Jalopnik: Cadillac Cts

Just Another Day In L.A. As Cadillac Flips Over Yaris

Wes Siler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST

Snapped by Jalopnik reader Scott Pargett as he made his way around LA yesterday by motorcycle, this Cadillac CTS appears to have struck the parked Yaris before flipping onto its roof, moderately inconveniencing a bum. What happened? More »

This is David Arquette's crashed Cadillac

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Celebrity Cars Blog has a shot of David Arquette's blitzed Caddy, in which the Scream 4 hotshot hit a Jeep head-on in West Hollywood last week. No seatbelt for this guy, but obviously mega-pints of dragon's blood. More »

GM Recalls Almost 100,000 Vehicles Over Airbags, Rear Axles

Ray Wert — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:45:00 EST

GM is recalling 96,000 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS models over airbag issues and 1,300 2011 Escalade, Avalanche, Silverado and Sierras over axle lock issues. [ABCNews] More »

GM Recalls 20K Cadillac CTS, CTS-V Models Over Inury Risk

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EDT

GM's recalling 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS and CTS-Vs over leg injury risks in unbelted crashes. Or just wear your seatbelts, dummies. [@DavidShepardson] More »

Cadillac CTS Coupe Pricing Starts At $38,990, V At $62,990

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Pricing on the Cadillac CTS Coupe will start at $38,990, a few thousand dollars cheaper than a similarly-equipped BMW 3-Series. More importantly, the V coupe will start at $62,990. Do want. A lot. More »

Cadillac ATS, Next-Gen CTS To Get Greenwashed With New Hybrid System

Ray Wert — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

Jim Hall, of 2953 Analytics in suburban Detroit, expects GM's next-generation hybrid system to be offered on the rear-drive sub-CTS Cadillac ATS expected to go on sale next year as well as the next-generation CTS, scheduled for 2012. Why? [AutoNews] More »

Five Doors Are Better Than Four

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:40:00 EST

The stigma associated with wagons is evaporating. Most SUVs — the form factor's unfortunate replacement — are becoming more wagonlike. Let's just skip a step: Wagons aren't the past, they're the better, sexier future. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Concept Car Headed To Detroit

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:01 EST

The Cadillac CTS Coupe just bowed in LA, and next month in Detroit will see the 568 HP Cadillac CTS-V Coupe unveiled alongside an as-yet unnamed Cadillac concept rendered sneakily above. Is it..a CTS? ATS? CTV? CTX? XTS? WTF? IDK. More »

2010 Car And Driver "10 Best" List Includes Second American Car

Ray Wert — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

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Car and Driver's annual list of the "10Best" cars sold in America includes the BMW 3-series and the Honda Accord (as usual). Except this year the Ford Fusion Hybrid joins the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V in representing America. More »

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon: First Drive

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Conventional wisdom is Americans don't like wagons, imagining them as transportation for unwashed masses of rugrats driven by people who've given up being cool. The Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon resoundingly shreds that stereotype. More »

Silly Cadillac CTS Sportwagon Web Video Is Silly

Ray Wert — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:45:00 EDT

We're actually driving the Cadillac CTS Sportwagon right now (review to come Monday!) and... umm... we're not sure what to think about this video put together by some guerrilla GM marketers. It's certainly not awesome, but it's not horrible either. More »

2010 Cadillac CTS Sportwagon, Spotted!

Ray Wert — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:30:00 EDT

The taller-than-a-sedan 2010 Cadillac CTS Sportwagon will hit dealer lots starting later this month, but it's already hitting the streets of metro Detroit. We ended up CTS-spotting a few wagon-und-sports. More »

New Kate Walsh Ad Overfeminizes Cadillac CTS Sportwagon

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EDT

We're big admirers of the Cadillac CTS Sportwagon, but in this new ad spokescougar Kate Walsh suggests buying a Sportwagon is like buying a dress. We wonder who Cadillac is targeting with this one... More »

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon: Getting Tweaked For Your Pleasure

Ray Wert — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:40:00 EDT

A Jalopnik tipster just sent us this shot of the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon out for some just-barely-Spring driving near Metro Detroit's I-696 Caesar-salad-bowl. We're pleased as punch to see it out testing. More »

Cadillac CTS Sport Gets Autonet WiFi Internet Access

Ray Wert — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Cadillac must have been really impressed by our use of the Autonet Mobile system because they'll be adding it to their best-selling CTS Sport Sedan in April, giving passengers, and naughty drivers, internet access. More »

