Rides : Check Out a Rendered Version of the Cadillac ELR Convertible

The very first rendering with the Cadillac ELR Convertible has recently hit the web and it might provide us with a first glimpse into possible production version.

The North American based automaker Cadillac didn’t announce its details to develop a convertible version of the ELR just yet but that doesn’t mean that we don’t stand a chance of seeing it into a concept form at least. The image posted above is a rendering made by theophiluschin.com and we must admit that the drop-top version of the Cadillac ELR is quite attractive. Let’s hope GM decides to put it into production.
As a quick reminder, the regular version of the Cadillac ELR has been officially presented to the public a few weeks ago, during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The model has a 2+2 layout, a luxurious cabin, chrome accents, wood inserts, an 8-inch configurable instrument and driver info display, electric power steering, ZF steering gear and more. The 2014 Cadillac ELR has a 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is weighing 198 kg (435 lbs). Charging it from a 240V outlet takes 4.5 hours and when using a 120V outlet, the battery will be filled in 12 hours. A range extender in the shape of a 1.4 liter gasoline unit will allow the powertrain to develop a total output of 207 HP (154 kW) and 400 Nm of torque (295 lb-ft).
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Rides : 2014 Cadillac Escalade on the prowl

Spy photographers have nabbed our first look at the 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The luxury SUV is set to ride on the new GMT900 truck platform will underpin next-generation General Motors workhorses like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. While the machines in these photos are heavily camouflaged, we can see the truck will bow with front fascia akin to what we've seen from both the Cadillac XTS and ATS, albeit on a much larger scale. LED accent lighting stretches from each headlamp all the way down to the lower bumper, and a massive, tight-mesh grille looks to be part of the package as well.

Under the hood, the Cadillac Escalade will continue to offer buyers a V8 option, though word has it the company's engineers may also be hard at work on new twin-turbo V6 based on the current 3.6-liter unit. A next-generation CTS with that same mill has already been spotted in development.

Meanwhile, the interior will enjoy the addition of the Cadillac CUE infotainment system as well as a full aesthetic update. 

 

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Rides : Cadillac kicks off ATS marketing with new global video series

We don't want to say much about this, because you really should just watch the introductory videos for Cadillac ATS vs. The World, a seriously intense videographic effort for the new entry-level luxury challenger. Racer Derek Hill, son of Formula One World Champion Phil Hill, drives the ATS into some of the planet's most taxing conditions, television actor and anthropology buff Ross Thomas rides shotgun, and Jeff Zwart steps out from behind the wheel of his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to lead the film crew.

Know beforehand, though, that this is about more than a Cadillac – this is National Geographic meets a really long-form Super Bowl commercial with a ladle full of Top Gear thrown in. And these are only some of the highlights. You can check out this big global video series below, with the launch films from Patagonia and Morocco. 

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