The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall of 12,662 MY2009 Cadillac CTS vehicles due to a software problem within the passenger-airbag sensing system. The electronic glitch may lead to the disablement of the front passenger air bag when it should be enabled or vice-versa. GM's dealers will reprogram 2009 CTS' passenger sensing system module free of charge with the recall expected to begin on or about November 18, 2008.
The all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will be priced from $59,995 (€44,700 with the current exchange rates) in the US market seriously undercutting the less powerful though quite possibly a bit more rewarding from a driver's point of view, 507HP BMW M5 which costs in the States $85,100 (€63,500). Aside from the 556HP supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine and the Magnetic Ride Control suspension, the CTS-V comes standard with plenty of features, including a hand-crafted cabin, a 6-speed manual transmission and a Bose surround sound system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive with a USB port. -Continued
"Along with the new Escalade Hybrid, the CTS-V is a key aspect in Cadillac's ongoing renaissance, with dramatic designs and very sophisticated technologies for luxury consumers," said Mark McNabb, North America vice president, Cadillac/Premium Channel. "The CTS-V is a strong statement about Cadillac design and technology and a new member in the club of the highest performing luxury cars."
A minor glitch with the automatic transmission is the cause for the recall of 17,301 MY2004 Cadillac SRX crossovers. NHSTA reports that an unknown number of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the brake pedal or, in some cases, the shifter can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition turned off. This of course could lead to a serious problem if the vehicle is parked or parked on a slope. -Continued
Cadillac's dealers will replace the pawl stopper and a bushing within the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during December 2008 but if you want more information, you may contact Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339.
The TechArt Porsche Cayenne Magnum. Ugly or full of character? I have to be honest I’m not normally a fan of the Cayenne but I love what TechArt have done with the beast. Just look at those white wheels!
The 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Utterly gorgeous.
The Landrover LRX Concept.
Nissan GT-R. This piece of Japanese metal really suits white doesn’t it?
2008 BMW M3 Convertible. I’m reliably informed that BMW are releasing this car to the press etc. in white later this year.
2008 Mercedes Benz CLC Class.
Audi TTS Coupe.
Audi TTS Roadster.
BMW 7 Series.
BMW M5.
Porsche GT3 Cup S racing car.
Toyota 4Runner. Bit of an acquired taste maybe.
Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition. Those were the days when I used to own one of these babies.
But now I’ve converted back to right hand drive and possibly the best car in the world. The Range Rover Supercharged. My car, awesomely awesome.
The Artega GT.
The Bentley Brooklands.
Bentley Continental GTC. How lush?
Hummer H3.
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition.
Toyota FT-HS Concept.
The RENNTech AMG CL65. 695HP? Yes please!
Rahal Letterman (David) Racing BMW M3.
Mayback 57-S.
Chevrolet Camaro.
BMW 1-Series tii Concept.
Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Edo Shark Porsche 911 Turbo.
Audi A5. Why do Audi cars in particular look so well in white?
Heavily customised Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Otherwise known as the Popemobile!
This is the gorgeous Audi R8. Simply stunning in white.
This is the new Audi A4. After the R8 it’s understated, but also looks well in white.
This is the Audi TT Roadster with modifications by Abt Sportsline.
This is the Audi Q7 V12 TDI concept. Are you bored of black 4×4’s? I know I am so its refreshing to see one in white.
Last of the Audi’s is the small but perfectly formed S3.
It’s very hard to find an Aston Martin of any kind, never mind a V8 Vantage in white. Had to look to Dubai (where else) for this one.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
Bentley Continental GT.
BMW M3 in Alpine White. Gorgeous.
OK so not quite white but doesn’t this Ferrari F430 Spider look good in ivory?
The Ford Kuga is due to be launched in the UK later this year. Not bad for a Ford is it? Bit better looking than the bland new Mondeo anyway.
The Mercedes ML Edition 10, due out early 2008.
I struggled to get a picture of the new Mercedes C Class in Sport trim in white but hopefully you can see from the image below how good it looks.
Even the humble Volkswagen Polo GTI suits a white coat of paint.
And the Polo’s big brother, the Golf GTI.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. I saw one of these in Vegas earlier this year (in a shopping mall) and it just looked fantastic in white.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace Edition. Wow!
BMW 1 series. I didn’t like these at first but they’ve really grown on me now.
Fiat Grande Punto Abarth.
Honda Civic Type R. The pic below is the official concept, bizarrely you can’t buy it in white in UK showrooms.
Porsche 911 Turbo by Techart
What I’m listening to right now: Rockcity - “See You Around”
