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Automotive News & Views Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 08, 2008 2:46 am) I thought the article said it but perhaps it was some other. The baby boomers do not want old people cars. Since I am just about 50 (WOW) I can see that. The cars of yesteryear designed for older folks were well done and did their jobs great. Buicks, Olds and Cadillac did great. But today's soon to be old population does not want that. They do not want to drive old cars. Buick and Cadillac are doing exactly what the older population coming up wants. The Cadillacs are more performance oriented and hip. Buicks are becoming more stylish and premium lux, including the ride. I see nowhere where GM has thrown away the older market. If anything they continue to get it, as evidenced by our previous threads. Now if you feel Caddy and Buick are taking the wrong direction I wonder who you think the boomers will be buying into? Lexus? Well they are as close to Buick in so many ways that Buick will be there for them. Mercedes/BMW? Again Cadillac is right there with their new products coming out. Both divisions are squarely aiming at the boomers with money. Most Chevrolet models also can satisfy boomers that do not have the money or do not feel the need to spend it on a car. Only Saturn and Pontiac seem to be going after a more youthful market. Heck what makes a vehicle more attractive to the boomers? Ride? Ergonomics? Styling?
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| For those who continue to doubt that Cadillac is serious about competing I suggest you check out the specs on the CTS-V. I'm sure there will still be naysayers claiming "it looks good on paper but that doesnt mean it can compete with M cars" but I will let the car speak for itself. Based on GM press release the car has 550hp and 550 lb-ft from the 6.2L V8 as well as 19" rims on Z rated tires, huge Brembo brakes with 6 piston calipers in front and 4 in the back, recaro seats with 14 way adjustment, magneride, launch control system to keep the car from burning up rear tires, choice of 6 speed auto with paddle shifters and 6 speed manual and new interior trim. It may not be standard of the world, but its sounds good to me and enough to meet or beat the E63 and M5. | |
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Could be interesting: http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08naias/brands/cadillac/ctsv/- 08_NAIAS_09_Cadillac%20CTS-V_Overview.htm
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Replying to: rayainsw (Jan 08, 2008 7:05 am) |
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 08, 2008 2:46 am) Give majority blame for GM woes of 70's-90's to lack of proper direction and leadership. Success/failure of any company lies primarily with top management.
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Jan 08, 2008 8:40 am) |
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"The five-passenger Provoq has a 300-mile driving range, of which 280 are provided via the hydrogen power through the electric battery. Caldwell said Cadillac is not estimating the horsepower of the Provoq. The new concept sprints from zero to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds" Cadillac Provoq Concept Offers Provocative Look at the Future (Inside Line) 
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Replying to: steve_ (Jan 08, 2008 8:57 am)
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Replying to: mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 9:03 am)
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