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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Goes On Sale

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe comes enhanced for the new model year and includes several changes which will undoubtedly appeal to the luxury seeking customers. The car offers exceptional styling and enhanced performance. All of the changes that have been made were done with aerodynamics in mind. Furthermore, although vehicle’s proportions have been enlarged, the company was able to achieve the lift and downforce requirements. This ensures that at maximum speed the car is retaining its handling without the need of an additional rear spoiler.

The wider track of the ATS Coupe improves the steering precision and direct response. In addition, the roof has been lowered, thus contributing towards a lower center of gravity, reducing roll and improving steering response.

Although the vehicle rides on the same 109.3-inch wheelbase as the sedan, it includes its unique bodywork. Precisely, it has longer length, lower height and wider front/rear tracks. Also what can be found exclusively on the coupe are the roof, doors, rear fenders and trunk lid, specific front fascia and front fenders. 18-inch alloy wheels come as a standard.

The coupe is 0.8 inches longer than the sedan. These additional inches add to the dynamic appearance of the car, its swept-back look of the front and rear end. ATS Coupe was designed to be lighter, more agile and with engaging driving dynamics.

The car can be ordered with a rear-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive. It can be powered by 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder or a 3.6L six-cylinder. 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe will be available in dealerships this summer with an initial price tag of $38,990 USD.

Source: Cadillac

May 16, 2014

2014 Cadillac ATS Crimson Special Edition

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Cadillac is going to offer ATS Crimson Special Edition, which comes with some nice upgrades.

The exterior features a unique paint scheme called Crimson Red Metallic. There are also a new air splitter as well as a new rear diffuser and aero-optimized blade moldings. Other highlights of the exterior include a decklid spoiler and 18” forged aluminum wheels with a Dark Silver finish.

The interior features a microfiber suede applied on the heated steering wheel and gear shifter.

2014 Cadillac ATS Crimson is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 273HP (201 kW) and 353Nm (260 lb-ft) of torque or a big 3.6 liter V6 with 322HP (237 kW) and 362Nm (267 lb-ft). Both rear- and all-wheel drive are available.

The ATS Crimson Special Edition is expected to hit the market in spring.

Source: Cadillac

March 21, 2014

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Offers Sportier Look

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe was brand’s highlight at the North American International Show in Detroit. The luxury coupe is designed with a new lightweight and stiffer structure, and will be offered as a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive variant.

ATS Coupe carries the same wheelbase its predecessor, but has unique roof, doors, rear fenders and trunk lid. Also specific for the MY2015 model are the front fascia and front fenders that contribute towards vehicle’s wider track.

More aggressive stance of the car is given also by the improved short overhangs and sheet metal that wrap tautly around the tires. The car rides on 18-inch wheels which come as a standard on all trim levels.

Other design features regarding the exterior, are the optional LED headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting. Performance and Premium trims feature illuminating outside door handles, while all models come as a standard with LED taillamps and rear-center stop lamp. ATS Coupe also includes also capless fueling.

Inside, the luxury car features a driver-focused cabin with handcrafted cut-and-sewn upholstered interior combinations, decorative stitching and materials such as leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and wood. There are also a lot of optional interior features such as:

OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity with natural voice recognition
Text-to-voice
USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Reconfigurable 5.7-inch, three-window instrument panel cluster display
Full-color reconfigurable head-up display

As a standard the ATS Coupe is fitted with Bose premium audio system with Active Noise Cancelation technology. Option here on Standard and Luxury trims are the 12-speaker surround sound upgrade and the navigation system. However, they come as a standard in Performance and Premium collections.

2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe will be offered with the choice of two engines: the standard 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder and the available 3.6L V-6. The first can generate 272 horsepower (203 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm), while the second – 321 horsepower (239 kW) and 275 lb-ft of torque (373 Nm).

Both powertrains are equipped with direct injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing, which results in enhanced power and efficiency, and reduced emissions. Each powertrain is coupled with Hydra-Matic 6L45 six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control. The six-speed manual one is featured as an option in the 2.0L Turbo engine equipped cars.

