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New Cadillac ATS Heads to Paris Motor Show, European Sales to Start in October

The all-new 2013 ATS premium compact sedan will be taking the spotlight on Cadillac’s stand at the upcoming Paris Motor Show as the automaker prepares for its European launch with sales to begin in October and customer deliveries in December.

While the ATS is offered in the States with three petrol engine options including a 200hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, a 270hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four and a 320hp 3.6-liter V6, Cadillac's European release only mentions the 2.0L Turbo that can accelerate the rear-wheel drive sedan from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 5.9 seconds.

Software Glitch Causes Delays in Deliveries of Certain 2012-2013 GM Models Including Cadillac ATS

General Motors may have increased its US sales in August by 10 percent compared to the same month in 2011, but last Wednesday it notified its dealers to stop deliveries of some of its most popular models.

The reason is a software glitch on the OnStar communication system that affects the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox and Volt, the Cadillac ATS, SRX and XTS, the Buick Verano plus the GMC Terrain.

GM spokesman Alan Adler said that the issue has been identified as the system failing to alert the OnStar call center in an accident that the vehicle’s airbags are not deployed, like a rear-end collision.

Cadillac Announces Livery, Limousine and Funeral Coach Editions of New 2013 XTS

The GM Fleet & Commercial Division revealed three new versions of the Cadillac XTS. Mind you, they are not “special” editions, but livery, limousine and funeral coach - aka hearse, variants of Cadillac's luxury saloon.

The livery variant of the XTS is powered by a 300 HP 3.6-liter V6 coupled to a six-speed transmission and it returns 17 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

Are Nürburgring Lap Times the Best Way for Carmakers to Flaunt Their Performance Credentials?

If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve at least heard of a place called the Nürburgring. Constructed in 1927, the Nordschleife, which translates to North Circuit in English, is located in Germany about 120 km (75 miles) northwest of Frankfurt in the heart of the Eifel Mountains.

Three-time world Formula 1 champion Jackie Stewart gave it its “Green Hell” nickname. Niki Lauda nearly lost his life in a fiery accident at the 1976 Grand Prix. The Austrian, however, was lucky as 68 drivers perished in accidents during those years. The Nordschleife was subsequently banned from the F1 calendar.

The track stretches across 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and incorporates 73 corners, most of which call for experienced drivers. If you get it wrong, you’re more likely than not to end up in the Armco, in which case, not only will you have to fork out money to repair your vehicle, but also to fix any damages you may have caused to the circuit.

What Do You Say About this Cadillac ATS Hatchback Prototype Model?

We know for a fact that any new car's design goes through several phases before reaching its final production form and that in the process, designers experiment with various prototypes that usually don't see the light of day.

Every once in a very rare while, though, we get the opportunity to take a look at early prototypes that either inspired or led to the finished product.

Such is the case with this scale model of a design prototype that was created by the team responsible for the styling of the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS compact saloon, which goes on sale in the U.S. this month.

Cadillac Begins Production of 2013 ATS, Plus New Gallery with 152 HD Photos

The first series production 2013 Cadillac ATS rolled off the assembly line Thursday morning at General Motors' Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Michigan, which also builds the CTS Sedan, Wagon and Coupe and V-Series performance models.

In order for GM to be able to manufacture the ATS, the plant underwent a $190 million upgrade and a second shift was added, with the company claiming that 600 jobs were either created or retained lifting the total headcount to 1,643 salaried and hourly employees.

"This is a car with a big mission, and it’s been comprehensively prepared for that mission," said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac Marketing, evidently referring to the positioning of the ATS in the lucrative, but difficult to break into, premium compact saloon category with rivals such as the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus IS and Audi A4.

Cadillac's Plans for the 2013-15 Model Years Reportedly Include New Flagship Limo and Escalade

The next 24 months will be a busy time for Cadillac in terms of new products as the Detroit automaker has plenty on its plate including the presentation of a flagship limousine loosely based on the well-received Ciel convertible sedan concept.

A report from Automotive News (sub. required) citing sources from within General Motors outlines Cadillac's plans for the 2013-15 model years.

According to the insiders, GM has given the green light for the development of a full size, rear-wheel drive luxury sedan that will sit atop of the range rivaling the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

2013 Cadillac ATS Takes on World Travelling in New Film Series

GM has cooked up a new marketing campaign for its 2013 Cadillac ATS sports sedan that debuts online this week and includes 60- and 30-second television spots scheduled to air during the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympic Games on July 27.

The campaign is named “Cadillac ATS vs. the World" and it consists of a series of films showing GM's BMW 3-Series rival in various parts of the globe, from the deserts of Morocco, to the streets of Monaco and the Guoliang Tunnels in China.

2013 Cadillac ATS Wears a Black Tuxedo for its New Photo Shoot

In the process of telling us what kind of materials it used on the upcoming 2013 ATS compact sports sedan, Cadillac unleashed a new batch of photos of its BMW 3-Series fighter shot during performance testing this past Tuesday, May 8, in Dawsonville, Georgia.

Cadillac claims to have engineered the ATS to be "the lightest compact luxury sports sedan", something it achieved through the use of what it calls "smart materials".

These include the aluminum hood, magnesium engine mounts, specially engineered straight steel links with lightening holes for the rear suspension, and laminated windshield and side windows.

“Smart material selection and styling modifications that reduce complexity are key enablers in our quest to reduce vehicle mass,” said Bob Boniface, Cadillac exterior design director. “As consumer demand for more features, space and comfort continues to increase, so too has our proficiency in designing vehicles that offer aerodynamic performance and efficiency equivalent to lower vehicle weight,” he said.

2013 Cadillac ATS Compact Sports Sedan Starts at $33,990

Given that the summer launch of the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS is just around the corner, General Motors decided it was time to reveal initial pricing data on its compact luxury sports sedan, which eyes the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloons.

Cadillac's new entry-level sedan will be offered with a choice of three powerplants, with prices starting at $33,990, including destination charges, for the base rear-wheel drive version propelled by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four producing 200HP and 188 lb-ft (255Nm).

The wreath and crest brand says that the base model's highway fuel economy will be "well over 30 mpg".

Moving up a step in the range will get you GM's new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit rated at 270-horses and 260 lb-ft (353Nm) of torque, with this version priced from $35,795, including destination. Buyers will be able to choose between 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions, as well as rear- or all-wheel drive.