Cadillac CTS

The Cadillac CTS enters 2009 riding a wave of acclaim from critics and consumers. The 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Cadillac’s sports sedan may be entering the elite class of the auto world’s most desired cars, thanks to a remarkable blend of dramatic design, technology and craftsmanship.

2009 Cadillac CTS

CTS sales are rising sharply, with monthly sales increases consistently exceeding 50 percent. In 2009, the top of the CTS range expands with the heavily anticipated introduction of CTS-V, the 550-horsepower (410 kW) model representing Cadillac’s ultimate expression of performance and luxury. (LINK TO CTS-V PIG RELEASE)

2008-03-03, DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 270,423 vehicles in February, a decrease of 13 percent compared with an unusually strong February last year.

Highlights:
* Car Retail Sales Driven By Malibu Up 62 Percent; CTS Up 71 Percent; Cobalt Up 24 Percent; Aura Up 21 Percent; and G6 Up 6 Percent
* Cadillac Car Sales Up 24 Percent; Chevrolet Cars Up 3 percent
* Enclave, Acadia and Outlook Drive Mid-Utility Crossover Segment Up 15 Percent

2008-02-11, GENEVA – Cadillac accelerates into 2008 with moves that advance the brand’s dramatic design and innovative performance technology. At the Geneva Motor Show, Cadillac will present the Cadillac CTS-V and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid as well as the Cadillac Provoq Concept and Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept. “These four vehicles powerfully showcase three critical elements of Cadillac vehicles -- dramatic design, great performance and advanced technology,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager.

Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept

Highlights:
* Cadillac CTS-V – the ultimate expression of Cadillac performance, luxury and design

2008-01-17, DETROIT – Cadillac was recognized with two EyesOn Design Awards for Design Excellence honors at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2009 CTS-V performance sedan captured the production car award and the concept car category honor went to the dramatic Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept. It was the second straight year the Cadillac CTS lineup was recognized by the EyesOn Design judges – the 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan won the production car category at the ’07 NAIAS.

2008-01-09, DETROIT – Cadillac’s new 2008 Cadillac CTS sports sedan, already a hit with critics and luxury consumers, today earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick for 2008.

The award results from CTS earning the Institute’s highest ratings in front, side and rear crash testing, as well as standard application of Stabilitrak electronic stability control system, which can help drivers avoid crashes. The CTS is one of only three large luxury cars to earn this designation.

2008 Cadillac CTS: © GM Corp.

“All luxury cars should perform as well as the CTS. It’s a leader in its class for safety,” said Institute President Adrian Lund.

Top Honors Go to 2008 Audi R8

CHICAGO, December 7, 2007--Which cars will be turning heads on the street this year? According to Playboy's "2008 Cars of the Year," a high-performance hybrid surges past competitors, a European import squeezes to the top, and a luxury carmaker provides one of the most fuel efficient and affordable vehicles on the road.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Redesign Beats Out 2008 Honda Accord

IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book®, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the Chevrolet Malibu as the winner of the “2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle” award. According to the kbb.com editorial team, the newly redesigned 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is being honored for taking the important mid-size car category to a new level of overall refinement. Specifically, its stylish sheetmetal, attractive interior, well-sorted ride-and-handling characteristics and quiet – all in a very affordable vehicle – combined to produce a value equation that set it apart from the pack.

Oshawa, Ontario, December 3, 2007 – For November 2007, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered a total of 28,071 vehicles, down 10.2% from the same month last year.

“November was a soft month overall for industry retail sales,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing. “At GM we continue to see strength from our recently launched products like the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave crossover utilities and the Cadillac CTS. The new Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Hybrid are creating a lot of buzz with impressive product reviews and strong customer acceptance.”

- Cadillac CTS to be the first Cadillac sold in Australia in 4th Quarter 2008
- Cadillac brand continues to expand into global markets

2007-12-03, DETROIT– Cadillac announced today that the all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS will be the first Cadillac sold in Australia when the luxury brand makes it debut there in the fourth quarter of 2008. Cadillac is in the midst of a global expansion, with a growing portfolio of luxury vehicles that aim to compete at the highest levels in markets around the world.

2007-10-26 -- The 2008 model year promises to be an exciting year for Cadillac, Corvette and HUMMER in Europe. Apart from the various model year refinements and updates, a range of new models will make their début on the European market. In addition to the introduction of the all-new Cadillac BLS Wagon and Cadillac CTS, there are updates across the Cadillac and HUMMER range as well as enhancements for the sixth generation Corvette Coupe and Convertible. It demonstrates the commitment of these iconic and luxury brands to continued growth in the European market.

Cadillac BLS