The elements that contribute to vehicle’s balanced performance and responsive characteristics are the following:

50/50 weight balance and low center of gravity
Five-link independent rear suspension featuring lightweight, high-strength steel and efficient straight link designs
A multi-link double-pivot MacPherson-strut front suspension with direct-acting stabilizer bar
Underbody aerodynamic shields
Premium, belt-driven electric variable-effort steering gear from ZF Steering Systems
Brembo front brakes
Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels
Available all-wheel drive

2015 ATS Coupe can be also fitted optionally with driver-adjustable FE3 sport suspension, that feartures Magnetic Ride Control, a mechanical limited-slip differential, high-capacity engine cooling system and 18-inch summer-performance tires.

In terms of safety technologies, this Cadillac model features two cameras, eight ultrasonic sensors and six radar signals to help prevent crashes. The crash-avoidance systems, such as automatic braking, can pre-fill and automatically apply braking in response to potential hazards, while the Fr ont and Rear Automatic Braking, relies on radar, camera and ultrasonic technology to help prevent front and rear low-speed collisions.

The brand also offers Driver Awareness and Driver Assist Packages. The first one consists of the following features: Safety Alert Seat, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist, Intellibeam high-beam control, Front and rear park assist, Rear-vision camera with dynamic guidelines.

The Driver Assist package builds upon the previous package and adds also: Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Collision Preparation, motorized safety belts, Electronic Park Brake, Front and Rear Automatic Braking, Enhanced Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, full-color head-up display.

As a standard, the cars include safety features such as eight air bags, safety belt pretensioners and load limiters, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with full-function traction control and four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS, patented rotor coating protection and auto-dry functionality. 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe will be available in dealerships this summer.

Source: Cadillac

January 16, 2014

ATS Lamborghini Gallardo Galaxy Warrior

Creative Studio has published two pictures of their strange project based on Lamborghini Gallardo. The name of the project is Galaxy Warrior and really the tuned Gallardo looks like it came from space.The hardcore Lamborghini fans certainly will not like the new look. The project was created by ATS Automotive. The new look reminds to Lamborghini Countach, but the iconic super car looks a lot better and aggressive. The body kit includes a new front bumper, a pair of modified side skirts, a new rear bumper, a lot of air vents, big rear wing, modified exhaust system and new set of alloy wheels.Still, the Gallardo Galaxy Warrior comes with a TUV certificate and is wearing “50 Anniversario” decals which means these were applied recently after Lamborghini its 50th anniversary in May.

July 2, 2013

2013 Cadillac ATS versus the World [VIDEO]

2013 Cadillac ATS is going to be introduced via series of exciting videos. In them the luxury sport Cadillac confronts some of the world’s extreme roads and treacherous driving conditions.

The debuting video is called “Cadillac ATS vs. the World” and is being released this week. In the undertaken adventure the ATS travels from the deserts of Morocco, to the streets of Monaco, to the Guoliang Tunnels in China and windswept Patagonia, Chile. But what is the aim of all this, of course no else but to show some versatile aspects of the car, such as agility, driving performance and efficient design.

In short, in Patagonia – the windiest place on earth, the ATS’s advanced aerodynamics are put to the test, while in Morocco, the sport sedan goes through a treacherous road in the Atlas Mountains that features 100 corners.

On the other hand, Monaco is the place where the ATS attacks the intricate and legendary Monaco Grand Prix circuit. And at last in China, Magnetic Ride Control technology helps the Cadillac confront the remote hand-carved Guoliang Tunnel Road.

In the making of the project have taken part the directors Joe Berlinger, and Jeff Zwart, driver Derek Hill, and host Ross Thomas.

