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Canberra Times
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
No Cadillac Corvette coming, as GM rules out mid-engine luxury supercar
It even developed a twin-turbo double overhead-cam V8 called the Blackwing, producing up to 410kW of power and 868Nm of torque. This ended up being produced for only a couple of model years and was seen in just one model, the CT6, US production of which was halted to make room for electric vehicle (EV) production.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cadillac Has No Plans For A Gas-Powered CT4 And CT5 In The Future: Report
Undeterred by its plans to walk back the promise of an all-electric lineup by 2030, Cadillac will still end production of the gas-powered CT4 and CT5 sedans after this generation. Right now, it would seem that a few all-electric sedans are on the table, but when these cars go away, it will almost certainly be the end of internal combustion-powered sedans at Caddy. There are apparently two electric sedans in the pipeline that are roughly the same size as the current CT5 and now-dead CT6, according to GM Authority, which first broke this story. Admittedly, these vehicles may not take the traditional three-box sedan form factor. Unnamed sources tell the outlet that they may have a sportback profile similar to the Escala concept or ultra-luxurious Celestiq. The pair of EV sedans are expected to ride on GM's upcoming BEV Prime architecture, GM Authority reports. It's supposed to be a more upscale, premium version of General Motors' BEV3 platform, which underpins the Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, Chevy Blazer EV and Equinox EV. Read more: The 2024 Lexus GX 550 Turned Me Into A Believer From my experience of driving some of these cars, it already feels like a rather premium platform, so it'll be exciting to see what GM engineers can do with a bespoke luxury platform. It'll certainly be interesting to see if Cadillac buyers actually want an electric sedan — or if they're going to want sedans at all. In 2024, Cadillac sold over 160,000 vehicles. Just a tick over 21,000 of those were sedans. Both the CT4 and CT5 were by far Cadillac's worst-selling models, with just 6,209 people buying a CT4 and 14,861 going for the larger CT5. It makes sense why Cadillac has so far put all of its EV eggs in the crossover basket (Celestiq notwithstanding). It's what the people want. In a statement to Jalopnik, a Cadillac spokesperson said, "In the last 12 months, Cadillac has launched six new products which have been a mix of ICE and EVs. Cadillac will continue to evolve our portfolio and offer choice to our luxury customers. We have no additional product plans to announce at this time." Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Report: Cadillac Switching Sedans To All-Electric
Read the full story on The Auto Wire It seems despite feedback from the market indicating electric cars continue to have niche appeal, Cadillac is moving forward on plans to switch its sedans for EVs. This could be yet another example of GM reacting in all the wrong ways, failing to read the room, and even telling consumers what they sure some will find this plan to be brilliant and forward-thinking. Time will tell if this is a major flub and black eye for the Cadillac brand or a way for it to at least keep up with if not leapfrog the competition. While the Cadillac CT4 and CT5 will stick around for another model year, that's 2026, a new report from GM Authority indicates that's the end of the line for both. Considering they shared a factory with the late Camaro, their demise was anticipated, just at the same time. Instead, GM will keep them around a bit longer, then replace both with new EV models. One will be about the size of the CT5, while the other will be around the same as the CT6. We guess the CT4 is just considered too small, for now. Supposedly, these two all-electric sedans will have a sportback design, similar to the Cadillac Escala concept. They're supposedly going to be using the brand's next-generation EV architecture, too, which is a leap beyond what the Lyriq and others currently use. This information comes yet again from anonymous sources within GM, so we wouldn't exactly call it gospel truth. But it could be spot on – we'll see. We know the talk within Cadillac for a long time was how the brand could catch up or surpass premium European brands like Mercedes and BMW. However, with the uprising of Tesla that's changed as GM has been working to position its crown jewel as a Tesla rival, the same as what the Europeans have been trying to accomplish. In the meantime, we've noted the oft-used phrase 'Tesla killer' seen in other media outlets has gone away, despite Cadillac and others trying to meet the American automaker on its own ground. Do you think it's wise for Cadillac to abandon the premium internal combustion engine market like this? Image via Cadillac Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
