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2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon - Click above for a high-res image gallery

Just a year ago, the future of Cadillac’s line-up looked pretty bright. By 2010, the CTS would spawn coupe and wagon versions, the “super-Theta” platform SRX would replace its Sigma-based predecessor, the Escalade would get a Lambda-based replacement and the Converj would come to market. Cadillac was also tipped to launch a new small sedan to slot in below the CTS using the new rear-drive Alpha platform, plus a new larger sedan to replace the aging DTS and STS models. However while the CTS derivatives, the new SRX, Escalade and Converj are all still in the works, drastic cutbacks at GM have meant the Alpha and DTS/STS successor have been canned. In their place, the next-gen. CTS is expected to grow larger, while a new front/all-wheel-drive sports sedan is now tipped to enter into the mix.

In order to make the Alpha compact rear-drive platform feasible, GM would have needed to spread development costs across several of its divisions, but many of those brands - chiefly Pontiac and Saturn - are now facing the axe, while its European assets Saab and Opel are on their way out the door. So what is a downsized GM planning for Cadillac instead? Using the next-generation Epsilon II platform, the replacement for the European-market BLS is tipped to come home to roost, positioned between the new Buick LaCrosse and the Cadillac CTS. With its advanced turbo-diesel programs also on hold, the General realizes it lacks the resources to produce a serious contender for the European market, so expect a decidedly more American approach when the new small Caddy hits the market late in 2011 as a 2012 model with a price tag of around $35,000.

[Source: Motor Trend]

REPORT: Cadillac to base new sub-CTS on front-drive Epsilon II platform originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted on April 28th, 2009 by Noah Joseph
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Durham Wheels - This Earth Day, NADAguides.com, a U.S. provider of pricing information and market Research has announced its Top Five Cleanest Conventional Cars of 2009, suggesting that hybrids aren’t the only choice for those who wish to minimize the environmental impact of their driving.
In fact, four of the five cars on the list put […]

Posted on April 25th, 2009 by kburton
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Posted on April 24th, 2009 by rono
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Roy Foss Chevrolet in Vaughan proudly announces the launch of their Spring Truck Sales Event.  This year one of the feature vehicles is the brand new 2009 Silverado 2WD, automatic transmission, work truck for only $11,999 (plus freight and applicable taxes).
To take advantage of this exclusive savings, the vehicle must be factory ordered prior to […]

Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by kburton
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Carguide Magazine by Rob Beintema - We automotive journalists naturally have a tremendous amount of pull in the industry.  Why, not long ago, I had a hankering for something sporty, hmmm, maybe a orvette.  So I made my desires known to General Motors of Canada and in no time at all I was at the […]

Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by kburton
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Hybrid, Minivan/Van, China, Green, Buick, Shanghai Motor Show

On Monday, we brought you live images of the Buick Business MPV that’s currently on display at the Shanghai Motor Show. Judging from the comments from that post, this hauler for the Chinese market is a pretty polarizing design, but in a sea of boring and derivative shapes, we don’t necessarily think that’s a bad thing. In any case, these new shots and accompanying press release from the GM mothership show the new concept in much better detail.

One of the most controversial design elements are the shoulder-level dips about halfway into the rear sliding doors. These were reportedly added to give the MPV a distinctive look and to incorporate the rail guides for the power sliders. Up front is a large toothy grille done up in chrome that looks typical for a Chinese Buick.

Inside, dual second-row captain’s chairs slide for and aft and are capable of swiveling 225 degrees. A power sliding center console houses a writing tablet or laptop computer and is accessible from both the second and third rows.

Under the short front hood sits 2.4-liter four cylinder engine mated up with a six-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain is equipped with the latest version of GM’s belt-alternator-starter mild hybrid system, which reportedly improves fuel efficiency by up to 20%. Check out galleries below of both live shots and high-res images from GM, and click past the break for the official press release.

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GM shows off Buick Business MPV concept with new images originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted on April 22nd, 2009 by Jeremy Korzeniewski
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Read the review on the main Roy Foss Website for the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

Posted on April 21st, 2009 by rono
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Filed under: Sedan, China, Buick, Shanghai Motor Show

Admittedly, Pink Floyd and Buick traditionally go together like asparagus and ice cream, but that hasn’t stopped our inner-monologues from playing “Wish You Were Here” after seeing Buick’s new Regal 2.0T.

According to our compatriots over at Autoblog Simplified Chinese, the Opel Insignia-based model features the company’s 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine, tuned to give 162 kW of power (217 horsepower) and 350 Nm of torque (258 pound-feet). That’s sufficient gusto to get the General Motors sedan to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds and on to a healthy top whack of 232 kmh (144 mph).

Fuel economy? Well, that’s a good question. Our counterparts in China cryptically point to a figure of 7.2-liters per 90 km (the standard metric is per 100 km), so we’ll have to get back to you on that.

The new Regal 2.0T is expected to join Buick’s Chinese lineup in the second half of 2009.

Photos copyright (C)2009 IceBin/ Weblogs, Inc.
[Source: Autoblog Simplified Chinese]

Shaghai 2009: Buick Regal 2.0T has us humming “Wish You Were Here” originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted on April 20th, 2009 by Chris Paukert
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Minivan/Van, China, Buick, GM, Shanghai Motor Show

General Motors has unveiled its new Buick “Business” MPV concept in Shanghai, and while details remain scarce as we try to practice our Chinese, we can tell you that while the idea of another Buick minivan may be hard for U.S. audiences to swallow (after the poor sales and driving experience of the Terraza), Buick MPVs do a very solid trade in China as executive transports. Thus, instead of prioritizing sippy cup storage, this is clearly more of a high-roofed luxury limousine.

Our compatriots over at Autoblog Chinese (who bring you these images) tell us that this vehicle is the result of a joint-venture between General Motors China and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, as was the 2007 Rivera concept before it. If our Google translator is to be believed, this vehicle is still based on the Buick GL8 (read: Terraza), and the “land-based business class” concept is designed to point the way toward future visions of Buick luxury for customers in the land of the Great Wall. We’ll have more details for you as they become available. For now, take a look at the gallery below.

Photos copyright (C)2009 IceBin/ Weblogs, Inc.
[Source: Autoblog Chinese]

Shanghai 2009: Buick’s handsome new MPV concept is all business originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted on April 20th, 2009 by Chris Paukert
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Hybrid, Etc., Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, Fiat, Opinion/Editorial

What better way to kick off your weekend than a new podcast, full of incisive commentary and rapier wit, delivered by well informed, articulate experts? Instead, we bring you Episode #123 of the Autoblog Podcast. Chris, Sam, and Dan hash it out for this installment, covering such gems as the Toyota’s expectations for the new Prius, Bill Gates and his fantastical patent and the Fiat/Chrysler deal, as well as other assorted gems as the conversation rambles. Friday’s the perfect day for 70 minutes of the Autoblog Podcast’s dulcet tones, so enjoy, and thanks for listening! Drop us a line at podcast at autoblog dot com, and hit our Twitter feed, too.

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Autoblog Podcast #123 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted on April 17th, 2009 by Dan Roth
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