Cadillac Offering 0% Financing Incentives for 72 Months during July

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For July 2010, Cadillac is offering 0% interest rate car loans for up to 72-months on almost every vehicle the company makes. There are also some very low price lease incentives available during July.

The 2010 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V are both available with 0% financing for up to 72 months during July. The 2010 CTS can also be leased for just $349 a month for 27 months.

The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V comes with a 556-horsepower V8 engine sourced from the Chevy Corvette ZR1, so the low interest rate incentive might make it the cheapest supercar available.
The 2010 Cadillac DTS and STS are both also available with 0% interest rate incentives for 72 months, though long wheelbase DTS models are excluded from the offer. The 2010 Cadillac STS and DTS can both be leased for $599 a month for 39 months.

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade EXT are on sale during July with no interest financing for 72 months. The Cadillac Escalade’s lease incentive for July is $699 a month for 39 months.

The Cadillac SRX also has a no interest financing incentive during July, but the SRX can only be financed for 36 months at 0%. That makes the CTS much more attractive than the SRX, and unless you need the extra ground clearance, you should definitely shop both if you’re considering the crossover. The SRX can be leased for $429 a month.

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Cadillac joins Lincoln in offering free maintenance

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Cadillac announced today it will provide free maintenance to owners of all 2011 models for four years or 50,000 miles. That, of course, is meant to outdo Lincoln, which is offering 45,000 miles or three years.The program, called Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance, covers scheduled oil changes, tire rotations and air filters. It also mentions that you get a "multipoint vehicle inspection..

"Cadillac is adding Premium Care Maintenance as a way to extend customer service beyond the sale," said Kurt McNeil, vice president of Cadillac sales and service. The first 2011 models eligible for the program arrive in late summer.

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New Cadillac sedan is proof of hard lessons GM’s learned

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The new CTS is efficient, striking and powerful.

Cadillac is a name full of history. It was the pride and joy of General Motors before years of mismanagement and lost sales turned what was once the world’s largest carmaker on its head. It was merely the final insult when so many cars bearing this quintessential American luxury “bigger-is-better” name were junked under the U.S. government’s cash-for-clunkers program.

The shock of the last few years obviously signaled the need for a new direction and philosophy at Cadillac, something other that just big luxury battleships, something efficient. The 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0 that I tested recently provided a glimpse of that ongoing transformation.

When it was released in November last year, the 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0 boasted the second-highest fuel efficiency among cars in its class being sold in Korea. It got 9.4 kilometers per liter (22 miles per gallon), second only to the Lexus ES350’s 9.8 kilometers per liter.

The Cadillac’s signature design, reminiscent of a spaceship or stealth fighter, is still the same in the CTS 3.0. Its straight lines conjure up a state-of-the-art image. The wide chrome grille between four rectangular headlamps adds to the dynamism of the vehicle. The number of imported cars is ever-increasing here, but during my test drive, the exotic look of the Cadillac CTS 3.0 still drew the attention of many pedestrians and other drivers.
 
Indeed, the luxurious air of the vehicle earned it a spot on several soap operas, almost always populated by fantastically wealthy characters. For example, Koo Jun-pyo, one of the four rich handsome boys in “Boys Over Flowers,” a KBS soap opera, drove the car.

And actually, the price tag is reasonable, compared to other luxury imports.

The 2010 CTS 3.0 Luxury, the cheaper model, goes for 47.8 million won ($38,400), compared to the Lexus ES 350’s 60 million won range. The 40 million won bracket is home instead to the BMW Mini Cooper JCW or Volkswagen Golf or Passat. The 2010 CTS 3.0 Performance, on the other hand, is priced at 56.6 million won.

The car promises 275 horsepower, the strongest among automobiles with engines between 3,000 and 4,000 cubic centimeters.  To test drive a CTS call or click www.BradshawGreer.com  In Greer SC.  We have the complete line 2010 Cadillac  in stock.  We can also help you with GMC Chevrolet and Buick.  864-879-7111.
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Review: Cadillac CTS sport wagon is just so darn likable

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By James R. Healey, USA TODAY

DETROIT — Henry Ford II is quoted on why he fired Ford Motor President Lee Iacocca in 1978 as: "Sometimes you just don't like somebody."
Well, it works the other way, too, and not just on people. Sometimes you just like a car.

