Cadillac Cars
Victory Edition Corvette celebrates Le Mans success
To celebrate the success of Corvette in sports car racing, and in particular the prestigious Le Mans 24-Hour event, a limited run of just 250 ‘Victory Edition’ Corvette Coupes is being produced. Since Corvette Racing made its debut in 1999, the team has won more than 50 races, including five class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 2001 and 2006. The Corvette Victory Edition is priced at £51,285.
Corvette Racing scores 1-2 finish in Sebring
Sebring International Raceway witnessed an exemplary performance by Corvette Racing on March 17 as America's premier production sports car team scored its fifth GT1 class win in six years in Florida’s classic endurance race, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
Aschenbach takes second for Cadillac in Sebring
For the fourth consecutive year, Team Cadillac was on the podium in the season-opening round of the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT series at Sebring International Raceway, Florida, on March 16. After three consecutive second-place finishes by Andy Pilgrim, this year it was Lawson Aschenbach who claimed runner-up honours in his first race with Team Cadillac.
Cadillac extends European portfolio with BLS Wagon
Cadillac reinforced its commitment to grow its brand in Europe by announcing it will add the BLS Wagon to its portfolio later this year.
Cadillac BLS nominated “Best Winter Car” in Finland
Cadillac BLS midsize saloon beats 20 new models to claim prestigious award in one of Europe’s toughest winter tests.
Cadillac to debut GM’s powerful new V-6 clean diesel
General Motors Corporation unveiled a new 2.9-litre V-6 turbo-diesel engine that features state-of-the-art injection and combustion technology for minimum emissions and maximum performance.
Team Cadillac to field two champions
Team Cadillac will have two champions on its driving roster in pursuit of the 2007 SCCA SPEED World Challenge manufacturers’ championship. Lawson Aschenbach, the 2006 SPEED GT champion, will join 2005 SPEED GT champion Andy Pilgrim as full-season drivers with the Cadillac factory road racing team. They will drive a pair of Cadillac CTS-V race cars sporting fresh new graphics and livery.
Cadillac CTS premiere at 2007 Detroit Auto Show
The all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS has made its debut at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Production of the luxury mid-size saloon is due to begin in late summer 2007 and worldwide sales will follow in the autumn.
Cadillac CTS will drive phase two of GM luxury brand’s UK launch
Cadillac will reach the end of phase one of its launch in the UK at the end of this year, and the car that will spearhead phase two was launched at Detroit.
All-new Cadillac CTS coming soon
Ed Welburn, GM Vice President, Global Design (left) and Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Global Product Development, have provided a sneak preview of the all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS. The luxury mid-size saloon will be fully revealed at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show in January. Production is due to begin in late summer 2007 and worldwide sales will follow in the autumn.
Corvette Z06 named Best Fast Car of the Year
The Corvette Z06 has been named “Best Fast Car 2006” by popular TV motoring programme Fifth Gear.
Cadillac debuts Platinum series at Los Angeles Auto Show
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.
Cadillac’s global expansion reaches South Africa
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.
Corvette Racing’s V8 wins prestigious award
General Motor’s small-block V8 added another accolade to a long list of honours when Corvette Racing's LS7.R was named the Global Motorsport Engine of the Year at the inaugural Professional Motorsport World Expo in Cologne, Germany on November 9.
Cadillac showcases new SLS at Auto China 2006
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.