* USA - CARMAKERS NEWS: The future Cadillac
* Michigan - GM concept hints at Cadillac's future. Features of Elmiraj may be used in new 'top of range' model
(Photo from GM: Cadillac reveals the Elmiraj Concept Thursday, August 15, 2013 in Carmel, California)
Detroit,MICH,USA -The Detroit News, by Melissa Burden -August 15, 2013: -- General Motors Co.’s, Cadillac brand, Thursday showed off a new Cadillac grand coupe concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Carmel, Calif., cues of which could come in a new “top of the range” car Cadillac is developing... Cadillac says the rear-wheel drive Elmiraj is its next evolution after the luxury brand showed its touring Ciel Concept, a four-door, four seat convertible, at Pebble Beach two years ago... The blue Cadillac Elmiraj is equipped with a a 4.5-liter, twin-turbo V-8 engine that puts out an estimated 500 horsepower and 500 foot-pounds of torque. The coupe has a long front profile and long wheelbase, and features Cadillac’s signature vertical headlamp and tail lamp... Inside, the vehicle features high-performance seats, including rear bucket seats and uses hand-picked Brazilian rosewood and titanium trim that is back lit...
* Michigan - Lincoln gets boost with Black Label premium line
(Photo from Ford - The Center Stage theme for Lincoln Black Label is inspired by fashion and theater. The exterior color is Black Tie, which is exclusive to Lincoln Black Label)
Dearborn,MICH,USA -The Detroit News. by Karl Henkel -August 15, 2013: -- Lincoln Motor Co. previewed Thursday the next step in its reinvention, showing off Black Label, a line of ultra-premium options that aim to boost the prestige of owning a Lincoln and profit margins for the Ford Motor Co. luxury brand... The premium options, which include Alcantara-brand suede, Venetian leather and ziricote tropical hardwood, will soon be available on all Lincoln models. They will be combined with “elevated customer services,” Lincoln announced in Pebble Beach, Calif... Lincoln previewed Black Label on the new MKZ sedan and the MKC compact concept crossover. It is not immediately known when Lincoln Black Label will be available as an option for consumers nor how much extra it will cost. But Black Label is similar to special uplevel models from other luxury brands, which cost more and also come with performance enhancements that are not included in Black Label packages...
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