PHOTOS/AUDIO: Cadillac CTS sport wagon with Healey's comments
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James R. Healey answers your questions

In that case, its limitations — all cars have them — fade because the car looks good, feels right, goes with élan. So it is with the Cadillac CTS sport wagon. It's new to the CTS line for 2010. It is nearly identical to the CTS sedan mechanically. The body panels from the rear door forward are the same. The big visual difference is the sport wagon's raised roof and its rear end.
Short take: It sliced through 520 stormy highway miles from here to Virginia after the auto show without discomfort, hassle or even the driver's normal geez-aren't-we-there-yet squirming.

Once home, it made every suburban, cold-weather, short-hop, kid-schlepping, job-going task seem like a special occasion.

Among the goodies:
•Drivetrain. The 3.6-liter V-6 used in a number of General Motors vehicles was a lusty runner, and sounded throaty and primal when spurred. The six-speed automatic transmission shifted correctly, save for a skosh too much delay on hard-throttle downshifts. GM six-speed automatics in other vehicles tested lately have ranged from mediocre to disastrous. GM changed shift programming to get a much better feel, says Tom Stephens, the automaker's vice chairman in charge of products worldwide. The previous tuning resisted downshifts to save a bit of fuel but caused the discerning driver anguish.

•Styling. Fat rear roof pillars. Low, unbroken roofline. Tall taillights that emulate tailfins of yore. Crisp fender, hood creases. Sport wagon makes the CTS sedan seem a bit dowdy.

•Distinctiveness. Caddy's selling just a few hundred sport wagons a month. You won't see yourself coming and going.

•Interior. Clever cargo area allows multiple configurations and hold-down points. Elegant dashboard and associated trim. Intuitive switches and knobs. The middle rear safety belt's mounted to the seat, not hung from the ceiling where it can make folding the back seat awkward.
Unfortunately, Caddy continues GM's omission of a safety head restraint for the middle rear rider. Instruments are excellent — real analog gauges. In addition to the big speedometer and tachometer, you get a trio of useful gauges that show Cadillac still thinks you care: oil pressure, coolant temperature and, of course, fuel level. What's more, you can dig into the digital info readout to get actual pressure in each tire, not a generic "something might be amiss somewhere" tire warning light. Heck, you'd almost think Caddy people like cars and their drivers.

•Comfort. Before we get gushy, these caveats: It's small, despite its visual heft. Narrow inside. If you like to cruise splay-legged, you'll abrade your outboard leg on the door handle and accidentally activate optional seat-temperature controls with your inboard knee. The back seat will suffice, mostly, but won't have riders raving about the room. But front seats had an almost magical quality. Lumpy and hard (not merely firm) at first. But 520 miles and nine almost-uninterrupted hours later, the rump and back, legs and neck felt just fine. In daily dash-about duty, the seats continued to feel wrong for a minute, right for hours.

•Feel. The unusually sweet blend of power, stopping, steering and cornering (though with a bit more body lean than expected) was a delight. Those aforementioned limitations?

•Marginal ground clearance. Even if you choose the all-wheel drive (AWD) option, you'll still worry that the low-slung wagon (5.9 inches of ground clearance, vs. about 8 inches in a crossover SUV) could get stuck by becoming high-centered on built-up snow or in deeper-than-expected mud. Caddy says it's not supposed to be an SUV substitute and has the same clearance as a CTS sedan.

2010 CADILLAC CTS SPORTWAGON
•What? New station wagon version of the CTS sedan; compact, four-door, five-passenger wagon available with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

•When? On sale since October in the U.S., this quarter in Europe.

•Where? Made at Lansing, Mich., with U.S.-built engine, French-made transmission.

•Why? Little additional cost because it's 85% common with CTS sedan. Can be sold in U.S. and with few changes, in wagon-loving Europe.

•How much? RWD base model starts at $39,150 including $825 shipping after recent price cut.
Loaded AWD "Premium Collection" test wagon was originally $54,445, but a $3,055 price cut early this month dropped that to $51,390.

