On Monday, The New York Times reported that Cadillac has officially announced the 2011 CTS Coup model, promising that the car will make its first appearance at the upcoming Los Angeles auto show.

Based on the CTS sedan, the coupe rides on the same 113.4-inch wheelbase, yet is about two inches lower and two inches shorter overall. The seductive design includes a more rakish windshield, as well as blacked-out B-pillars, hidden touch-pad door releases, a unique rear fascia with twin center-mounted exhaust outlets, and an integrated rear spoiler.

A 304-hp, direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 is the only engine for non-V models and will be backed by a standard six-speed manual transmission—with a clutch and flywheel revised from the CTS sedan—or an optional six-speed automatic. Cadillac estimates highway fuel economy will be as high as 27 mpg.

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GM’s vice chairman Bob Lutz has confirmed that the 556-hp Cadillac CTS-V wagon will indeed become a production reality. 0–60 time of 3.9 seconds and beefy looks, the CTS-V sedan has been a huge favorite of ours since its debut, and we can’t wait to see how the CTS-V coupe looks and drives when it finally appears next year. But this was the first we’d heard anyone willing to go on record actually confirming the wagon. Speculation and rumors, yes, but nothing official.

I also wanted to pass along a coupon I received from using Mobil 1 in the Cadillac CTS I am currently leasing. It’s a great product, and the next time you are due for an oil change, give it a try. And don’t forget to use this coupon! Please click: Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy $10 Rebate Offer so you can get in on the savings too!

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2010 Cadillac CTS-V vs. Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and Jaguar XFR Video.

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I would like to highlight the efforts of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), which is the preeminent US industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector.  They support the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing in-depth information, education, industry networking, public policy advocacy and international conferences and exhibitions. The EDTA works with Congress and the Executive branch to transform the fuel consumption of the US fleet with electric drive technology by accelerating the adoption of electric drive technologies, enabling the development of longer term electric drive vehicle options, and ensuring nationwide access to hydrogen and electricity fueling infrastructure.  

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