USA - Cadillac adds a stunning carbon Black Sport Package to the ATS and CTS models making them look aggressive.

• Design Highlights thoroughbred performance.

Cadillac today introduced the Carbon Black sport package for the 2017 model year editions of the Cadillac ATS and CTS product lines, including the ATS-V and CTS-V super sedan.

The Carbon Black sport package — which includes the first-ever Black Chrome grille for V-Series models and RECARO® front seats for Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe models — further enhances the engaging performance and striking design of Cadillac’s driver’s cars.

Cadillac’s ATS and CTS product lines received additional key refinements for 2017, including new, more streamlined trim levels. Production for the 2017 model year begins later this summer, and dealers can now accept orders. Carbon Black sport package content for each model is listed below.

Cadillac ATS Luxury, Premium Luxury Sedan and Coupe

Exterior:

• Black Chrome grille and rear fascia applique
• Black finish side window moldings and body-colored door handles
• After Midnight dark finish wheels
• V-Series spoiler

Interior:

• Low-gloss carbon fiber interior trim
• RECARO® front seats

Available colors:

• Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat
• Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum

Cadillac CTS Luxury, V-Sport Premium Luxury Sedan

Exterior:

• Black Chrome grille
• After Midnight dark finish wheels
• V-Series spoiler

Interior:

• Low-gloss carbon fiber interior trim
• Upgraded performance front seats
• Available RECARO® front seats (standard on V-Sport Premium)

Available colors:

• Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat
• Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum

Cadillac ATS-V Sedan and Coupe

Exterior:

• Black Chrome grille and rear fascia applique
• After Midnight dark finish wheels
• Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser, composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body-colored rear spoiler

Interior:

• Low-gloss carbon fiber interior trim
• Sueded steering wheel and shifter
• RECARO® V-Series front seats

Available colors:

• Exterior colors: Velocity Red, Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat
• Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum

Cadillac CTS-V Super Sedan

Exterior:

• Black Chrome grille
• After Midnight dark finish wheels
• Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser and a taller, exposed carbon fiber spoiler

Interior:

• Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim
• Available sueded steering wheel and shifter
• V-Series performance front seats
• Available RECARO® V-Series front seats

Available colors:

• Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat
• Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum

USA - Cadillac adds a new Carbon Black Sport package to the CTS and ATS Sedan and Coupe models.

PGRADES REFLECT AND COMPLEMENT CADILLAC’S PRODUCT EXPANSION

Cadillac’s ATS and CTS product lines receive key refinements for 2017, including new, more streamlined trim levels that further emphasize the cars’ class-leading driving dynamics.

Renamed for consistency across the Cadillac showroom, the new trim levels for Cadillac ATS sedans and coupes – ATS, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance – and Cadillac CTS sedans – CTS, Luxury, Premium Luxury, V-Sport and V-Sport Premium – move ATS and CTS more in line with two recently launched Cadillac entries, the first-ever Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan and first-ever Cadillac XT5 luxury crossover.

2017 Cadillac ATS and CTS models receive a Carbon Black sport package, two new exterior colors and new wheels that complement the bold, unmistakably Cadillac signature exterior and interior designs. 

Additional upgrades and enhancements for the Cadillac CUE infotainment system include new standard technologies like the myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection.

The 2017 Cadillac ATS Turbo Sedan, the fastest, most powerful turbo-four luxury sedan in its class, becomes the entry point to the Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe family. Cadillac CUE – the centerpiece of the ATS’ comprehensive collection of technologies, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto advanced smartphone integration and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot – is now standard for 2017 ATS Sedans and Coupe models, making the ATS one of the most connected cars in the segment.

The 2017 Cadillac CTS features a new grille design in the front fascia and an all-new rear fascia with vertical exhaust orientation and valence panel changes. 

The front fascia in the CTS V-Sport and CTS-V remains unchanged. Rear Camera Mirror, the industry’s first application of full-display rearview mirror technology that debuted in the 2016 Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan, is available in Cadillac CTS models in 2017.

The Cadillac ATS product line is Cadillac’s most compact and sporty entry, setting into motion the current era of Cadillac driver’s cars offering exhilarating performance. Originally introduced as a 2013 model, ATS won both the North American Car of the Year and Esquire Car of the Year award that year. 

Built on an ultra-rigid, rear-wheel-drive chassis that also underpins the larger Cadillac CTS, the ATS line added a dynamic Coupe model in 2015.  The high-performance ATS-V Sedan and Coupe — the smallest and lightest V-Series models ever — were added in 2016.

The Cadillac CTS Sedan, which began its third generation in 2014, has been named a Car and Driver “10 Best” for three years in a row and received Motor Trend’s 2014 Car of the Year award. 

Built on the same ultra-rigid, rear-wheel-drive chassis that underpins the smaller Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe models, the CTS lineup included a performance CTS V-Sport model for the first time in 2014 and added the much-anticipated third generation, high-performance CTS-V super sedan in 2016.

The 2017 Cadillac product refinements follow and complement Cadillac’s product expansion, which debuted with the all-new Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan and the all-new Cadillac XT5 luxury crossover.

USA - Cadillac offers up a trio of special editions all with Black Chrome, making these cars mean and moody.

Cadillac today introduced the Black Chrome Package for Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe and Cadillac CTS Sedan. The package further enhances the engaging performance and the striking design of the ATS, aConsumer Guide Best Buy for three years in a row, and the CTS, named one of Car and Driver’s 10Best for three years in a row.

The Black Chrome Package is available now to order at local Cadillac dealerships or through the Build Your Own tool on the Cadillac.com website. For additional information, customers can call Cadillac Customer Experience at 1-800-458-8006.