The new ATS is going to be seen in showrooms later this summer with a starting price of $33 990. It is equipped 2.0-liter turbo engine which delivers great fuel economy of 33 mpg, and is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mpg in just 5.7 seconds.

httpv://youtu.be/o5oTpxaffW0

Source: Cadillac

July 18, 2012

Cadillac ATS Price: $33,990

The latest Cadillac ATS RWD sedan, gets a price tag which makes its future look good. Starting from $33,990, the 2.5-liter/30+ mpg model even comes with destination charges. It’s a small poke in the eye for Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Their own compact-sedans (the C250 and A4 respectfully) have a significantly higher price.

Besides the 2.5, for one can get the mid-range power train ($35,795) which is 2.0 but it is turbocharged thus more powerful and less thirsty. Manual and Automatic transmissions are available as is the choice between RWD and AWD. The top of the range model that costs $42,090, incorporates a 3.6-liter V6 engine rated at 320 horsepower. The transmission is strictly automatic and the standard equipment includes leather 8-way power seats with memory for settings storage, adaptive start, CUE tech and much more. Full specifications are due to came later on.

The CUE technology represents Caddilac’s user interface. It’s akin to that used in many smartphones and tablets. The idea is that it uses electrodes to sense the conductive properties of objects, such as a finger – in other words… a touchscreen.

The handling is also expected to be top-notch since the Nürburgring in Germany, among other tracks has been a favorite of Cadillac testing engineers for quite a while. The ATS is also lighter than the aforementioned A4 and C250 by around 100 pounds. The top-of-the-line 3.6 is expected to do 0 to 100 kph in less than 6 seconds.

Source: Cadillac

May 7, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS

Today the brand Cadillac has just introduced the new 2013 Cadillac ATS. This is an all-new compact luxury sports sedan which has the aim to challenge the world’s best premium cars. It was developed with lightweight vehicle architecture and will go on sale this summer. What is so special about this vehicle is that the rear-drive ATS brings Cadillac’s blend of technologically driven performance, elegance and design. Its sophisticated driving experience is improved with Cadillac CUE, a comprehensive, in-vehicle user experience that merges intuitive design with industry-first controls and commands for information and media data. This new Cadillac ATS is an expression of Cadillac’s Art & Science execution philosophy. Moreover it was built on a foundation of driving dynamics and mass efficiency. It is the most agile and lightweight Cadillac, with one of the lowest weights in the segment – less than 3,400 pounds (1,542 kg).

In order to make the best out of the vehicle, contributing components and features include nearly 50/50 weight balance; cadillac’s first five-link independent rear suspension using lightweight, high-strength steel and efficient straight link designs; a multi-link double-pivot MacPherson-strut front suspension with direct-acting stabilizer bar; driver-adjustable FE3 sport suspension with Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping; underbody aerodynamic shields; premium (belt driven) electric variable-effort steering gear from ZF Steering Systems; four-channel ABS with available Brembo performance brakes; available all-wheel drive.

The first of the engines used, is the two four-cylinders and a V-6 (for North America) which delivers a strong power to the ATS and capitalizes on the car’s lightweight structure to complement its performance with efficiency. The optional engines include an 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 270 horsepower (201 kW) and Cadillac’s award-winning 3.6L V-6, estimated at 318 horsepower (237 kW). To go into details the new 2.0T is one of the most power-dense engines in the industry. In addition ATS will offer both manual and automatic transmission options, along with rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations. The ATS will deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg.

ATS is significantly lighter than other cars in the same segment. Thus there is refined driving experience. The low weight gives the ATS a more nimble and controllable feel, while also optimizing the performance and efficiency of the powertrains. In order to make the weight less the designers have included an aluminum hood, magnesium engine mount brackets and even lightweight, natural-fiber door trim panels. They all contribute to the ATS’s low overall mass. Moreover engineers found they could improve fuel economy with a cast iron differential rather than a lighter aluminum version. This focus on load management and straight links gave the opportunity of huge weight savings without using alternate materials. This helps offset the weight of the engine and transmission at the front of the vehicle, helping the ATS deliver its near-perfect 50/50 weight balance, while also contributing to lower noise and vibration. A similar approach was taken on the wheels, where extra structural aluminum was strategically added to further reduce vibration.

