by a slightly smaller Eaton twin-scroll supercharger. In the CTS-V, this small block generates 556 hp at 6,100 rpm and 551 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. The V is also fitted with Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control electromagnetic shock absorbers, 19-inch Z-rated summer tires and huge Brembo brakes, sporting six-piston fixed calipers front (four-piston rear) and lightweight, aluminum-hub rotors.

Like the standard CTS coupe, the V-Series coupe has slightly different exterior dimensions than the sedan, with unique sheetmetal from the base of its A-pllars rearward. The coupe’s roofline and seat bottoms are about two inches lower, and it’s a bit more aerodynamically efficient than the sedan. Its two-place rear seat is roomy enough for small- to medium-size adults but difficult to climb into.

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29th August 2010

Cadillac CTS-V vs Jag XFR - Drag Race

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28th August 2010

2011 Cadillac CTS-V vs BMW M5

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27th August 2010

2011 Camaro is King! Camaro vs Mustang vs Challenger

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26th August 2010

Introducing the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Volt is an electric car that uses gas to create its own electricity. Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure electric charge for up to 40 miles(3) — gas and emissions free. After that, Volt keeps going, even if you can’t plug it in. Volt uses a range-extending gas generator that produces enough energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.

Features:
7″ LCD touch screen and 7″ digital reconfigurable LCD instrument cluster.
Remote vehicle starter system preconditions the cabin.
Bose® Energy Efficient sound system with six speakers and a subwoofer.
30 GB Hard Disk Drive for digital music storage.
High feature Navigation includes voice recognition.
XM Radio(11) with XM NavTraffic®(16)/Weather with three trial months.
OnStar®(12) with Directions and Connections Plan®(13) standard for five years.
Industry-first “mobile apps” capabilities via a smartphone device or web.
8 standard air bags(14):
Dual-stage front air bags for driver and front passenger, knee air bags, side-impact air bags and roof-rail air bags.
Three-point seatbelts in front seating positions.
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children) system - rear seats.
8-year/100,000 mile(15) battery warranty.
Available leather-appointed seats.

Technology:
Volt is an electric vehicle with a range extender. Well, what does that mean? It means Volt runs on electricity from its battery, and then it runs on electricity it creates from gas.  Let’s assume you have a fully charged battery. Now, depending on the weather, the electrical features that are turned on and how you drive, you can drive up to 40 miles on the electricity stored in the battery — totally gas and emissions free. After that, its gas-powered, range-extending generator automatically kicks in to provide electrical power. So Volt can go for several hundred additional miles, until you can plug it in or fill it up again.

Mobile:
With the new OnStar mobile app, Volt owners can use a smartphone to access their vehicle’s current electric range and fuel efficiency. Plus, managing the Volt charging functions is easy with this application. You can look up the battery’s charge level, check on what time your Volt will be fully charged and ready to go, or even change charging priorities remotely with just a couple of taps. You can perform other commands remotely too — like unlocking doors or activating the remote start. The OnStar mobile app will be available when the Volt launches later this year.

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25th August 2010

Cadillac Readies ATS, XTS to Bolster Future Products

Although the big news lately from Cadillac has surrounded the CTS sedan and its coupe and wagon variants, Cadillac will focus on updating the rest of its product line in the near future. Below is a look into the next several years of rumored Cadillac product offerings.

Future

You can spell out Cadillac’s future sedan product plan with just two acronyms: ATS and XTS. Sensing holes in two major product lines — compact and large sedans — Cadillac is readying two new sedans to slot above and below the CTS, respectively.

The ATS will compete against the likes of the BMW 3 Series, sporting several powertrain options, including two six-cylinder engines, as well as one four-banger. Starting in sedan and coupe configurations, the ATS may eventually spawn additional variants, including a convertible. Rear-wheel drive will be standard, and all-wheel drive may become an option.

The XTS will take the place of the aging DTS, set to be discontinued. It has already been announced for production, but it’s unclear if the XTS will be as luxurious as the concept previewed at the North American International Auto Show.

The rumor mill has also been abuzz over a third sedan, yet unnamed, positioned above the XTS, which would serve as a Cadillac flagship. It would reach for the BMW 7 Series and its ilk, but won’t see production until 2014 at the earliest. The model already has the approval of CEO Ed Whitacre.

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