Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen has left the GM luxury brand effectively immediately and will be replaced by Steve Carlisle, GM Canada’s president and managing director. De Nysschen arrived at Cadillac in 2014. He led a variety of efforts to strengthen the sedan-centric brand, including, most recently, the introduction of Cadillac’s first compact SUV, the […]
Johan de Nysschen has certainly been a vocal leader during his tenure as Cadillac President. In August of 2016, De Nysschen announced in the comment section of The Detroit Bureau that the company was indeed planning a new flagship model and a subcompact crossover, as well as “Lux 2” and “Lux 3” sedans. Then, in […]
Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen sat down for an interview with Motor Trend’s Mark Rechtin this week to discuss everything from the future of the Escala concept and the brand’s CUE infotainment system to how he likes to spend his weekends. Cadillac’s Latest and Greatest: The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is primed to redefine the luxury […]
Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen recently shared detailed plans regarding the luxury automaker’s future product line, but he did so in very unusual fashion. Rather than announcing future product plans at a prestigious auto show or through an official press release, de Nysschen surprising took to the comment section of an article written by The […]
When the 2017 Cadillac XT5 luxury crossover hits US dealerships in April, it will come equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine rated at 310 horsepower, but Cadillac’s president, Johan de Nysschen, has hinted that an additional engine option could be in the works for the XT5. Best Buys: The new GMC Acadia costs less than […]
Since the Cadillac ELR hit the market, it has witnessed incredibly lackluster sales. In fact, Cadillac had only moved 1,037 units of the luxury EV through October of this year. The project was green-lighted—and the product released—much before current Cadillac President, Johan de Nysschen, took the reins this summer, so we can’t know for sure […]
So how much do you really know about Cadillac’s new president? Maybe you know that he was the genius who built Audi into the luxury car all-star it is today. Maybe you know that he was the genius who built Infiniti into the luxury car all-star it is today made a valiant effort with Infiniti. […]
Yesterday, we told you that Robert E. Ferguson was leaving Cadillac and was heading back to Washington on behalf of General Motors, but that a replacement had not yet been named. Well, let us live in suspense no more. The CEO of Infiniti, Johan de Nysschen, has, according to sources, tendered his resignation with Infiniti […]
A little over a year ago, we reported that Cadillac would receive many of GM’s upcoming electric vehicles. And a few months back, we discussed Cadillac CEO Steve Carlisle’s statement that the brand will use a different naming scheme for its EVs than its non-EVs. Now, halfway through 2019, Cadillac finally seems to be getting closer […]
Earlier this week, the 2020 Cadillac CT5 made a surprise debut online. New reports suggest that the next sedan in the Cadillac lineup may not be far behind. The Cadillac CT4 will reportedly follow the CT5 later this year. A Look at the Latest Cadillac Models: 2019 Cadillac XT4 sneak peek In an interview with […]
Cadillac is coming back home to Detroit. Four years after former president Johan de Nysschen moved the GM luxury brand’s headquarters to New York City, Cadillac will return to its historic location in Michigan. Cadillac President Steve Carlisle confirmed the move today. He said it will help the brand operate more efficiently and communicate more […]
Diesel-based powertrains have been on the decline for quite some time now. Following the events of Dieselgate, sales of diesel-based vehicles have plummeted in markets like the U.S. and Europe. Originally, Cadillac planned to invest in diesel-based versions of its vehicles. However, the company recently revealed that it is shifting its focus to electric vehicles […]
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, […]
Cadillac has been working on a limousine for the sitting president for some time now. There were rumors that the Cadillac limo would join Trump’s fleet this spring, but it looks like the limo will be delayed just a little bit further. Cadillac President Johann de Nysschen said the keys have officially been handed over to […]
Cadillac sold 25.6% more vehicles in March than it did over the same period last year, giving the brand its 22nd straight month of growing global sales. Overall, Cadillac sold 34,404 vehicles around the world in March. For the first quarter of 2018, Cadillac sold 96,331 vehicles for a year-over-year increase of 22.5%. Cadillac’s sales […]
Roughly a week has passed since the 2019 Cadillac XT4 was first publicly introduced to the world, and discussion about the vehicle has certainly not died down. Among the many compliments addressed to the compact crossover is one question of contention: why is Cadillac Super Cruise not available for the XT4? MotorAuthority approached representatives of Cadillac […]
Cadillac’s new Global Chief Marketing Officer will bring a wide variety of experience to the position when she begins March 26. In the automotive world, Deborah Wahl has held positions including vice president and CMO at Chrysler, vice president of marketing at Lexus, and several communications and marketing roles at Ford. Most recently, Wahl was […]
Cadillac’s sales were up 42% in February compared to last year. Global sales for the luxury auto brand have now risen for 21 straight months. The brand recorded 30,583 global sales for the month. The in-demand XT5 luxury crossover led the way with 11,541 units sold, and sales were also strong for the Escalade SUV. […]