90,000 Chevy Camaros, Caddy Sedans Recalled for Faulty Transmissions
GM issued a recall for certain Chevrolet Camaros and Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 sedans equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission. According to , the problem stems from a transmission control valve, which can wear over time and cause the front wheels to lock up while driving. The recall covers the 2020–2021 CT4 and CT5 models, the 2019–2020 CT6, and the 2020–2022 Camaro lineup. General Motors has recalled 90,081 examples of the Chevrolet Camaro and the Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6 sedans equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission. Documents associated with the recall explain that models with other transmissions are not included in the recall population. The recall documents show that the recall extends to the 2020–2021 CT4 and CT5 models, the 2019–2020 CT6, and the 2020–2022 Camaro lineup. Documents submitted to NHTSA explain that a transmission control valve is to blame for the defect. The documents also state that the valve is liable to excess wear over time, resulting in a fluid leak, a drop in pressure, and subsequently harsh shifting, or even rare cases where the front wheels lock up. While GM anticipates that only 1 percent of the recall population will be affected by the defect, dealers will install new transmission control module software that monitors the performance of the valve for excess wear. If the module detects wear, it will limit the transmission to fifth gear and put the car into a limp mode. The automaker says limiting the transmission to fifth will help because the wheel lockups are most likely to occur when downshifting from eighth gear. Dealers have already been notified of the issue and the fix, with GM planning to alert owners in mid-April. Anyone concerned their car might be part of the recall population can check using their vehicle's VIN on the NHTSA website here. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM's Recall of 90,000 Cars for Gearbox Issue Includes Camaros, Blackwings
General Motors has issued a recall notice for more than 90,000 examples of the Chevrolet Camaro and Cadillac's CT4, CT5 and CT6 sedans to fix a transmission fault that could potentially cause the front wheels of the affected vehicles to lock up The recall, which was announced on March 6, 2025, includes the 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 models — which, in CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing form, are among our favorites of the best four-door sports cars on sale today — the 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, as well as 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaros, and is centered around GM's 10-speed automatic transmission. Recall documents explain that a transmission control valve is liable to excess wear, eventually causing a loss of pressure via a fluid leak and then harsh shifting or even front wheel lock-up. Obviously, this potential leads to an increased risk of crashing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The federal agency estimates that only 1% of the 90,081 units included in the recall will be affected by the issue. However, the fix is an essential one, GM explained in its recall filings. The beginning of the fix includes installing a new transmission control module software that monitors the performance of the valve. The software will lie dormant unless it detects excessive wear 10,000 miles before a potential wheel lock-up condition could occur, at which point it will limit the transmission to fifth gear, locking out the upper range of the 'box. GM says this is because the most likely wheel lock-up condition would be during a downshift from eighth gear. GM first took action around this issue in September 2024 after an internal brand quality manager submitted a report to GM's Speak Up for Safety program. The report claimed that a driver of a 2021 Cadillac CT5 had both front tires lock up while driving before the vehicle went into neutral. This specific model had to have its engine and front differential replaced. The chronology report goes on to say GM had previously investigated the issue but found that the likelihood of such instances was slim enough to prevent a recall. However, after the internal safety report, GM opened an investigation on November 21, 2024, and found 115 field reports by December. The issue is isolated to the 2019-2022 model years because GM altered manufacturing parts during 2021 and 2022. Specifically, a new transmission control software was installed on 2023 model year Camaros and 2022 model year CT4 and CT5 units. Cadillac CT6 models were retrofitted with the software as early as 2021. In any event, this isolated issue could have been a much bigger headache for GM, especially if an internal safety report hadn't been filed. And as always... this recall also serves as a reminder to fit your car with a manual transmission if it's an option. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
