ˆ Rumormill: Cadillac to get its own Volt?

tags : cadillac , cadillac hybrid , cadillac volt , cadillachybrid , cadillacvolt , chevrolet volt , chevroletvolt , chevy volt , chevyvolt , volt

With enormous V8 land-yachts and even bigger Escalades rolling down America's boulevards, Cadillac doesn't have the most environmentally friendly of images. But that's a perception that the premium GM division is working hard to combat. After unveiling the Escalade two-mode hybrid, reports have begun to surface that Cadillac is considering a four-cylinder model for the American market like the Saab-based BLS it offers in Europe. New emerging reports now suggest that Cadillac might get its own version of the highly-anticipated Volt plug-in hybrid from its sister-company Chevrolet. No telling at this point if the Cadillac version would be based on the Volt, transplant the Volt's powertrain into an existing Cadillac model, or breed an entirely new Caddy – or for that matter if there's any substance to the rumors – but sources suggest a higher sticker price than the Volt's anticipated $40k.

posted : 9/13/2008 @5:40:37 AM

ˆ Cadillac shelves that whole V12 thing

tags : cadillac , cadillac cts , cadillac cts-v , cadillac dt7 , cadillac dts , cadillac sts , cadillac v , cadillac v series , cadillac v12 , cadillac v8 , cadillaccts , cadillaccts-v , cadillacdt7 , cadillacdts , cadillacsts , cadillacv , cadillacv12 , cadillacv8 , cadillacvseries

Here's a shocker: Cadillac has reportedly canceled plans for a range-topping V12 engine. Really, you don't say? Last we checked, General Motors didn't seem to have any problems extracting plenty of performance from its 6.2-liter supercharged and 7.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engines, and the majority of the development work has already been done for a Caddy installation. Additionally, we've heard some rumors of a possible twin-turbo version of GM's excellent 3.6-liter direct injection six, which could find a cozy spot under the hood of the next Cadillac sedan. Cadillac is also said to be reconsidering its premium large sedan, where the V12 was originally intended to reside. In its stead, GM's classiest division will focus in on the replacement for the STS and DTS sedans. Also rumored is a new naming convention, as if the waters weren't already murky enough. Will the next Caddy sedan be known as the DT7? We sure hope not. Will it be based on the new Zeta platform? Well now... that decision would get our seal of approval.

posted : 9/2/2008 @5:33:43 PM

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