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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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EVA/DC, the Electric Vehicle Association of Washington, DC, represents Electric and Hybrid Vehicle owners, enthusiasts, educators and racers from throughout the Baltimore-Washington region who are on the leading edge of the Green Revolution. Monthly meetings, appearances and educational programs include Junior Solar Sprints and the annual Power of DC Electric Drag Races and Autocross. Check them out at EVADC and Power of DC.

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We usually do not post about non-Cadillacs at Fast Cadillac, but here is an exception. I want to bring your attention to the EcoCAR project, and specifically Michigan Technological University’s participation with the project. The EcoCAR Challenge is a three-year competition that builds on the 19-year history of Department of Energy’s advanced vehicle technology competitions by giving engineering students the chance to design and build advanced vehicles that demonstrate leading-edge automotive technologies. MTU’s work hopes to create a practical road hybrid based off of GM’s Saturn Vue with innovation and engineering. MTU prides itself on the weight of the vehicle they have created, as it is the lightest in the competition.

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How much faster (and safer) would our roads be if everyone used some common sense when driving. Our guess – a lot. According to Car-Accidents.com, “There were nearly 6,420,000 auto accidents in the United States in 2005. The financial cost of these crashes is more than 230 Billion dollars. 2.9 million people were injured and 42,636 people killed. About 115 people die every day in vehicle crashes in the United States — one death every 13 minutes.”

It doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some common sense driving tips to start practicing today:

• Concentrate on the road, not distractions. It’s easy to get wrapped up in a conversation with passengers in the car. It’s just as easy to run a red light during that conversation. A driver’s main focus should always be the road.
• Don’t try to change a CD or radio station. If you have a passenger riding with you, ask them to do it. If you’re flying solo, pull off to the side of the road and make the change.
• Never drive while drunk, or even tired. Fatigue is one of the top causes of car crashes in the U.S. If you’re feeling tired, pull off the road and rest. If you’re drunk, don’t even get in the car.
• Don’t let your emotions do the driving. Road rage serves no purpose other than jeopardizing the safety of everyone on the road.
• Don’t drive in a hurry. Always give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go.

All of these guidelines might seem like preachy no-brainers, but if everyone followed them, we’d prevent 40,000 people from dying on American roads every year. So always apply common sense when you get behind the wheel, and spread the word to anyone that will listen.

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