New Cadillac Crest Dumps the Wreath for More Streamlined Look
We all probably have that one neighbor who gets into the Christmas spirit just a little too much. We’re talking shopping list all crossed off by July, caroling through the streets on Beggar’s Night, and so many lights that Stevie Wonder says it’s too bright. Naturally, this also means that they’re keeping up the decorations […]
Is the Cadillac Logo’s Wreath Really Getting the Boot?
What’s that? A change in the wind? It very well could be, as we have it on good authority—GM Authority, actually—that the Cadillac logo’s wreath may be in its final days. GM Authority reports that after examining General Motor’s filings with the U.S. Patent Trademark Office, it seems quite clear that the “wreath and crest” […]
Cadillac V-Series Cars Get ‘Blackwing’ Upgrade
If you’re a Cadillac customer, you typically value luxury and quality above all else. With the brand’s V-Series of cars, you get all that plus an extra scoop of sporty performance. Cadillac has plans to take performance up a notch with a “next-level” V-Series, and it looks like they will be called Blackwing. Need A Bigger Vehicle? Check […]
Throwback Cadillac: A Deeper Look at the 2006 Caddy DTS
The 2006 Cadillac DTS The 2006 Cadillac DTS was the replacement model for the iconic DeVille sedan, which was responsible for more than half of Cadillac’s overall sales for the better part of 20 years. The 2006 DTS was a front-wheel drive sedan that was available in four trim levels: Luxury I, Luxury II, Luxury […]
2016 Cadillac ELR Overview
The 2016 Cadillac ELR is the followup Cadillac’s first-ever extended-range electric vehicle. After skipping the 2015 model year, the ELR returns with improved performance, increased power, and a lower price point, making it an even more attractive option for customers looking to satiate their appetites for luxury and environmental responsibility. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the […]
Behind the Badge: Where Cadillac Got Its Crest (and Ducks)
Discover the history of Cadillac's coat of arms logo as we study car brand emblems!
The luxury Cadillac brand has existed for over a century, and in the 110+ years of its existence, its logo has endured nearly 40 distinct reinventions. Following the company’s Art & Science design philosophy, each new badge continues to remain modern. Since the company’s establishment by Henry Martyn Leland in 1902 and acquisition by General […]
2015 Cadillac CTS Sedan Model Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Cadillac CTS Sedan? For 2015, the Cadillac CTS goes wreathless and wears the new Cadillac crest emblem on its grille. It also gains 4G connectivity with Wi-Fi capabilities, a wireless phone charging system, and self-parking system for perpendicular parking. And, if you choose the Driver Awareness package, it includes […]
2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Adds Hand-Crafted Luxury to Model Line
Cadillac yesterday unveiled the all-new 2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum trim, as well as enhancements to the already released 2015 Escalade. Both the Platinum Collection model and these various enhancements will be available in the fourth quarter of this year. The 2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum adds hand-crafted luxury additions to the interior and the exterior of […]
Here are the Updates for the 2015 Cadillac CTS
The Cadillac CTS Sedan was just released last year, but the company has already announced numerous updates for the 2015 Cadillac CTS. To start with, a redesigned front end now displays a chrome grille with active aero elements that sits between new LED headlights, whilethe CTS Vsport model comes with a black-chrome grille. Featured prominently […]
2015.5 Cadillac Escalade to Get 360-Degree Camera and New Transmission
Although the 2015 Cadillac Escalade is new to the scene, the luxury automaker plans to put out a 2015.5 Cadillac Escalade with a slew of updates, including the new Cadillac emblem (now without the wreath) and an all-new Platinum model (which will be the highest trim). But, according to AutoGuide.com, that’s not all we can […]
2015 Cadillac CTS Preview Offered in OnStar Ad
Cadillac is on a roll with these accidental (?) reveals of their cars before their scheduled unveilings. Following the seemingly inadvertent release of behind the scenes footage of the 2015 ATS sedan, the world has now discovered a 2015 Cadillac CTS preview by way of an OnStar commercial (below). Although the CTS isn’t mentioned by […]
2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan Revealed Early by Video?
Usually automakers use media days at auto shows or appearances on TV to unveil their new or updated products, but Cadillac may have messed up somewhere along the way when it came to the 2015 Cadillac ATS sedan. That’s because our first look of the new model comes to us via a behind the scenes […]
2015 Cadillac CTS Sedan Updates Are Extensive
If you passed on a 2014 CTS because you were waiting on Cadillac to take some time with the redesigned sedan and give it the necessary tweaks, now is your time to strike. We’ve gotten word on all the 2015 Cadillac CTS sedan updates, and they were well worth the wait. As expected, the Cadillac […]
A Story About the Cadillac SRX, and a Recall
Wherein I discuss a bachelor party, my experience riding in/driving a Cadillac SRX, and then bookend it by telling you that there's a recall. MULTI-TASKING.
A few weeks ago, I officiated a close friend’s wedding in Chicago. It was one of those experiences where you’re about two days and several hundred miles removed before you just kind of stop in the middle of eating an egg-over-easy and think oh, I totally just married two human beings, didn’t I? As wedding proceedings tend to […]
Cadillac Touts All-New Interior for the 2015 Escalade
Cadillac is doing an excellent job teasing the all-new 2015 Cadillac Escalade. Set to be revealed on October 7, Cadillac has released a couple teaser photographs of the Escalade and primed people’s anticipation by announcing that photographer Autumn de Wilde will shoot images and video of the SUV. However, now Cadillac has turned their customers’ […]
Cadillac Uses Ultrasonic Welding for ELR’s Lithium-Ion Batteries
With the North American launch looming for the Cadillac ELR, which is the automaker’s inaugural foray into the world of plug-in hybrids, Cadillac and GM are taking every precaution to ensure that their much-hyped extended-range electric luxury coupe has every chance to succeed. Thus, it comes as little surprise that Cadillac’s vehicle of the future […]
Best and Worst Times to Travel During the Holiday Week
If you’re planning on hitting the road for Christmas, you might be wondering exactly how crowded routes are expected to be this year. According to AAA, 107.3 million Americans will be transporting themselves to their loved ones’ houses sometime between December 23rd through January 1st. Vehicles will compose the majority of this traffic; AAA estimates that […]
In the Rearview: Cleaning Up
Hello, and welcome once more to In the Rearview, where I get all snarky about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel from the past week. This week, we start with a look way back over all of 2016 to remember the vehicles which were dumped from their lineups this year, with favorites […]