Dealers lobby for crucial bailout vote ( Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:16:00 +0100) Gary Brown, who sells General Motors cars in Louisville, Ky., was planning to call U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell today to ask him to consider supporting emergency federal loans to the Detroit 3. But Brown, owner of Brown Bros. Cadillac Chevrolet Inc. Read more
GM presses ahead with plug-ins beyond Volt-sources ( Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:45:58 +0100) * GM readying a range of electric cars beyond Volt-sources * Development efforts include plug-ins for Cadillac, Opel * GM declines comment on specific Read more
Will renovated Book Cadillac write a new chapter for Detroit? ( Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:17:00 +0100) At 9:25 Sunday morning, the red carpet in front of the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel and Residences was rolled up and put away. It is the day after the formal charity gala that marked the official grand re-opening of this iconic downtown Detroit building. Now comes the real next chapter for The Book -- can an upscale hotel and condominium thrive and revive a street now dotted with empty storefronts? Read more
Book Cadillac hotel reopens with gala ribbon-cutting ( Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:22:00 +0200) A line of dignitaries including Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Detroit Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. and City Council President Monica Conyers braved an October chill and wielded ceremonial scissors to officially open the restored Westin Book Cadillac hotel, cutting through a gold ribbon emblazoned with the words, "We Love Detroit." Read more
Book Cadillac gala lets Michigan luminaries get away from it all ( Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:32:00 +0200) The world may be headed for recession -- an economic funk Michigan knows all too well -- but Saturday night, starting at 5 p.m., a sort of upscale collective dream will be played out by several hundred city and state high rollers at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel and Residences. Read more
Book Cadillac shines bright at grand opening party ( Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:07:00 +0200) Rain fell, but didn't dampen the mood for a street party Friday night on Washington Boulevard to mark the official opening of the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel. Read more Book of memories: Renovation adds shine to historic hotel ( Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:00 +0200) The Book-Cadillac hotel, which opened in December 1924 during the height of the downtown Detroit building boom, is imbued with the memories of many regular Detroiters who witnessed its grandeur and decline. Read more
GM Lays Off 400 in Michigan to Slow Cadillac DTS, Buick Lucerne Output ( Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:37:17 +0200) Sales of the DTS are down 32.4% through September, while Lucerne deliveries are off 32.0%, according to data. Read more GM Shifts CadillacÂ’s Jim Taylor to Hummer to Quicken SUV BrandÂ’s Fate ( Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:28:15 +0200) Hummer sales through the first nine months were down 47.4%, according to data. Read more Taylor leaves Cadillac, takes over as CEO of Hummer ( Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0200) Jim Taylor has left his position at general manager of General Motors' Cadillac brand to become CEO of Hummer as GM considers selling the SUV line. Read more Taylor leaves Cadillac, takes over as CEO of Hummer ( Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:42:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Jim Taylor has left his position at general manager of General Motors' Cadillac brand to become CEO of Hummer as GM considers selling the SUV line. Read more Laura Berman: Waitress remembers Book's elegance ( Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:12:00 +0200) "A man could not walk into the Café Cadillac without a coat on." Read more
Todd Skog, Ron Rea spiff up Detroit's Westin Book Cadillac ( Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:04:00 +0200) The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit added a splash of hometown glitz to its opening this week with Wednesday's announcement that well-known Birmingham stylist Todd Skog will head up its spa. Read more
Book Cadillac makes a comeback ( Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:12:00 +0200) The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel and Residences swung open its glass doors Monday, with high hopes that nostalgia and an extraordinary $200 million renovation will allow this iconic building to thrive once again. Read more
Book Cadillac ready to open its doors ( Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:56:00 +0200) The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel and Residences will swing open its glass doors at 11 a.m. today for the first time since 1984, introducing a major new player in the effort to revive downtown. Read more
Paris auto show's spotlight may be most crucial for GM and its big unveilings ( Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:08:05 +0200) This week's Paris show may be most crucial to GM, which has major unveilings coming, not only for the Euro-centric Opel and Saab brands, but also for Cadillac and Chevy. Read more Paris auto show's spotlight may be most crucial for GM ( Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:44:11 +0200) The public exposure and news coverage from the world's leading auto shows provide an unparalleled stage for automakers. But this week's Paris show may be most crucial to GM, which has major unveilings coming, not only for the Euro-centric Opel and Saab brands, but also for Cadillac and Chevy. Read more Almost time to open Book Cadillac ( Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 +0200) The first public peek into the restored Westin Book Cadillac Detroit has been pushed back to Monday, as construction workers and hotel staff work furiously on the final touches of the $200 million renovation. Read more Restoring the glory: Westin Book-Cadillac ( Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:00:00 +0200) In less than a week, after a two-year, $200 million renovation, the Westin Book-Cadillac Detroit swings open its Italian Renaissance-style doors. Wednesday will mark the first time the historic building has been used since it closed in 1984. Only a portion of the Louis Kamper-designed building at 1114 Washington Blvd. will be open, but the public should be able to get a drink and a meal at what once was downtown Detroit's premier hotel. Read more ESCAPE ROADS: 1954 Cadillac Eldorado: Dramatic flagship ( Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Cadillac introduced the Eldorado for the 1953 model year as a specially trimmed top-of-the-line convertible with subtle sporty qualities. It was part of the marque's 50th-anniversary celebration. Read more Â’09 Cadillac CTS-V Ready For a Fight ( Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:38:25 +0200) After several good-but-not-great V-Series attempts, CadillacÂ’s bold reprise of the CTS-V confirms GM is serious about the brandÂ’s world-class performance. Read more Â’09 Cadillac CTS-V Ready For a Fight ( Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:50:33 +0200) After several good-but-not-great V-Series attempts, CadillacÂ’s bold reprise of the CTS-V confirms GM is serious about the brandÂ’s world-class performance. Read more
GM reduces leases, spares Cadillac ( Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:27:38 +0200) While automakers have cut back on lease incentives, General Motors Corp., at least this month, is not doing that with Cadillac. Read more
GM reduces leases, spares Cadillac ( Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:31:48 +0200) While automakers have cut back on lease incentives, General Motors Corp., at least this month, is not doing that with Cadillac. Read more
Mayor's mother shows up outside hearing, tensions flare ( Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:42:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Things heated up Wednesday outside Cadillac Place as supporters and detractors of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick verbally sparred and a Detroit Police officer had to stop the exchange. Read more