Furthermore another highlight about 2013 Cadillac ATS is that it is an absolute embodiment of Cadillac’s Art & Science design language. A long, 109.3-inch (2,775 mm) wheelbase and wide front/rear tracks are the cornerstones of the ATS’s firmly planted stance, which is enhanced by short overhangs and taut sheet metal that appears to wrap tightly around the tires. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard and 18-inch wheels are available. In addition vertical lighting elements are included. For example there is new LED front signature lighting detail, as well as illuminating door handles and active grille shutters. The grille shutters close at certain highway speeds to reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance fuel economy.

And what about the interior: it is all driver-focused. It features integrated technology and crafted materials which complements the exterior elements and supports the ATS’s driving experience. Available performance seats have power-adjustable bolsters to optimize lateral support during high-load cornering. Another improvement in the interior is an instrument panel that wraps into the doors and a center stack in the mid-instrument panel that flows into the center console. LED lighting for the bold gauge cluster enables clear, at-a-glance viewing in all lighting conditions, while ambient lighting accents functional elements of the console and doors. There is also used real wood, plated metal plating and carbon fiber trim and Cadillac’s cut-and-sew instrument panel, console and doors. To make it perfect for the customer, there is the choice of many interior color themes, each with unique accent trim material.

The ATS is offered with Cadillac CUE. This is a comprehensive, in-vehicle experience which merges intuitive design with auto industry-first controls and commands for information and entertainment data. Here everything is developed to be unique for each consumer. To go further into details CUE (Cadillac User Experience) pairs entertainment and information data from up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, USBs, SD cards and MP3 players with a vehicle infotainment system that reduces complexity through customized information, voice commands and fewer buttons and larger icons. However the heart of the CUE is the eight-inch LCD multi-touch sensitive screen, mounted into the top of the central instrument panel and a motorized fully capacitive faceplate at the bottom concealing a 1.8L storage area. The LCD screen displays CUE’s home page, which resembles a smart phone’s screen by using large, easy-to-target icons to execute commands. Additionally to the CUE, the ATS has other technologies included: bluetooth phone connectivity with voice recognition; USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports; SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three-month trial subscription; Keyless access and keyless push-button start; reconfigurable 5.7-inch instrument panel cluster display; full-color reconfigurable heads-up display. The ATS is offered as a standard model or in Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections. A Bose® Cabin Surround audio system is offered on the standard model, as well as Luxury and Performance Collections. It is standard with the Premium Collection. A navigation system is also available with Luxury and Performance Collections and standard with the Premium Collection. According to safety issues, the ATS is based on Cadillac’s “control and alert” which features radar, cameras and ultrasonic sensors. Moreover the safety features put more attention to road hazards, and intervenes to help the driver avert potential crashes. For example Cadillac’s advanced crash-avoidance systems will act without the driver, such as automatic braking, which will activate based on information indicating potential hazards.

However one of the most sophisticated features in the vehicle is the Front and Rear Automatic Brakes. It relies on short-range radar technology and ultrasonic sensors to help the driver prevent front and rear low-speed collisions via a progression of alerts that extend to complete braking, if necessary. On the other hand there are some optional advanced safety features, which include: full speed range adaptive cruise control, intelligent brake assist, forward collision alert, brake pre-fill automatic collision preparation, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear vision camera with dynamic guidelines, adaptive forward lighting, hill hold/start assist (standard, manual transmission). These advanced technology safety features complement the ATS’s roster of other safety features, including eight standard air bags (10 with optional features), safety belt pretensioners and load limiters, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control and four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS.

2013 CADILLAC ATSPRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
Overview

Model:	Cadillac ATS Sedan
Body style / driveline:	4-door luxury sport luxury sedan, RWD/AWD
Construction:	Unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension
EPA vehicle class:	small car
Manufacturing location:	Lansing Grand River Assembly, Lansing, Mich.

