David Caldwell

David Caldwell has written 78 posts for Cadillac Notes

Edmunds.com Drives CTS Coupe

We recently conducted some lengthy interviews, photo shoots and sneak previews of the upcoming CTS Coupe with a couple of major auto media outlets.  We’re still a few months away from the launch of the Coupe, so we invited some of these writers to go behind-the-scenes and get a preview of a car that is [...]

Up for Auction: The First 2011 CTS Coupe

Cadillac’s new 2011 CTS Coupe goes on sale publicly this summer, but the very first sale will happen Friday, January 22 at the famed Barrett-Jackson Auction.  The right to purchase the very first 2011 CTS Coupe, built to order, will be auctioned off at the annual car collector’s mecca in Scottsdale, Az., with the proceeds [...]

Cadillac Unveils CTS-V Coupe and XTS Platinum Concept

Yesterday, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, we unveiled two new cars that express the reality and vision of how Cadillac Art & Science is developing.
 
The first is the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, which takes the CTS Coupe’s design and addsthe world’s fastest reacting suspension (Magnetic Ride Control,) Brembo brakes, Michelin Pilot [...]

CTS Wins the Comparison

Consumer Reports recently compared the Cadillac CTS against other luxury sedans from Audi, Acura, Mercedes-Benz and Lincoln. The CTS received an “Excellent” road test score of 84, four points better than the next-best finisher.
The CTS was praised for its controlled ride, agile handling and strong 3.6L V6 engine.
For a more complete breakdown, check out Autoblog’s post.

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New Cadillac Concept, CTS-V Coupe To Ring In The New Year

Cadillac will premiere a new concept car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 12, the latest in its series of dynamic designs. This latest concept advances the brand’s Art & Science philosophy that has included a series of acclaimed concept cars in recent years, such as the Cadillac Sixteen, [...]

V-Series Challenge Replays on SPEED TV

If you missed last night’s feature on the V-Series Challenge on SPEED TV, you can check out a replay of the show in the coming weeks. The schedule can be found here.
If you recall, the V-Series Challenge pitted the CTS-V against other production sedans at the Monticello Motor Club in New York. For more information [...]

Set Your DVRs

Tonight at 9:30 ET SPEED TV premieres “CTS-V Challenge,” the show they created about the recent Cadillac/Bob Lutz super sedan showdown.
The SPEED program adds a unique wrinkle to the event – so even if you were there, or you followed it on the web, you’ll find some new and interesting aspects on SPEED tonight.

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LA Story

A fine week in Los Angeles, and not just inside the LA Auto Show itself.  The 2011 CTS Coupe hit a couple of hot spots in its first few days as a “revealed” production car.  Of course, it’s inside the LA Convention Center in the Cadillac show stand through the end of this week (South [...]

New Video: Cadillac CTS Coupe – An Up Close Look

Designed to appeal to a new group of car enthusiasts, the CTS Coupe showcases Cadillac’s design and technical capabilities. Cadillac General Manager Bryan Nesbitt takes you around the vehicle and explains the car’s most attractive features.

CTS makes Car and Driver’s “10Best List”

We’re happy to report that for the third consecutive year, the Cadillac CTS has been honored by Car and Driver magazine by being selected for its “10Best” list.
The CTS competed against 57 of the top new vehicles on the market and underwent extensive testing to receive the distinction, which is Car and Driver’s highest honor.
You [...]