GM Canada is recalling 2600 Cadillac SRX units as part of a wider recall affecting 50,500 units across North America. The primary concern focuses on a deployment issue with an air bag that is supposed to provide protection in the event of a side-impact collision. If the front passenger seat is unoccupied, the air bag [...]
Back in December 2010 we covered the possibility of a hybrid or EV crossover based on the Cadillac SRX platform. However, a new report from Reuters just released claims the SRX Plug-In Hybrid development program has been cancelled. The SRX has been a big success for Cadillac since its market introduction in 2004 and it’s [...]
Cadillac has just announced that the SRX Turbo model has been discontinued as of 2012. The 300-horsepower turbo crossover accounted for less than 10% of the model’s sales and the company felt it was time to move on. There were enough SRX Turbo vehicles built to keep sales going for 2011 but no further units [...]
Rear axle and airbag deployment concerns have led to a GM recall. The model most affected in Canada is the 2005 to 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Starting in January 2011, Laurence Fishburne will be the new voice of Cadillac for their television advertising. The first ad featuring the award-winning actor will be launched during the Rose Bowl telecast on January 1, 2011. “At Cadillac our ambition is to continue to set a new standard in our own distinctive way”, said Don [...]
Models affected are the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, Cadillac SRX and GMC Terrain.
According to a report from Reuters, some sources within Cadillac have confirmed ongoing development of a hybrid crossover based on the SRX platform. If true, this is big news from Cadillac who have achieved some success with the SRX but have seen the Lexus RX Hybrid steal some sales thunder in this segment. Source: Reuters
