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Cadillac XTS Platinum – Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Concept

March 9th, 2010

Cadillac is a name some considered to be representative of the world’s finest luxury cars, and symbolizes a self-made success in those who own one.

The Cadillac XTS Platinum concept car has layers of unique materials that make the luxury of the XTS interior unforgettable. In bringing this combination of wood inlay, leather and chrome all together, the materials signify a depth to the luxury.

The uncompromisable XTS includes a soft, padded, and leather wrapped area below the steering wheel to ensure the driver’s knees never bump into a hard surface, even if it were a rare possibility.

The XTS could represent new heights never before reached in terms of luxury, and is clearly inventing new ways to stay on top and live up to it’s heritage. Cadillac has certainly gone to the extreme but don’t get too sleepy thinking about it, just in case they decide to drop a 556-hp V8 from the CTS V Coupe in one or two of these.

The Cadillac XTS is described by it’s interior designer to be the likes of a flower, an orchid with the petals being represented by the layers of unique materials. A symphony orchestra playing would make it all too perfect should luxury and finesse be your cup of tea.

And to top it off, the XTS makes its way into the luxury hybrid category, by offering plug-in capability to any standard household outlet to charge it’s 8 kWh lithium ion battery.

The Cadillac XTS is quite capable of challenging the higher priced competitors of it’s class and offer a level of quality and interior comfort most would expect at prices well above the target $40,000 mark. The XTS is expected to begin production sometime in 2012.

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2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid -It’s Electric

January 8th, 2010

The 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid has the right to claim “full” hybrid status because at low cruising speeds it doesn’t engage the engine. This makes the hybrid much more efficient in city driving and MPG gains of 30 to 50 percent over the non-hybrid version. The Yukon has room to seat 8 comfortably and can tow 6000lbs, try doing that in a Prius.

The GMC Yukon Hybrid comes with a 332 horsepower six-liter V8 and two electric motors, one for slow speeds and one to assist the gasoline powered engine when the demand for more power arises. The Yukon handles well and engages / disengages from electric drive very smoothly. When you punch it, the immediate torque from the electric motor is astounding. Some other hybrid SUV’s can experience a delay from the switch to electric or vice versa, but the Yukon has been one of the smoothest transitions amongst all hybrid vehicles.

When considering the hybrid model there is a tax incentive that nearly covers the entire cost of the hybrid option. Typically, a hybrid version can cost $2000-3000 over the non-hybrid version. The hybrid tax credit is worth $2200 and the fuel savings if you do a lot of city driving will quickly pay for it self.

With an estimated 50% improvement in city fuel economy compared to the non-hybrid engine, you can keep track of your driving habits with a fuel efficiency gauge. In addition, the time of year to consider one of these vehicles is not only great from a cost standpoint with 0% financing but there are other specials that you won’t typically find after the holidays.

“There were a few times when I was able to drive on the battery alone (in traffic jams or on a level city street), and that obviously helped the overall mileage. What was remarkable to me was the consistency of the mileage in all types of driving.” NY Times

The Yukon produces 332 horsepower and 367 ft-lbs. of torque, and fuel-saving Active Fuel Management. It gets 21 city / 22 hwy mpg. The luxury model, the Yukon Denali Hybrid MSRP is: $58,235

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2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Earns Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year

December 12th, 2009

The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty was named Motor Trend’s 2010 Truck of the Year, commending its proficiency from a work hard and play hard mentality. The Heavy Duty Ram is a perfect fit for general contractors who can appreciate the utility and reinforcement a solid truck like the Ram brings to the table. In addition to durability and power, the truck captures organization of tools and materials as if it were engineered by contractors.

Then when the works done and it’s time to take a road trip, the Dodge Ram 3500 offers it’s 17,000 lb towing capacity to live up to the play hard sentiment. Towing a pair of wave runners is one thing, but hook up a 35′ Jayco travel trailer or whatever you may own, and competency would be an understatement.

The 6.7L I6 Cummins¨ Turbo Diesel engine is standard on both the 2500 and 3500 models with MSRP of the former starting at $28,165. And at times like this, when rates are as good as ever, owning one of these gets more realistic and tempting. It’s like the old saying, better to have the power and not need it than to need the power and not have it.

Dodge has pulled ahead smartly as Ford and GM get caught sitting this one out, they simply did not have a contender here. Dodge won hands down in no small part by getting this truck to market ahead of the others who may have stood a chance.

Dodge has built some momentum, some of which led by a smart move from Scott Kunselman, Chrysler’s senior vice president of engineering, who decided to focus more attention on the fuel efficiency of the new Dodge Ram as opposed to which one will climb a hill at 80 mph towing 15,000 pounds the fastest. The Dodge Ram Heavy Duty trucks have a big rig style as hauling is what most people buy them for, but today fuel efficiency is a stat most vehicles are being measured.

In addition to the bold design, everything about the truck is heavy duty and purposefully so since they built the powertrain with endurance in mind. It may be overkill to some, but those who buy one for the purpose they were built will appreciate all it has to offer down to the optional 7×11 inch folding trailer tow mirrors equipped with turn signals.

Dodge earns the heavyweight title and it will be tough for any challenger to step into the ring and try to take it.