Cadillac XLR New & Future Car Articles

Tuners: 2008 D3 Cadillac XLR-V

Definitely not your grandfather's Cadillac more

Cadillac XLR-V: Flat Out

A Long Way from Motown: We tackle some of Europe's fastest and most challenging roads... In a Cadillac more

Comparison: 2006 Cadillac XLR-v & 2007 Mercedes SL 550

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 outmaneuvered the 325-pound-lighter 2006 Cadillac XLR-V in all our handling tests, if only slightly (0.2 second on the figure eight, and 0.02 g on the skidpad). The Cadillac often feels like the heavier car, owing to its high steering effort and the fact that the noise p more

First Test: 2006 Cadillac XLR-V

2006 Cadillac XLR-V idles smoother and quieter than a garden-variety XLR. Only the 19-inch rolling stock, mesh front grille-work, stainless-steel tailpipes, and a discreet badge or two hint that this version of Cadillac's edgy two-seat roadster is different from others. more

2007 Cadillac XLR-V

The XLR-V is Cadillac's most expensive model to date, costing some $23,000 more than the next priciest Cadillac, the STS-V, and it's a huge risk for a division still in the midst of mustering a credible threat to the European luxury marques. But the focus cann more

2004 Car of the Year Testing

How dare we compare the Pontiac GTO, BMW 5 Series, Acura TL and TSX, Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna minivans, the premium-luxury Jaguar XJ8, Audi A8 L, and Volkswagen Phaeton, Chevy's Aveo and Malibu, the Suzuki Verona, and the Toyota Prius, all in the same race for the Golden Calipers? We do it bec more

2004 Car of the Year Specifications

Photos and specifications on all the cars considered for the 2004 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award. more

Vile Gossip: A Sillier Season Than Usual

As if summer weren't crowded enough with the typical flood of new-car previews and events, we crammed a few more adventures into the mix for your amusement. more

Three Kings: 2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 2003 Lexus SC 430 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Cadillac's brand-new '04 XLR roadster takes on the Lexus SC 430 and the Mercedes-Benz SL500 in a battle royal for the hardtop-convertible throne. Yes, heads roll. more

Cadillac XLR, Jaguar XKR, Maserati Spyder, and Mercedes-Benz SL500

Using a C6 Corvette as a starting point, Cadillac creates a grand touring convertible that can take on the best from Jaguar, Maserati, and Mercedes-Benz. more

2004 Cadillac XLR

2004 Cadillac XLR more