Report: Cadillac May Offer CTS With Turbodiesel V8

Mark Arnold — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Rumors are starting to spread of GM considering fitting the new Duramax 4.5-liter turbo diesel V8 in the Cadillac CTS. That would mean an oil-burnin' sedan with a possible 310 HP and at least 520 lb-ft of torque. Think of it as a sort of mid-performance model slotted between the standard 304 HP CTS and the top-spec 556 HP 2009 CTS-V...but with good fuel economy. That's right, not only does the Duramax mill meet new emissions regulations but it's 50-state-legal and it'll also return an estimated 20-25% better fuel economy than a comparable gasoline-powered V8. That efficiency combined with the pavement-melting torque could make for perhaps the best all-around American car ever made. More »

On Board The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V

Mark Arnold — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Even before we had our first drive of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, we knew it would be a seriously capable machine. Now we've got more on-board footage of GM's super sedan being flogged around a track, this time at the Monticello Motor Club in New York. At the wheel is none other than John Heinricy, who set the record lap for fastest production sedan around the Nürburgring in a CTS-V. Video after the jump. More »

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Shows Off Hot Rear End Ahead Of Pebble Beach Reveal

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:01:01 EDT

This weekend, the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is set to debut at the Pebble Beach Concours, but we had our advance preview of it here in Detroit. We're going to be honest here — the CTS Sport Wagon's the most awesome wagon Cadillac has ever built. Okay, that's a pretty sparse field to compare against, but after seeing it in the flesh, we're totally excited about this car. Don't let the sub-par press photos fool you, this is a sexy beast in person. With all the powertrain options available on the normal CTS, slick styling, and ingenious storage capabilities, this car will be setting the luxe wagon market on fire as soon as it hits the market. More »

2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe Strips Down, Shows Some Skin

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:17:41 EDT

A Cadillac CTS Coupe without the usual clunky camo was scoped with a long-range lens through a misty Michigan morning by the eagle-eyed photographers at KGP. The photos show that in the transition from CTS coupe concept to reality the designers managed to maintain the large and shapely rear end, but with a few key differences. The tweaks include the addition of safety equipment like red reflectors and although the concept was pillarless, an obvious B-pillar. At least the designers have added a small piece of dark cheater glass, which we're starting to think of as the new requirement for any cut-down sedan-to-coupe platform from a US automaker. Fans of the concept should find these photos encouraging. Full spy report below. More »

Cadillac Will Downsize Engines When Customers Prove That's What They Want

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:40:00 EDT

Cadillac is ready to downsize the engines in their luxury offerings — and they have the ability to do it today if that's what customers indicate they want, according to GM Exec VP Thomas G. Stephens. Auto Observer reports he specifically mentioned the possibility of dropping a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, like the turbo Ecotec, into the Cadillac CTS, along with the possibility of trading cylinder count and displacement for turbocharging and direct injection, à la Ford's EcoBoost strategy. More »

Lansing Paper Reports Local GM Plant To Assemble CTS Coupe, Wagon

Andrew Stoy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:20:00 EDT

The Lansing State Journal claims that the recently green-lighted Cadillac CTS Coupe and CTS wagon will be built at the Lansing Grand River plant, the facility that currently produces Caddy's CTS, STS and SRX vehicles. The report also mentions a specially designed 2.9-liter diesel engine that will be added to increase European market penetration, but no word on whether the diesel will be federally certified. Given "Maximum" Bob's diesel antipathy, we think we'll be left waiting. [Lansing State Journal] More »

Unsurprisingly, The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Is Coming

Ray Wert — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Here's the lede off a story today atop Crain's breaking news daily auto rag, Automotive News:

"General Motors will unveil a Cadillac CTS wagon this fall in an effort to compete with BMW's 3 series and Mercedes C-class wagons. Cadillac intends to start production in 2009 for global sale. GM has shown a CTS coupe concept to be produced next year."

