Ultra Luxury Cars | GM Okays Electric Cadillac Converj

Cadillac will one day have its own Voltec based vehicle thanks to a decision by GM management to produce the concept coupe. The Converj has made the auto show rounds of late, a stylish two door model that shares the same technology designed for the upcoming Chevy Volt.

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Though production has been approved for the Converj, GM has yet to set a date for when the car will be built and made available to consumers. Right now, GM is concentrating on getting the Volt ready which is expected to roll off an assembly line in November 2010 as a 2011 model. The Volt is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and will have a 40 mile pure electric range which will be extended by a few hundred miles thanks to a supplemental 1.4L I4 gasoline engine.

Theoretically, a Volt driver would be able to commute back and forth to work daily without gasoline provided his mileage is held below that 40 mile threshold. The Converj would feature a similar arrangement, providing an uncommon but welcome luxury option for buyers.

Core Brands

News that Cadillac would get the Converj comes as the automaker battles with lagging sales. To date, Cadillac has lost the most sales of GM's four core brands (Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet) and is in need of some fresh product. Recently, the Cadillac CTS wagon and all new Cadillac SRX crossover were added to the brand's line up, but the company's own offerings pale with what its chief European competitors, BMW and Mercedes, have to offer.

To help its Voltec platform effort, GM is spending more than one billion dollars to bring the Volt to market, building a battery pack facility in Michigan to supply the car. Opel will also get a Voltec car, the Ampera, while GM may extend the technology to cars sold in other markets including Holden in Australia or possibly Buick in China.

Budding Electrification

As the Volt comes to market, several manufacturers will already have their electric cars available for sale. Right now, the Tesla Roadster is available with the Fisker Karma expected next year. Mitsubishi, Nissan and Ford have models promised which could mean that by 2015 the auto industry could be radically different, with electric and hybrid models dominating the market.

GM's decision to build the Converj comes after months of speculation that this radical looking electrified coupe would, indeed, be built.

Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance writer who resides in North Carolina. Matt is a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport an aftermarket supplier of quality parts including Cadillac wheels and Cadillac rims.

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Beijing 2010: Mitsuoka Galue Convertible is all kinds of wrong

If ever there was proof that just because you can, it doesn't mean you should, it's Mitsuoka Motors. Case in point - the Mitsuoka Galue Convertible, which we've finally gotten to see in person here in Beijing. Sadly, we cannot un-see it. Why anyone would take a perfectly serviceable contemporary Mustang convertible and transform it into this is beyond us. Then again, this is the same company that created the Orochi.

The Galue 'vert's front end apes an older Bentley while the tail is lifted straight off a late-1990s Cadillac DeVille. It's all terribly wrong in so many ways. Just be happy that we've opted to spare you the sea monster-like Orochi, which was sitting on an adjacent turntable. It was so awful that the unfortunate model standing next to it collapsed from embarrassment.

New York 2010: Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

The world's automakers are introducing around 20 new vehicles this week at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Some of those cars are pretty interesting, but here's the juice: In 20 years, there is exactly one car being shown here today that people will still be whispering about. That car? The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon. You're reading this correctly. Cadillac, former maker of landau-roofed Boca Rotan retirement sleds will soon be offering a station wagon stuffed with a 556-horsepower, supercharged and Corvette-derived 6.2-liter V8. If that's not loony enough for you, yes, you can order it with a six-speed manual. Wowza.

We first glimpsed the V Wagon last night at a fairly gala Cadillac cocktail reception, complete with GM design boss Ed Welburn and none other than Maximum Bob Lutz, the man who may have single handedly willed pistonhead fantasy into production. The CTS-V Sport Wagon took center stage flanked on either side by the plain old CTS-V and our Detroit Show favorite CTS-V Coupe. To put the spectacle in photographic terms, even though it was surrounded by some pretty desirable metal, the newest V managed to "pop."

