Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

First-Ever Hybrid on a Large Luxury SUV Begins U.S. Sales this Month

DETROIT, Mich., 2008-08-08 – The launch of the world’s first hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, begins this month. Achieving a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving, Escalade Hybrid arrives at Cadillac dealerships in the United States with an MSRP of $71,685. That represents a premium of only $3,600 over a comparably-equipped Escalade.

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

“In a changing marketplace emphasizing fuel economy technology, Cadillac is proud to be the only luxury brand offering a hybrid in this segment,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager.

LOS ANGELES – The new, 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid delivers greatly improved fuel economy while maintaining the capabilities and amenities expected of a full-size, V-8-powered SUV. This seemingly incompatible duality is enabled by GM’s patented 2-Mode Hybrid system.

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

* The 2-Mode Hybrid system uses a new, electrically variable transmission (EVT) that offers the best of both worlds: fuel economy and real SUV capability. The two modes consist of a continuously variable operation, for low-load driving situations and a fixed-gear operation, for high-load conditions such as towing or highway driving.

GM: Three World Premieres, seven European Premieres, Pro-Environmental Propulsion Technologies

Geneva, 2008-02-12 -- General Motors presents the rich diversity of its brands, mobility concepts and design expertise at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008) with numerous world and European premieres.

GM HydroGen4

Highlights:
* Chevrolet: Three-door Chevrolet Aveo
* Opel: Opel Meriva Concept, new engines for Opel Zafira, new Opel Agila
* Saab: World premiere of a new concept car plus European debut of Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept
* Cadillac: Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept, Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept, Cadillac CTS-V, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

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

Introductions in Detroit Include Several World Premieres

2008-01-13, DETROIT – General Motors will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands at the 2008 North American International Show. GM’s NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability and performance while reducing environmental impact. The show opens to the public on Jan. 19.

From Cadillac Provoq E-Flex concept to most powerful Corvette ever

2008-01-09, Rüsselsheim/Detroit -- General Motors presents a number of world premieres from its Cadillac, Corvette, HUMMER, Saturn and Saab brands at the North American International Auto Show (January 13 – 27, 2008) in Detroit, the first major motor show of the year. GM’s focus is on environmentally friendly mobility and maximum performance.

Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept: © GM Corp.