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Cadillac Unveils Plug-in Two-Mode Hybrid XTS Platinum Concept

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The XTS Platinum Concept. Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for its future luxury sedans. The concept, which showcases Cadillac’s emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, is powered by a 3.6L Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac Converj extended range EV concept officially headed for production

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GM announced that the Cadillac Converj extended range electric vehicle concept ( earlier post ) is moving forward as a production car that will be called the Cadillac ELR. Cadillac will reveal another new concept car tomorrow (18 August) at a special event prior to the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

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Cadillac unveils Ciel concept open-air grand tourer; hybrid transmission w/ electric drive at low speed

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Cadillac unveiled the Ciel concept, a four-seat open-air grand tourer powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6-liter The Cadillac Ciel. As the car is a concept, said a Cadillac spokesperson, there is no further information available on the transmission at this time. In Pebble Beach, Calif.,

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GM will debut 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric vehicle at NAIAS in January

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The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe, based on the Converj concept ( earlier post ), will make its world debut 15 January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant will build the Cadillac ELR. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept previews possible performance EV

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Cadillac is thinking about leaning into an ultra-luxury future, and if it comes it will be propelled by electric powertrains. The brand has already produced the $340,000 Celestiq EV and previewed a possible EV convertible called the Sollei concept.

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Cadillac Sollei EV convertible concept looks back to go forward

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Cadillac's latest EV concept previews a potential convertible flagship The Sollei concept seems like a convertible riff off the Celestiq The Sollei features a 2+2 layout Might an electric convertible be in Cadillac's future? The reveal of the Sollei concept on Monday hints that Cadillac is at least considering it.

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GM unveils Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept; 3-cylinder 1.0L turbo with electric assist

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At an evening event at its N Hollywood Advanced Design Center on the eve of the LA Auto Show press days, GM introduced the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept. Click to enlarge.

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