Brand gains 1.6 points of share, more than any competitor in segment
* SRX gains 6 share points, climbs to No. 2 in mid-lux crossover market * CTS sales increase as Coupe attracts new customers * Escalade dominates large luxury SUVs with more than one-third of segment
DETROIT - Cadillac gained more than 1.6 points of share in 2010 in the U.S. luxury market, the greatest increase of any brand in that segment, as sales rose for SRX, CTS and Escalade.
Cadillac capitalized on a strengthening luxury market with new products and customer care programs. The overall U.S…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is renowned within the car industry as being sticklers for safety. Last year, the IIHS upped the criteria for TOP SAFETY PICKs by adding a roof-strength assessment to test the protection of a rollover crash. Cars awarded the designation of TOP SAFETY PICK from the IIHS wear a badge of honor.
Two 2011 Buick autos now wear that badge within the large car category: the Buick Lacrosse and the Buick Regal. In order to earn such a distinction, the vehicles had to pass evaluations not only in roof strength, but in the following…
Who has one of the most powerful engines in a muscle car today? Chevrolet's Camaro. Its 312 horsepower V6 is actually the most intense powerplant among Detroit's three V6 sports cars. But the folks at General Motors aren't satisfied.
According to Camaro experts over at the site Camaro5.com, GM's new V6 engine, codenamed LFX, is scheduled to be put into production, and into the chassis of 2012 Camaro vehicles, next year.
There are not any specific details available at this time. One thing confirmed is the direct-injection, variable valve timing contained within, and something else…
$225,000 Bid in Auction Benefits Detroit Public Schools Foundation
DETROIT - Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, has purchased the first Chevrolet Volt offered for sale. Proceeds will benefit science, math, engineering, and technology education initiatives through the Detroit Public Schools Foundation.
The vehicle, bearing the vehicle identification number BU10002, was sold for $225,000 through an online auction that closed Tuesday, Dec. 14.
"This was an opportunity to own a piece of history while giving back to the community," said Hendrick, an avid car collector. "I have been a Chevrolet dealer…
New television advertising begins during Rose Bowl telecast on Jan. 1
DETROIT - Award-winning stage and screen actor Laurence Fishburne will lend his voice to television advertising for Cadillac. Advertising will launch in the Rose Bowl game telecast on Jan. 1, 2011.
Fishburne's multifaceted career makes him unique in the creative industry. Not only has he been recognized with Emmy and Tony Awards as well as an Academy Award nomination, he is also a noted screenwriter, director and producer.
"At Cadillac our ambition is to continue to set a new standard in our own distinctive way", said Don…
The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is a 556-horsepower, supercharged eight-cylinder rear-wheel-drive station wagon with 6-speed manual transmission priced at $64,000. Yes, this is not your mother's minivan, or your father's midlife crisis sports car. It's something in between, something beautiful and ferocious on the road. Need to get the kids somewhere fast? CTS-V will do the job.
The CTS-V Sport Wagon is the third high-performance variant of Cadillac's midsize car, with a zero to 60 mph time of under 5 seconds.
Compared to the non-V variants (with standard 270-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 or optional 304-horsepower…
The 2012 Buick Verano is still a year away from going into production as the company's entry level vehicle - but customers wanted to know the pricing, so Buick is officially announcing it. Revealed by the GM Inside News Web site, pricing for the Verano will be priced from about $21,000 - $26,000, depending on trim level and options.
General Motors spokeswoman Dayna Hart told Inside Line: "We have not set final pricing for the Buick Verano. As with all new products, we survey our dealers - and customers - on various options. That's all we are doing at this…
The Cadillac CTS has been a mainstay for the Cadillac family and it continues to turn heads with recent changes. In fact the CTS-V is named in the January 2011 issue of Car and Driver as one of the 10 best! Holm Automotive offers a full line of new and used Cadillac models including the new CTS Coupe, CTS, STS, DTS, and SRX. What's even better is our #1 Rated GM Goodwrench Service Department…
General Motors and Holm Automotive are enjoying the success of the All-New Chevy Cruze. Named the "Urban Car of the Year," the Cruze is already becoming a hot item for people in the Salina, Junction City, and Manhattan KS area. With a Turbo-Charged Ecotec engine the Chevy Cruze can instantly grab the torque and horsepower needed to pull into traffic while still getting up to 36 MPG's. Don't forget the great technology that…