Engines

	2.0L Turbo DI VVT	2.5L I-4 DI VVT	3.6L V-6 DI VVT
Displacement (cu in / cc):	122 / 1998	150 / 2457	217 / 3564
Bore & stroke (in / mm):	3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86	3.46 x 3.97 / 88 x 101	3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
Block material:	cast aluminum	cast aluminum	cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:	cast aluminum	cast aluminum	cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing	DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing	DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Fuel delivery:	direct high-pressure fuel injection	direct high-pressure fuel injection	direct high-pressure fuel injection
Compression ratio:	9.2:1	11.4:1	11.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	270 / 201 @ 5300 (est)	200 / 149 @ 6200 (est)	318 / 237 @ 6800 (est – gas)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	260 / 353 @ 2400 (est)	188 / 255 @ 4500 (est)	267 / 362 @ 4900 (est – gas)
Recommended fuel:	premium recommended but not required	regular unleaded	regular unleaded or E85
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6350	7000	7200
Estimated fuel economy:	TBD	TBD	TBD

Transmissions

	Tremec M3L TR3160	Hydra-Matic 6L45
Type:	fully synchronized six-speed manual with single overdrive	six-speed, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch
Gear ratios (:1):
First:	4.12	4.06
Second:	2.62	2.37
Third:	1.81	1.55
Fourth:	1.30	1.16
Fifth:	1.00	0.85
Sixth:	0.80	0.67
Reverse:	3.75	3.20
Final drive ratio:	3.27	3.27 (2.5L, 3.6L)3.45 (2.0T)

Chassis / Suspension

Configuration:	rear-wheel drive
Differential:	open (FE2 suspension); mechanical limited-slip (FE3 suspension)
Front:	MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints and direct-acting stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control (FE3)
Rear:	independent five-link with monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Ride Control (FE3)
Steering type:	ZF rack-mounted electric, power-assisted and variable assist
Steering ratio:	FE2: 16.8:1FE3: 15.3:1
Steering turns, lock-to-lock:	FE2: 3.16FE3: 2.86
Turn circle (ft / m):	FE2 RWD: 36.38 / 11.09FE3 RWD: 35.99 / 10.97 FE2 AWD: 38.05 / 11.60
Chassis control:	four-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist and traction control

Wheels and Tires

Wheel size and type:

17×8-inch aluminum (painted)17×8-inch aluminum (polished)

18×8-inch aluminum (machined-face)

18×8-inch aluminum (polished)

Tire size:

P225/45R17 90H all-seasonP225/45R17 90V run-flat all-season

225/40R18 92V run-flat all-season

225/40R18 88W / 255/35R18 90W run-flat summer-only

225/35ZR19 88Y / 255/30ZR19 91Y run-flat all-season (LPO)

Brakes

Type:

four-wheel disc with sliding calipers on base; four-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP; Brembo brakes with fixed calipers on Luxury, Performance and Premium collections

Rotor type and thickness (in / mm):

Standard front: 11.8 x 1.02 (300 x 26) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carbunized process for corrosion resistanceStandard rear: 12.4 x 0.90 (315 x 23) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carbunized process for corrosion resistance

Uplevel front: 12.6 x 1.18 (321 x 30) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carbunized process for corrosion resistance

Uplevel rear: 12.4 x 0.90 (315 x 23) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carbunized process for corrosion resistance

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):	109.3 / 2775
Length (in / mm):	182.8 / 4643
Height (in / mm):	55.9 / 1421
Width (in / mm):	71.1 / 1805
Track (in / mm):	front: 59.5 / 1512rear: 60.9 / 1548
Curb weight (lb / kg):	less than 3,400 / 1,542 (approx.)
Weight distribution (% front / rear):	51 / 49

Interior

Legroom (in / mm):	front: 42.5 / 1079rear: 33.5 / 851
Headroom (in / mm):	front: 38.6 / 980rear: 36.8 / 935
Shoulder room (in / mm):	front: 55.2 / 1345rear: 53.9 / 1370
Hip room (in / mm):	front: 53.0 / 1345rear: 52.3 / 1328

