News By Topic: Cadillac

GM Reports Highest Monthly Sales Since September 2008

Jul 2, 2013

Chevrolet and GMC large pickup sales up 29 percent in June; 23 percent in first half DETROIT – General Motors Co. sold 264,843 vehicles in the United States in June, up 6 percent compared with a year ago. Deliveries to retail customers increased 14 percent while fleet sales declined 9 percent due to the timing of ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Technology For Autos Alive

Jul 2, 2013

GM, Honda to Collaborate on Next-Generation Fuel Cell Technologies Goal is commercially feasible fuel cell and hydrogen storage in 2020 time frame NEW YORK Jul2, 2, 2013; General Motors and Honda announced today a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage ... Continue reading

Cadillac ELR Tech Targets Engaging Driving Dynamics

Jun 28, 2013

Advanced suspension, steering systems provide smooth ride, precise handling “ Drivers expect hybrid and electric cars to have advanced battery and drive systems that make smart use of energy. Cadillac's upcoming electrified luxury coupe, the 2014 ELR, is designed to exceed those expectations by also providing engaging ... Continue reading

Nice Timing: XTS, Luxury Watches Share Chrome Cues

Jun 28, 2013

Cadillac designers use different finishes to create a warm, inviting interior “ The creative use of metal finishes and styling cues in luxury watches helped inspire the chrome accents in the award-winning interior of the 2013 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan. XTS designers, who often look to fashion and other industries for ... Continue reading

2014 Cadillac XTS Packs Twin Turbo Power

Jun 24, 2013

New V-6 engine option produces 410 horsepower DETROIT – Cadillac will add a new option to its XTS luxury sedan: More power and torque. Starting in August, the all-new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 will go into production as an optional engine for the 2014 XTS. The new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 is also a signature feature of ... Continue reading

Dan Akerson Remarks at Cadillac Plant Groundbreaking

Jun 21, 2013

“ General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson spoke Tuesday at the groundbreaking of a new plant in China where GM will build Cadillac models for the Chinese market. Remarks prepared for the event follow. As always, the speaker’s words are definitive. Good morning. Vice Mayor Shen, Vice Mayor Zhou, Chief Jiang, M ... Continue reading

Susan Docherty Announces Intention to Leave GM

Jun 21, 2013

Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe, has announced her intention to leave General Motors to spend time with her family, effective September 30. A successor for Docherty will be named at a later date. "With more than 27 years of GM service, Susan has been instrumental in many ... Continue reading

Shanghai GM Breaks Ground for Cadillac Plant and PATAC Breaks Ground for R&D Facility

Jun 19, 2013

Will support GM's luxury car strategy and product development in China Shanghai – Shanghai GM broke ground for a new plant that will manufacture Cadillac products and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) broke ground for a new R&D facility today in Shanghai. “Shanghai GM’s new plant and PATAC ... Continue reading

GM Receives Most Initial Quality Awards Among Automakers

Jun 19, 2013

Eight segment award recipients with a total 15 models in top three of their segments Chevrolet leads all nameplates with five segment awards GMC and Chevrolet rank second and fifth among all industry nameplates DETROIT – General Motors built on a strong performance in last year's J.D. Power and Associates Initial ... Continue reading

Zero-Emission Vehicles Sales Not Reaching Necessary Volume To Allow Car Makers To Continue To Sell Gas Hogs in California

Jun 18, 2013

Car manufacturers are under pressure to meet California’s sales target of having electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered cars account for 15% of new-car purchases by 2025. ​ WASHINGTON June 18, 2013; NACSDaily reported Bloomberg.com said that automakers are coming under “increasing pressure” ... Continue reading

All-New CTS Sedan Ascends into Midsize Luxury Segment

Jun 14, 2013

More than 20 new features come standard with all-new model launching this fall DETROIT – When the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan arrives in dealerships this fall, it will offer more interior space, power and technology with more than 20 new standard features compared with the current model. Inside and out, the th ... Continue reading

16 Best SUVs and Crossovers for Active Families From JD Powers

Jun 10, 2013

Westlake Village, CA June 8, 2013; Parents know that few vehicles beat a crossover or an SUV for serving families that are constantly on the go. Whether shuttling kids to activities, making trips to the big-box store, or taking that epic cross-country summer trip, a roomy vehicle like a crossover or an SUV makes perfec ... Continue reading

GM Catches Flack at Annual Meeting

Jun 9, 2013

From Mac Gordon June 8, 2013 DETROIT- GM's annual meeting this year was no cheering orgy. To the surprise of most attendees, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson was treated to a confessional of the No. 1 automaker's marketing and financial problems. The out-of-sorts Akerson admitted GM was still struggling to boost its mar ... Continue reading

Dan Akerson Remarks to Annual Stockholders' Meeting

Jun 7, 2013

“ Here are General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson’s prepared remarks to the annual meeting of stockholders on Thursday, June 6. As always, the speaker’s words are definitive. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am Dan Akerson, the chairman and chief executive officer of General Motors, and it is my pl ... Continue reading

GM Annual Stockholders Meeting Preliminary Voting Results

Jun 7, 2013

“ General Motors Company today announced at its annual meeting of stockholders the preliminary voting results representing 87.4 percent of eligible votes. Item 1: Election of directors Director Nominees: Daniel F. Akerson Stephen J. Girsky David Bonderman Erroll B. Davis, Jr. E. Neville Isdell Robert D. Krebs Kathryn ... Continue reading