•How many? Maybe 500 a month in the U.S., Caddy says — a tiny number overall, but strong for small luxo-wagons, such as the BMW 5 Series and Audi A4 and A6 wagons that Cadillac considers main rivals.

•How powerful? 3-liter V-6 rated 270 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, 223 pounds-feet of torque at 5,700 rpm. 3.6-liter V-6 rated 304 hp at 6,400, 273 lbs.-ft. at 5,200. Only transmission is six-speed automatic with manual-shift mode. AWD normally operates as RWD, can send up to 100% of power to the front wheels when rears slip or stability control requires.

•How big? Within a few tenths of an inch of a BMW 5 Series wagon. CTS sport wagon is 191.3 inches long, 72.6 in. wide, 59.1 in. tall on a 113.4-in. wheelbase.
Weight, 4,212 lbs. Passenger space, 98 cubic feet. Cargo space, 25 cu. ft. behind rear seat, 53.4 cu. ft. when rear seat's folded. Tows 1,000 lbs. Turning circle diameter, 36 ft.

•How thirsty? 3-liter, RWD rated 18 miles per gallon in town, 27 mpg on the highway, 22 in combined driving. All others: 18/26/21. Trip computer in 3.6 AWD tester registered 23.2 mpg (4.31 gallons per 100 miles) in highway driving, 13.8 mpg (7.25 gal./100 mi.) in suburban driving consisting mainly of short trips in cold weather, with a little keep-warm idling. Burns regular, holds 18 gallons.

•Overall: Unusually appealing.

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2010 Cadillac CTS / CTS-V - 10Best Cars: Maybe the best American car ever made.

Now entering its third year as a 10Best winner, the Cadillac CTS plays at the top of a segment packed with some of the best cars in the automotive kingdom. Its interior is gorgeous, with a truly expensive feel, and it is more spacious inside than most of its similarly priced competition. Outside, the CTS combines uniform shapes and sharp angles that borrow from nobody. But the way the CTS drives is what we keep falling for year after year—its moves are as crisp as its exterior lines. The CTS manages to blend refinement, driving dynamics, comfort, and performance in a refreshing, even exhilarating, way that satisfies enthusiast drivers and luxury seekers simultaneously.

For 2010, the sedan is joined by a new Sport Wagon that maintains the connected and rewarding feel of the sedan but adds practicality and arguably an even more stylish appearance. And for those who aren't satisfied by the 304 horsepower of the 3.6-liter V-6, Cadillac still offers the CTS-V, a 556-hp supercharged beast that brawls eagerly with the very best sports sedans from Germany. More than a few of us consider the CTS-V to be the best American car ever made. Put that assertion aside, and the CTS-V is still a bargain alternative to the supersedans from Germany.

The CTS lineup retains its place on our list of favorite cars because it is that rare thing: an American car that doesn't have to make excuses. It's simply great. Stop by and test drive the 2010 CTS at Bradshaw Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Pontiac today at 14000 Wad Hampton Bv. Greer, SC. Visit us 24/7 at http://www.bradshawgreer.com/.

Price, Reliability Drive Female Shoppers' Used Auto Purchases

When asked to name the most influential factors in choosing a vehicle, 62 percent of female shoppers claimed either price or reliability as their top motivator.

Specifically, a third of women said that price was their biggest reason in choosing a specific vehicle and 29 percent indicated reliability was most important.

Meanwhile, 19 percent claimed that fuel efficiency was the strongest influence, and 9 percent said the same about safety features.

Space was the most important factor for 8 percent of respondents, and 1 percent claimed convenience options as their top motivator.

For women with children under 18, price (33 percent) was also the top priority, but space (17 percent) was much greater of an influence. Reliability, again, was the No. 2 motivator, as 26 percent of this group listed it as their top factor for buying a vehicle.

Thirteen percent cited fuel efficiency as the biggest influence, 12 percent favored safety features and 0 percent claimed convenience options.

Finding the right car that balances price with reliability is a concern for all car shoppers. Doing your research online and visiting a car retailer that offers a variety of makes and models in all price ranges will help consumers achieve the value they're looking for.

