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Cadillac Cancelled Production of ELR Plug-In Hybrid in February

Cadillac Cancelled Production of ELR Plug-In Hybrid in February

Back in January, Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen essentially read the ELR coupe its last rites when he confirmed a second-generation of this Caddy wouldn’t be produced. “I plan to continue admiring it as one of the most beautiful cars on four wheels,” Nysschen was quoted as saying. “But we don’t plan further investment.” Find […]

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Cadillac’s Future Plans Do Not Include the ELR Coupe

Cadillac’s Future Plans Do Not Include the ELR Coupe

If you’ve considered buying a Cadillac ELR, then you’ll need to move a little quicker on that potential investment than previously thought, because Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen recently confirmed that a second-generation of the plug-in hybrid coupe won’t see the light of day. “I plan to continue admiring it as one of the most […]

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Ellinghaus: No More Dedicated PHEV/EV Cadillacs After ELR

Ellinghaus: No More Dedicated PHEV/EV Cadillacs After ELR

Cadillac announced back in April that it would kill off the ELR once it hits the end of its first lifecycle, with brand president and lover of adjectives John De Nysschen telling Auto Guide that he wasn’t under the impression that Cadillac would “create a next-generation, compact, two-door, gorgeously styled alternative powertrain successor to ELR.” […]

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How Cadillac Got the 2016 ELR 25% More Power

How Cadillac Got the 2016 ELR 25% More Power

Apart from a significant drop in price, one of the most surprising upgrades made to the 2016 Cadillac ELR was a 25% boost in power output. So how did they do it? AutoBlog analyzed the core components of the ELR, which are largely unchanged from the 2014 model, and conferred with Sam Abuelsamid, a former […]

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SRX, ELR Sales Up, But Cadillac Sales Down Overall in May

SRX, ELR Sales Up, But Cadillac Sales Down Overall in May

Another month is in the books, and Cadillac’s sales in the United States are once more behind the pace of the prior year. Cadillac moved 14,408 cars and utilities in May, down 1.9% from the 14,688 vehicles sold the year prior. Cadillac’s biggest seller, the SRX, posted its second consecutive month of significant sales growth […]

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Cold-Blooded Cadillac is Going to Kill the ELR, Too

Cold-Blooded Cadillac is Going to Kill the ELR, Too

Last week, Johan de Nysschen went on record in saying that Cadillac will axe the XTS by 2019, effectively bringing an end to the brand’s by-then-90-year history as a popular option for presidential limousines. Turns out that this isn’t the only model that Cadillac will be killing off once its life cycle runs out. Cadillac’s […]

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Cadillac’s Olympic Ad for ELR is Smooth, Stylish, Hates European Vacation

Cadillac’s Olympic Ad for ELR is Smooth, Stylish, Hates European Vacation

The Super Bowl has come and gone, and it was more than crowded with too many auto ads to count. This might explain why Cadillac, in their efforts to promote their newly-released ELR, waited for Sochi’s stage to sell the world on their groundbreaking new EV ride. And it makes enough sense: while the Super […]

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Six ELR Sales in December Paints Bright Picture for Cadillac’s Future

Six ELR Sales in December Paints Bright Picture for Cadillac’s Future

Generally speaking, if you are a big-wig at a major auto manufacturer and your monthly sales total for a model is six units, you’re liable to sprint down the boardroom table and take a headlong dive out a 100th story window ala Waring Hudsucker. However, in the case of Cadillac, six ELR sales in December […]

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2014 Cadillac Saks Fifth Avenue ELR: A Study in Opulence

2014 Cadillac Saks Fifth Avenue ELR: A Study in Opulence

With a price tag of $75,995, the 2014 Cadillac ELR coupe might already qualify to most as something of an expensive car, despite the fact that it is the luxury brand’s first electric vehicle ever.  Definitely a vehicle for those with something of an “automotive sweet tooth,” Cadillac has partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue, a […]

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Cadillac’s Luxury EV Lineup Might Grow After 2014 ELR

Cadillac’s Luxury EV Lineup Might Grow After 2014 ELR

With the growing interest in the 2014 Cadillac ELR, it’s no wonder that Cadillac has considered adding more electric vehicles to their luxury car lineup. According to an interview with The Detroit Bureau with Cadillac’s global sales chief, Bob Ferguson, a luxury EV that is both larger and more upscale that the Volt-based ELR might […]

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Cadillac Uses Ultrasonic Welding for ELR’s Lithium-Ion Batteries

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 […]

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Cadillac Lyriq EV Could Make Its Debut in China

Cadillac Lyriq EV Could Make Its Debut in China

Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cadillac’s first all-electric model is still on schedule for a 2021 debut. However, the initial introduction of the Lyriq EV could take place in China, with a North American launch coming in 2022. Meet the Cadillac SUV Lineup: From the compact XT4 to the full-size Escalade According to […]

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Cadillac Yanks CT6 Plug-In from U.S. Market

Cadillac Yanks CT6 Plug-In from U.S. Market

Cadillac is, well, pulling the plug on the only electrified vehicle in its U.S. lineup. The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In won’t be available in America for the 2019 model year. The CT6 Plug-In is built in China for the Chinese market. For the past few years, Cadillac has imported it to the U.S., but that’s ending […]

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Viktor&Rolf Masterclass is Cadillac House’s Newest Event

Viktor&Rolf Masterclass is Cadillac House’s Newest Event

Earlier this month, luxury fashion house Viktor&Rolf partnered with Visionare to debut a short film and interactive exhibit at Cadillac House. The film pays homage to the entity’s 25th anniversary; it provides a brief, 25-second glimpse at the fashion house’s contributions to the fashion industry. “What we tried to do is look back, show the […]

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The Cadillac Escalade Celebrates its 20th Birthday

The Cadillac Escalade Celebrates its 20th Birthday

The Cadillac Escalade is celebrating a milestone birthday this year. Although it deserves a champagne toast, don’t pop that cork just yet — the luxury SUV still isn’t quite old enough to drink. The Escalade turns 20 years old this summer. Over those two decades, it’s dominated sales rankings, set new standards in its segment, […]

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Iconic Pink Cadillac Gets New Home After 17 Years in Front of New Hampshire Diner

Iconic Pink Cadillac Gets New Home After 17 Years in Front of New Hampshire Diner

 The iconic pink Cadillac on display above the front door of a recently closed restaurant has found a new home. Named — you guessed it — the Pink Cadillac Diner, the restaurant shut its doors last month after 17 years in business. Along with its all-day breakfast menu and 1950s-inspired atmosphere, the Rochester, New […]

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Cadillac Starts 2018 with Retail Sales Gains from Escalade, XT5, ATS

Cadillac Starts 2018 with Retail Sales Gains from Escalade, XT5, ATS

Cadillac got off to a strong start in 2018 at retail, with sales rising 9.3% year-over-year from January 2017 to 8,828 vehicles delivered. Overall sales totaled 9,895 vehicles, down 3.9% year-over-year. In terms of total sales, Cadillac saw strong performances from three key products: the ATS, XT5, and Escalade. ATS sales were up 18.6% from […]

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Cadillac Sales Up 9.2% in May as XT5, CT6, Escalade See Increases

Cadillac Sales Up 9.2% in May as XT5, CT6, Escalade See Increases

Cadillac continued its win-streak in the United States last month, posting a 9.2% year-over-year sales increase in delivering a total of 13,211 units. Retail sales were also up in May, rising 9.8% at 12,708 vehicles delivered. Cadillac’s newest offering, the XT5 crossover, led the way for the brand with sales totaling 5,752 units. This was […]