According to insurance giant USAA, buying the vehicle that is perfect for you comes down to one thing, a checklist. After deciding whether you want a new or used product, the company’s site advises that you develop a list which includes your preferences in 10 categories. Doing this self-survey will tell you what to look [...]
Cadillac’s ELR concept, now on display at the Detroit Auto Show, has been one of the company’s biggest crowd magnets at the NAIAS. The vehicle uses a beefed-up version of the Chevy Volt drivetrain but has a totally different look. The video clip below features a complete review and walk-around of the car.
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GM president Mark Reuss used the Detroit Auto Show to make a major pronouncement about the future of electric transportation, saying that, “The electric car is not dead.” As the executive heading up the corporation responsible for the Cadillac ELR, the Chevy Volt, and the Chevy Spark EV, Reuss speaks from experience. He pointed out [...]
The North American Car and Truck of the Year winners were announced at the Detroit Auto Show on Monday. Cadillac’s ATS took the COTY trophy, while Ram 1500 Pickup walked off with Truck/Utility of the Year honors. Many industry analysts considered the Ram a surprise victor in a competitive category where several other favorites were [...]
The North American International Auto Show will open its doors to the media just hours from now, and much of the automotive press is already focused on three vehicles; the Cadillac ELR, the new Corvette, and the Acura NSX hybrid. The world’s first green Caddy, and the first luxury hybrid from the makers of Chevy [...]
On Saturday, Jan. 19, at precisely 9:00 a.m., two of the nation’s largest auto shows will open their doors to the public. Both the North American International Auto Show and the Philly Auto Show will start letting members of the public through their gates. Detroit will have the Via Motors X-Truck; a range-extended workhorse from [...]
When the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens in January, attendees will be treated to one of the top automotive events on earth. Every major and minor vehicle manufacturer will be represented on the floor of the newly renovated Cobo Center in Detroit. For people who like firsts, NAIAS will not disappoint, with more [...]
General Motors has confirmed that the hybrid-electric Cadillac ELR will make its official debut as a production car at next month’s Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS). About the same size as a Chevy Volt, and sporting a drivetrain that was based on Volt’s, the ELR is reported to show a sticker price lower than one of [...]
Next month at the Detroit Auto Show, event organizers will announce the winners of the prestigious North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards. This year’s lineup of candidates features vehicles that are big on efficiency and long on good looks. Car of the Year finalists are Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, and the Cadillac [...]
Hollywood celebrities have made the news recently for purchasing electric, hybrid, and other alt-fuel cars. By now, everyone knows about Justin, Leonardo, and Arnold’s fresh, green rides. But U.S. celebs are not the only stars driving environmentally friendly cars. This week, the Nigerian comedy sensation I-Go-Dye walked into his local dealership and came out behind [...]
Cadillac announced this week that it would bring out the next-generation Escalade by late 2013. In addition, the carmaker has two other major rollouts on its plate, namely its lightest-ever ATS compact and the ELR plug-in hybrid coupe. While the new Escalade will not be available to consumers until late next year, Cadillac execs have [...]
Funnyman Adam Sandler is serious about his cars. He likes them big but he also prefers hybrids, so what better choice could the celeb make than Cadillac’s Escalade hybrid? Adam Sandler is not the only famous face behind the wheel of an Escalade, as the gigantic hybrid-drive behemoth is a favorite of professional football players, [...]