For upfront Value Pricing, and a no hassle environment, shop at Saturn of Greenville SC, and Saturn of Asheville NC. Just visit our website at www.saturnofthecarolinas.com

Penske terminates Saturn acquisition discussions

General Motors Media Statement Attributed To President & CEO Fritz Henderson

Today we learned that Penske Automotive Group (PAG) has decided to terminate discussions with General Motors to acquire Saturn. This is very disappointing news and comes after months of hard work by hundreds of dedicated employees and Saturn retailers who tried to make the new Saturn a reality. PAG’s announcement explained that their decision was not based on interactions with GM or Saturn retailers; rather it was because of the inability to source new products beyond what it had asked GM to build on contract.

As a result of PAG’s decision, we will be winding down the Saturn brand and dealership network, in accordance with the wind-down agreements that Saturn dealers recently signed with GM. Pursuant to the terms of those agreements, the wind down process will be determined and communicated shortly.

Saturn customers and owners will continue to be able to purchase and have their vehicles serviced at Saturn retailers during this process. Once the wind down is complete, Saturn owners will still be able to have their vehicles serviced at other GM dealerships. We will be communicating with our customers very soon to explain the next steps in this process.

Today’s disappointing news comes at a time when we’d hoped for a successful launch of the Saturn brand into a new chapter. We will be working closely with our dealers to ensure Saturn customers are cared for as we transition them to other GM dealers in the months ahead. I’d also like to thank every GM employee and Saturn retailer who worked so hard to try to make this new beginning happen for Saturn.

Congratulations, Saturn of Greenville and Saturn of Asheville; 2009 Summit Award Winners!

Each year we recognize retail performance with the Saturn Summit Award. This award is reserved for those Retail facilities that demonstrate the highest levels of performance, customer commitment and community service. They are truly the best of the best.

Since we introduced the first Saturn model in the early 1990s we have focused on differentiating our brand with an outstanding Customer Experience at every level of interaction. Over the years it has become a hallmark for Saturn.

The dedicated Summit Award retailers and their teams consistently exceed expectations with their commitment to delivering the Saturn Brand Promise to customers, their involvement in their local communities and their ability to maintain a successful business.

This honor reflects the highest standards of performance, including:
 Sales CSI
 Service CSI
 Summit training completion
 Market penetration/sales effectiveness
 Community service
 Saturn partnership

Over the last year, the automotive market has faced significant challenges. This year’s Summit Award winners faced these challenges head-on, continued to set their standards high and worked extremely hard to achieve their goals. It is with honor and gratitude that we recognize their accomplishments.

2009 Summit Award winners:
FACILITY NAME RETAILER
SATURN OF APPLETON JOHN BERGSTROM

SATURN OF ASHEVILLE WILLIAM BRADSHAW

SATURN OF BELDEN VILLAGE RONALD MARHOFER
SATURN OF BROOKLYN PARK RICK LUPIENT
SATURN OF CARLISLE PIKE GREG SUTLIFF
SATURN OF CARY WILLIAM MUSGRAVE
SATURN OF CHATTANOOGA BRENT MORGAN
SATURN OF COLUMBIA MICHAEL LOVE
SATURN OF COLUMBUS JAMES STELZENMULLER
SATURN OF DAYTON GAYLE MARTIN
SATURN OF ENGLISH CREEK JOE HOLMAN
SATURN OF GOLDEN VALLEY RICK LUPIENT
SATURN OF GRAND FORKS WES RYDELL
SATURN OF GRAND LEDGE SHERRILL FREEBOROUGH

SATURN OF GREENVILLE, SC WILLIAM BRADSHAW

SATURN OF HOUSTON – KATY FREEWAY DON HUDLER
SATURN OF INVER GROVE DAVID ROEN
SATURN OF MADISON TOM ZIMBRICK
SATURN OF MICHIANA MICHAEL LEEP
SATURN OF MT. LAUREL JOE HOLMAN
SATURN OF OAKLAWN GORDON WALKER
SATURN OF OKEMOS SHERRILL FREEBOROUGH
SATURN OF ORLANDO ROLAND DANIELS
SATURN OF ROCHESTER RICK LUPIENT
SATURN OF ROCKFORD TOM ZIMBRICK
SATURN OF SANTA CLARITA BERT BOECKMANN
SATURN OF TRAVERSE CITY MICHAEL MARSH
SATURN OF TURNERSVILLE JOE HOLMAN
SATURN OF WHITE BEAR LAKE DAVID ROEN

I’m optimistic about the future of our brand – and I know this optimism stems from the tremendous dedication shown by you, our retail network, and your staunch commitment to do right by your customers.

