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Cadillac touts user-friendly advanced technology systems as key to new STS appeal

After years of playing second fiddle to the competition in the upper luxury market, Cadillac is aiming for tier one status with its all-new 2005 STS. Most importantly, the new flagship sedan from General Motors' luxury division switches from front-wheel-drive to rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive in order to compete effectively in a class dominated by rear-driven cars. The STS adopts the Sigma architecture that has already proven successful in the Cadillac CTS sedan and SP, X sport utility, models. At 196 in. long, 72.6 in. wide and 57.6 in. high, with a 116.4 in. wheelbase, the STS is the largest of the Sigma family.

When the Lansing-built car reaches showrooms in the last quarter of 2004, buyers will have a choice of 320 hp Northstar 4.6L V-8 (in rear or all-wheel-drive configuration) or 255 hp 3.6L V-6 powertrain in rear drive only. Both engines feature variable valve timing (VVT) and use GM's electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmissions. The Hydra-Matic 5L50-E is mated with the V-8, and the Hydra-Matic 5L40-E with the V6. Both transmissions incorporate driver shift control (DSC) and performance algorithm liftfoot (PAL) technologies.

Deal of the Week: 2010 Lincoln MKZ

For the 2010 model year, Lincoln updated its MKZ in an effort to drive sales and provide greater differentiation between the car and the Ford Fusion, the MKZ's platform-mate. These extensive revisions included freshened styling inside and out, a new Sport Appearance package, added convenience features and a new instrument panel and center stack.

Sneak Peek: 2013 Cadillac ATS

At first glance, this development car looks like nothing more than a standard CTS sedan.

The Lingenfelter cars from the 2010 Concours d'Elegance at Meadowbrook

Lingenfelter Performance Equipment has become well-known for their ultra high performance General Motors products and owner Ken Lingenfelter is one of the most well-known car collectors in the world, so an event like the 2010 Concours d'Elegance is like the ideal venue for the Lingenfelter name to shine and shine it did.