The Cadillac Converj Concept Becomes The ELR

DETROIT (CarPressions) -- The Cadillac Converj concept that was shown at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) back in 2009 returns to NAIAS in production form as the ELR.  It may be related to the Chevrolet Volt, but this isn't a Volt with a Cadillac badge.  Unlike the Chevrolet Volt, the Cadillac ELR is a coupe like the Converj concept and one can see the influence.  It's quite stunning and we hope Cadillac will make a four door version in the future.  Production will start this year and sales is to begin worldwide early next year.  The ELR is powered by an electric motor mated to a "range-extending' 1.4 liter petrol powered electric generator.  The ELR produces a total of 207 horsepower.  Cadillac says that the ELR's battery is covered by a 8-year/100,000 mile warranty.

Stingray Hits Detroit

DETROIT (CarPressions) -- Stingray hits the North American International Auto Show in its 2014 form.  The powerplant is an all new LT1 V-8 that has a displacement of 6.2-liters.  Chevrolet says the powerplant has a preliminary output of 450 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque.  The new Corvette Stingray will be built at the Bowling Green, Kentucky assembly plant.  Sales of the new sports coupe will begin third quarter 2013.

Seventh Generation Corvette Logo Revealed

BRASELTON, Ga (CarPressions) - Chevrolet announced that the seventh generation 2014 Corvette will be unveiled on January 13, 2013.  The also revealed the logo for the new seventh generation Corvette which is an evolutionary of the previous one and looks more angular.