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PostitusPostitatud: 13 Aug 2012, 12:06 
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GM Requests ‘LTS’ Trademark
June 17, 2012 - 8:00 am

GM requested recently a trademark on a new three-letter model designator that certainly points to a new sedan in the Cadillac stable.

‘LTS’ has the inter-webs all a-twitter with speculation that this is the name of the rumored Omega-chassis ultra-sedan Cadillac is working on.

While there is little doubt that a 7-Series, S-Class competitor is in the works – it seems a bit early to be trademarking names for a vehicle that is probably close to 4 years from release. But, if Cadillac really liked the name, it would make sense to reserve it ahead of time.

However, assuming that Cadillac is attempting to keep their naming somewhat rational, with the leading letters in alphabetical order from small sedans to large, then it seems that it would be odd to have the LTS being a flagship with the XTS sitting in the lineup as well (ATS, CTS, XTS, LTS?). Given that the XTS will likely be popular with the same buyers that enjoyed the DeVille and DTS – it will also likely stick around for some time just for the boost it gives Cadillac’s bottom line…meaning they should be thinking about how much sense the names make with consumers.

We’d like to think (well, after we stop thinking that XTS was way to far into the alphabet for the current car) that the flagship might be something like a ZTS.

SLSAnother possibility that comes to mind is if LTS might designate a long-wheelbase model, perhaps for China – though based on what model is hard to say. Until its cancellation, the STS had an SLS extended wheelbase variant with the extra room dedicated to the rear seat (common practice in China where many luxury buyers employ a chauffeur).

If this is a reservation for the new flagship – we won’t see confirmation for some time. But, if it is for a Chinese model, we should see something in the coming several months.

Of course, we could all be wrong. Time will tell.

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 Teema pealkiri: Re: Cadillac LTS
PostitusPostitatud: 13 Aug 2012, 12:09 
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Flagship sedan of Cadillac gets green light, might replace XTS

July 25th, 2011

Early this year, media reports about the production of brand new, rear-wheel drive, brand Cadillac have the automobile industry buzzing. While the reports revealed nothing specific, General Motors Inc. did confirm that such program is in the works. However, the car giant did not reveal anything new either.

Today, sources confirmed that General Motors Inc. gave the go signal for the development of the said brand new Cadillac which is set to be the flagship of a new GMI platform. It has been rumored that the plan had been placed in motion out of the board of director’s good will commitment and had just recently received its final approval.

The flagship Cadillac’s rear-wheel drive has been confirmed, with its platform as the GMI’s new program. Internally, this new program is being referred to as “Omega.” Sources said that the flagship Cadillac will feature aluminum and other lightweight materials. The new design is said to be inspired by the so-called Zeta architecture.

To further confirm speculations, GM North America is the head of the development for the flagship Cadillac, which is expected to roll out into showrooms as early as 2015 and 2017. This means that the new rear wheel-drive Cadillac might replace the Cadillac XTS, a model that the new GMI management is not really fond of.

While it’s too early for specifics, speculations about the car’s engine favor the use of the brand’s new Generation V Small Block V-8 engine along with a full hybrid model as another tasty option.

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