CADILLAC ATS BLACK CHROME PACKAGE

Unique Content

• “After Midnight” premium paint finish 18” alloy wheels
• Black Chrome accented upper and lower grilles
• Gloss black side window moldings
• Black Chrome rear fascia accent
• Body color door handles

Available Model Choices

• 2.0T & 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD & AWD
• 2.0T & 3.6L Performance Collection RWD & AWD

Available With All Interior Choices

Package MSRP

• Luxury: $795 Sedan; $595 Coupe
• Performance: $795 Sedan; $595 Coupe

Available Exterior Color Choices

• Black Raven: No Charge
• Phantom Gray Metallic: $495
• Red Obsession Tintcoat: $995
• Crystal White Tricoat: $995

CADILLAC CTS BLACK CHROME PACKAGE

Unique Content

• “After Midnight” premium paint finish 18” alloy wheels
• Black Chrome accented grille

Available Model Choices

• 2.0T & 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD & AWD
• 2.0T & 3.6L Performance Collection RWD & AWD
• 2.0T & 3.6L Premium Collection RWD & AWD

Available Interior Choices

• Jet Black
• Light Platinum/Jet Black

With Performance Seat & Cluster Package

• Jet Black
• Jet Black/Morello Red
• Kona Brown/Jet Black

Package MSRP

• Luxury: $1,295
• Performance: $1,095
• Premium: $1,095

Available Exterior Color Choices

• Black Raven: No Charge
• Phantom Gray Metallic: $495
• Crystal White Tricoat: $995

USA - General Motors expands into a third shift at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant to meet demand.

General Motors is adding a third shift and more than 500 hourly and salaried jobs at Lansing Grand River Assembly to meet forecasted market demand for the award-winning 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. 

The addition of a third shift will increase the plant’s workforce to approximately 2,300 when hiring is completed. 

The sixth generation Camaro, which began shipping to customers in November, as well as the award-winning Cadillac CTS and ATS are also produced at Lansing Grand River.

Since its introduction, the Camaro has earned praise from customers and media alike. Motor Trend editors named the Camaro the Motor Trend Car of the Year for 2016, saying “The Chevrolet Camaro is a better, more entertaining car to drive than a BMW 3 Series.”

Third shift hiring is underway at the plant, and the shift is scheduled to begin in second quarter.

“This is the result of the award-winning vehicles Lansing Grand River produces and the confidence GM has in our team to build world-class quality for our customers,” said Lansing Regional Plant Manager Mike Trevorrow.

Said UAW Local 652 President Mike Green: “This is an exciting time at LGR. We just added the Chevrolet Camaro to our vehicle line up and now we get to expand the UAW-GM family, which will bring the plant to full capacity. What a great way to start the New Year!”

Built in 2001, Lansing Grand River is GM’s second-newest U.S. assembly plant and manufactures the Camaro and the ATS and CTS as well as their V-series performance versions, on a single production line.

USA SALES - CADILLAC - The US luxury brand continues to out perform the market with high growth.

INCREASES IN TOP THREE GLOBAL MARKETS DRIVE GROWTH

Cadillac global sales increased 16.9 percent in November to 23,241 units.  For the year to date, Cadillac sales are up 5.6 percent worldwide.  “Approaching the year-end period, Cadillac’s increasing product substance and disciplined growth strategies are building momentum,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. 

“In the U.S. market we are commanding higher transaction prices, with lower incentive and inventory levels. It means the customer is recognizing and placing a higher value on the excellence of the new generation of products from Cadillac. This is a strong foundation for our upcoming expansion in 2016.”

Cadillac launches the range-topping CT6 sedan in the first quarter of 2016, followed closely by the first-ever XT5 luxury crossover which enters the luxury market’s strongest segment.

In November, Cadillac sales rose in all three of its largest markets, led by a 57 percent increase in China. Global sales of Cadillac’s ATS product line increased 51 percent, led by continued strong performance in China.

The SRX crossover increased 37 percent, In November, Cadillac debuted the upcoming 2017 XT5, at auto shows in Dubai and Los Angeles.  Slated to launch in the first half of 2016 and featuring new design and technology throughout, the XT5 is well positioned to exploit the strong global demand for midsize luxury crossover vehicles.

Cadillac sales in key regions appear in the table below. 

GLOBAL SALES BY PRODUCT LINE
	Nov-15	Nov-14	%Change	YTD-15	YTD-14	% Change
ATS	6,308	4,173	51.2	55,222	41,474	33.1
CTS	1,635	2,680	(39.0)	20,129	31,212	(35.5)
ELR	67	160	(58.1)	914	1,233	(25.9)
Escalade	3,563	3,564	0	36,974	29,894	23.7
SRX	7,596	5,550	36.9	89,389	79,591	12.3
XTS	4,068	3,762	8.1	42,868	49,126	(12.7)
Others	4	0	-	76	19	300
Total	23,241	19,889	16.9	245,572	232,549	5.6
GLOBAL SALES BY COUNTRY
	Nov-15	Nov-14	%Change	YTD-15	YTD-14	% Change
United States	13,390	13,148	1.8	154,480	154,600	(0.1)
China	7,935	5,056	56.9	70,565	60,328	17
Canada	1,061	976	8.7	11,155	9,543	16.9
Middle East	302	343	(12)	4,608	3,899	18.2
Mexico	173	104	66.3	1,615	1,234	30.9
EU & Russia	199	126	57.9	1,470	1,484	(0.9)
ROW	181	136	33.0	1,679	1,461	14.9
Total	23,241	19,889	16.9	245,572	232,549	5.6