We pressed the flesh and asked our full battery of penetrating, hard hitting questions ("Can I go to the launch?"), but the general theme from Cadillac seemed to be this: They known they're not going to sell many, and they just don't care. Sometimes doing what logic dictates you shouldn't do makes the most sense. Remember the Buick GNX? There was simply no rational reason for GM to allow that monster off a production line. Yet 23 years later, what Buick are we still talking about? To our minds, the CTS-V Sport Wagon has a similar, skull-cracking je ne sais quo about it.

But should a recently Chapter 11 company be in the business of building small volume, high-performance station wagons? Well.... yes, absolutely. Here are all the reasons why that we can think of. First, when was the last time an American luxury brand offered a full line of anything? For decades now, BMW has been happy to sell you a 3-Series coupe, sedan, wagon and convertible. Cadillac has had... the CTS four-door. Until now. Besides, having a low production halo version of your halo vehicle is the stuff that builds legends.

Or how's this, BMW sells a hopped up M3 coupe, convertible and sedan, but no wagon. Sure, BMW makes the M5 Touring (i.e. wagon), but they won't sell it to Americans. And Audi won't sell us either of its hot rod grocery haulers, the RS4 and RS6 Avants. We know Mercedes-Benz will be making an E63 AMG Wagon, but will they sell it here? Dunno.

But Cadillac will happily sell you a CTS-V Wagon for just a small premium over the Sedan. Figure about $65,000 or so. And if you haven't been reading between the lines, a bangin' five-door might help Cadillac strengthen its tenuous foothold in Europe, especially if this show car's leather/Alcantara interior and massively bolstered Recaro sport seats make it to production. Either way, Caddy just dropped a mighty big gauntlet.

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Cadillac to set up new distribution network in Europe, diesel dead

Amidst all the turmoil at General Motors last year, Cadillac lost a large chunk of its European distribution with the collapse of its partner, the Kroymans Group. General Motors has now decided to make a renewed push into the continent with its premium brand and is setting up its own distribution network to handle sales and service.

Cadillac Europe will handle the task of marketing the CTS and SRX in all of their various incarnations. The CTS Sportwagon and Coupe will join the sedan following the coupe's European debut in Geneva next week. Europe was actually intended to be the primary market for the Sportwagon since drivers there don't seem to have the aversion to that body style that Americans do. Later this year, the SRX joins the party and Cadillac will continue to offer the big Escalade hybrid to the three of four people that are interested.

Unfortunately, according to Cadillac spokesman Nick Twork, the much-anticipated 2.9-liter turbodiesel V6 that was announced three years ago at the Geneva Motor Show is no longer part of the plan.

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Top Luxury Cars - The Superb Luxurious Heavy SUV is 2009 Cadillac Escalade

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade is a luxurious heavy SUV that comes with seven seats with the cargo room. The engine is high performing with the promising fuel economical V6 engine. The navigation system of the vehicle is well designed and developed so that the integration of the traffic system along with the blind spot detection becomes easier. This DVD based Navigation system is also quite useful in indication of the weather as well as controlling inside the vehicle. What's more, even the weather severity is reported to the driver.

The 2009 Escalade is equipped with the hybrid power train, and hence, the model is well known as the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The SUV is quite appreciable in terms of the low fuel consumption and liked by its buyers very much.

Irrespective of the fact whether you're driving along the interstate region or through the down turn of the traffic, the Escalade is quite economical and pleasing. The model is well equipped with the modern technological aspects such as Bluetooth support, cabin tech, Bose audio and the navigation system.

The Cadillac Escalade may also be considered as a good road tripper due to its comfortable seating, large cabin size as well as the reasonable mileage. The electric hybrid transmission and the hybrid power train make the SUV quite powerful and ensure a smooth riding experience.

Looking at the 2010 Cadillac Escalade pictures, it is quite clear that the next generation model will get some kind of face-lift, but what lies under its hood remains a mystery for now.