Sincerely,
Jill Lajdziak

For an award winning sales and service experience contact Saturn of Greenville, Saturn of Asheville or Saturn of Spartnaburg today. We look forward to helping you.

Fuel-Efficient Saturn Models included in Cash for Clunkers Law

The Car Allowance Rebate Program – more commonly known as the "Cash for Clunkers" law – goes into effect today.We already told you a little bit about the law, which gives vehicle owners a rebate of $3,500 to $4,500 for trading in their current cars for new, more fuel-efficient ones.ImSaturn members will be happy to know that five Saturn models are among the new cars included in the program. To make it easy, Saturn has created a summary of the models and configurations that are eligible under the program. It also includes a guide to help you calculate your rebate based on your trade-in vehicle and the Saturn model you select as its replacement.The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration has more information on the program at its web site. You can also get more information at www.cashforclunkerscarolinas.com

Important Things to Know About the CARS Program (Cash for Clunkers)

• The CARS program begins on July 1, 2009, and will end on November 1, 2009, or when the funding set aside for it has been spent, whichever comes first. However, guidelines and processes will not be finalized by NHTSA until approximately July 23, 2009

• The trade-in vehicles are not allowed to be resold by the dealer. They must disposed of in a manner that ensures they will never be driven again (i.e., crushed or shredded). However, parts from the vehicles, other than the engine block or drivetrain, may be sold prior to disposal

Trade-In Vehicle Eligibility
• Must be in driveable condition
• Must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date (built in 1984 or later)
• Must have a combined city/highway rating by the EPA of 18 mpg or less. This rating can be found by visiting the http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ web site
• Must be continuously registered and insured to the same owner for at least the full year preceding the trade-in New Vehicle Eligibility
• Only the purchase or lease of new vehicles (model years 2008, 2009 and 2010) qualifies
• The new vehicle is required to have a minimum combined EPA rating of 22 mpg (cars) or 18 mpg (light-duty trucks)
• The new vehicle must have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (M.S.R.P.) of less than $45,000
• There are two tiers of credit based upon the degree of improvement in combined city/highway mpg rating from the trade-in to the new vehicle

• The new vehicle credit provided under this program must be used in addition to any other offers currently available from the manufacturer and/or the retailer. The retailer may not use the credit to offset any rebates, discounts, etc.
• The CARS credit can also be used in combination with the hybrid tax credit, which allows consumers to claim a federal income tax credit of $1,550 if they purchase a 2008/2009 VUE or 2009 AURA, or $1,300 if they purchase a 2008 AURA. See http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ for details

Crediting the Customer & Retailer Reimbursement
• Customers do not need a voucher to receive the CARS credit for their eligible purchase
• Retailers should apply the appropriate credit amount at the time of purchase
• Retailers must then apply for reimbursement from NHTSA by submitting sufficient documentation to demonstrate that the transaction was eligible, the trade-in vehicle was disposed of and that all requirements of the final rules were met
• It is anticipated that the Retailer will receive the NHTSA reimbursement, via electronic transfer, within approximately 10 days of the request submission — assuming all program requirements have been met.

See if you car qualifies by visitin one of our web sites http://www.saturnofasheville.com/, http://www.saturnofgreenvillesc.com/, and http://www.saturnofspartanburg.com/ click on the GM CARS blue logo on the bottom left of the page.

IT PAYS TO BE LOYAL

Current GM owners get up to $2,750 total cash back toward the purchase of select 2008 and 2009 Saturn vehicles. You must own or lease a GM vehicle (excludes SAAB). This offer expires on 07/06/2009 and is not available with some other offers. This is a great opportunity to get your new Saturn at a significant savings. Schedule your test drive today at Saturn of Asheville NC, Saturn of Greenville SC or Saturn of Spartanburg SC.