I am proud to present this automotive piece of American history in the Cadillac - Allante. With a very unique partnership with Pininfarina Italy, GM was able to have a car designed and styled by the legendary coach company and then have the cars transported over to the USA where they were mated with the powertrain and drivetrain by Cadillac. With only 2,523 Allantes produced in 1990 this car is destined to be a collectible.

This vehicle had an original MSRP of over $58,000. The car runs and drives very nice and has had routine service done throughout its life. The car has been owned by my father-in-law and stored in Des Moines, Iowa since January 14, 1993. He has just sold his storage building, and must reluctantly part with his toys.

The glossy gold paint looks great next to the natural beige leather interior (excellent condition) and the cutting edge digital dash that gives you many reads on the car at a glance. The exterior trim, including tail lights are in excellent condition. Factory features include plenty of comforts that will give the driver and passenger a great ride and driving experience. Recaro - Durosoft leather seats, On-board computer, full power seats, rear window defrost, power convertible top, and much more. The car is being sold with the soft and hard tops. The hard top stand is also supplied. The car is very nice overall - the only flaw to point out is that the radio does not work - there is no sound coming out of the speakers (have been told this is very common on these cars).

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2015 Cadillac Escalade gets 8-speed auto, range-topping Platinum Collection trim

Mon, 11 Aug 2014

The redesigned 2015 Cadillac Escalade is still quite fresh on the market, but the luxury brand has a host of mid-model-year updates for its massive luxury SUV that should make it an even better driver. The range-topping Platinum Collection (pictured above) is also all set to ensconce drivers in leather when it hits the road in the fourth quarter of 2014.
The entire Escalade range now gets an eight-speed automatic to replace the previous six-speed, and four-wheel drive models also get a two-speed transfer case to go along with it. New standard features include a Surround View camera system, 4G LTE connectivity, and the electric tailgate also now closes hands-free, in addition to opening that way.
To make riding in the Escalade an even more luxurious experience, Cadillac is adding a Platinum trim. Exterior changes add even more shine to the behemoth SUV with a grille wearing the redesigned brand crest, additional chrome trim, 22-inch wheels and Platinum badges. However, the interior is where things really get plush. The first and second row of seats are wrapped in Nappa, semi-aniline leather in a choice of either beige or gray. The dashboard, upper door panels and center console also get hand-stitched and wrapped leather, plus a suede microfiber headliner. Both front seats are heated and cooled with 18-way power adjustments, and the driver even gets a massaging function. Rear passengers are hardly left out, either, with 7-inch LCD screens in the headrests and a 9-inch screen in the center.

Consumer Reports explains its disdain for infotainment

Thu, 20 Mar 2014

One of the perks of reviewing all manner of cars and trucks is that we're exposed to all the different infotainment systems. Whether Cadillac's CUE, Chrysler's UConnect, BMW's iDrive or MyFord Touch, we sample each and every infotainment system on the market.
Not surprisingly, some are better than others. It seems consumers have come to a similar consensus, with Consumer Reports claiming that Ford and Lincoln, Cadillac and Honda offer the worst user infotainment experiences. Not surprisingly, you won't find much argument among the Autoblog staff.
Take a look below to see just what it is about the latest batch of infotainment systems that grinds CR's gears. After that, scroll down into Comments and let us know if you agree with the mag's views.

Autoblog Podcast #318

Tue, 29 Jan 2013

Toyota back on top, Barrett Jackson, Crowdsourcing your Dodge Dart payments, Nissan and Toyota double down on pickups
Episode #318 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Michael Harley talk about Toyota regaining the No. 1 sales crown, getting your friends and family to buy you a Dodge Dart, Barrett-Jackson, and Toyota and Nissan remaining committed to their pickup trucs. We wrap with your questions, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. Keep reading for our Q&A module for you to scroll through and follow along, too. Thanks for listening!
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