Really? So GM's really going to build a 2010 Cadillac CTS wagon? Who knew? Wait, we did. Also — a 3-series? Our sources tell us the CTS wagon will more likely be a direct competitor to the 5-Series and E-Class wagon rather than a 3-Series. OK Automotive News, what else ya got? More »

2009 Cadillac CTS-V Specs Made Official, Gets 556 HP

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:45:00 EDT

We knew the new super-spec 2009 Cadillac CTS-V would be getting some impressive output numbers, and today the official figures are out — 556 HP at 6,100 RPM and 551 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 RPM. With those bitchin' numbers, the CTS-V will be doing 0-60 MPH in a lightning fast 3.9 seconds, with a standing quarter mile coming in at 12 seconds flat. Sure, but how fast will she go? What about 175 MPH with the six-speed auto and 191 MPH with the manual transmission? Okay, we're a little light-headed at the moment; obviously the CTS-V is warping the space around our brains.
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2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Pictures, Details Leaked?

Mark Arnold — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT

UPDATE: The new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon has now been officially revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. More »

Cadillac CTS Coupe Convertible We Never Knew Will Never See Light Of Day

Ray Wert — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:20:00 EDT

Inside Line's reporting today that GM's killed a convertible version of the hot little CTS two-door. Although to be fair it's hard for us to mourn the loss of a product when we didn't know the General's luxe brand was even thinking of doing a drop-top version of the Cadillac CTS Coupe until we learned of its demise. Still, kudos to the General for the decision because if the convertible version of the CTS Coupe ended up being anything like the most recent series of 'verts from GM — think Pontiac G6 convertible — we're pretty damn happy they won't be building it. Although if they want to build a 'vert version of the Cadillac CTS Wagon, we'd be all for that. True, it'd look ugly as sin, but we'd totally buy one. [Inside Line] More »

2009 Cadillac CTS-V Lapping The Nurburgring In Record Time

Mark Arnold — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:20:00 EDT

With an LS9 supercharged V8 said to make 567 HP, we know that the Cadillac CTS-V is one swift sedan. But we had no idea just how fast it would be until it recently set a lap time of 7:59.32 on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. That time makes it the fastest production sedan ever officially recorded on the German benchmark race track. Now, just in case you thought GM was just pulling your leg, the General has released this video showing the world what's what. Click the jump to check it out. More »

2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:52:37 EDT

While we're not entirely sure of the year nor the designation — we're pretty sure what we've got here is what we've been talking about for quite some time now. Yes, that appears to be a wagon-ized version of the already popular Cadillac CTS. We are going to hazard a guess that if it's being built starting next spring it'll have to be a 2010 CTS Wagon. Of course, with the current guess of the Cadillac CTS coupe bear a designation of "CTC" we're thinking maybe the General could name this big-in-the-rear and blade-edged Caddy the "CTW." Whatever. Seriously, the boys and girls at the General can name whatever they want to because all we know is that is surely some seriously pants-tightening Cadillac Style going on under that camo cladding. We likey. Full report from the spy monopoly of Brenda Priddy after the jump. UPDATE: We bought KGP's shots too — if only for the interior and open-hatch sexiness. Don't say we don't love you guys. More »

2010 Cadillac CTC Is The New 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe?

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:15:00 EDT

Brenda Priddy's cagey Chris Doane's caught the 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe on camera. The new Cadillac style is speculated to be actually named the 2010 Cadillac CTC when it officially reaches production in Spring of 2009. Set to be built in Lansing at GM's Grand River Plant, the new coupe will spin out alongside the larger and more in-charge sedan from the General's luxe brand. Otherwise — there's not much more to say other than the remainder of Priddy's spy report below the jump. Check out the high-resolution shot of the new CT...err...Cexiness here. More »

Homer Simpson Gets His Car-Gadget On

Travis Hudson — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:30:00 EDT

A week ago Homer was simply enjoying the low-hanging fruits of his new CTS-lookalike, but now he's also learning about all of the gadgets that are included in a luxury sedan. Sure, keyless entry, sunroof, automatic seat control and satellite radio is pretty standard. But Homer also gets an alcohol dispenser, auto-pilot and more. [Orbitcast] More »

Homer Simpson Loves The New Cadillac CTS More Than The Canyonero

Ray Wert — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:30:00 EST

As an auto-lover, if you were tuned in to last night's episode of the Simpsons, you weren't disappointed. The longest-running show to not jump the shark showed exactly why it hasn't. Homer's old beater-mobile got one too many dings rear-ending the back of a Pacer look-alike (with what we're assuming can only be an aftermarket airbag) and needed some time in the ol' repair shop. Homer finds himself behind the wheel of a loan-er brand-agnostic luxe-mobile with a remarkable similarity to the new Cadillac CTS. The inside jokes run freely throughout the episode's side storyline, and include what may be the funniest car-related Simpsons line since the Canyonero commercial song. To wit: More »

