Aluminum, Structural Adhesive Help Boost Cadillac Performance and Quietness

Bonding agent reduces squeaks and rattles; aluminum cuts ATS and CTS weight

2013-05-09
GM Press Release

DETROIT – Greater use of structural adhesive and aluminum is helping Cadillac reduce overall weight of the ATS and all-new CTS sedans, contributing to better ride and handling and reduced cabin noise in both models.

The new CTS uses 387 feet of structural adhesive – more than the length of a football field – as a bonding agent that holds together and stiffens load-bearing parts and components. The extensive use of adhesive provides a damping effect, which reduces the transmission of vibration through the body structure. That pays off in fewer squeaks and rattles reaching a driver.

The heavy-duty material, along with traditional metal joining processes like spot welding, also... [Read More]

Cadillac ATS-V mule spied near GM Milford Proving Grounds

By Patrick Rall on Wed, 04/10/2013
Torque News

Last night while I was out gathering some data on my most recent test vehicle, I saw a Cadillac ATS test “mule” driving near the General Motors Milford Proving Grounds that appeared to have a vastly more aggressive exterior design – leading me to believe that it was either the ATS-V or a new ATS VSport package similar to the freshly announced 2014 CTS VSport.

The car that I believe to be a Cadillac ATS-V test mule that was cruising through Milford Michigan looked like so many of the other GM mules seen touring the local streets with rough white paint, randomly checkered body panels here and there, an unfinished looking grille and roughly painted black wheels. The car was driving towards me in traffic and the awkward checkered camouflage caught my eye as it often does and while there are plenty of... [Read More]