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Top Luxury Cars - The Cadillac SRX

Based on the report of the Consumer guide automotive places, each vehicle is categorized with respect to its price, size, and market position. There are about 18 classes. However, the premium SUV and the mid sized SUVs are considered as the similar models in terms both construction and size. In terms of the competition, the Cadillac RSX can be considered to be a close competitor to the likes of Mercedes Benz M class, Infiniti FX whereas the Buick Enclave, Acura MDX, and Lexus RX are considered to the "best buy" in SUVs.

As a matter of fact, the Cadillac SRX model is tested by the Consumer Guide, and it was found that this SUV with the V6 engine offers a fuel economy of 17.1 mpg on highway and a bit lesser during city travel. But, in another test meant for the gas consumption as well as the city driving test, the vehicle gave mileage of 13.6 mpg in the test.

The Cadillac Company raises the V8 engine RSX as the premium model. Though, the Cadillac SRX is considerably heavy weight with the elevation of the ride height, but the model is well accepted among its buyers due to the high level gripping and the overall body balance of the SUV. As a matter of fact, in terms of the reasonable balance, this SRX is considered very well among other SUVs. Moreover, the Cadillac SRX is quite remarkable due to its advanced features of the navigation system, power folding system, and large cargo space and so on.

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Top Luxury Cars - About the 2009 Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS model comes with the well designed suspension as well as the powerful engine. The vehicle is quite reliable in terms of the showing of the weather conditions and the integrated traffic system as well. The new 2009 CTS-V model is equipped with the very stable balance and the large acceleration as well. The clarity is also quite appreciable of the Bose stereo system, which has been enabled in the vehicle.

The Bose audio system with 5.1 channel is connected via ten speakers and there is also an iPod connection in the vehicle instead of the traditional on-board music storage or FM radio.

The previous CTS model was awarded with the 2007 Tech Car of the Year award due to its impressive design as well as high performance, so a lot more is obviously expected from the latest generation CTS.

The 2009 model Cadillac cars are equipped with the 6.2 liter V8 engine with the magnetically controlled suspension. The cabin tech technological aspect has been included in the Cadillac CTS model, since the launch of the 2007 model.

As a new brand 2009 model, it comes with the integration of the Bluetooth. Irrespective of the gas mileage and higher price, the 2009 CTS may be considered as a good option for all the enthusiastic car buyers. The Magnetic Ride Control system has been embedded in the car to make it smooth and render comfortable driving. As a matter of fact, the Cadillac CTS-V is also very speedy and it can gain the speed of 60 mph in just 4 seconds of time.

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Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept

Cadillac may be calling the XTS a concept, but it's pretty clear that this is the sedan that will replace the STS and the DTS. Sporting a 3.6-liter V6 engine with direct injection and an electric motor, the XTS is said to have roughly 350 horsepower under the hood. Inside, there's a return to good old-fashioned Cadillac luxury, with features such as burled wood on the seats and synthetic suede accents marking the automaker's attempt at creating a "personal headquarters," from which the rich can conduct business when away from the office.

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Cadillac has of late been quite successful in ditching its old man’s car image, spearheaded by hip-hop’s favourite SUV, the Escalade, and the sharply styled CTS sports sedan. But some remnants of its conservative past remains in the range, such as the DTS, which looks stuck in the 90s and totally out of sync with Caddy’s new image.

For Detroit, GM’s luxury brand shows off the XTS Platinum concept, a big car application of Cadillac’s “Art & Science” design language which would complete the brand transformation should it replace the STS/DTS. It’s pretty much the big brother of the CTS – carrying the same sharp, angular lines, but with more restraint.

The XTS is powered by a 3.6-litre direct injection V6 paired with a plug-in hybrid system, which is estimated to produce 350 bhp and 400 Nm. The concept uses an AWD chassis. The XTS’ Magnetic Ride Control uses shocks controlled by magneto-rheological tech, rather than mechanical valves, to govern body control and ride comfort.

Like current Platinum Edition Caddys, the concept’s interior is full of hand cut-and-sewn materials. The XTS injects more contemporary forms and themes into the cabin, including the use of Organic LED displays in place of traditional gauges and screens, which contrasts the warm wood trim. “We envisioned this concept as an automotive personal headquarters, using advanced technology to enable new levels of connectivity and luxury,” said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac’s GM.