Capacities

Seating capacity (front / rear):	2 / 3
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L):	90.9 / 2573
EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L):	10.2 / 290
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):	1000 / 454 (3.6L)
Fuel tank (gal / L):	16 / 60.5
Engine oil (qt / L):	TBD
Cooling system (qt / L):	8.1 / 7.7 (2.0T)7.1 / 6.7 (2.5L) 11 / 10.4 (3.6L)

*SAE certified.

Source: Cadillac

January 9, 2012

Cadillac Burning Rubber on The Nürburgring

The Nordschleife, the Northern Loop or quite simply the Nürburgring is the name of the notorious racing track based in Germany. Why notorious? Well, tragically many people have lost their lives along its corners. There is some silver lining to the story however, as it has also helped shape the automotive industry by providing grounds for testing, fine-tuning and refinement.
And now a Cadillac team of engineers along with Dave Mikels (energy and powertrain integration engineer) have traveled all the way from from Michigan to the Nürburgring ring to develop their future ATS luxury compact sedan.

Being Nürburgring-certified performance test drivers, Mikels and his team will test out their 270 horsepower 2.0L turbo four-cylinder and 3.6L V-6 engines, along with the second- generation Cadillac Magnetic Ride Control suspension. Here is what they had to say about the ring:

“There are places where you’re airborne, and then there are valleys where you’re in full compression. There are off-camber, on-camber turns. There’s no other place in the world where you can test for all of that, except here.”

After gathering a sufficient amount of data, the ATS development team can send it back to their Michigan factory for processing all in the name of improving the Cadillac’s track run.
More information on the ATS will be available on the 2012 NAIAS when it will be its first public debut.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbhVGY2CWgw

Source: Cadillac

December 22, 2011

GMC 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine

General Motors Company has introduced their latest creation – a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which will have its official debut in the 2013 Cadillac ATS next month at the Detroit Motor Show.

“This engine is the perfect match for the new ATS, which will be a refined performance luxury sedan,” commented Don Butler, Cadillac vice president of Global Marketing.

“The 2.0T has an exceptionally smooth and responsive power curve that will make the ATS nimble, quick and fun to drive.”, he added.

The features direct-injection technology, four-valve-per-cylinder with CVVT, twin-scroll turbocharger, forged-steel crankshaft, and a two-stage variable-displacement oil pump with jet-spray piston cooling. It boasts 273PS (201 kW) and 353Nm (260 lb-ft) of toque at just 1500RPM, which is an impressive 136PS per liter.

Overall engine friction is reduced by up to 16 percent. The low-friction design means engine power is delivered more efficiently.

Proprietary computational fluid dynamics analysis techniques were used to develop an all-new combustion system with a higher compression ratio, which also helped boost efficiency.

Additional details on the ATS will be announced at the 2012 NAIAS. The ATS will be built at the Lansing Grand River plant alongside the Cadillac CTS Sedan, Coupe and Sport Wagon and V-Series performance cars.

Source: GMC

December 15, 2011

2013 Cadillac ATS [teaser]

GMC will expand Cadillac’s model lineup in 2012 with the new ATS. The vehicle will get directly in compact luxury segment. 2013 Cadillac ATS is set to be launched next summer and it will compete against Audi A4,Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3-Series.

“The car we codenamed ATS is being developed to be a driver’s car on an all-new Cadillac-specific RWD-AWD architecture”, said General Motors North America President Mark Reuss.

“We have extensively and exhaustively studied the competitive segment, and we have benchmarked the best. And when this car comes out, that will be readily apparent.”, he added.

The vehicle will be produced in Lansing Grand River assembly plant, which has received a $190 million investment and 600 jobs for the new model.

Stay tuned for more information!

2013 Cadillac ATS [teaser] Side Source: GMC

August 4, 2011

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