Detroit Auto Show: Cadillac CTS Coupe

Travis Hudson — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:00:58 EST

Oh, GM! It was so cute to drop this bombshell on us. You heard about it first very early this morning, but now here it is, live and in the flesh—the Cadillac CTS Coupe. Even Bob Lutz himself was amazed that GM could keep this baby a secret, until... well, now, of course. The design for the vehicle is derived from the CTS sedan, and here's the enchanting backstory: Once the sedan was finished, the design team continued to press their luck, coming up with something so beautiful that we're not sure how GM can say no to production. Vehicle specifics were sketchy, but we did learn that the coupe can be adapted for a diesel engine.
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Detroit Auto Show: Shocker! Cadillac Coupe Concept to Debut this Morning

Ray Wert — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:54:21 EST

We were the first to tell you to expect something special from the General this morning — and now we know why. GM's luxe brand all about the art & science design language will be showcasing a Cadillac CTS Coupe concept in addition to the CTS-V, the Escalade hybrid and Myst concept cars. We'll be there live. For the time being, hit up the jump for their full and non-explanatory press release. More »

Playboy Names R8 Car of The Year. Plus: What's The Sexiest Volvo?

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:30:00 EST

What does it really matter what Japanese automotive journalists think is the Japanese Car of the Year, or what the European journalists think is the European Car of the Year? Who even cars what Motor Trend says is their Car of the Year? We want to know what Playboy thinks. LBJ said it best, "So goes Playboy, so goes the nation." The venerable Audi R8 is the lad's mag's pick for this year's top ride, along with some selections in a few other random categories. The full list below the jump: More »

Desperate Housewives Shows Off a Crushed 2008 Cadillac CTS - Wanna Guess Which Color?

Ray Wert — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:45:00 EST

G'Day CTS! Cadillac Coming To Australia in 2008 UPDATE AUSSIE V12 In The Works

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:15:00 EST

Given recent gains that Cadillac has been making in quality and perception, GM has decided to start expanding into new markets, including selling the CTS in Australia around the fourth quarter of 2008. Much to the disappointment of the Aussies, the new CTS will be sporting the 3.6-liter direct injection V6. While the capable engine puts out 304 hp and 273 lb.-ft of torque, this is the land of RWD V8s and GM's Holden brand currently squeezes the 6.0-liter V8 into their luxury offerings. Maybe we can make a trade? Three CTS's for every one SS V-Series Ute that they'll import back to us? Press release below the jump: *UPDATE, Motor Authority reporting a V12 is in the works for a new Aussie Cadillac based on the Holden Statesman platform. The new engine will take two of the 3.6-liter V6 mills and mate them together via a single crankshaft for an estimated 520+ horsepower and 7.2 liters of displacement. More »

MT names Cadillac CTS Car of the Year, Needs Help Paying For Gas

tingwall — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:30:00 EST

Motor Trend has chosen the Cadillac CTS as its 2008 Car of the Year, attributing the win to sharp styling, great driving dynamics and luxury value — pretty much, the car rocked every category. For the General, it marks the first time in ten years that the company has taken home MT's top award. The Corvette won the Golden Calipers in 1998. Cadillac also has a special place in COTY history: Motor Trend's very first Car of the Year award went to Cadillac in 1949 when the award was given to an entire company, not just a single car. The CTS beat out the Audi A5/S5, Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Accord, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Scion xB and Volvo V70/XC70 finalists to earn the award. The testing consists of a barrage of track tests and a 28.5-mile road loop to explore everyday driving characteristics. And finally, in a sign that gas prices really are out of control, Texaco has become the official fuel of Motor Trend by supplying all of the gas for COTY testing. Full press release from the General after the jump. More »

Kate Walsh Enjoys Steak After Being Turned On By Her 2008 Cadillac CTS

Ray Wert — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:30:00 EDT

Does The New 2008 Cadillac CTS Turn You On?

Ray Wert — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:41:44 EDT

The 2008 Cadillac CTS gets Dubspeed Driven....

Ray Wert — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT

The 2008 Cadillac CTS gets Dubspeed Driven. [Dubspeed Driven] More »