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Detroit 2010: Cadillac XTS Platinum concept

Let's just call this one the Cadillac XTS Platinum "Concept." For reals y'all, this is one of, if not the most production ready "concepts" we've ever seen. For its part, Cadillac stuck to the "It's just a concept" mantra. Though they might as well have all been nodding, elbowing and winking. If When the new XTS sees production it, will replace both the STS and the DTS.

For you tech geeks out there, this new Caddy is fairly intriguing. The all-wheel-drive powertrain is motivated by a plug-in two-mode hybrid consisting of the brand's 3.6-liter direct-injected V6 coupled to an electric motor. Cadillac was tight-lipped on the power rating, hemming and hawing before saying "around 350 horsepower."

That may not sound like buckets of oomph, but when compared to the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid – the XTS's probable direct competitor – makes 295 hp. The XTS theoretically makes 295 pound-feet of torque, too. For those of you not geeked on the hybrid bandwagon, Cadillac's general manager Bryan Nesbitt posed an interesting hypothetical question, "Is the largest displacement engine the only symbol of luxury?"

As for the XTS itself, it looks like a big Cadillac., which if you stop and think about is is a good thing. Cadillacs should be big, and this sucker is large – within a couple of inches of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, according to both Caddy and our highly unscientific eyeball-based measuring system. We also thought the XTS was significantly better looking in person than in the preview pictures that broke last night. Supposedly there are lots of design cues borrowed from Cadillac's legendary Sixteen Concept, but aside from the grille we're not seeing it.

The XTS has its own mojo going on, especially when it comes to the interior. Here's where the Platinum part comes in. Nesbitt explained that Cadillac intends the XTS Platinum to be a "personal headquarters." We're not going to buy into the CEO and wannabe CEO pandering, but lordy is the interior fabulous. Featuring intricate laser-perforated stitching on the leather and synthetic-suede bits with sharp looking burled wood covering everything else, we have to say that with the exception of the Bentley Mulsanne, the XTS Platinum Concept has the best interior at the show.

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The Cadillac Converj

Due to the rising Global Warming issue, more and more people are "going green" with a rising interest in electric and hybrid vehicles. Manufacturers are working hard, with advanced ground breaking technology vehicles to meet that demand. The Cadillac Converj is a concept car with the unique world saving technology and engine people are looking for. It's when luxury becomes electric.

The Converj is on the same platform as the Chevrolet Volt but has a completely different look. It has Cadillac's "Art and Science" design theme throughout the car including its prime technological advances. The design of the Converj is dynamic and has sharp lines and edges that define an arching side; characteristic of a forward motion look.

Up front the Cadillac Converj features the signature shield like grille. Motor Trend claims the car as one of the most stylish concepts they have seen. The Converj is an extended-range electric vehicle called E-REV. E- REV vehicles are equipped with an electric motor as well as a gasoline engine. The electric propulsion technology (called Voltec), serves as the primary power source at all times and speeds. The gas powered engine functions as a generator that recharges the vehicle's batteries. Voltec systems include 16kW lithium-ion batteries, an electric drive unit, and a range-extending four-cylinder engine-generator. The Cadillac Converj can travel up to 40 miles on electricity from its 220-cell lithium-ion battery pack before the four- cylinder flex fuel engine generator activates to produce more of the electricity that drives the wheels. While the primary feature is the electric Voltec system, the electric motor is 120kW and produces 161hp, 273lb.ft of torque.

The Cadillac brand is known for putting premium quality and materials in their vehicles, and the Converj is no exception. The Cadillac Converj is complete with unparalleled materials, advanced technology, and driving dynamics appropriate for the brand. The Converj utilizes GM's Magnetic Ride Control suspension technology which uses magneto rheological shocks. These shocks use a silicone-based fluid with iron filings which allows the shocks to be electrically charged to immediately react accordingly to road conditions; assuring ride and comfort ability. GM quotes a top speed of 100 mph for the Converj.

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