Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any crazier, Dodge has tied Kia to win J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study. Yes, you read that right, Dodge won. A quality study. Seriously. To say the result is surprising is an understatement as Dodge hasn’t released an all-new vehicle in what feels like an eternity. In fact, […]
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The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is one of the brand’s most anticipated models in recent years as it will have the difficult task of succeeding the CTS-V. It will also need to be a credible rival for Germany’s BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG E 63, but that’s another story. Despite adopting the cool ‘Blackwing’ moniker, the performance […]
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It appears as though the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing are the latest vehicles to have been delayed because of the coronavirus. According to Muscle Cars and Trucks, the launch of the two high-performance sedans has been pushed back by six months. It’s reported that the duo were set to be revealed later this […]
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Cadillac’s product strategy in recent years has puzzled many, especially when it comes to its sedans. It’s hard to explain what GM’s luxury brand wanted to achieve with the many changes it made to its sedan lineup recently. However, the guys from Throttle House probably make the best presentation of Cadillac’s strategy (or lack thereof) […]
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The teaser campaign for the 2021 Escalade continues as Cadillac has snuck an undisguised picture of the SUV into an announcement about an enhanced version of Super Cruise. While we’ve already seen undisguised photos of the front end and interior, the latest image gives us our first look at the rear end. As you can […]
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The new Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V, which are rumored to carry the “Blackwing” moniker, won’t feature Cadillac’s twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8, but according to Muscle Cars and Trucks, will be available with six-speed manual transmissions. As car manufacturers continue to eliminate stick shifts from their model ranges, Cadillac will ensure its new performance models appeal to […]
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The upcoming, special high-performance version of the Cadillac CT5-V, which has yet to be named, will be getting a V8, but not the one you were expecting. Quoting insiders with knowledge of the matter, Car&Driver reports that it will obtain the same engine as its predecessor, instead of the rumored 550 hp and 640 lb-ft […]
Read MoreIf you’re new to Cadillac’s nomenclature of performance models, here’s a short recap. Unlike in the past, V-badged models like the CT4-V and CT5-V sedans are no longer the top-dog versions but rather entry tickets into the world of fast Cadillacs. Think of them as Cadillac’s version of Mercedes AMG Sport and BMW M Performance […]
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Back in the early 2000s, Cadillac attempted to mirror its German rivals as far as model designations were concerned, opting to utilize letter and number combinations instead of sticking with its rich naming heritage. First came the likes of the CTS, SRX, STS, XLR, DTS, and a decade later, sedans were named CT4 through CT6, […]
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The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V was a disappointment for fans expecting a proper successor to the CTS-V, but the company has announced its lower performance will be accompanied by a significantly lower price tag. Set to arrive early next year, the CT5-V will start at $48,690 including a $995 destination charge. That means the model is […]
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