A mechanic’s son spent nine months refurbishing his father’s pride and joy, a 1946 Cadillac bought 50 years prior, so that the elderly veteran could drive the car one last time on his 102nd birthday. Passionate about cars, the older man, Wilburn “Walt” West, was born on May 17, 1920, the eldest of 15 children….

WASHINGTON—General Motors said Friday it wants the U.S. Treasury to reconsider classification of GM’s electric Cadillac Lyriq to allow it to qualify for federal tax credits. The Treasury and Internal Revenue Service did not classify the Lyriq as an SUV, meaning its retail price cannot be above $55,000 to qualify for up to $7,500 in…

Transport Canada issued a recall notice on Dec. 8 that could affect as many as 85,685 vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). They are among certain recent Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models that could experience problems with their daytime running lamps (DRLs) staying on when the headlamps are on, creating a safety hazard. This…

The Cadillac Escalade competes quite nicely with Lincoln Navigator, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and Mercedes GLS Class. Having driven each of the aforementioned vehicles, I have the Escalade winning best quality by a nose. Escalade is powered by a 420-horsepower supercharged 6.2L V8 engine coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission with standard all-wheel drive. Dynamic Fuel…

The first thing that catches you when you approach the XT5 is the sharp lines and sweeping curves meeting jewel-like headlamps for a styling you can’t help but notice, then smile. Stellar Black Metallic exterior encloses Maple Sugar with Jet Black accents interior, and rests on 20-inch 12-spoke alloy wheels, all together making for one…

General Motors (GM) unveiled a new personal self-driving electric concept car from its luxury brand Cadillac on Wednesday, while the company’s CEO said she anticipates introducing a personal autonomous vehicle “as soon as the middle of the decade.” The electric vehicle, part of Cadillac’s Halo Concept Portfolio, was revealed during the CES technology show in Las Vegas…

This Escalade is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine pushing up to 420-horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for the AWD model is listed at 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway for a combined average of 16 mpg. However, on a recent 600-mile journey I netted 24…