First, if you would indulge me, some mood music. In the world of plug-in vehicles, the Cadillac ELR cuts a sad and tragic figure. Introduced back in the 2014 model year, the ELR came as the luxury upgrade from the Chevrolet Volt, the carefully-prepared sushi to Chevrolet’s meat and potatoes. Careful Attention: Following these tips […]
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 […]
Johan de Nysschen went on record during the 2015 New York Auto Show in saying that the Cadillac ELR would not see another lifecycle, likely going out of production for good in the near future. Today, Cadillac confirms that its $75,000 “niche car” will at least survive for the 2016 model year, announcing a number […]
This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show saw a lot of big unveilings (and a lunch from Mitsubishi), but there was a strange absence that we weren’t expecting: the new Cadillac ELR. So why wasn’t the 2016 Cadillac ELR at the LA Auto Show? We certainly expected that it would be, and so did everyone else. […]
We’ve seen a lot of cool auto projects on KickStarter and other fundraising platforms recently. Specific to KickStarter were the Carpool Deville and the iceScreen Magnetic Ice Shield, while the Solar (Freakin’) Roadways project used Indiegogo. The newest project we’ve spotted is a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Cadillac ELR prototype. Related: Cadillac XT5 Spy […]
Edmunds is reporting that the 2016 Cadillac ELR debut has been set for this November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. According to Cadillac’s spokesman, David Caldwell, the new ELR will be an “improved version” of the overpriced ELR we currently have on the market. While Caldwell provided no insight to the changes, he did […]
Cadillac has launched the ELR Mobile Experience, which is really just a fancy way of saying the brand is hosting Cadillac ELR test drives along the California coast, to give drivers a sense of what it is to experience true ELR luxury. During the Cadillac ELR test drives, residents of major California commercial and entertainment […]
It was only yesterday that I wrote the following line in my blog about Ford’s delicious send-up of Cadillac’s preposterously stupid “Poolside” commercial: “We dare say that General Motors might need to issue yet another recall, this time for the Cadillac ELR, because that sumbitch just got BURNED!” Well, I’m not going to say that […]
Many public relations mavericks might claim that all publicity is good publicity—and they might have a point. After the release of their first ever commercial for the brand new ELR, a plug-in hybrid, Cadillac has received a lot of the public’s attention, but not necessarily in a good way. RELATED: Cadillac ELR Smart Grid The commercial, […]
But first, a shocking truth nugget! What I’m about to tell you may come as an absolute shock. It is imperative, however, that you hold on past this shocking revelation as the meat of what follows is entirely dependent on your digestion and understanding of the 30-kiloton bomb that I am about to drop on […]
Related: A Look Back at the Cadillac Ciel Concept Being one of the first to purchase the all-new 2014 Cadillac ELR just became a little more appealing. Not only will customers receive a revolutionary electric luxury vehicle, but Cadillac has announced that it will install a complimentary 240-volt home charging station for early buyers. The upgraded […]
Introduction As a luxury plug-in hybrid compact coupe, the Cadillac ELR is General Motors’ answer to the recent call for luxury hybrids. With an all-electric range of 35 miles and top speed of 100 mph, the ELR, which is still new to the industry after being introduced in January 2014, has quickly become one of […]
2014 Cadillac ELR Coupe Exterior The 2014 Cadillac ELR is an eye-catcher with smooth, sweeping lines that create an aesthetically pleasing exterior, while remaining aerodynamic. This contemporary style makes you feel like you’re stepping into the world of luxury the moment you set sights on it. While it’s based on the Chevrolet Volt, there are […]
After months and months of gearing up for and fangirling hard over the all-new Cadillac ELR luxury coupe, the brand’s venture into the world of extended-range electric vehicles, the long awaited object of our affections has finally set its sights on dealerships across the country. Undoubtedly, luxury and environmental enthusiasts alike will be flocking to […]
The Cadillac ELR has hardly left the production line, and already it is battling some tough competition for the 2014 Green Car Technology Award, put out by Green Car Journal. It was the Cadillac ELR’s Regen on Demand system that merited the extended-range electric luxury coupe a nomination for the prestigious award. Regen on Demand […]
The 2014 Cadillac ELR has been hotly anticipated by Caddy enthusiasts and green driving advocates since it was first announced. Kelley Blue Book recently got their hands on the luxury carmaker’s electric coupe and seemed more than impressed with what Cadillac’s engineers have created. RELATED: Current Cadillac Lineup Based upon and very nearly identical to the […]
The Cadillac ELR cabin is so quiet when it’s running on batter power that you could hear a pin drop. In order to make sure that the peacefulness of the cabin isn’t interrupted during the transition from battery power to the gas-powered electric generator, the carmaker developed a way to preserve the peace and quiet […]
Cadillac has its eyes set on beating out the Tesla Model S. Its newest venture is the all-electric Cadillac ELR. This machine is set to debut in early 2014 and has high-tech features from nose to tail. The ELR design is based on the innovative Chevrolet Volt, but takes the Volt’s best qualities and makes […]
